Winter Park Colorado Jazz Festival 2010
Winter Park Jazz Festival is back at Hideaway Park in the Town of Winter Park. Dates for the festival are 7/24/2010 – 7/25/2010 and times are 11AM to 6PM both days. Last year was a great show and we are looking for more of the same for the 2010 rendition.
Don’t miss out on the lodging of your choice. Last year the premier lodging sold out quickly so book your WP jazz lodging now.
This is the biggest event in Winter Park for the summer season so make your plans and stay a few days in the beauty of Winter Park, Colorado. The acts have not been announced but stay tuned here as we will update when the official jazz lineup is announced.
Here was the lineup for last year:
Saturday July 25th, 2009
11:00 am Doors Open
11:00-11:45 Mango Chutney
11:45-12:00 Set Change
12:00-12:45 Dotsero
12:45-1:15 Set Change
1:15-2:15 Warren Hill
2:15-2:45 Set Change
2:45-4:00 War
4:00-4:30 Set Change
4:30-6:00 Four Play
Sunday July 26, 2009
11:00 am Doors Open
11:00-11:45 Mango Chutney
11:45-12:00 Set Change
12:00-1:00 The Rippingtons
1:00-1:15 Set Change
1:15-2:15 Hazel Miller
2:15-2:45 Set Change
2:45-4:00 Sax for Stax
4:00-4:30 Set Change
4:30-6:00 Boney James
Set your plans now and don’t miss some of the hottest jazz up in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
The Superintendent’s Revenge tournament is going on Saturday, October 10th. It’s a 11 am shotgun start, 4 Person Scramble, $55 includes golf, cart, practice balls, prizes and appetizers during the awards party. Call 970-887-9195 or email mary@polecreekgolf.com for reservations.
Bistro 28 is still featuring old fashioned hamburgers on Thursday nights. Enjoy a hamburger and a beer (or a glass of house wine) for only $7.50 and Friday nights prime rib for only $15.
OCTOBER APPRECIATION WEEK
Starting Monday October 5th Through Friday October 9th green fees will be only $50 including cart and practice balls. Daily lunch specials at Bistro 28 for only $6. Call the golf shop for reservations 970-887-9195
They will stay open until the snow stays for the winter.
I was able to play Pole Creek Golf Club for the third time this year this past Saturday. My brother and his family had a weekend at their friends cabin over on Grand Lake and they made the trek over to play a little golf this past weekend. We played the meadow and ranch courses which meant a lot of water a bunch of lost balls but damn it was fun being out on the course! The course was in great shape and the greens were fast and basically un-puttable for my lack of talent with a golf club.
We talked to one of the marshals and he informed us that the club will try to stay open until October 15th weather and snow permitting. I have now golfed Pole Creek every month that they are open and I would have to say September is the best month for golf up in Grand County by far. So head on out and get your golfing in before we are soon covered in snow.
Almost looks real!
Want to entertain the kiddos in Winter Park even when you can’t find any REAL wildlife? Check out the park at Rendezvous – the fancy neighborhood behind the town of Winter Park. They’ve got a great playground (especially for 2 year olds), picnic area and this life size bear to climb on.
We were there today and walked over the bridge to the lake where we found two painters set up recreating the scenery on their canvas. Really neat!
To get there, go thru the town of Winter Park on the way to Fraser. Turn right at the Rendezvous entrance. Go over the little bridge and you’ll see the park on the right.
Get up here and lets celebrate the finer things that Winter Park, Fraser and Grand County have to offer in food, beer and wine. As you can see the date is August 15th from 11AM to 3PM at the Winter Park Base. Proceeds go to the National Sports Center for the disabled. There is truely not a better cause to support that I can think of. What a great way to do it. Eat some great food get a buzz on and help out the NSCD.
Book your Winter Park Lodging and get 25% off three nights when you mention that Winter Park Lodging Company Winter Park blog.
What can two couples do who have 4 kids under the age of 5 do on a Monday morning in Grand County? We have the answer.
Our friends from Denver came over today and we put the kiddos in Burleys and a tandem hook up, and then took them on the Granby to Fraser bike trail, although we didn’t make it all the way to Fraser nor did we start in Granby. We got on the trail from the Pole Creek Golf Course entrance off of Hwy 40 and followed it down towards Tabernash. What a fun trail! Thomas, the oldest child, said the whole time “Mommy! I’m mountain biking!” and even tried to peddle to help mom up the big hill at the end.
The trail from Granby all the way to Winter Park goes along Hwy 40 but often trees make the highway not even visible. There are ups and downs, bridges and streams, and you can’t beat the views. Take a photo and it may qualify for the family holiday card.
August 14th to 16th is one of the biggest weekends of the summer in the Winter Park, when the Annual Salute to American Veterans Rally rolls into town. Thousands of veterans, bikers & patriots gather together to honor America’s fallen heroes and active military. It is the largest and longest running veteran/motorcycle event in the Western US and is tons of fun. Check out some of the highlights below. In addition, there will be free live music all weekend!
