TOWN OF FRISCO and COPPER MOUNTAIN
2011 EVENT CALENDARS
All Dates Subject to Change

FEBRUARY 2011
4 - friday - Historic Lecture Gold Rushes of the 19th Century – Connecting the Golden Dots. 3:00pm in the Log Chapel – Frisco Historic Park and Museum – Lecture Presented by Rick Hague.In celebration of Frisco’s Gold Rush weekend, join us for a lecture on the story of America’s early gold rushes.  The California and Pikes Peak gold rushes didn’t just happen in isolation but had important technological and cultural influences and advancements which connected them all.

4 - friday -Museum Movie Night: The Gold Rush. 6:00pm in the Log Chapel – Frisco Historic Park and Museum -- A fun presentation of the original classic 1925 Charlie Chaplin movie The Gold Rush.  The building will open at 5:30 with seating available on a first come basis.  The building is heated and we will serve hot cider and popcorn.

5 - saturday -Ski History: 150 Years of Fun in the Fluff--3:00pm in the Log Chapel, Frisco Historic Park and Museum - Lecture Presented by Mary Ellen Gilliland. In celebration of Frisco’s Gold Rush weekend, join local historian Mary Ellen Gilliland for a look backward to Colorado’s first recorded skiing in Summit County in 1860 and the long glide from funky 1880s ski outings and 1920s ski jump championships to today’s downhill and skinny ski races.

5 - saturday - Spontaneous Combustion - Frisco. A community bonfire to kick-off the Gold Rush Weekend event.  Come to the Frisco Bay Marina for lighting of the bonfire at 6:00 p. m. and a fireworks show at 7:30 pm.  Beverages and snacks will be sold at the bonfire. Proceeds benefit the Summit Nordic Ski Club. www.summitnordicskiclub.org

6 - sunday - 41th Annual Frisco Gold Rush Weekend - Frisco Nordic Center 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Join us at Colorado’s oldest XC Ski & Snowshoe event – the Frisco Gold Rush hosted by the Town of Frisco and the Frisco Nordic Center. To Benefit the Summit Nordic Ski Club. Complete information at www.active.com.

14 - monday - 12:00 am to 4:00 pm. Valentine’s Day Hook – Up. Hook – up with the one you love at the Frisco Adventure Park and receive 2 for 1 discounts. Valentine’s Day only! Monday, February 14, 2011 from 11 am – 4 pm. Advance reservations recommended by calling 970-668-2558

16 - saturday - Presidents Weekend En Fuego , Copper heats up at night with En Fuego from 6:00-8:00pm.  Enjoy activities including a torchlight parade, street entertainers, bonfires, fire performers, and the finale of a brilliant fireworks display.


MARCH 2011

3 thursday - 7 monday--Colorado Special Olympics Winter Games - The Winter Games mark the culmination of the winter sports season for the 550 athletes who annually participate in Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowshoeing, and Snowboarding.  This season marks the 23nd consecutive year at Copper Mountain will host the event.  Copper is proud to be the official winter training site for all Colorado-based winter Special Olympics athletes as well as the official host resort for the Winter Games through 2010.

4 - friday -Pink Party– 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Tubbs Romp to Stomp pre-registration party. The Pink Party is open to Romp participants and those who support the cause! The party will feature:

6 -saturday -Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer, Frisco 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Strap on your snowshoes for the Colorado Romp to Stomp–a fun, family-friendly snowshoe event that is truly in a class of its own! With the majestic Rockies raising high above, thousands of people decked out in pink, and a festive atmosphere complete with live entertainment & FREE breakfast, this event is not to be missed!

730am-9:15am Registration & Check-in OpensLocation: Most day-of check-in locations are located at offsite parking areas; please allow at least 45 minutes to park, check in, and catch bus to the Nordic Center. All participants must be ready at the start line 5 mins before start times. 

Offsite Parking and Registration Locations:
Senior and Community Center; Summit Middle School; Summit High School; Medical Office Building (parking only); County Commons (parking only)
8am Wells Fargo Pancake Breakfast! Located at the Nordic Center.
9am 3k Snowshoe RaceStart/Finish Location: Frisco Nordic Center
9:30am 3k or 5k Snowshoe WalkLocation: Frisco Nordic Center
10:45am Closing Ceremony & AwardsLocation: Frisco Nordic CenterSnowshoe Demos returned
12:00pm Event Ends

13 -saturday - O' Fuego --En Fuego meets the luck of the Irish with O'Fuego!  4-7 pm Live Music, Marg O'Ritas from Margaritaville, a pipe and Drum band and plenty of green beer make for an epic Saturday night.  970-968-4INFO.

