Alamosa 2008 Calendar of Events

Every Saturday
San Luis Valley Farmer’s Market – the valley is known for its outstanding organic farm produce. Every Saturday mid-July through mid-October in downtown Alamosa.

Every Sunday
Sundays at Six - Live music along the banks of the Rio Grande every Sunday evening, 6:00 p.m. www.almaonline.org

May 11
Throw Mama on the Train – Mother’s Day Brunch Train Excursion aboard the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad’s new luxury dome cars. Call 1-877-726-7245.

June 6-8
Summerfest on the Rio – Arts, crafts, live music, food and activities along the banks of the Rio Grande. www.summerfestontherio.org

June 14-15
Jazz on the Tracks – Live jazz aboard the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, great Father’s Day fun. 1-877-726-7245. www.riograndescenicrailroad.com

June 19–22
Alamosa Roundup Extravaganza Rodeo – Little Britches rodeo, team roping, bull riding, demolition derby. 1-800-BLU-SKYS.

June 21
Moonlight Dinner Train – Aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. 1-888-CUMBRES. www.cumbrestoltec.com

June 28-29
Colorado Gators Eggfest – Celebrate the spring gator hatch, great games for kids with fun prizes. 719-378-2612 www.gatorfarm.com

June 28-July 6
San Luis Valley Quilt Adventure – Incredible handmade art quilts grace storefronts of Alamosa. 719-589-6982.

July 4
Independence Day Parade – Join the Alamosa community in this important celebration. 719-589-3681.

July 12
Rails & Ales Brewfest – First annual Brewfest, ride the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad to the top of the pass where you’ll sample over 50 brews, live music and BBQ. 877-726-7245. www.riograndescenicrailroad.com

July 12
Alamosa Fly-in and air show – Join pilots from all over the US in the modern and vintage aircraft, airshow begins at 9:30 a.m. 719-852-9860.

July 24-27
Ski Hi Stampede Rodeo – Colorado’s oldest pro rodeo, parades, chuck wagon dinners, dances, concerts, carnival and great rodeo. www.skihistampede.com

August 2-3
Colorado Gators Annual Gatorfest – Watch as foolish daredevils compete in a alligator wrestling rodeo. 719-378-2612. www.gatorfarm.com

August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
High Altitude Summer Concert Series – Ride the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad to the top of the pass for world-class live concerts, co-sponsored by music legend Michael Martin Murphy. 877-726-7245. www.riograndescenicrailroad.com

August 30-31
Early Iron Festival – One of Colorado’s largest vintage car shows, music and food along the banks of the Rio Grande. www.earlyironclub.com