Opening day will be Wednesday, December 6, 2023!
Events
Day of the Dead, Salida-Style
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.
Happy Halloween, from Salida!
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?!
Fall colors in Salida and thereabouts…
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!
Labor Day Weekend in Riverside Park this Sunday
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.
Live Theater is BACK in Salida, thanks to Sventastik Productions!
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!
Greetings from the King of Upper Como, Colorado, one of the state’s favorite railroad ghost towns
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!
Music by the River, Anyone?
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.
Christmas in Salida, Colorado
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..
Thriller Halloween in Salida, Colorado
The Thriller Halloween in Salida, Colorado must be experienced. Salida’s F-Street Group performs the Thriller dance several times each Halloween.
Live Music in Salida at Riverside Park
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
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.