Summer Activities in Winter Park

Anyone who lives in Winter Park will tell you they arrived to Colorado because of the ski season but they stay because of the Summers! Colorado boast of family outdoor activities and its cultural events. This summer in Colorado is going to be rich in cultural activities. June Fat Tire Classic, Grand Country Blues Festival, Salute to American Veteran’s Rally, Various Music Festivals in Winter Park are just few of many summer events.

Top outdoor activities:

Pole Creek Golf Course and Grand Elk Golf Course- Yes, the ball really does go further at altitude! Try it for yourself at one of these two or both of these awesome courses. The best in Grand County, each is different! Pole Creek offers a mountain style course while Grand Elk offers a heathland style course.

Sombrero Stables Horseback Riding- Offers guided horseback rides, wagon rides and dinner rides in Winter Park, YMCA of the Rockies near Granby, and Grand Lake.

This summer in Colorado is going to be rich in cultural activities too. June Fat Tire Classic, Grand Country Blues Festival, Salute to American Veteran’s Rally, Various Music Festivals in Winter Park are just few of many summer events.

June Fat Tire Classic

Is a cycling competition that is held every summer. Colorado with its winding trails is a perfect event location. Whether you are a novice to the sport or a renowned professional, you will surely enjoy picturesque nature and thrill of the ride. Get your bike with you or rent one and hit the track with other families. You get loads of fun for free!!!

Grand Country Blues Festival

This music event features famous Blues Artists from all over the states, including Joe Bonamassa, Al Chessis, Eden Brent, and many more. The event will be held in Hideaway Park from 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday and Sunday. Blues fans are welcome! The event features music and a lot good food.

Salute to American Veteran’s Rally

The Salute to American Veterans Rally is a POW/MIA rally and is also one of the best Colorado motorcycle rallies. The ride to the new home of the POW/MIA Salute in Winter Park takes you through the beautiful Colorado Rockies. Because of affects that the mountains cause on the weather you need to get ready for rain and potentially cold evenings.

Traditional Salute to American Veterans rally events including: a ride in bike show, a huge POW/MIA parade including floats, wet shirt contest, a POW/MIA Recognition Ride, motorcycle rodeo, live music, poker run, and a military fighter plane flyover.

write by Donald Prince