Rockin’ the Ranch
Every year in early August the Rotary Club of Wet Mountain Valley sponsors Rockin’ the Ranch at the Historic Beckwith Ranch. The event features live rock bands performing throughout the […]
Alla Prima Westcliffe
Sangres Art Guild’s Annual Alla Prima Westcliffe From snow-capped mountains to wildflowers, anything is possible in early September in Westcliffe. An array of spectacular original plein air paintings will be […]
High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival
The High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival brings bluegrass enthusiasts from across the country to the Wet Mountain Valley each July. Free from the sprawl and congestion of larger festivals, […]
Custer County Fair
With our rich ranching history, it’s no wonder the Custer County Fair and Westcliffe Stampede Rodeo draw huge crowds each July. While the rodeo features cowboys and bucking broncos, both […]
Wet Mountain Valley Stampede Rodeo
About 100 years back, a few teenagers raced their horses down Macey Lane in the valley below Westcliffe. As fun as the race had been, they upped the ante by […]
Day of the Cowboy Celebration
A private endeavor to celebrate the National Day Of the American Cowboy (always the 4th Saturday of July) and in so doing, garner and promote an appreciation of the poetry […]
High Altitude Horsepower Car Show
Held annually on Labor Day Saturday. The Car Show is FREE but you can enter your antique, vintage, classic, rat rod, or hot rod/muscle car for a $30 registration fee […]
SilverWest AirFest
Fly or drive on out to the FREE SilverWest Annual AirFest, traditionally held in August. Enjoy the beautiful Sangre de Cristo mountains as a backdrop as you watch an array […]
Blues, Brews & BBQs
Set against the beautiful scenic backdrop of the Wet Mountain Valley, Blues, Brews & BBQs brings together all the fun elements for a full day of listening to the blues, drinking […]
4th of July in Custer County
Observe our nation’s independence during Custer County’s multi-day Fourth of July celebration. Festivities include All Aboard Westcliffe’s annual Craft and Flea Market, a pancake breakfast and an old-fashioned small-town parade […]