APRIL, 2011


3 – saturday – En Fuego – Enjoy street entertainers, bonfires, fire performersfireworks and more from 4-7 pm.  After all, En Fuego is Spanish for an epic Saturday night.  970-968-4INFO
9-10 - saturday-sunday - Copper's 10th Annual Sunsation
Deep Snow, Bright Sun, Free Live Music! Copper's Sunsation is the original season-wrap party! Visit http://www.coppersunsation.com/ for a full schedule and lodging deals.
16-17 - saturday-sunday - Copper's 10th Annual Sunsation
Saturday, April 16th - Sunday, April 17th Deep Snow, Bright Sun, Free Live Music! Copper's Sunsation is the original season-wrap party! Visit http://www.coppersunsation.com/ for a full schedule and lodging deals.

24 – sunday – Easter Egg Hunt – Frisco Main Street and Historic Park 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come out to Frisco Main Street and search for over 5000 candy filled eggs. Come out to Frisco Main Street and search for over 5,000 candy filled eggs.  Look for the special eggs with other fun prizes!

This event is recommended for kids 0-8 years old. There are age specific areas for kids.

Ages 0-3 will be egg gathering in Town Hall.

Ages 3-5 will be egg gathering along one section of Madison to 2nd located on one side of the banner that will be in place that day.

Ages 6-8 and up will be egg gathering along Main Street  from Madison to 2nd and the Historic Park area on the other side of the banner. Volunteers will be on hand to get kids to the correct areas.

We recommend anyone with older children in their family check out Copper Mountain, where they have Easter Egg Hunts for ages. Older children will have more challenge finding the eggs and will be able to collect more at Copper. Copper is only 6 miles from Frisco and will also have special prize eggs.

24 - sunday - Easter Sunday – Colorado’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt, 50,000 Easter Eggs will fill the Village and Mountain this Easter Sunday at Copper Mountain.  There will an all-ages hunt on the mountain and two kids-hunts in the Village at Copper. Plus there will be special “Copper Eggs” in each of the hunts that can be redeemed for great prizes!




MAY 2011

6- friday - Night at the Museum - Frisco Historic Park - 5-8pm. A Celebtration of the Nuseum's 28th anniversary.

14 - saturday - Frisco Town Clean Up Day – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Volunteer to “Clean Up” the town and enjoy our volunteer appreciation lunch at Walter Byron Park.



JUNE 2011
4 - saturday - Marina Season Opener - Frisco Bay Marina--come on down for some fun by the water.

8–wednesday – Frisco Roundup - Part of the Colorado Freeride Summit Mountain Challenge. A course to test your skill. Check www.townoffrisco.com for more information.

11-12 –saturday, sunday – Ten Mile Once Mile. Check www.townoffrisco.com for more information. 35th Annual Run the Rockies.

15 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main Street:

16 – thursday - BBQ Challenge Kick-Off Concert - 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. BBQ kick-off concert on Frisco's Main Street. Free and open to the public. No outside alchohol, No pets.

17-18 –friday -saturday - 18th Annual Frisco Colorado Barbecue Challenge - All Day. Colorado’s official barbecue cook-off with over 60 teams from across the country, a sanctioned event by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. - Frisco Main Street. Eat Barbecue "till your heart's content".
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18-20 – friday –sunday - Lift Off Summer at Copper - Copper's opening weekend with activites specials and live music.  And don't miss Copper Creek, the highest championship golf course in North America!

19 -sunday - Fathers Day

22 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main Street:

22 –wednesday - Bike To Work Day

23-26 thursday-sunday - Genuine Jazz & Wine --Copper Mountain.
For more information go to http://genuinejazz.com/

25 – saturday- Timberline Regatta - 10am Frisco Bay Marina - Open to all levels of sailors.

25 -26 – saturday-sunday - Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – Join us in the fight to walk towards a cure.
 
29 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main Street:

30 –thursday – Concert in the Park Series - 5:30 pm -7:30pm Historic Park, Frisco Main Street. Free concert. Refreshments provided by and benefit for a local non profit.

 JULY 2011
2-3 thursday-saturday - Downtown Frisco Green Art Festival - 3rd Avenue and Main Street. Local and regional artists.

