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Blanca Fest, Cole Park, Alamosa
Saturday, August 21 | Read more

Head south for a day of guided hikes, fly-fishing, and incredible views of the San Luis Valley and Sangre de Cristo mountain range—all for free. The Colorado Mountain Club’s annual event is meant to raise awareness (and help contribute) to the restoration of trails around Como Lake and Blanca Peak. Relax at the end of the day with live music, as well as beer and grub from the San Luis Valley Brewing Company.

More: Palisade Peach Festival | Annual Art and Ale Brew Festival | A Better Broadway Bash | Newhoma Music & Mountain Festival

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This Weekend’s Best Festival Bets

Mountain Chile Cha Cha, Pagosa Springs
Saturday, September 26 | Details | Read more

Does green chile taste different on the Western Slope? It will today, when all attendees of the Mountain Chile Cha Cha are welcomed and encouraged to judge contestants’ entries in the Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic. Don’t leave the kids or your vegetarian friends behind. Children’s activities, the Classic’s meatless chile contest, free music, and a beer garden will keep everyone entertained.

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Chile & Frijoles Fest | Colorado Mountain Plein Art Festival

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This Weekend’s Best Festival Bets

Beetle Fest, Frisco Saturday, September 12 | Details | Read more The brown patches of dead pine trees dotting our high-country landscape can evoke a sense of helplessness. But the Town of Frisco is taking a proactive approach to the nuisance today by raising money for reforestation efforts with a costumed 4K, VW Bug Bash, lumberjack contests, bug petting zoo, and all the usual trappings of a frolic-filled Colorado mountain festival. More: Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival | Denver Twestival