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SUMMARY:3rd Thursdays Downtown Cortez Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Montezuma Park at the corner of Market & Montezuma in Cortez\, CO for this annual Outdoor Market featuring vendors\, live music\, dancing\, food & drink\, giveaways and community fun! \nPresented by CREA in partnership with the City of Cortez and local sponsor First National Bank\, Third Thursdays Cortez Downtown Markets have become a community gathering like no other each June through September. \nMake a day or a stay of it! Help support local businesses by visiting our many retail shops and restaurants while in Cortez. Check out lodging opportunities in our beautiful area as well as other activities and sites to plan an extended visit.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/3rd-thursdays-downtown-cortez-market-september/
LOCATION:Montezuma Park\, 3 W Montezuma Ave\, Cortez\, CO\, 81321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Art,Family Fun,Food & Drink,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="CREA":MAILTO:info@shopcortez.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T220000
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SUMMARY:Canyons of the Ancients Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center will be hosting their annual Star Party on Friday\, September 19th! Join us for a full day of informative presentations and an evening of guided stargazing under the incredible dark skies of Canyons of the Ancients. Events begin at 9:30am and will continue throughout the day into the evening. Please bring telescopes to share\, binoculars\, red light flashlights\, chairs\, and questions! \nRegister for daytime presentations at: swcocanyons.org/events \nCall 970-882-5600 for further information.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/canyons-of-the-ancients-star-party/
LOCATION:Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum\, Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum: 27501 CO-184\, Dolores\, CO\, 81323\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Art,Family Fun,Outdoors & Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T200000
DTSTAMP:20250430T141442Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Autumn Eve
DESCRIPTION:Grand Autumn Eve in Mancos\, Colorado\, is an annual event that celebrates the fall season with a variety of activities and experiences. Mancos is a small town nestled in southwestern Colorado\, near the San Juan Mountains\, and the event takes full advantage of the beautiful autumn scenery. It typically involves: \n\nArts and Crafts: Local artisans and crafters display and sell their work\, including handmade jewelry\, pottery\, paintings\, and other fall-themed crafts. It’s a great place to pick up unique gifts or souvenirs.\nLive Music: The event usually features local bands and musicians\, offering a fun atmosphere with folk\, bluegrass\, or acoustic tunes.\nFarmers Market and Food: There are often food vendors\, especially those with local and seasonal offerings like pumpkins\, apple cider\, or hot food perfect for the cooler fall weather.\nOutdoor Activities: The event may include activities like pumpkin carving\, hayrides\, and opportunities to explore the nearby countryside\, which is gorgeous in the fall with the changing colors of the aspens and other trees.\nFamily-Friendly Fun: It’s an event that’s welcoming to all ages\, with something for children and families\, such as games\, face painting\, and possibly petting zoos or other attractions.\n\nMancos\, with its close proximity to Mesa Verde National Park\, offers a stunning backdrop to the celebration\, so it’s also a great chance to combine the festivities with some outdoor exploration.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/grand-autumn-night-mancos/
LOCATION:Downtown Mancos
CATEGORIES:Culture & Art,Family Fun,Food & Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="Mancos Chamber of Commerce &amp%3B Visitors Center":MAILTO:chamber@mancosvalley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T233000
DTSTAMP:20250421T220513Z