2-4 – friday - sunday - Copper Mountain 3 Ring Weekend - A free family event featuring live music, a conscious carnival, "Primp my Ride" kid-powered parade and fireworks.  Past acts include Rusted Root, K.C. & the Sunshine Band and The Village People.  http://www.3ringweekend.com/


4 – monday - Frisco’s Fantastic Fourth of July
A patriotic celebration featuring Main Street Parade, kids’ fishing derby, kids’ bike decorating contest, live music, food and fireworks – Frisco Main Street and Frisco Bay Marina

6 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main Street:

7 –thursday – Concert in the Park Series - 5:30 pm -7:30pm Historic Park, Frisco Main Street. Free concert. Refreshments provided by and benefit for a local non profit.

13 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main Street
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14 –thursday – Saloon Lecture - Backcountry Brewery -   From 3pm to 4pm.

14 –thursday – Concert in the Park Series - 5:30 pm -7:30pm Historic Park, Frisco Main Street. Free concert. Refreshments provided by and benefit for a local non profit.

20 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main Street:

21 –thursday – Concert in the Park Series - 5:30 pm -7:30pm Historic Park, Frisco Main Street. Free concert. Refreshments provided by and benefit for a local non profit.

23-25 - friday -sunday - Courage Classic at Copper - The 22nd Children's Hospital Courage Classic returns to Copper for three consecutive, fun filled days of cycling over three Rocky Mountain passes at the height of summer.  About two thousand riders hit the roads from Leadville to Summit County and back, for a 157 mile ride, encompassing backcountry roads, challenging climbs and as always, picturesque views, all in an effort to raise money for the Children's Hospital in Denver.  www.couragetours.comwww.couragetours.com

27 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main Street:

28 –thursday – Concert in the Park Series - 5:30 pm -7:30pm Historic Park, Frisco Main Street. Free concert. Refreshments provided by and benefit for a local non profit.

30 - saturday - Canine 4K - Frisco - Bring your dog and your walking shoes for a barking good time! The Canine 4K is great exercise and socialization for everyone and gives owners a chance to enjoy a beautiful day in the mountains with thier friend and donate to a good cause, the League for Animals and People of the Summit (LAPS). There are running and walking categories, a silent auction, lots of pet vendors with goodies, and great prizes! For more information, go to Summitlaps.com to print a registration form, see other events or to view pictures of past years races.

30 - saturday -Hike MS - Copper Mountain - a brand new fundraising event brought to you by the Colorado Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, offers three beautiful mountain hike routes over varying terrain and mileage. Register today to join us on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Copper Mountain Resort and become part of a team working together to raise money for our shared mission. We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS.
Coloradans' interest in outdoor pursuits and healthy activities makes this event perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, day hikers, current members of the MS Society family and community members who wish to support a great cause. Participants are encouraged to form teams and to hike with friends, family and co-workers.
Become a Hike MS Founding Participant by joining us this inaugural year and you will never pay future registration fees as long as you continue to participate in Hike MS. Although we do not have a registration fee this year, we do require a fundraising minimum of $50 per participant. Raising $50 is easy, ask 5 people for $10 and you will hit the minimum. Fundraising prizes will be awarded for advanced levels of fundraising.

                                                                                                                                                                     
AUGUST 2011

3 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main Street:

4 –thursday – Concert in the Park Series - 5:30 pm -7:30pm Historic Park, Frisco Main Street. Free concert. Refreshments provided by and benefit for a local non profit.

6 - saturday - Classic Boat Show - Frisco Bay Marina 10am to 2pm - Wooden Boat Parade.

7 - sunday - ‘Vettes on the Rockies - Frisco’s Main Street. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.. Looking Glass Corvette Association’s 37th annual Show and Shine Event. Over 600 Corvettes on Main Street!
7-saturday- Copper Triangle - TThe famous Copper Triangle has long been considered one of Colorado's classic alpine road rides.  Graced with 78 miles of breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads and three challenging climbs (including Fremont Pass,  Vail Pass,  and Tennessee Pass),  the Copper Triangle exemplifies cycling in the Colorado Rockies.  The 2011 ride works in the partnership with the Davis Phinney Foundation to raise funds for Parkinson's disease research.  www.coppertriangle.com

10 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main
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11 –thursday – Concert in the Park Series - 5:30 pm -7:30pm Historic Park, Frisco Main Street. Free concert. Refreshments provided by and benefit for a local non profit.

13-14 –saturday - sunday- Art on Main Street to the Rockies - On Frisco's Main Street, from 3rd Ave to 6th Ave you will be able to view art from 120 of the finest artists in the country. Work on display and for purchase includes glass, sculpture, mixed media, paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and more. The artists will be present at their booths all weekend, giving you the chance to meet with them, learn about the pieces of artwork in their display as well as commission a specific piece of artwork for your home.
 