- The Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial Wall is on display in Fraser.
- Veterans Parade with military flyovers in Winter Park.
- Remembrance Ceremony with former US Air Force Fighter Pilot Brigadier General Steve Ritchie.
- POW/MIA Recognition Ride with thousands of bikers riding from Granby to Winter Park.
Check out the full Veterans Rally Schedule or see our full calendar of events on our website.
In this day and age of high tech iphones and super jets, it’s hard to imagine the early days of life in the Rockies. To help you experience the simpler times, take a trip to the Rusty Spurr Cattle Ranch for a real taste of the old west. They offer a variety of rides on which anyone can jump on their horse and feel free, from beginner to expert.
- Cattle Drives- Join in with the cowboys, and cowgirls, to wrangle up the herd of 150 head of cattle
on the 10,000 acre ranch during your 4 hour cattle drive. $135/person, includes lunch.
- Trail Rides- Enjoy the gorgeous scenery on a leisurely ride through the forrest and across the meadows. 2 hr ride $63/person, 3hr ride $95/person.
- Outlaw Rides- Feel like Jesse James as you lope your horse at a faster pace than your average trail ride. An afternoon for $130/person.
- Saddle & Paddle- Take a morning horseback ride and have lunch before you gear up for raft trip down the Colorado River. $135/person, includes lunch and transport to river.
- Private Horseback Rides- To personalize your ride, go for the private tour. You choose where you want to ride and what to see. 2 hr ride for $125/person, or a 3hr ride for $190/person.
The Rusty Spurr is open Tuesdays through Sundays. Even the horses get Mondays off to roam freely on the ranch. Give them a call at 866.724.9715 or 970.724.1123 to make a reservation, or send an email to info@RustySpurr.com.
Tuesday, August 4th, Pole Creek is offering discounted golf to celebrate the new clubhouse. If you make your tee time between 8am and 1pm, you play for $50. If you book it after 1pm, you pay only $35. All rates include a cart and practice balls. Make your reservations fast. At these great rates the tee sheet will fill up quickly. Call Pole Creek for tee times, 970 887 9195.
The weekend of August 14-16 is one of the biggest during the summer in the Fraser Valley and Winter Park. The towns host the Annual Salute to American Veterans Rally where thousands of veterans, bikers, and patriots gather together to honor America’s fallen heroes. It is the largest and longest running Veteran/ Motorcycle event in the Western US. 
The Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial Wall will be displayed August 13-16 in Fraser at the ball fields. The wall is a 3/5 replica of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall located in Washington, D.C. It is 6 feet tall at the center and over 300 feet long. It proudly holds the names of those men and women lost in Vietnam. There is no charge to view the wall.
Also taking place at the Fraser ball fields will be the Remembrance Ceremony. Speaking at the ceremony will be Vietnam Veteran and United States Air Force ACE Fighter Pilot Brigadier General Steve Ritchie. As a pilot, Ritchie flew 339 missions for over 800 flying hours in his F-4 Phantom fighter. Ritchie returned home after his second tour to become the only ACE pilot of the Vietnam War. Performing the national anthem, as well as other patriotic favorites, will be Harmony in Motion, a United States Army singing group.
Other events taking place Saturday morning in Winter Park are the Veterans Parade where all 4 military branches will be represented. There will be air support from both civilian and military sectors.
Another big highlight of the weekend is the POW/MIA Recognition Ride. The ride started in 1987 when a few people rode their motorcycles through Colorado Springs with POW/MIA flags waving in an effort to raise awareness for those lost in battle. In the last 22 years the event has grown to include thousands of bikers, both vets and civilians, who still show their support for the POW’s and those who are MIA. The ride begins in Granby and ends in Winter Park. What a site to see.
Show your INK!! The 14th annual High Altitude Tattoo Competition will be held on Sunday afternoon at the Pub in downtown Winter Park. Great prizes will be given out for the best ink. Also, to be noted, the Pub offers VIP bike parking out front!
Music is also a big part of the weekend. Many homegrown Colorado bands will be performing in Hideaway Park throughout the weekend. You’ll enjoy everything from rock-a billy and blues to good old fashioned rock and roll. All daytime music shows and events are free. Be sure to check out the Brethren Boys at the Pub in downtown Winter Park for an extra show on Saturday night.
- Jake Loggins Band
- Missing Stateside
- The Usual Suspects
- Lost Canyon Band
- The Inman Brothers
- Harmony In Motion
- Brothers of the Son
- Patty Stilson
- Peggy Mann
- Brethren Fast
Keep an eye on our Blog as we will update it with information as it is released.
Music | Amy | 
January 11, 2010 1:47 pm | 
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