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SUMMARY:Rhythm and Roots Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Rhythm & Roots Harvest Festival is an annual\, family-friendly celebration held in Mancos\, Colorado\, that highlights music\, art\, culture\, and community. Organized by The Cookout\, the festival emphasizes inclusivity and diversity\, showcasing performances by artists of color and Indigenous musicians.​ \n🎶 Festival Highlights\n\n\nLive Music: Featuring a diverse lineup of local\, regional\, and Indigenous artists\, such as  Lindy Vision\, DJ Nigey\, Levi Platero\, Def-i\, DJ Beeso\, Innastate\, and  more! \n\n\nArt & Culture: The festival celebrates creativity and unity\, providing a platform for artists to share their work and for attendees to engage with various cultural expressions. \n\n\nCommunity Atmosphere: Designed to foster a family reunion-like environment\, the event encourages community members to come together in celebration. \n\n\nFood & Drinks: Attendees can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options\, enhancing the festive experience. ​ \n\n\nAll Ages Welcome: The festival is open to all age groups\, with children under 5 admitted free and reduced ticket pricing for youth. \n\n\n📍 Location & Dates\n\n\nVenue: Mancos Brewing Company \n\n\nDates: Sept 26-27\, 2025​ \n\n\n🎟️ Tickets & More Info\n\n\nTickets: Available on Eventbrite (check later this Summer)​ \n\n\nOrganizer Info: The Cookout SWCO\, Follow @thecookoutswco on Instagram for updates and volunteer opportunities.​ \n\n\nThe Rhythm & Roots Harvest Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich cultural tapestry of the Mancos Valley through music\, art\, and community engagement.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/rhythm-and-roots-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Mancos Brewing Company\, 484 Hwy 160 E Frontage Rd\, Mancos\, 81328
CATEGORIES:Annual & Featured,Culture & Art,Family Fun,Food & Drink,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T120000
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Canyons of the Ancients and Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance for a hands-on stewardship event in honor of National Public Lands Day.  This event takes place Saturday\, September 27\, 2025\, between 9 AM to 12 PM.  This year\, we will be removing unauthorized fire rings at Big Point campground to help protect the cultural and natural resources of this special area.  Check out the flyer to learn more about this event and how to register.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/national-public-lands-day-clean-up/
LOCATION:Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
CATEGORIES:Annual & Featured,Family Fun,Outdoors & Recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTSTAMP:20250602T143210Z
CREATED:20250602T143210Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Cortez
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this monthly celebration of community and the arts\, shopping\, and dining in Cortez\, Colorado! Sponsored by CREA and in creative collaboration with ZU Gallery and CPAAC (Cortez Public Arts Advisory Committee)\, First Friday Cortez brings into focus the creative arts in our city and has grown to include many locations around town. Cortez residents and visitors can experience self-guided visits to local galleries\, enjoy a theatre performance\, listen to a reading from a local author or poet\, support businesses featuring rotating artwork and live music\, take in a movie\, or participate in several walking tour opportunities including our Cortez Mural Walk. Add a unique variety of retail shopping options and relax over a meal at one of our many great dining spots to make it a perfect First Friday in Cortez! Follow CREA on FB & IG for the latest First Friday Cortez details each month.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/first-friday-cortez-sept/
LOCATION:Cortez
CATEGORIES:Culture & Art,Family Fun,Food & Drink,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="CREA":MAILTO:info@shopcortez.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251025T193000
DTSTAMP:20251021T172240Z
CREATED:20251021T172240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T172240Z
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SUMMARY:Cortez Ghost Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween with a Ghost Tour!\n\nCortez Tours has teamed up with the folks at Squirrel Congress to bring you a weekend of history-filled\, spooky ghost tours! (And the return of the ever-mysterious Doctor Pops!)\n\nThis is a Halloween haunt that you must experience! Only October 23\, 24 and 25 and tickets are going fast!\n\nStories are new and the ghosts are old ! Get your tickets today at: Events | Squirrel Congress (all proceeds benefit High Desert Devo*!)\n\nRemember for little ones that might spook easily – while our tours are family-friendly ghosts can be a little spoooooky. (No jump scares – check out the Haunted House at Off the Bench for that!)
