Plan Your Last Colorado Summer Getaway Before School Starts

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It’s hard to believe we’re already talking about this, but we’re getting down to the last few weeks of summertime for many.  There’s still plenty of sunny mornings and warm adventures left in the high country of Colorado!  Don’t miss out on these next few weeks and make the most of the rest of the season before your kids head back to school.  Here are some noteworthy events happening soon near Summit County and the Vail Valley.

Vail Jazz at Vail Square

Vail Square in Lionshead Village

Throughout July and August, every Thursday at 6:00 PM you can seek out some incredible live jazz at Vail Square in Lionshead Village.  You’ll see Vail transform into a music venue with noteworthy acts every week.

Whitewater Kayaking in Colorado

GoreFest 2018

Rancho Del Rio near Bond, Colorado

Dear everyone who has a love for whitewater – this is an event you don’t want to miss.  See some of the best paddlers in the state come together for a weekend of competition along with some great entertainment, a few days of camping, and delicious food.

Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival

Beaver Creek, Colorado

It’ll be Beaver Creek‘s 12th year of hosting this popular event.  The combo of exquisite cuisine, a rodeo on Thursday night, and all the wine you’ve ever dreamt of is in store for those who attend.

Breckenridge International Festival of Arts

Breckenridge, Colorado

A week of some of the most amazing art you’ve ever seen (or heard) starts on August 10th this year, and it’s not just art on canvas.  Indulge in music, film, paint, sculptures, dance, and movement in Breckenridge, Colorado this year.

Colorado Summer Festivals

Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival

River Run Village in Keystone, Colorado

Over 40 breweries will be in attendance and showing off their craft beers, as well as some of the best bluegrass sets you can imagine at Keystone‘s Bluegrass and Beer Festival.  It’s a favorite every year for those in Summit County and will end your summer on a great note.

& Everything Else

You can still enjoy some great hiking excursions, mountain biking trails, water activities on Lake Dillon, and fly fishing in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado as the summer comes to a close.  Don’t miss out on some of the best days of the year in the High Rockies, and call Peak 1 Express for a ride if you need it.