August 17, 2021

This Week in Summit County

This week is jam-packed with tons of fun, we are spoilt for choice! Check out this week's concerts, festivals, art-inspired events & Mountainside Movies! 

The Breckenridge Beer Festival kicks off this weekend. This is one of the premier summer events in the Rockies, bringing in over 40 of Colorado’s finest breweries and other breweries from around the world! Make sure you pre-purchase your tickets!

Now, here’s what’s going on this week in Summit County…

Wednesday, August 18th – Theatrical Concert at the Amphitheater!

Wild Fire | Dillon Amphitheatre | 7pm

A one-of-a-kind event celebrating the astounding generosity and resilience of our Colorado community. 

Wild Fire follows the lives of 8 people in Grand County over the course of one momentous week as they face the threat of an unprecedented wildfire. A local fire marshal, a park ranger, a reporter, a rancher, and other evacuated residents…these are a few of the lives that are crossed, changed, and ultimately interwoven forever.

Featuring a folk score written by Colorado musicians, crafted by a Colorado playwright, and inspired by real testimony from more than 30 oral history interviews, Wild Fire honors real stories from our neighbors and friends — with urgent relevance to events happening across the country.

Click here for more information. 

Thursday, August 19th – Outdoor Concert!

FREE Concert in the Park | Frisco Historic Park | 5.30pm 

This local five-piece band brings groovy soul-rock to the mountains, playing covers and originals with a female vocalist, piano, bass, drums, and guitar.

This week's local non-profit beneficiary: Colorado Learning Connections

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Friday, August 20th – Earn your Brew!

Bikes, Brews & Tunes | Copper Mountian | 3.30pm

New for Summer 2021, meet up with local cycling enthusiasts and cruise up the Ten Mile Rec Path from Frisco to Copper. Cheers a ride well done with a FREE concert at Eagles Landing in Copper Mountain.

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Saturday, August 21st – Beer Festival!

Breckenridge Beer Festival | Beaver Run Resort | 12pm

The Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival is one of the premier summer events in Breckenridge each year bringing breweries for tastings, live music, a VIP area, and wonderful food and retail vendors.  All taking place outside at Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center in Breckenridge with amazing views of the mountains!  

Enjoy a weekend of playing outdoors and a Saturday afternoon of beer tastings from some of Colorado’s finest breweries & other breweries from around the world!  The Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival draws a wide range of people from beer aficionados to families.  The Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival celebrates Brews, Views & Great Live Music!

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Sunday, August 22nd – Silverthorne Art Scene!

Art Stoll | Town of Silverthorne | 12pm

Join the Town of Silverthorne for a new event series, Silverthorne Sunday Art Strolls. Enjoy a stroll along the Blue River trail on Sunday afternoons from noon to 3 p.m., a perfect time to gather with neighbors and friends. Experience pop-up artists and musicians while taking in the sounds and sights of the Blue River. The Silverthorne Art Strolls are walking events that will be located along the Blue River Trail between the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center and the underpass by Chipotle. 

On Sunday, August 22 enjoy live music from Shaky Hand and friends on the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center outdoor stage and works from over 25 artists as you stroll along the trail. In addition, the following musicians will play music throughout the stroll: 

  • Carpe Diem Quartet – two violins, viola and cello
  • Shane Werts – oboe
  • Janet Harriman – harp
  • Rocky Mountain Brass
  • ShaNaynay featuring rhythm and blues duo Ghanay Gloude and Shane Henderson

Food will be available for purchase from Colorado Marketplace and Bakery. 

Click Here for more information. 

Have a wonderful week Living the Mountain Life!

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