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/cortez-ghost-tours/
LOCATION:Cortez
CATEGORIES:Culture & Art,Family Fun,Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cortez Tours":MAILTO:info@corteztours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251031T200000
DTSTAMP:20251028T164603Z
CREATED:20251028T164603Z
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SUMMARY:Mesa Verde Motel Witching Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate FOUR magical years at the Mesa Verde Motel with our Witching Hour Anniversary Bash! We’re mixing a little Halloween spirit with small-town charm\, think festive drink specials\, a live lavender oil distillation demo with Mesa Verde Lavender\, trick-or-treating fun\, and a spirited costume competition. Come raise a glass\, cast a spell\, and help us toast to four years of community\, creativity\, and cozy stays under the Mancos moon.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/mesa-verde-motel-witching-hour/
LOCATION:Mesa Verde Motel\, 191 Railroad Ave\, Mancos\, 81328
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Food & Drink,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mesa Verde Motel":MAILTO:info@mesaverdemotel.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20250829T184805Z
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SUMMARY:Olde Fashioned Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Shopping\, dining\, and Santa! Learn more at https://mancosvalley.com/annual-events/
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/olde-fashioned-christmas/
LOCATION:Downtown Mancos
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260501T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260211T221510Z
CREATED:20260211T215318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T221510Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Days (Cortez)
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the First Annual Heritage Days! This two-day event will celebrate the rich history\, culture\, and community of Cortez\, Montezuma County\, and the surrounding region. Featuring iconic local exhibitors\, hands-on demonstrations and activities\, live music\, guided tours\, and engaging educational programs\, the event will offer something for visitors of all ages!
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/heritage-days-cortez/
LOCATION:Cortez
CATEGORIES:Culture & Art,Family Fun,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montezuma Heritage Museum":MAILTO:execdirector@montezumamuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260701T132619Z
CREATED:20260522T193832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T132619Z
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SUMMARY:Cortez Celtic Fair
DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: Saturday\, June 27\, 2026🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM📍 Location: Parque de Vida\, Cortez\, CO \n \n \nExperience a lively celebration of Celtic culture at the Cortez Celtic Fair! This free\, family-friendly event features traditional Highland games\, Celtic music\, dance competitions\, and cultural displays. \n \n \nBrowse artisan booths\, enjoy themed food and drink\, and take part in activities for all ages—including archery\, tug-of-war\, and hands-on crafts. Whether you’re drawn by the sounds of bagpipes or the thrill of the games\, the fair offers a full day of festive fun in the heart of Cortez.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/cortez-celtic-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Parque de Vida\, R008724\, Cortez\, CO\, 81321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual & Featured,Culture & Art,Family Fun,Food & Drink,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260701T121823Z
CREATED:20260522T194702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121823Z
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SUMMARY:Montezuma County Fair
DESCRIPTION:A two-week celebration of agriculture\, community\, and good old-fashioned fun at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds in Cortez. The Montezuma County Fair features events including 4-H and FFA livestock shows\, sprint car races\, a ranch rodeo\, goat roping\, a greased pig chase\, and much more.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/montezuma-county-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Montezuma County Fairgrounds\, 30100 Highway 160\, Cortez\, Colorado\, 81321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual & Featured,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260726T100000
DTSTAMP:20260701T161556Z
CREATED:20260522T195240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T161556Z
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SUMMARY:Mancos Days 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mancos Days is a long-running community festival held each summer in Mancos\, Colorado. It began in 1958 at Boyle Park and has since grown into a full weekend celebration featuring a parade\, children’s events\, sports tournaments (softball\, volleyball\, cornhole)\, a classic car show\, 5K run\, beer garden\, live music\, a Pioneer Queen and Little Miss Mancos tradition\, church breakfast\, and the annual Ranch Rodeo on Sunday.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/mancos-days-2026/
CATEGORIES:Annual & Featured,Culture & Art,Family Fun,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoors & Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260813T201419Z
