By the thirst team
At the wild festival
On Saturday, the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg (30 miles northeast of Denver) hosts a festival and fundraiser tailor-made for this animal- and fitness-loving state.
The Into the Wild Running Festival includes a family-friendly 5K run or walk and competitive 5K and 10K races. It’s a fundraiser for the sanctuary, a 33,000-acre refuge for rescued lions, tigers, bears and other large carnivores.
Pink La La La
Carboy Winery in Denver hosts its annual pink party, Rosé La La La, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. The event includes rosé samples from 16 Colorado wineries. Food will also be available and wearing pink is recommended.
Lake City Star Party
Lake City is a small town south of Gunnison known for its clear, dark skies. It’s always a good place for budding astronomers, especially during Star Fest, which runs from Friday to Sunday.
In addition to stargazing, the event includes astrophotography lessons, a solar telescope, networking, children’s activities, movies, art and more. The events are free, but RSVP is requested.
Grand Mesa Songwriters Festival
Cedaredge welcomes seasoned and aspiring songwriters to five venues for a songwriters festival on Friday and Saturday. Rock Hall of Famer John Oates will headline the festival, and other songwriters from around the world will also perform.
The event also includes workshops and acoustic shows “in the round.”
Feast of Saint Arnold
The Feast of St. Arnold may look like a church banquet, but it is a Colorado Springs libation festival honoring the patron saint of beer.
According to legend, a monk named Arnold convinced its inhabitants to drink beer instead of water and successfully put an end to a local plague outbreak.
In his honor, Colorado breweries, wineries and distilleries will serve samples at the festival, which will be held at the Chapel of Our Savior’s Episcopal Church. The all-ages event also includes a family zone, live music and a VIP area with catered lunch.
Lander Beer Festival
Lander in central Wyoming hosts a beer festival on Fridays and Saturdays that’s worth the drive. There will be more than 80 beers, ciders and seltzers available to sample, representing more than 30 craft libation makers from across the Rocky Mountain West.
The relaxed, family-friendly event is held at the Fremont County Pioneer Museum and also features music by The Two Tracks and John Roberts and Bread Blanco.
Save the date for Blues from the Top
Finally, book your rooms and get your tickets to the Blues at Top Music Festival, which will be held in Winter Park from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30. The headliners are Big Head Todd & the Monsters and Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals. The lineup also includes Charlie Musselwhite, Canned Heat and more.
As always, send us your events and announcements. We are happy to share them. And enjoy your handcrafted Colorado libations responsibly.
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