Lake City Events


Independence Day Celebration
Jul
4

Independence Day Celebration

Join us for the annual fireworks display, games in the park, parade, street dance, and more!

  • 10:00 am Parade (Parade Signup)

  • 10:30 am USAF Flyover

  • Reading of the Declaration of Independence immediately following parade end @ Hinsdale County Museum

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Park Events: 4th of July ceremony, races, food, and more @ Town Park

  • 3:00 pm Ducky Derby @ Memorial Park

  • 4:00 pm BINGO in the Park @ Town Park

  • 4:00 pm Family Fun in the Park (Cornhole, beer garden, with snacks and drinks available for purchase) @ Town Park

  • 5:00 pm Raffle Drawings @ Town Park

  • 5:00 pm 18 Hole Disk Golf Annual Tournament

  • 6:30-8:30 pm Street Dance at Town Park with Live Music from Coal Creek Connection

  • 9:30 pm Fireworks from Memorial Park (weather permitting)

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Lake City Arts Gala
Jun
29

Lake City Arts Gala

Lake City Arts..the heART of our creative community! Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year. 

  • Happy Hour in the Court Yard: 5:30

  • Presentation and hourdouves: 6:30

  • Auction and Silent Auction: 7:15

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San Juan Solstice
Jun
20

San Juan Solstice

A 50-mile trail run in the San Juan Mountains of south-central Colorado to benefit the Lake City volunteer EMTs, provide a scholarship to graduating local high school students and to support other public service entities in Lake City.

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Volcano Tours
Jun
15
to Aug 31

Volcano Tours

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Learn about local volcanoes from geologist Harvey Duchene on a 4-hour driving tour.

Meet at the Museum at 8:45am with a vehicle (carpooling encouraged) for a 4 hour tour about local volcanoes from geologist Harvey Duchene. We suggest bringing water and a folding camp chair. No children under 12 years old.


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Farmers Market
Jun
12
to Aug 28

Farmers Market

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Wednesday’s from June-August shop art booths, produce, and regionally grown or produced items at Veteran's Memorial Park.

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Lake City Star Fest
Jun
8

Lake City Star Fest

The Lake City Star Fest will showcase the extraordinary darkness of Hinsdale County through a wide variety of events that will intrigue both experienced astronomers and first-time stargazers. The Lake City Star Fest will feature the Dark-Sky Summit, a ticketed event for astronomy professionals, and free and low-cost events during the festival open to anyone interested in the night sky.

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Lake City Ghost Tours
Jun
1
to Aug 31

Lake City Ghost Tours

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Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City's Historic District - from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we've got it all.

$10 for adults - $2 for children under the age of 10

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Easter Egg Hunt
Apr
7

Easter Egg Hunt

Hunts begin at noon sharp. Egg Hunt Locations:

  • Ages 0-3 - Town Park

  • Ages 4-6 - Hinsdale County Museum

  • Ages 7-9 - Armory and Bank Block - meet at Masonic Hall  

  • Ages 10-12 - Henson Creek Trail - meet at Pumphouse Park (Lake City Ice Park)

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Cannibal Snowshoe Race
Feb
17

Cannibal Snowshoe Race

Join us for the Annual Cannibal Snowshoe Race on Lake San Cristobal It's not just a race, it's BIG FUN. There will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place racers as well as best dressed! Register in advance to save your spot and get a race shirt!

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Lake San Cristobal Brew Ski
Feb
3

Lake San Cristobal Brew Ski

The annual Lake San Cristobal Brew-Ski takes place in February from 11 am to 2 pm. 

This local favorite event consists of a day on Lake San Cristobal, where participants walk, sled, ski, or snowshoe (or any preferred form of human-powered travel) to 6 stations on a mile-long course on Colorado's second-largest natural lake. 

Each station will have beer tastings from our local Lake City Brewing Company, hot drinks, and snacks. Your ticket purchase allows you to travel the course one time.  You will be able to purchase an additional trip through the course on-site at the event.

We welcome pets! However, please keep your animals must be on a leash with a length of no more than 6ft.

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Lake City Ice Climbing Festival
Feb
3

Lake City Ice Climbing Festival

The Lake City Ice Climbs Festival occurs annually in February. Whether you're an active participant or an interested spectator, this is a can't miss event. The Festivall takes place at the Beer Garden. Registration starts at 8:30am. Ice Climbing Competition starts at 10:00am. $35 per climber* Registration will take place on-site.