CREATED:20260813T201419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T201419Z
UID:16278-1786730400-1786737600@mesaverdecountry.com
SUMMARY:Peggy Cloy Remembrance Series
DESCRIPTION:Experience Peggy Cloy’s Remembrance Series at Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez. Drawing on a lifetime of seeing\, this new body of work layers memory\, movement\, and lived experience into expressive abstract works filled with color and energy. Featured artwork: “Missing Dungeness.” \nOn view through Saturday\, August 29\, 2026. \nArtist Talk: Friday\, August 14 at 6:00 PMGallery Hours: Tuesday–Saturday\, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/peggy-cloy-remembrance-series/
LOCATION:Turquoise Raven Art Gallery\, 104 E Main St\, Cortez\, CO\, 81321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Art,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165223Z
CREATED:20260928T165223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T165223Z
UID:16767-1790409600-1793448000@mesaverdecountry.com
SUMMARY:Cortez Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Cortez Farmers Market is a vibrant weekly gathering celebrating the people\, culture\, agriculture\, creativity\, and traditions that make Montezuma County unique. Each Saturday\, residents and visitors come together for locally grown food\, handcrafted goods\, regional flavors\, live music\, interactive experiences\, and immersive theater that brings stories\, traditions\, and global cultures to life. \nMore than a place to shop\, the market fosters intergenerational connection and multigenerational community-building\, creating opportunities for people of all ages to learn from one another\, share traditions\, discover new perspectives\, and participate together in meaningful cultural experiences. \nFor visitors\, the market offers an authentic sense of place — a chance to experience Southwest Colorado through its food\, music\, art\, agriculture\, storytelling\, and community traditions while directly supporting local producers\, makers\, performers\, and small businesses. \nCome for the fresh produce. Stay for the music\, culture\, immersive experiences\, conversation\, and connection. \n\n\nEvery Saturday May 30th to September 26th 8am-12pm October 3rd to October 31st  8:30-12pm Located at 601 N. Mildred At the corner of Empire and Mildred In the Kiva Charter School parking lot
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/cortez-farmers-market-24/
LOCATION:Cortez Farmers Market\, 20 S Elm St\, Cortez\, CO\, 81321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Art,Family Fun,Food & Drink,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165301Z
CREATED:20260522T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T165301Z
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SUMMARY:Prehistoric & Historic Mitchell Springs
DESCRIPTION:Explore Mitchell Springs’ rich prehistoric and historic past with Dave Dove and Barbara Stagg. The program will include a guided field trip to Mitchell Springs. \nCapacity will be limited\, register in advance.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/prehistoric-historic-mitchell-springs/
LOCATION:Montezuma Heritage Museum\, 35 S Chestnut St\, Cortez\, CO\, 81321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Art,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montezuma Heritage Museum":MAILTO:execdirector@montezumamuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261205T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165341Z
CREATED:20260928T165341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T165341Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Cortez
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Cortez is a community-wide holiday celebration designed to bring people together through local tradition\, creativity\, generosity\, and shared experience. Held in Montezuma County\, the event transforms a local community space into an interactive holiday gathering filled with food\, music\, hands-on activities\, local vendors\, family traditions\, and festive experiences for all ages. \nAt the heart of Christmas Cortez is intergenerational connection — creating opportunities for children\, teens\, adults\, and older community members to participate side by side. Guests can make\, taste\, explore\, give\, learn\, and celebrate together through interactive vendor experiences\, creative activities\, seasonal treats\, and community traditions designed to encourage participation rather than passive attendance. \nThe event also celebrates the people and businesses that help keep Montezuma County strong. Local vendors\, makers\, service providers\, and community partners are woven into the experience\, creating meaningful connections between residents\, visitors\, and the businesses that support daily life in the region. \nChristmas Cortez blends holiday tradition with immersive\, participatory experiences that reflect the character of Southwest Colorado — practical\, creative\, welcoming\, and community-driven. \nCome for Christmas. Stay for the connection\, creativity\, local culture\, and a celebration built to be experienced together.
URL:https://mesaverdecountry.com/event/christmas-cortez/
LOCATION:909 E Main St Cortez\, CO\, 909 E Main St\, Cortez\, CO
CATEGORIES:Annual & Featured,Culture & Art,Family Fun,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoors & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Allred":MAILTO:gift@christmascortez.com
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