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 SEPTEMBER EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Colorado Mountain Winefest Sept. 15-18, 2011 The state's oldest and largest wine festival offers one collective toast to the Colorado grape harvest and the state's finest vintages. Enjoy wine and food pairing events, chef demos, grape stomps, winery tours and chocolate and wine tastings, plus plenty of live music. More event info Two Rivers Chautauqua Sept. 2011 Enlightening, educational and entertaining events abound at this fun-for-all-ages assembly at Cross Orchards. Actors and historians from across the country come to portray some of America's most celebrated cultural icons, and there's plenty of music, food and fun. More event info Pork & Hops BBQ Challenge Sept. 9-10, 2011 For this all-American celebration of food, drink and entertainment, 48 professional barbecue teams converge in Grand Junction to compete for $20,000 (and bragging rights). There's also an amateur competition, food vendors, family activities and nine live bands on two stages. More event info Colorado Pro Rodeo Finals Sept. 16-18, 2011 Watch the cowboys and cowgirls of the Colorado Professional Rodeo Association as they compete to be champion of activities such as bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and more. More event info Tour de Vineyards Sept. 17, 2011 Tour Colorado's Wine Country on a 25-mile ride through the scenic vineyards of the Western Slope. You'll cruise on paved roads with a few hills, passing by the area's wineries and acres of fruit orchards. The tour is held in conjunction with the Colorado Mountain Winefest. More event info Western Colorado Triathlon Sept. 17, 2011 Savor the fall air as you swim, bike and run through Highline State Park in Mack, Colorado, with the Book Cliff Mountains and Colorado National Monument in the backdrop. The USA Triathlon-sanctioned course includes a 0.9-mile swim, 24-mile bike ride and 6.2-mile trail run. More event info Lodging is still available! Check out a variety of specials and packages. |
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