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Winter, spring, summer or fall, there’s always something to captivate and entertain.
From Summer of Jazz and Symphony in the Valley productions to the Annual Fall Arts Festival and Strawberry Days, Glenwood Springs residents and visitors enjoy a wide array of arts and culture, community theater and concerts, and annual events.
Arts and Culture
- Downtown Market
Fresh produce isn’t the only thing to look forward to at the Glenwood Springs Tuesday evening market. Arts, crafts, food, music and sidewalk sales at local shops in the heart of the downtown historic district are also popular components of this weekly event, which takes place from June through September.
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- Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts
There is always some form of artistic expression available for your pleasure at the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts. Events span the artistic spectrum from quality art shows, informal coffee houses and poetry readings, to community concerts, dance performances and much more. In addition to being a home for accomplished artists, the Center is also a nourishing starting point for those beginning their creative journey. A variety of classes, seminars and workshops are always available.
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Glenwood’s Public Art Project
Unveiled in May, 2008. Seven sculpture artists from around the country are displaying their work for one year around town. Funded by the City of Glenwood Springs and a joint project of the Glenwood Springs Chamber & Center for the Arts.
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Community Theatre and Concerts
- Summer of Jazz
The Glenwood Springs Summer of Jazz plays center stage at Two Rivers Park every June and July. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, guests enjoy an eclectic mixture of jazz ranging from New Orleans-style to the avant-garde.
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- Symphony in the Valley
Enjoy the year-round sounds of classical music offered by Symphony in the Valley. The community orchestras composed of more than 57 musicians ranging in age from 15 to 85 who travel from as far away as Vail and Rangely for the opportunity to make music for appreciative audiences. The Symphony plays three to four concerts throughout the year in various valley-wide locations. Contact Wendy Larson at (970) 920-4314, for more information.
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- The Defiance Players
More than 100 locals perform one show a year that is always a big hit. For more information call Jackie Meitler at (970) 945-2174.
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- Community Concert Association
Fall and winter performances by touring artists. Call (970) 945-8722 for information.
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Annual Events
- Strawberry Days Our community’s biggest and best annual event, June 19-21, 2009. Top-notch entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, the KidsFest stage, a carnival, a hometown parade and FREE strawberries and ice cream served Saturday at noon in Sayre “Strawberry Park”. The Strawberry Shortcut, a 5K fun-run, will be held on, Sunday June 22, 2008.
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- Fall Art Festival
For 44 years, the Glenwood Springs Fall Art Festival has provided a venue for amateur and professional artists to show and sell their work. It is Colorado’s largest non-juried art show, attracting artists from throughout Colorado and the U.S. The show highlights a variety of mediums including oil, watercolor, chalk, pen & ink, multi-media, as well as pottery, sculpture and much more. The event takes place at the Ramada Inn in September every year. Contact Coordinator Arlene Law, 970-945-6650.
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- Garfield County Fair This old-time Colorado county fair means rodeos, dances, concerts, a parade, an ice cream social and fun for everyone.
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- Tri-Glenwood Triathlon Swim in the Hot Springs Pool, ride your bike through South Canyon, and run 5 miles through town in the Tri-Glenwood Triathlon.
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- Sunlight Mountain Resort’s Ski Spree Snow competitions, live entertainment, a chili cookoff, broomball, Battle of the Bands and much more. Ski Spree will be held January 22-24, 2009.
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- A Community Christmas The Hotel Colorado’s annual lighting extravaganza, complete with Santa, Christmas caroling and fireworks, takes place the Friday after Thanksgiving. The chamber kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree at the visitor’s center. Visit the Chamber’s events calendar for more information.
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