Note: For a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, visit postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar.
55th Annual Mountain Fair
What: The event of the summer throughout the Roaring Fork Valley will return for its 55th annual iteration from July 24-26 in Carbondale. Mountain Fair is built around the love, history, and humanity that represents the community of Carbondale and the Roaring Fork Valley. Live music, good food, family-friendly activities, and loads of unique art will flood Sopris Park in Carbondale. The fair will kick off with a drum circle on Friday afternoon and continue throughout the weekend.
When: Noon to 8 p.m., Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday; 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday
Where: 601 Elucid Ave, Sopris Park, Carbondale
Cost: Free
Paws for a Cause: Summer pet food and supply drive benefiting C.A.R.E.
What: Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is hosting a pet food and supply drive benefiting Colorado Animal Rescue throughout the month of July. They’re asking for anything from canned cat/dog food, dry cat/dog food, cat/dog treats, pill pockets for dogs, dog/cat toys, new or gently used collars, leashes, or blankets, trash bags, drawstring bags, and clean towels. Please make sure all food remains in its original packaging and is sealed to be accepted. Sopris Lodge also asks that no pillows, foam bedding, or medications be donated.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 24- 31
Where: 295 Rio Grande Ave., Carbondale
Cost: Free
Theodore Roosevelt returns to Hotel Colorado
What: To celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary, the Glenwood Springs Historical Society is bringing the 26th President of the United States back to life for one night only. On Saturday, Aug. 1, Theodore Roosevelt, portrayed by accomplished Chautauquan Dough Mishler, will give event attendees a special presentation and spend the rest of the night mingling with dinner guests. The dinner menu is a near-perfect recreation of the menu Roosevelt served to Garfield County residents during his 1905 hunting visit. The event is a fundraiser for the Glenwood Springs Historical Society, and a portion of the ticket cost is a donation to the nonprofit.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.
Where: Devereux Room, Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs
Cost: $150 per ticket. Glenwood Springs Historical Society members receive a discount.
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Thomas Lake Trail improvements
What: Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is partnering with the United States Forest Service, Wilderness Workshop, and Alpine Performance Labs to host a day of trail improvements on the bottom portion of the Thomas Lakes Trail on Saturday, Aug. 1. Because of collaboration with Defiende Nuestra Tierra, the project is open to both English and Spanish speakers, and guaranteed translation and interpretation services are provided.
The project will take place at worksites between 0.25 and 1.5 miles from the parking lot, and volunteers will be required to traverse steep and rocky single-track trails. All participants of age must be registered individually, and all participants will be required to complete a waiver.
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.
Where: Dinkle Lake Rd, Thomas Lakes Trailhead, Carbondale. Registration is required. More information is available at rfov.org.
Cost: Free.
RiverFEST 2026
What: The second of two 2026 riverbank cleanup efforts organized by the City of Glenwood Springs will take place on Saturday, Aug. 1, as countless volunteers dedicate their day to preserving some of the most important resources to the landscape and economy of the region. Starting at Two Rivers Park, volunteers can walk or float alongside the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers, as well as the Mitchell and Threemile Creek tributaries. Volunteers spend hours collecting a variety of carelessly discarded items and identifying hazards that are too large to move. Climbing steep slopes, wading into deep water, and work hard to bring awkward items into view so they can be properly disposed of. Volunteers and City Staff will be stationed at a predetermined location to hand out supplies. After the clean-up session is over, lunch from a local vendor and beer from a local brewer will be provided to volunteers and walk-up attendees with a donation. Live music, activities for adults and kids, and prizes will all be available at Two Rivers Park in the afternoon.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.
Where: Two Rivers Park, 740 Devereux Rd, Glenwood Springs
Cost: Free
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