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Huerfano County, Colorado
| DATE | EVENT | WHERE |
| May | ||
| Every Tuesday | 9:30-10:15am Toddling 2’s | La Veta Public Library |
| Every Wednesday | 10-10:30am Story Time | La Veta Public Library |
| May 6th | Redskin Open | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| May 7th | Walsenburg Mining Museum Opens | Walsenburg |
| May 11th | Friday Film Night | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| May 15-19 | Environmental Art | La Veta School for the Arts |
| May 19-20 | Orlando Cup Spring Tournament | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| May 20-24 | Drawing/Painting workshops | La Veta School for the Arts |
| May 25th | Carson & Barnes Circus | Walsenburg |
| May 25th | Summer Reading Registration begins | La Veta Public Library |
| May 25th- July 20th | Summer Incentive Reading begins | La Veta Public Library |
| May 25- June 17 | Ricky Tims Selected Works | Ricky Tims Art Quilt Gallery, La Veta |
| May 26-27 | Member Guest Tourney | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| May 26-27 | Francisco Fort Museum Opens - Tues.- Sat.:10-5, Sun: 11-5 | La Veta |
| May 26th | Pinon Hill Pottery - 1st Anniversary Show - Reception - 4:30-7 | La Veta |
| May 26th | Season Kick-off Rio Grande Scenic Railroad arriving 11:45 daily | La Veta |
| May 26th | Opening weekend: Walsenburg Wild Waters Aquatic Park | Walsenburg |
| May 27th | Concerts at the Gallery: featured artist Ricky Tims | Ricky Tims Art Quilt Gallery, La Veta |
| May 28th | Grandote Deck Fest - Kick off - 5 | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| June | ||
| Saturdays | Educational Programs at the Francisco Fort, To Be Announced | L a Veta |
| Mondays | Desk Fest - 5 pm | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| Mondays | Puttering Angels, womans golf | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| Tuesdays | 2 Year Olds, reading time - 9:30 | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| Tuesdays | 3rd Grade and older - 1:00 | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| Wednesdays | Story Hour - 10:00 | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| Wednesdays | Sundowners' Scramble | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| Thursdays | 2nd Grade and younger - 1:00 | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| Fridays | Fridays for Fun - ages 6+ | LaVeta School of the Arts |
| Fridays | Eduactional Programs @ Lathrop State Park to be announced | |
| June Daily | Mini Celtic Concerts | Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, La Veta |
| June 2nd | Old West Saloon Nite - 4-10 | Francisco Fort - La Veta |
| June 2-3 | Beginning Glass Fusing | La Veta School of the Arts |
| June 3rd | Concerts at the Gallery: featured artist Brent Ritter | Ricky Tims Quilt Art Gallery, La Veta |
| June 5- July 6 | Looking at La Veta Art Show | Spanish Peaks Arts Council |
| June 8th | Children’s Summer Reading What’s in a Name? 10:30-12:00 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| June 8th | Friday Film Night | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| June 8-10 | Explorations in Water Media | La Veta School of the Arts |
| June 8-10 | Sculpey Work | La Veta School of the Arts |
| June 9th | County Fair Board Tournament | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| June 9th | Library Film 7pm | La Veta Public Library |
| June 10th | Concerts at the Gallery: featured artist, Greg Creager | Ricky Tims Quilt Art Gallery, La Veta |
| June 9th | Looking at LaVeta Historic Home Tour and Reception | Spanish Peaks Arts Council |
| Tuesday June 12th, 19th & 26 | Summer Reading Program 1pm for kids going into 3rd grade & older | La Veta Public Library |
| June 13th | Adult Summer Reading |6:30 PM |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| June 13th | YA/Teen Summer Reading Solve It! 12:30-1:30 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| Thursday June 14th, 21st, & 28th | Summer Reading Program 1pm for kids going into 2nd grade & younger | La Veta Public Library |
| June 15th | Children’s Summer Reading What Noise does the Train Make? 10:30-12:00 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| June 16-17 | Drawing Faces | La Veta School for the Arts |
| June 16th | Children's Ukulete Workshop | La Veta Town Park - call 719-738-5303 to register |
| June 17th | Concerts at the Gallery: featured artist, Jaqui Gipson | Ricky Tims Quilt Art Gallery, La Veta |
| June 18-22 | Sculpting the Portrait | La Veta School for the Arts |
