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3 ~ Murder Mystery on the Leadville Express Train -Lodging provided by the Delaware Hotel. 3 day. Leadville at the Historic Delaware. For more information call 1-800-748-2004 or email info@delawarehotel.com.

4 ~ Bull riding in Buena Vista - 100 bull riders compete on first class bulls. Buena Vista, For more information call 1-800-535-8973.

5 ~ Howard Chili Cook-Off--red and green chili cooking contest, horseshoe pitching, motorcycle and car show and more. Benefit to Howard volunteer Fire Dept and Ambulance Service. Two day. Salida. For more information call 719-942-4213.

8 ~ Fourteenth annual Whitewater Wednesday - Sponsored by the local chambers of commerce - Kick off your rafting season with a half-day raft trip down Browns Canyon for half price. Reservations. For more information call 877-772-5432.

11 ~ Art Walk : Visit Buena Vista Galleries and see artist's demonstrations with refreshments at some locations. Buena Vista. Two days. Call 719-395-6612 for more information.

11 ~ Third Annual BalloonaVista :3rd Annual Balloon Festival at the Rodeo Grounds. Buena Vista. Balloons fly at 6am Sat and Sunday and there is a "Glow" on Saturday night at dusk. Call 719-395-6612 for more information.

11 ~ Second Annual Golf for Kids Sake - Saturday- evening community cocktail party and silent auction. Sunday - 8:30 am Golf Tournament - All events benefit the Chaffee County Mentors. For more information call 719-539-2630.

15 ~ Concert in the Park. Buena Vista - Buena Vista. Forest Square Park. For more information call: 719-395-6612.

15 ~ FIBArk Kickoff Party - Food, Beer and wine. Salida. Sponsored by the Heart of the Rockies Chamber. Steamplant, Salida. For more information call 877-772-5432.

16-20 ~57th Annual FIBArk Whitewater Festival. Located in Historic Downtown Salida. Whitewater races, slalom competition, freestyle whitewater competition, arts & craft booths, food, carnival, entertainment, and beer! Call the Salida Chamber for more information (877) 772-5432 or 719-539-2068 or www.fibark.net.

18 ~ 15th Annual Duck Race. sponsored by the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. Ducks race down the Arkansas River during FIBArk, FUN Prizes! Salida. To purchase your ducks, call 877-772-5432 or 719-539-2068.

18 ~ Father's Day Barbecue - Buena Vista - Historic Turner Farm. For more information call 719-395-8458.

19 ~ Father's Day Open, Buena Vista. Contact the Collegiate Peaks Golf Course at 719-395-8189

21 ~ Concert. 7 pm, Buena Vista Heritage Museum. Buena Vista. For more information call 719-395-6612.

23 ~ Concert. 7 pm, Buena Vista - Forest. Buena Vista. For more information call 719-395-6612.

24-26 ~ Monarch Quilter's Quilt Show and Boutique. Salida. Quilt Show and Boutique will be from 10-6 Friday and Saturday and from 10-4 Sunday at St. Joseph's Conference Center at 5th and D Street in Salida, CO. For more information call Becky Routon at 719-395-9145 or email timcon@chaffee.net.

24-26 ~ 13th Annual Art Walk. Located in Historic Downtown Salida. Salida. Friday evening - Sunday afternoon. Local artists have special displays and artwork for sale. Artist's Reception will be held on Saturday evening at all participating locations. For more information, or to order a brochure, call 877-772-5432 or 719-539-2068.

28 ~ Concert. 7 pm. Buena Vista Heritage Museum. Buena Vista. For more information call 719-395-6612.

29 ~ Concert. 7 pm. Buena Vista Turner Farm. Buena Vista. For more information call 719-395-6612.

30 ~ Concert. 7 pm. Buena Vista - Forest. Buena Vista. For more information call 719-395-6612.