The Westcliffe Farmers Market celebrates its 19th anniversary! Held every Friday from 9am to 1pm June 5th through September 25th. Come out to get fresh produce and see the crafts from our local vendors. Local musicians providing free music from 10am to noon for your listening pleasure. 2026 Farmer's Market Musicians to be scheduled.
A showcase for the fiber arts of the Wet Mountain Weavers! The annual event runs for five days over Labor Day weekend, Wednesday through Sunday, 10AM-5PM each day at Greenstone Artworks, 100 West Main Street in Westcliffe, CO. Handmade items that are woven, knitted, crocheted, felted, beaded, sewn or use various other handmade techniques are available for […]
Olde Schoolhouse Quilters are excited to present their 27th annual quilt show. This year we will be adding a bed turning event, twice each day, of antique quilts and the stories behind them. There will be approximately 65 quilts displayed, including Comfort Quilts and Patriot Quilts; this year we will also have a display of […]
Everyday Life finds beauty in the ordinary and meaning in the familiar. This exhibition highlights quiet moments, shared routines, and fleeting scenes that often go unnoticed, revealing the poetry woven into daily existence. Through diverse perspectives and styles, the works celebrate the human experience as it unfolds, one moment at a time. 3rd Street Gallery […]
The return of the WCPA Ten-Minute Play Contest means the return of the Ten-Minute Plays to the Jones Theater stage! The winning plays get a full staging. Usually funny, often thought-provoking, and always popular with the audience, don’t miss the Ten-Minute Plays on Labor Day weekend! $20 adults, $15 students/active military, $5 kids 12 and […]
Held annually on Labor Day Saturday. Join Us for the 2026 High Altitude Horsepower Car Show... Come enjoy an incredible display of classic, antique, vintage, rat rod, and hot rod cars along Main Street in Westcliffe — all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Join fellow car enthusiasts in […]
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 […]
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
The return of the WCPA Ten-Minute Play Contest means the return of the Ten-Minute Plays to the Jones Theater stage! The winning plays get a full staging. Usually funny, often thought-provoking, and always popular with the audience, don’t miss the Ten-Minute Plays on Labor Day weekend! $20 adults, $15 students/active military, $5 kids 12 and […]
Alla Prima Westcliffe is excited to welcome artists and collectors for our 17th year! September 12 workshop; September 13-19 Plein Air Paint Out From glowing aspens, snow capped mountains to wildflowers, anything is possible in September. Inspired by nature, participating artists create spectacular original plein air paintings during this special outdoor event. Join us in […]
Photograph the night sky in Colorado’s first certified dark-sky community with Mike Pach of 3 Peaks Photography. We will visit several locations in the Wet Mountain Valley throughout the night and capture amazing images of the Milky Way and stars after meeting at a cabin near the Horn Peak trail. Mike will provide instruction and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Alla Prima Westcliffe brings together plein air artists, inviting art lovers and collectors to experience newly created paintings inspired by the fleeting light and beauty of Colorado’s Wet Mountain Valley. Rich in place, atmosphere, and story, each original work is painted on location in the alla prima tradition. Join us to celebrate the artists and […]
Alla Prima Westcliffe brings together plein air artists, inviting art lovers and collectors to experience newly created paintings inspired by the fleeting light and beauty of Colorado’s Wet Mountain Valley. Rich in place, atmosphere, and story, each original work is painted on location in the alla prima tradition. Join us to celebrate the artists and […]
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 […]
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