| June 18th | SoCo Tournament (50+) | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| June 20th | Adult Summer Reading 6:30 PM |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| June 20th | YA/Teen Summer Reading Dig It Up! 12:30-1:30 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| June 23rd | Movie Night 6:30 PM |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| June 23-25 | Black Diamond Jubilee | Walsenburg |
| June 23rd | Colgate Country Music Showdown | Walsenburg |
| June 22nd | Children’s Summer Reading What Birds are in Huerfano County? 10:30-12:00 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| June 23-24 | Art Welding | La Veta School for the Arts |
| June 23-24 | Walsenburg Invitational Golf Tournament | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| June 27th | Adult Summer Reading 6:30 PM |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| June 27th | YA/Teen Summer Reading Discover It! 12:30-1:30 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| June 29th | Children’s Summer Reading Where is the man in the Statue Going? 10:30-12:00 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| June 29th | Children's Movie - 1:00 | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| June 29th | Children's art: Gourd Beats - 10-3 | La Veta School of the Arts |
| June 29-30 | 4th of July Rodeo | 4-H Fair Grounds - La Veta |
| June 29 - Aug 24 | Oklahoma Hold-ups, western quilt show | Ricky Tims Quilt Art Gallery, La Veta |
| June 30th | La Veta 4th of July Parade | La Veta |
| June 30 - July 1 | Art in the Park | La Veta Depot Park |
| June 30th | Friends of the La Veta Library (FLVL) Outdoor Book Sale 9am-3pm | La Veta |
| June 30th | Quilters on Motorcycles | Ricky Tims Quilt Art Gallery, La Veta |
| July | ||
| Saturdays | Educational Programs at Fort Francisco, To be Announced | |
| Mondays | Grandote Deck Fest - 5 pm | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| Mondays | Puttering Angels, womans golf | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| Tuesdays | 2 Year Old Reading Time | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| Wednesdays | Preschool Story Hour | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| Wednesdays | Sundowner's Scramble | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| Fridays/Saturdays | Educational Programs @ Lathrop State Park to be announced | |
| Saturdays | Historical Programs Presented - 12:20 | Francisco Fort, La Veta |
| July Daily | Mini Celtic Concerts | Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, La Veta |
| July 1st | 4th Annual Mudfest | 4H-Fairgrounds - La Veta |
| Tuesday July 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th | Summer Reading Program 1pm for kids going into 3rd grade & older | La Veta Public Library |
| Thursday July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th | Summer Reading Program 1pm for kids going into 2nd grade & younger | La Veta Public Library |
| July 2nd | Speeders - North American Railcar Operators | La Veta |
| July 4th | Library Closed |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| July 4th | 40th Annual Cuchara 4th of July Celebration | Cuchara |
| July 5-13 | Children's Art Workshop | La Veta School of the Arts |
| July 6-8 | Drawing Painging Weekend | La Veta School of the Arts |
| July 8 | Dennis Rains: old time country and bluegrass | Ricky Tims Art Quilt Gallery |
| July 11 | Explain It! 12:30-1:30 Adult Summer Reading 6:00-8:00 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| July 9-13 | Traditional Watercolor | La Veta School of the Arts |
| July 10- Aug. 11 | Look at Colorado juried Art Show | Spanish Peaks Arts Council |
| July 13th | View Children's Summertime Creativity | La Veta School of the Arts |
| July 13th | Friday Film Night - 7 pm | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| July 14th | Pinon Hill Pottery 2nd Annual Bastille Day Show - 4:40-7 | La Veta |
| July 14-15 | Stone Carving | La Veta School of the Arts |
| July 14-15 | Coalminer's Senior Open | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| July 15th | Concerts at the Gallery: featured artists, Michael and Barbara Beck | Ricky Tims Art Quilt Gallery |
| July 16th | 2 Peaks 1 Book Community Read begins | La Veta Public Library |
| July 16-17 | Oil Painting | La Veta School for the Arts |
| July 18 | YA/Teen Activity 12:30-1:30 Adult Summer Reading 6:00-8:00 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| July 17-18 | CWGA Brassie | Colorado Women's Golf Assoc. |
| July 20-22 | Cuchara Hermosa Art Show | Cuchara |
| July 20-22 | Stained Glass | La Veta School of the Arts |
