Thanks to all the recent storms, Monarch’s new closing day is not until April 14th!!! Don’t miss the annual chili cook-off in the parking lot. It’s a great time to carouse around with the locals between runs and get yourself a delicious, free meal! And don’t forget to join or watch the rowdy race down Gun Barrel.
Powder days all Presidents Day weekend long at Monarch Mountain, starting today and it’s slated to keep getting pounded through Monday at least. Get your fattest skis on and get out there, shredders!
Opening day will be Wednesday, December 6, 2023!
Salida’s Dia de Los Muertos procession ended at the F street bridge where folks were invited to throw ashes and flower petals into the river in memory of their loved ones.
If you’re on F Street tonight, make sure to watch for that Thriller-dancing flash mob! And if you’re not on F Street, why the heck not?!
Aspens up high are just starting to turn and should peak this weekend-ish. In the meantime, enjoy the gorgeous yellow blossoming of the chamisa, also known as gray rabbitbrush. Just love how it makes this graffiti along the South Ark pop!
Salida’s Hometown Picnic in the Park returns to Riverside Park Sunday from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. and will feature free, live music including the CMC Jazz Band at 2:00 p.m., the San Luis Valley Big Band at 4:00 p.m. and 6 Volt Rodeo at 6:00 p.m. at the Riverside Park Bandshell.
Into the Woods was an ambitious choice for a premier, and Salida’s new theater troupe, Sventastik, nailed it! Next up they’ll bring The Little Mermaid to the Steamplant stage. Can’t wait to see all the magic this impressive group throws down. So fun to see so many locals cast in unpredictable roles!
If you’re in the area Aug. 19th, check out Como’s Railroad Day festival! They’ll have the roundhouse fired up and will offer little pumpcart rides on the rails. See you there!
Just 7 miles upstream from Salida, The Drift in serves delicious cocktails, tacos, nachos, jokes at the bar, music on the stage…they’ve really got it all! Ride your bike out or float in. However you get here, you’re gonna have a blast and no doubt run into some of your local pals.
Black Friday is Multicolored Friday in S-Town. To kick off Christmas in Salida, Colorado – the annual Parade of Lights strolled through Salida’s downtown..
The Thriller Halloween in Salida, Colorado must be experienced. Salida’s F-Street Group performs the Thriller dance several times each Halloween.
Big Sam's Funk Nation Lights Up Riverside Park Big thanks to Nola band Big Sam's Funk Nation for lighting up Salida's...
Salida’s Music in the Park. Every summer, the last day of school is celebrated with a line up of local youth bands performing to an ecstatically bouncing crowd of their peers.