The snow starts melting and the trees start budding. Salida comes alive
with the first hint of spring. Breakout the roller blades, skate boards,
mountain bikes, fishing poles, kayaks, and motorcycles to get them ready
for the "season". Monarch Ski Area closes and every body gets
spring fever. The golfers start visiting the local course and trailers,
boats, and convertibles star coming out. Gardeners get the fever and sometimes
plant a bit too early.
Springtime in the Rockies is magic. It is a symphony punctuated with
early blooming flowers and slushy spring snowstorms. Not winter--not summer--a
truly Rocky Mountain Spring.
MARCH
TBA ~ Taste of Buena Vista. Local chefs display (will be same
day as Trade Show)
TBA ~ Buena Vista. A presentation of the Culinary Art Institute
Presents,
4 ~ Snowbank of Monarch Card Customer Appreciation Days. Use your
Snowbank Card and bring a guest for FREE! Monarch Ski & Snowboard
Area. (888) 996-7669
5 ~ “Springfest” sponsored by Ark Valley Humane Society. Music
and desserts in Salida.Call (719) 395-2737
2 ~ VIBES Benefit Race, Monarch Ski & Snowboard
Area.Call (888) 996-7669
2 ~ Volunteer Junior Patrol, Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area.
Call (888) 996-7669
5 ~ Salida Film Society, at the Steam Plant Theater, 7:00 pm. Doors
open, concessions served at 6:30. Movie info call Call (719) 530-9984.
8 ~ Tish Hinojosa, at the Steam Plant Theater. Appealingly eclectic,
singer/songwriter with a unique style located somewhere between her Mexican
roots, a Texan upbringing, and her time as a Nashville tunesmith. Appearing
with Marvin Dykhuis.Call (719)539-8514 or (877)772-5432.
8 ~ Make-up Day for Mountaineers and Shredders, Monarch Ski &
Snowboard Area. Call (888) 996-7669
8-9 ~ Snowmobile Rally west of Buena Vista. Ride Tincup Pass one
day, Cottonwood Pass the next day. Free Friday night chili supper for
participants. Banquet and dance on Saturday.Call (719) 395-6612.
14 ~ The Noteables. Free evening concert at Mountain Heights Baptist
Church in Buena Vista. An American Quilt. 7 p.m.Call (719) 530-0069
16 ~ The Noteables. Free afternoon concert at United Methodist
Church, Salida. “An American Quilt” 3 p.m. Call (719) 530-0069
19 ~ Salida Film Society, at the Steam Plant Theater, 7:00 pm.
Doors open, concessions served at 6:30. Movie info Call (719) 530-9984.
TBA ~ Home & Garden Trade Show, Buena Vista. Call (719) 395-6612
3 ~ Buena Vista Collegiate Peaks Marathon and 25 & 50 Mile
Run. Pre-registration required. Call (719) 395-6612
3 ~ Annual Caddis Hatch Celebration Banquet. Fundraiser for the
Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited .Call (877) 772-5432
4 ~ Tea for Two. Fundraiser for the Chaffee County Mammography Fund.Call
(719) 539-7397
11 ~ Mother’s Day Open, Collegiate Peaks Golf Course.Call
(719) 395-8189
14 ~ Salida Chamber Annual Golf Scramble. From Noon - 5 p.m. followed
by Business After Hours, Salida Golf Club. For more information and tee-time
registration, call Call (719) 539-2068.
16-17 ~ Buena Vista Bike Festival. Ride the paved roads around
Buena Vista. Registrations required.Call (719) 395-6612
21 ~ 11th Annual Whitewater Wednesday. The Salida Chamber of Commerce
kicks off the rafting season with a half-day Browns Canyon raft trip for
half-price! Call to book your reservation. Call (719) 539-2068, (877)
772-5432
TBA ~ 12th National River Clean-up/Green-up Day, Arkansas River.
For more information, Call AHRA at Call (719) 539-7289.
26 ~ Buena Vista Courthouse Gallery and Museum is opened for the season
along with the Model Railroad exhibit upstairs. Historic Walking Tours
available.