| July 25 | YA/Teen Final Day 12:30-1:30 Adult Summer Reading Final Day 6:00-8:00 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| July 27th | Children's Movie - 1:00 | La Vet Public Library |
| July 27-29 | Digital Photo I | La Veta School of the Arts |
| July 28 | Huerfano GLBT PRIDE Meet and Greet 6 PM |
Marielle's Wine Garden |
| July 28 | Adult Summer Reading Grand Prize Drawing
1:00 |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| July 28th | Friends of the La Veta Library (FLVL) Outdoor Book Sale 9am-3pm | La Veta |
| July 28th | Old Francisco Fort Day | Francisco Fort, La Veta |
| July 28th | El Fandango Dance Troupe | Performance for Old Francisco Fort Days |
| July 28th | Mixed Couples Tournament | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| July 28-29 | Grandote Open | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| July 29 | Ben Cantu and Ben Johnson, classical guitar | Ricky Tims Art Quilt Gallery |
| August | ||
| Saturdays | Educational Programs at Francisco Fort, to be announced | |
| Mondays | Puttering Angels, womans golf | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| Tuesdays | 2 Year Old Reading Time | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| Wednesdays | Preschool Story Hour | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| Wednesdays | Sundowner's Scramble | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| Fridays/Saturdays | Educational Programs @ Lathrop State Park, to be announced | |
| August Daily | Mini Celtic Concerts | Francisco Center for the Performing Arts |
| Aug 3rd Friday | Friday Film Night 7pm (doors open at 6:30) |
La Veta Public Library |
| Aug. 3rd | Reader's Theater Featuring Bill Williams | Francisco Center for the Performing Arts |
| August 4-5 | Studio and Gallery Tour | Spanish Peaks Arts Council |
| Aug. 4th | Chuck Wagon Roundup Dinner | Gardner |
| Aug. 4-5 | Studio & Gallery Tour | La Veta |
| Aug. 8-12 | 4H Fair and Rodeo | La Veta |
| Aug. 10 | Friday Film Night - 7 | La Veta Public Library, upstairs |
| Aug. 10-12 | Photoshop | La Veta School of the Arts |
| Aug. 11-12 | Huerfano County Fair | La Veta |
| August 12 | Ricky Tims | Ricky Tims Art Quilt Gallery |
| Aug 14- Sept 7 | Clay Continuum | Spanish Peaks Arts Council |
| Aug. 18 | Class of 1987 Reunion: 6 PM | Alys' Fireside Cafe |
| Aug. 18th | Stonewall Century Ride | Spanish Peaks Cycling, La Veta |
| Aug. 19th | Concerts at the Gallery: featured artists, Willson & McKee | Ricky Tims Art Quilt Gallery, La Veta |
| Aug 25-26 | Huerfano Open | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| Aug. 31 - Sept 21 | "Figuratively Speaking", quilts depectin the human figure | Ricky Tims Art Quilt Gallery, La Veta |
| September | ||
| Sept. 1-2 | Pike Bicentennial - 4-wheel drive trip over Medano Pass | Gardner |
| Sept. 7th | John Mall HS Invitational | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| Sept. 9 | Club Championship | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| Sept. 10 | PGA Senior Tournament | Walsenburg Golf Course |
| Sept. 11 | Northern NM Seniors | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| Sept. 11 - Oct 13 | Fall Celebration | Spanish Peaks Arts Council |
| Sept. 14 | Friday Film Night | La Veta Public Library |
| Sept. 16-18 | NAIA Tournament | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| Sept. 17-21 | Environmental Art | La Veta School of the Arts |
| Sept. 27-30 | Spanish Peaks International Celtic Festival | La Veta, Walsenburg, Gardner |
| Sept. 28--29 | Prospectors Cup | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| Sept. 29th | "Double Play: Fall Quilt Show - 5-8 | Ricky Tims Art Quilt Gallery, La Veta |
| Sept. 29-30 | Fall Classic | Grandote Peaks Golf Club |
| October | ||
| Oct. 6 | Francisco Fort Museum closes for the season | La Veta |
| Oct. 6th | Friends of the La Veta Library (FLVL) Outdoor Book Sale 9am-3pm | La Veta |
| Oct. 6 | Oktoberfest/Street Fair | La Veta |
| Oct. 12 | Friday Film Series - 7 pm | La Veta Library |
| Oct. 26th | The Fourth Thursday Movie Night (on hiatus
for the summer) is back with a Halloween showing the 1979 Werner
Herzog version of Nosferatu. |
Spanish Peaks Library |
| November | ||
| Nov. 9 | Friday Film Series - 7 pm | La Vea Library |
| Nov. 13 - Jan. 5 | 11th Annual Gift of Art show | Spanish Peaks Arts Council |
| December | ||
| Dec. 9 | Christmas Party | Spanish Peaks Arts Council |
| Dec. 14 | Friday Film Series - 7 pm | La Veta Library |
Special Events:
La Veta Red Hat Society meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
La Veta Red Hat Society meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
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