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  • September 2026

  • Sat 12

    SJO Electronic Assisted Astronomy (EAA) Star Party

    September 12 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
    Smokey Jack Observatory 100 S. Adams Blvd., Westcliffe, Colorado

    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC View deep space wonders using a camera mounted on our Smokey Jack Observatory telescope (known as Electronic Assisted Astronomy or EAA sessions). By stacking images taken by the camera and projecting the composite images onto an outdoor 10 foot screen, we are able to present deep-space images in a public viewing […]

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  • Fri 18

    WCPA Anne Relph Memorial Golf Tournament

    September 18 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

    Save the date to play a round at the Hollydot Golf Course in Colorado City, CO

  • Sat 19

    Historic Beckwith Ranch Flea Market

    September 19 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Historic Beckwith Ranch 64159 CO Hwy 69 North, Westcliffe, CO, United States

    Join us as a vendor or a shopper at the Historic Beckwith Ranch Flea Market. If you feel the need to purge items such as dishes, clothing, furniture, tools, or collectibles, vendor spaces are available. We also welcome arts, crafts, and farm products. Shoppers come for the market, the beautiful grounds, and tours of the […]

    Free
  • Sat 19

    Open air market

    September 19 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Historic Beckwith Ranch Open Air market.

    Free
  • Sat 19

    American Legion Post 170 Oktoberfest

    September 19 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club 90 County Road 241, Westcliffe, CO, United States

    The 2nd annual Westcliffe Oktoberfest, fundraiser for The American Legion's Wreaths Across America Program. We will have two Polka Bands, Schuhplattlers, Brat Eating Contest, Stein Hoisting Contest, Bavarian Dress Contest. Kids Zone, Food, Beer, FUN.

  • Sat 19

    SJO Sun Observing Hour

    September 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Smokey Jack Observatory 100 S. Adams Blvd., Westcliffe, Colorado

    View the Surface of the Sun Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley invites you to come to scenic Bluff Park to view the surface of the Sun on the following Saturdays between 11:00 AM and Noon: May 9*, 16*, 30 June 6*, 13*, 20, 27 July 4*, 18, 25 August 8*, 15*, 22 September […]

    Free
  • Sun 20

    Chautauqua Program – An Afternoon with Abigail Adams

    September 20 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Historic Jones Theater 119 Main St, Westcliffe, United States

    An Afternoon with Abigail Adams Meet Abigail Adams as portrayed by Jessica Downing-Ford. “America’s first Second Lady and second First Lady” played an important role in the founding of this nation. Indeed, one could say “the room where it happened” was often her dining room or parlor. John Adams and his wife Abigail were intellectual […]

    Free
  • Sun 20

    Concert at the Rosita Plaza

    September 20 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Rosita Town Plaza SW corner of County Roads 328 (Rosita Rd) and 323 (Antelope Rd), Westcliffe (Rosita), CO, United States

    FRESH APPLES, joined by Rosita’s own Jack Naff, will be bringing toe tapping, feel good music to the open air of the Rosita Town Plaza. Music, mountains, friends, and neighbors ... what could be better?! Learn more about FRESH APPLES at https://thefreshapplesband.com FRESH APPLES is an Arizona-based recording and performing duo, featuring Doc Rolland & […]

    Free
  • Sat 26

    Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival

    September 26 - September 27

    This year's Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival will take place over September 26-27 in Westcliffe. Distances include 8 miles, 27k, 50k, 50 miles, 100k, and 100 miles all along the Rainbow Trail on the eastern flank of the ominous yet stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Join us for a weekend of community and camaraderie within […]

  • October 2026

  • Sat 3

    Grape Creek Arts Festival

    October 3
    Bluff Park 110 S Adams Blvd, Westcliffe, CO, United States

    Welcome to the Second Annual Grape Creek Arts Festival! This Year we are Welcoming Invited Artists in a Circle of Art. Join us for Music by Celtic Mountain Strings, Fresh Apples and Welcome Back The Pikes Peak Highlanders Pipes and Drums! We are Welcoming Our Special Invited Artists from Beulah, Colorado. In addition we are […]

  • Sat 3

    ArtWalk First Saturday

    October 3 @ 1:12 am - 4:00 pm ArtWalk First Saturday
    Main Street Westcliffe Westcliffe, CO, United States

    Meander on Main Street to discover fine arts and support our local one-of-a-kind art galleries and shops in downtown Westcliffe June through October. June 6 ~ July 4 ~ August 1 ~ September 5 ~ October 3

  • Wed 7

    Koscove Agricultural Learning Center Open House

    October 7 @ 2:00 pm Koscove Agricultural Learning Center Open House

    You're invited! Open house & harvest festival at Koscove Ranch. tours, hands-on educations, food & beverages, family fun for all ages, connect with our community.

    Free
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