3 Ring Weekend, July 4-6 … A unique holiday weekend for the whole family featuring live music by Rusted Root, a sustainable "eco-village" including recycled art installations and hands-on, interactive activities designed to educate and entertain.  www.3ringweekend.com, www.sustainablelivingroadshow.com.

 

National Repertory Orchestra Ensemble Performance, July 12

 

Courage Classic, July 25-28 … The 19th annual Courage Classic returns to Copper Mountain for a three day bicycle event to benefit the Children's Hospital in Denver.  Last year, riders raised $2.6 million.  www.couragetours.com 

 

Copper Triangle Bicycle Tour, August 2 …The Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle has long been considered one of Colorado's classic alpine road rides.  Graced with 78 miles of breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads and three challenging climbs - Fremont Pass, Tennessee Pass and Vail Pass - the Copper Triangle exemplifies cycling in the Colorado Rockies.  The Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle works in partnership with the Davis Phinney Foundation to raise funds for Parkinson's disease research.  www.coppertriangle.com.

 

MINIs in the Mountain, August 6-10 … The MINI Coopers return to Copper for the third annual rally of both new and classic MINIs.  www.mini5280.com

 

Guitar Town, August 8–10 … Three free days of the world's best guitarists come together at Copper for the 4th annual Guitar Town festival.  Guitar sales and expos, workshops and jam sessions make this the perfect weekend for guitar and music enthusiasts, featuring Jimmie Vaughan, Jim Weider's ProJECT PERCoLAToR, David Bromberg, John Jorgenson, Monte Montgomery, The Kentucky Headhunters and more.  www.copperguitartown.com 

 

Yarmony Grass, August 15-17 … Yarmony Grass is an intimate festival inspired by the Colorado Mountains.  The third annual festival will be hosted by two nights of Railroad Earth and features sets from The Emmitt Nershi Band, Honkytonk Homeslice Electric, Peter Rowan, Hot Buttered Rum, five of the six members of The String Cheese Incident, members of Leftover Salmon and others.  www.yarmonygrass.com

 

US Half Marathon, August 23 … The Copper Mountain US Race Series Half Marathon returns for a second year of competition.  In addition to the half marathon, runners can test their skills with the family style 12k run and 5k walk.  www.copperhalf.com

 

Copper Country, August 29-31 … A Labor Day festival tradition at Copper Mountain, Copper Country celebrates the best of the American spirit.  Incredible live music, the country's top fine artists and nationally ranked rodeo competitors come together to make this "the" Labor Day event for the entire family.  This year's entertainers include John Fogerty, Tony Joe White, Poco, Firefall, Pure Prairie League, Desert Rose Band, Savannah Jack and others.  www.coppercountryfest.com

 

Fridays at Copper … Friday nights will buzz at Copper this summer. The day starts off with free activities for guests that spend at least $30 at Copper, continuing with the Friday Night Street Party featuring free live music at the West Lake Overlook and a free movie in Burning Stones Outdoor Theater.  Fridays at Copper will take place, June 20 – Sept 14.  Guests spending $30 in the Village at Copper that day, can receive a free pass for the climbing wall, bumper boats, quad power jump, go-karts and mini-golf. 

 

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