Colorado State Fair Military Appreciation Day will take place on Sunday August 29th, 2010.
The event is sponsored by KCCY 96.9. Active military personnel, with proof of military affiliation will receive FREE gate admission.
Retired, discharged military and Family members of Active military will receive $3 off gate admission.
Be sure to visit the WeatherPORT tent at 5:00 pm for a free military appreciation concert that will provide musical entertainment in honor of our military men and women.
Active military can also take advantage of $5 rodeo tickets through the State Fair Box Office for the PRCA Dodge Rodeo at 7pm.
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The Parade of Homes will celebrate its fifty-sixth year during its August 6 to 22 spectacular.
The event will feature 23 new homes from the upper $100's to over $1 Million.The 2010 Parade
runs from August 6 through August 22; Monday through Sunday from 11am - 7pm.
Tickets can be purchased at Safeway stores for $10 for Adults ages 18 -64, $5 for Seniors age 65 and older.
A Southern Colorado Bluegrass and Culinary Arts Festival will take place on July 25, 2010 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Foot-stomping bluegrass music, cooking demonstrations, living history activities, and, of course, the delectable food and wine tastings, have quickly made this event a regional favorite. Sample food from more than two dozen of Colorado Springs’ finest restaurants. Where else can you sip a vintage wine, listen to bluegrass melodies and enjoy a gorgeous view of Pikes Peak? Bring chairs or a blanket for seating at the concert. The festival will be held rain or shine. For more information on the bands, the day’s schedule, and to purchase tickets online, visit the festival web site: www.fiddlesvittlesandvino.com.
Ticket holders have unrestricted access to bluegrass performances and food and beverage samplings.
Location: Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 1401 Recreation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (719) 578-80905
Tickets $40 for Adults, $10 for Children
Old Chicago presents the fourth annual Springs Beer Fest in downtown Colorado Springs, CO on Saturday, July 24th from 11am to 6pm. Featuring over 25 regional craft breweries, live entertainment, carnival games, souvenir taster mug, bottomless beer tastings and featured food from local restaurants. Pack a blanket, chairs, sturdy drinking shoes and kick back with local musicians while sipping some hand crafted goodness!
Proceeds from the festival will benefit Friends of Cheyenne Cañon, a conservation and education group dedicated to preserving Cheyenne Cañon.
The event will take place at Antlers Park, 31 West Pikes Peak Avenue on west Pikes Peak ave and Sierra Madre street in Downtown Colorado Springs
Tickets are $25, $5 discount with Military ID and may be purchased at Colorado Springs Old Chicago restaurants or at the door.
For more information call (719) 571-0632
Top places to Celebrate July 4th in Colorado Springs and El Paso County.
The city of Colorado Springs annual 4th of July Fireworks has been canceled for the second year in a row. No fear, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Fort Carson and Sky Sox Stadium will be hosting events starting July 3rd, 2010. Monument, Cripple Creek, Manitou Springs and the Air Force Academy will celebrate the Fourth this year with food and entertainment for the whole family. The Broadmoor and the Cheyenne Mountain Resort also feature fireworks, food and entertainment for their guests each year.
Find local Fourth of July events and more at CoHomePages.com.
Enjoy the fun, fireworks and time with friends and family during this years annual Independence Day!
Please be safe when handling fireworks and drive safely. Make this a holiday celebration to remember.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park will be celebrating Independence Day on Saturday July 3, 2010 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Games, activities, and entertainment are planned for the whole day, including evening fireworks viewing at the amphitheatre.
Exact schedule to be determined. Call Visitor Center, 719 576-2016, after June 18 for details.
Events are free
Vehicles entrance fee $6 for daily pass
For more information call 719-576-2016
 Springs Spree is an annual outdoor event and one of Colorado Springs longest running celebrations with over 70,000 in attendance. Spring Spree is a two day celebration occurring each year in the month of June. The event was moved from its downtown location to Memorial Park in 2008. Celebrate this years 33rd Annual Event with live music, Human Hamster Ball Rides, car show, afts and crafts. There is something for the whole family. More info
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Remember your first fishing trip? Sure you do, and you certainly remember who took you. That experience is probably why you are still fishing today. Experience the thrill again and share what you have learned with someone new to fishing, a friend, your neighbor, your family. Go fishing, for free, June 5 and 6. License requirements are waived on these days as part of
Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend (no license needed; all other regulations apply.)
For some great places to fish, check out 101 (+) Places To Take A Kid Fishing.
Fish for free, and much, much more during the DOW's Outdoor Adventure Weekend near Lamar June 4 - 6, and on
June 5 at Kid’s Fishing Clinic at Colorado Spring’s Quail Lake from 8am to noon
June 5 Kid's Fishing Derby at Fountain Creek Regional Park.
June 12, there’s Denver’s Get Outdoors Day and Delta’s Delta's Outdoor Heritage Day (pdf). (Those 16 years of age and older will need a fishing license for the June 12 events.)
Manitou Springs will by hosting its first Gypsy Jazz festival at Soda Springs Park on Monday May 31st from noon to 5 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public and will be featuring Mango fan Django, Hot Club from Boulder and local goup Anonymity Guru.
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and some sun screen it will be in the 70's on Monday.
Manitou Springs is a great place to enjoy the day with shopping, dining and one of the West's oldest Penny aracades.
Bring the family and make it a day!
Location: Soda Springs Park, 35 Park Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Manitou Springs will be holding their 1st Annual Manitou Luau, "The ManitouAU" on Saturday May 15th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
There will roasted pig, Hula Dancers, Ukelele performances and Warrior contest.
Location: Soda Springs Park at 1100 Blk on Manitou Avenue.
Price is $20 for Adults and $10 for children under 12
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Central Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 673 Shooks Ln on May 16 from 1:00 AM to 3:00 AM.
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Baskin-Robbins, is offering its annual 31 Cent Scoop Night on Wednesday April 28th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at all its American and Canadian locations. Indulge in a triple scoop for less than one dollar.
Baskin-Robbins is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (The NFFF honors firefighters killed in the line of duty and offer scholarships to spouses and their children). Show your support for your local fire heroes by going to a Baskin-Robbins from 5 - 10 p.m. What firefighter are you honoring tonight?
For more information go to Baskin Robbins on Facebook.
Colorado Springs ranked 4th of America's "10" least obese metro areas. Healthy behaviors measured were eating fruits and vegetables frequently, excercising regularly and smoking rates.
Boulder, CO ranked #2 and Fort Collins/Loveland CO ranked #1. Good Health Habits in U.S. Metro Areas