Arrowhead Point Camping Resort is great for your
stay in the Buena Vista area and just minutes from all area attractions.
Use us as your base camp for day trips to Denver, Colorado Springs,
Royal Gorge, Pikes Peaks, Great Sand Dunes, Aspen and Vail to mention
a few. The Arkansas River offers guided river rafting trips for
the entire family and there are stables in the area that will take
you to the local mountains for horseback trail rides. After your
busy day of play, return to the Arrowhead Point Camping
Resort and enjoy a Rocky Mountain sunset, spend an evening under the stars
and let the hustle and bustle of the city life become a distant
memory. Whether you stay a weekend, week, or even longer, Arrowhead
Point Camping Resort is an ideal location for your camping getaway.
Being centrally located, it is no wonder Buena Vista, Colorado
is a destination-vacation!
MAY 2007
1-- Collegiate Peaks Run: 25 to 50 mile run East of town on old railroad grade and trails East of Buena Vista. For more information visit www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org
12-- Adventure Extreme: Triatholon with kayaking, biking and running. Call 395-6612 for more information.
13-- Mother’s Day Open: Collegiate Peaks Golf Course in Buena Vista. Call (719) 395-8189 for more information.
18-20 Paddle Fest 2007: A weekend of fun for paddlers to enjoy. It will celebrate the opening of the extension of the South Main River Park and give paddlers an opportunity to enjoy the incredible resourses of the Arkansas River.
19-- Buena Vista Bike Fest: Road rides of various distances including a century and metric century. For more information visit www.bvbf.org
JUNE 2007
Family Movie Night & Free Popcorn weekly in the Recreation Room.
Family Game Night weekly in the Recreation Room.
Candy Bar Bingo weekly in the Recreation Room.
Ice Cream Social Night in the Recreation Room.
9-10 BalloonaVista/Art Walk: 4th Annual Balloon Festival at the Rodeo Grounds in Buena Vista. Balloons fly at 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; a “Glow” on Saturday night at dusk and an Art Walk Saturday and Sunday.
14-- Free Concert in the Park: Forest Square Park 7:00 p.m.
14-17 FIBArk Festival in Salida. America’s Greatest Whitewater Festival. The 59th Blue Paddle FIBArk Whitewater Festival. Many of the top whitewater sports stars from around the world will venture to take on the mighty Arkansas River. This years FIBArk once again brings back the highly anticipated boat races and competitions. Something for everyone. Carnivals, live music nightly and much more. For more information visit www.FIBArk.net.
17-- Father’s Day Open: Collegiate Peaks Golf Course in Buena Vista. Call (719) 395-8189 for more information.
21-- Free Concert in the Park: Forest Square Park 7:00 p.m.
28-- Free Concert in the Park: Forest Square Park 7:00 p.m.
28-7/4 Buena Vista Quilt Show: Quilt Show at the Buena Vista Community Center. Quilts for show and sale are on display daily throughout the show. Call (719) 395-8780 for more information.
JULY 2007
Family Movie Night & Free Popcorn weekly in the Recreation Room.
Family Game Night weekly in the Recreation Room.
Candy Bar Bingo weekly in the Recreation Room.
Ice Cream Social Night weekly in the Recreation Room.
4-- Fourth of July Celebrations in Buena Vista: Old fashioned hometown celebration. Pancake breakfast 7:00 a.m. Parade at 10:00 a.m. Kids games and entertainment in the park after the parade. Fireworks at the rodeo grounds at dusk.
4-- Art in the Park: Arts and crafts show in Buena Vista’s McPhelemy Park by the Lake.
5-- Free Concert in the Park: Forest Square Park 7:00 p.m.
7-- Mountain Mania Car Show: Antique, Classic and Street Rod. Pancake breakfast at 7:00 a.m. Street Dance Friday night.
7-- Rotary Club Craft Show and Chili Cookoff: Located on East Main. Entry Fee. Call (719) 395-8677 for more information.
12-- Free Concert in the Park: Forest Square Park 7:00 p.m.
13-14 Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo: Friday evening and Saturday afternoon performances. Western Parade Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. on East Main after the pancake breakfast in Columbine Park. Vist their website at www.collegiatepeaksstampede.com
21-- TRAILFEST: Sponsored by the Continental Divide Trail Alliance. An all day event with vendors, kids activities, food and entertainment. Join us for a day of world-class adventure and fun on the Continental Divide Trail during TrailFest 2007 – a celebration of and benefit for the completion and protection of the 3,100 mile Continental Divide Trail. For more information visit www.cdtrail.org.
23-24 Collegiate Conquest: Collegiate Peaks Golf Course. Call (719) 395-8189 for more information.
26-- Free Concert in the Park: Forest Square Park 7:00 p.m.
AUGUST 2007
Family Movie Night & Free Popcorn weekly in the Recreation Room.
Family Game Night weekly in the Recreation Room.
Candy Bar Bingo weekly in the Recreation Room.
Ice Cream Social Night in the Recreation Room.
2-- Free Concert in the Park: Forest Square Park 7:00 p.m.
4-- St. Elmo Restoration Auction: Benefit for historic buildings.
9-12 Contin-tail Rock and Gem Show: Collectors Paradise. More than 100 booths. Merchants from all over the country gather at the Rodeo Grounds in Buena Vista to sell, swap and show rocks, minerals and gems. Everything from mineral samples to sculptured art work to fine jewelry. For more information visit www.coloradorocks.org.
11-12 GOLD RUSH DAYS: Step back in time to the Colorado Gold Rush when Main Street in Buena Vista, Colorado reflects on their gold mining past. Listen to music, watch gunfights or try your hand at gold panning. Over 100 vendors which include food vendors, beer garden, children’s rides, craft booths and more. Other events include burro races, pancake breakfasts, historic cemetery tour and a rock and gem show! You won’t want to miss this weekend!
18-19 Collegiate Peaks Music Festival: Noon to 6:00 p.m. East Main will be closed for various musical groups. Vendors and refreshments. 2nd Annual Event. For more information visit www.collegiatepeaksmusicfestival.com.
25-26 King Boletus Mushroom Festival:
26-- Buena Vista Canine Classic: Frisbee Dog and Dog Agility competitions. Saturday evening BBQ, live music and dog demos. Sunday morning competitions. All events at the soccer fields at Riverside Park. Fund raiser for the Ark Valley Humane Society. For more information visit www.BVCanineClassic.com.
SEPTEMBER 2007
1-- Art at the Top: Visit local galleries during this arts appreciation event.
8-- Apple Fest: An old time country fair at the historic Turner Farm. Apple pie contest, apple butter contest, apple bobbing, entertainment and craft booths. Cemetery tour at 3:00 p.m.
16-- Autumn Color Run: Half marathon, 5k and 10k fun run and walk. For more information visit fourteenernet.com/colorrun.
19-22 ATV Historic Color Tour: Bring your own ATV and ride various trails and visit historic areas in the midst of autumn’s grand colors! For more information visit www.coloradoatvtour.org.
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