Ice Climbing Competitions:


●       Men’s Lead

●      Men’s Top Rope

●      Men's Adaptive

●      Women’s Lead

●      Women’s Top Rope

●      Women’s Adaptive

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Christmas in Lake City
Dec
2

Christmas in Lake City

EXPERIENCE the peaceful past of holiday shopping and fun in today’s beautiful, historic Lake City. Join in on our seasonal festivities!

Holiday Shopping All Day

● 11:00-1:00 Crafts for Kids and All Ages in the Armory

● 11:00-1:00 Hinsdale County Museum Open with Complimentary Cookies and Hot Drinks

● 12:00-6:30 Holiday Silent Auction at Lake City Arts benefiting Toys for Tots

● 1:00 Cakewalk for Kids and All Ages in the Armory

● 2:00 Fruitcake Toss for All Ages in the Town Park sponsored by DIRT

● 2:30 Reindeer Games for Kids in the Town Park

● 3:30 BINGO with Prizes for All Ages in the Armory (Card sales begin 15 minutes prior to calling. 10 Games. $5 per card or 5 cards for $20. Cash Only)

● 5:30 Holiday Light Parade

● 6:00 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with Chili and Hot Drinks for Purchase

● 6:30 (or when tree lighting ends) Christmas sing-along in the Arts Center. Song sheets will be provided

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Trunk or Treat
Oct
31

Trunk or Treat

Kid's Safety Night! Trick or treat downtown in front of the Hinsdale County Museum! Hay Rides begin at 5:30pm. Setup begins at 4:30. Prize for best decorated "trunk"! Call 405-550-5220 for details. Sponsored by the Hinsdale County Sheriff's Office.

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Oktoberfest
Sep
30

Oktoberfest

Enjoy a beer garden with locally brewed beer from Lake City Brewing Company, German food from Climb Elevated Eatery, music, games, and more!

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Uncorked Wine & Music Festival
Sep
16

Uncorked Wine & Music Festival

Good wine, good music, good friends …. come and celebrate the fall colors in historic downtown Lake City. This event is held every September – the third weekend. Featuring unique artisan and food vendors, seven musical acts, various wines for tasting, and a beer booth sponsored by San Luis Valley Brewing, proceeds from this event support community projects for Lake City DIRT. Enjoy a spectacular weekend of hiking, fly fishing, and this family-friendly Festival. No dogs are allowed in the venue.

Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival is hosted by Lake City DIRT, a 501(c)3 dedicated to historic preservation and economic revitalization. All proceeds benefit the community of Lake City.

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Lake City Alpine 50
Aug
26

Lake City Alpine 50

The Lake City Alpine 50 is an epic, 50-mile, alpine endurance bike race with 6,000+ feet of climbing. 

The course heads out from downtown Lake City, Colorado onto Highway 149 towards Lake San Cristobal. Lake City’s namesake was formed by a rare natural earthflow called the Slumgullion Slide, which blocked the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, creating the second-largest natural lake in Colorado and one of the most beautiful lakes in the entire state of Colorado.

The course heads onto Hinsdale County Road 33 (at mile 3.65), a dirt road located on the East side of Lake San Cristobal. Be on the lookout for moose, osprey, and bald eagles as the sun starts to cast its rays across this gorgeous lake. Crossing the bridge over the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River (at mile 6.65), the course heads back onto Hinsdale County Road 30 skirting the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River for the next approximately 15 miles before the climbing starts to get really tough at the American Basin turnoff. Along the way, you will pass by three 14,000-foot peaks (Handies, Sunshine, and Redcloud) and various abandoned mining towns (Carson, Sherman, and Burrows Park). You will also catch views of American Basin, a stunning wildflower wonderland and one of the most photographed places in Colorado. For the next 2.5 miles above American Basin, your lungs will be tested (1,350 feet of climbing) as you approach the top of 12,640-foot Cinnamon Pass. The one and only Aid Station will be about a mile below Cinnamon Pass (goodies, water, and Hammer HEED).


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Year Round Events

  • Movie Nights at Mountaineer Theatre

    One screen, vintage movie theatre showing blockbuster + classic films. When you walk through the doors, expect to be greeted with a warm and kind hello. We’ve been known to give a special greeting before show time, hand out door prizes, or toss in some pre-show fun.

    https://mountaineertheatre.com/

  • Bingo

    Held weekly at the Armory!
    Call for more information: 970-944-2333

  • Karaoke

    Every 2nd Thursday evening from 6pm - 8pm

    https://www.lakecityarts.org/events