101 Things 2019
Things to do in the San Luis Valley, Colorado.
Things to do in the San Luis Valley, Colorado.
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Summer in the San Luis Valley Page 11<br />
of antique cars and hot rods on display in Cole Park in Alamosa,<br />
plus a slow cruise through downtown Alamosa Saturday night.<br />
This year’s event, the 39th annual, is August 30-September 1. See<br />
www.earlyironclub.com/<br />
16 SUNDAYS @ SIX —The Alamosa Live Music Association<br />
presents free concerts in Cole Park throughout the summer. The series<br />
runs from June 23 to August 25 each Sunday at 6 p.m. Entertainment<br />
this summer includes Soul, R&B, Honky-Tonk, Americana, Jazz<br />
And Big Band, Soul-Funk, Spanish, Rock, Jamband, Celtic and<br />
Funk Rock. The first concert is scheduled June 23 featuring Dane<br />
Arnold & The Soup, Soul and R&M music. For more information<br />
see www.almaonline.org<br />
17 RAILS & ALES BREWFEST<br />
Saturday, June 15, <strong>2019</strong> - On behalf of the Rio Grande Scenic<br />
Railroad and the San Luis Valley Brewing Company– welcome to<br />
Alamosa and our event! We are glad you are attending. Here are<br />
some details that you need to know. They are critical to your safety,<br />
satisfaction, and having an overall good time. Please bring your<br />
ID! This is a 21 years and older only event. No children, including<br />
infants. Proof of age for all souls will be required in order to board<br />
the train and attend the event. Ticketing: You may pick up your<br />
tickets any time after 12 p.m. noon on Friday. We recommend<br />
collecting your tickets early in order to avoid the long line on<br />
Saturday Morning. The ticket window is open late until 9 p.m. on<br />
Friday evening. So come get your tickets Friday and then go enjoy<br />
the Block Party at San Luis Valley Brewing. We will re-open at 7<br />
a.m. on Saturday Morning. The Depot is located at 610 State Ave.<br />
18 FOURTH OF JULY — Celebrate the 4th of July in Alamosa<br />
beginning with the Kiwanis pancake breakfast in the morning, 7-10<br />
a.m., followed by a parade down Main Street at 10. Fireworks are<br />
planned at dusk at the Alamosa Fairgrounds.<br />
19 FARMERS MARKET — The Alamosa Farmers’ Market<br />
runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July to October featuring local<br />
produce, food, crafts, cooking demonstrations, educational activities<br />
for all ages, and live music in the parking lot at State and Sixth Streets<br />
in downtown Alamosa and beginning this year in a second location,<br />
the farm park just north of the Highway 160/17 intersection, Alamosa,<br />
on Wednesdays. See more details at alamosafarmersmarket.org,<br />
719-480-4365, or alamosafarmermarket@gmail.com.<br />
20 CATTAILS GOLF COURSE — With a beautiful<br />
clubhouse, pro shop and restaurant, under new management, the<br />
Cattails Golf Course in Alamosa has been praised throughout<br />
the Rocky Mountain Region for its superb condition and<br />
challenging 18 holes. Call 589-9515 to reserve tee times.<br />
Also, enjoy a disc golf course adjacent to Cattails on the<br />
Alamosa Ranch.<br />
21 ROLLIN’ DEEP CAR SHOW — Celebrate Father’s Day<br />
with the entire family at Alamosa’s Cole Park with the free 24th<br />
Annual Rollin’ Deep Car Show on Sunday, June 16, featuring low<br />
rider custom cars and motorcycles, all makes, models and years.<br />
Enjoy a pre-hop Saturday with live music, hop contest and food.<br />
The show will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 719-580-3939, 719-<br />
274-5224 or 719-580-0541.<br />
22 SACRED HEART CHURCH — The historic Catholic<br />
church on Fourth Street in Alamosa was constructed between<br />
1922-1928, and is an interesting interpretation of the Mission<br />
style designed by prominent architect Robert Willison. Step inside<br />
to see outstanding murals painted in the 1940s by German artist<br />
Josef Steinhage.<br />
23 CAT’S CLASSIC MOTOCROSS — Experience AMA-<br />
Pro Am motocross action at the Cat’s Classic Motocross scheduled<br />
for July 5-7 at the Sutak Raceway, 8131 Road 11 South, Alamosa.<br />
Sutak Raceway is a historic motocross track where racer/promoter<br />
Dwight Catalano has hosted numerous events. Visit catsclassics.<br />
com for the schedule and more information.<br />
24 RIO GRANDE SCENIC RAIL EXCURSIONS — The<br />
railroad offers a variety of trips originating from Alamosa and La<br />
Veta, with stops in Fort Garland, Monte Vista and Antonito. One<br />
of the great features is the Mountain Rails Live Summer Concerts<br />
set in a beautiful natural mountain amphitheater. Headliners this<br />
year include Jim Curry: Tribute to the Music of John Denver,<br />
Michael Martin Murphey, Judy Collins, Pure Prairie League, Suzy<br />
Bogguss, Riders in the Sky, Peter Yarrow and Tom Rush. The<br />
Annual Rails & Ales Brewfest is June 15 when train passengers<br />
can sample beers from numerous regional breweries at a remote<br />
mountain location. Call toll free (877) 726-RAIL (7245) or visit<br />
www.coloradotrain.com/<br />
25 SPLASHLAND — The Splashland Hot Springs features<br />
naturally artesian warm water. The pool is located just a mile<br />
north of Alamosa on Highway 17. Splashland offers water<br />
aerobics, deep water cardio, water yoga and parent-tot classes.<br />
Check out the updated building and food court. Contact: 589-6258<br />
or splashlandllc@hotmail.com. Also check Splashland out on<br />
Facebook and at www.splashlandllc.com/
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