Pikes Peak Calendar of Events

Check this calendar page often for upcoming Colorado events to help plan your vacation or weekend getaway.  With so many beautiful sights to see and wonderful outdoor activities to enjoy while visiting the beautiful Pikes Peak Region of Colorado you may have a hard time incorporating everything you would like to do into your Colorado bed and breakfast vacation. Our solution is simple...make your stay in the area long enough to experience it all!

While visiting the Colorado Springs area be sure to plan enough time to enjoy the many outdoor activities offered such as whitewater rafting through the Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River or spend the day hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing at nearby Garden or the Gods, Pikes Peak or Mueller State Park. A scenic train ride on the historic Cog Railway or Royal Gorge Rail Route is also not to be missed. In addition choose from area attractions such as Seven Falls, the United States Air Force Academy, United States Olympic Training Center, Cliff Dwellings or Cave of the Winds along with shopping and dining in the historic districts of Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City.

Whether visiting Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Cascade, Chipita Park or Woodland Park on your vacation, honeymoon, anniversary or romantic getaway you'll have many activities and special events to choose from. Our friendly and knowledgeable bed and breakfast innkeepers are always happy to provide inn-sight into things to do while visiting the area along with unbeatable hospitality. Below are just a few of the highlights that bring visitors to the Pikes Peak area along with links to resources for area events.

See www.peakradar.com for information on Colorado Springs arts and cultural events, as well as additional listings of arts classes and workshops, organizations, venues, individual artists and performers, public art and more.

Another great resource is the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events at: www.manitousprings.org/ASP/Calendar.asp

Here a just a few of the many wonderful events and activities offered throughout the year:

Big Horn Sheep Day
Saturday, February 14
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Contact - 719-219-0108
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center
www.gardenofgods.com

2nd Annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival
Saturday, February 7 thru Sunday, February 8
Saturday, February 14 thru Monday February 16
Cripple Creek
www.cripple-creek.co.us

Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off & Carnivale Parade
Saturday, February 21
08:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Contact - 719-685-5089
Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce
www.manitousprings.org

Pikes Peak Auto International Hill Climb
Sunday, July 19
4:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Contact - 719-685-4400
Pikes Peak Highway - 5 miles West of Manitou Springs
www.ppihc.com

2009 State Games of America
Thursday, July 30 thru Sunday, August 2
08:00 AM Daily
Contact - 719-634-7333
Colorado Springs
www.thesportscorp.org

54th Annual Pike Peak Ascent
Saturday, August 15
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Memorial Park - Barr Trail
Contact - 719-473-2625 Pikes Peak Marathon Organization
Memorial Park - Barr Trail
www.pikespeakmarathon.org

54th Annual Pikes Peak Marathon
Sunday, August 16
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Contact - 719-473-2625 Pikes Peak Marathon Organization
Memorial Park - Barr Trail
www.pikespeakmarathon.org

34th Annual Commonwheel Artists Co-op Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday, September 5 thru Monday, September 7
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Memorial Park 500 Block of Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
www.commonwheel.com

Pikes Peak Challenge
Saturday, September 12
Contact - 719-574-1634
www.pikespeakchallenge.com

Colorado Springs IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
Wednesday, September 16 thru Sunday, September 20
Contact - 202-824-8639
Colorado Springs
www.iaff.org

Author Fest of the Rockies
Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3
08:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact email - shaddai3@aol.com
Downtown Manitou Springs

Emma Crawford's Victorian Wake
Friday, October 23
6:00 PM
Contact - 719-685-1011
Miramont Castle, Manitou Springs
www.miramontcastle.org

15th Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Race and Parade
Saturday, October 24
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Contact - 719-685-5089 Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce
Manitou Avenue, Downtown Manitou
www.manitousprings.org

Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa
Friday, November 27
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Contact - 685-9741
Downtown Manitou Springs
www.80829.com

Victorian Christmas at Miramont Castle
Friday, November 27 thru Sunday, November 29
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Contact - 719-685-1011
Miramont Castle, Manitou Springs
www.miramontcastle.org

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