SUMMER 2008 - MAIN EVENTS
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Here are some highlights of the events scheduled in Winter Park this summer:
American Red Cross Fat Tire Classic
June 27th – 29th, 2008
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June 28th and 29th
Saturday - Johnny Winter, Jimmy Thackery, Bob Margolin, The Delta Sonics, Eden Brent, John Alex Mason, Soulmate, the Runaways
Sunday - Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Hall with Tommy Shannon, George Rains, Ronnie Fruge; Deanna Bogart, Larry Garner, Jason Ricci, And Zak Harmon
Fraser Valley Fourth of July Celebration Live music by Kort McCumberland & McCumberland Gap, kid's games, horseshoe tournament, and picnic. Followed up, of course, with a spectacular fireworks display.
Run for Independence
July 5th, 2008
A five mile course for runners, walkers and stoller-pushers through the beautiful Fraser Valley! Proceeds benefit the Scott Hughes Endowment fund for scholarships for children on kidney dialysis.
La Vita e' Bella Italian Festival
July 11th - 13th, 2008
first annual event! A three-day festival with an authentic Italian Circus. There will be a central piazza, food, wine, exhibitors, artisans and entertainment.
Winter Park Jazz Festival
July 26th and 27th, 2008
Line-up TBA. 2007 entertainers include: Dave Koz, Doc Powell, Kelly Sweet, Jazz Attack (with Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliot, and Peter White), and Mindi Abair.
Winter Park Arts Week
July 26th - August 2nd, 2008
This week-long event celebrates the beauty of Grand County through the visual arts. Painting demonstrations, artist workshops and competitions.
Crankworx / Mountain Bike Capital USA
July 31st - August 2nd, 2008
Crankworx returns from Whistler Blackcomb to Colorado, featuring four days of races with the best free-ride mountain bikers in the country.
Grand County Parade of Homes
August 2nd and 3rd and August 9th and 10th, 2008
Tour some of the most beautiful homes in the valley!
Fraser River Days
August 9th and 10th, 2008
Guided interpretive hikes, environmental education seminars, free fly-fishing lessons, trail projects, as well as live music and a lumberjack show.
Salute to American Veterans Rally & Festival
August 15th - 17th, 2008
The POW/MIA commemorative motorcylcle ride returns to Winter Park for the 2nd year. Nearly 1,000 motorcylcles participates in the ride in 2007, which has a 20-year history (previously held in Cripple Creek). There will also be the traveling Vietnam Wall, a military parade, military guest speakers, live music and flyovers.
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