12-14 – friday-sunday -Guitar Town - The world's best guitarists come together at Copper for the 6th annual Guitar Town festival, featuring free guitar workshops, free live music, Guitar Hero contests and kids music activities.  Past performances include Tommy Emmanuel, Joe Satraini, Dickey Betts, Buddy Guy, Marty Stuart and Jimmie Vaughn.  http://www.copperguitartown.com/

17 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main Street: 
 
18 –thursday – Concert in the Park Series - 5:30 pm -7:30pm Historic Park, Frisco Main Street. Free concert. Refreshments provided by and benefit for a local non profit.

 20 - saturday - Circle the Summit - .Summit Biking invites you to top off your biking summer with a fabulous day of road biking in the “Cycling Hub of the Rockies.” End your summer cycling season on the ultimate "high" note....join us for Circle the Summit in beautiful, Summit County, CO.  Our classic and metric centuries will not only challenge you, but will take your breath away with amazing vistas of the Colorado Rockies.  Two shorter routes are available for those not looking to push as hard.  All 4 distances circle beautiful Lake Dillon and are loop rides that begin and end on Frisco's Historic Main Street, simplifying logistics.  This event is capped at 750 riders.
The ride is followed by a great lunch of Kobe burgers grilled on the spot by The Mint Steakhouse. (other options available) Wash it all down with a local brew and then take in the great entertainment provided by the Frisco Block Party beginning at 3:30pm. This year's headliner is The Band of Heathens from Austin, TX. Century - 60 Miles - 45 Miles - 21 Miles
Early Registration: $55 - On July 1st $65 - On August 17th $75
Children 12 and under registering with an Adult $10

20 - saturday - Frisco Block Party – The funkiest blues are coming to Frisco to carry on the tradition of great Music on Main Street.  Saturday, August 20th marks the 21st Annual Music on Main is a free concert in the heart of the rockies, and this year we are proud to announce Grammy Winner Booker T to headline the show.  You may recognize this Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer from his latest work with Drive By Truckers or from his over 50 year career with artist from Bill Withers to Neil Young.

A great blues musician deserves an opening band thats reputation for a great party is matched by their incredible sound, that is why only the Subdudes would do.   The Subdudes famous for there inception at Tipitina’s in New Orleans came from their blend of Drifters songs to their unique sound of the “Miracle Mule” that topped the charts in 2004.

This fun and funky concert in the mountains starts at 4pm with Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights.  Lawn Chairs are allowed behind the dance party line.  Food and Beverages will be available from an assortment of vendors.

21 - saturday - Frisco Free Family Fun Fest – 10:00 am - 3:00pm. Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area. Finally! An event the whole family to enjoy! So much to see & do at low cost and FREE for young and old.

19-21 - friday-sunday - Warrior Dash Rockies - Warrior Dash is the ultimate event for thrill-seeking athletes.  This running series is help on the nation's most demanding and unique terrain.  Participants will conquer extreme obstacles and celebrate their feat with music, beer, warrior helmets and muddy shorts.  www.warriordash.com
 
24 –wednesday - Historical Lecture Series-- 12:00 pm -Historic Park, Frisco Main Street:


SEPTEMBER 2011

2-4 – friday-sunday - Copper Country--A FREE Labor Day festival tradition, Copper Country celebrates the best of the American spirit.  Incredible live music, Copper Country Arts Festival, kid's crafts, the Copper Kids' Corral, mechanical bull rides, a petting zoo and pony rides come together to make it the Labor Day event for the entire family.  Past acts include Little Feat, America, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lynryd Skynrd and The Doobie Brothers.  http://www.coppercountryfest.com/

3-4 - saturday-sunday - Oktoberfest. Peninsula Recreation Area. Octoberfest under the tent complete with leg wrestling , Music by Those Austrian Guys and great beer.

9-11 – friday-saturday-Copper Criteriums, Cyclecross & Fall Colors Ride A weekend of criterium and cyclecross racing and festivities.  Check out www.souleventsusa.com for the full weekend schedule of events.

11 - saturday - Beetlefest - The 3rd Annual Beetlefest will carve it’s way on to Frisco’s Main Street. This unique zany event is designed to bring education and awareness regarding the devastation caused by the mountain pine beetle. The event will benefit the Friends of the Dillon Ranger District. Beetlefest will be accepting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of the Rockies and the victims of the fourmile fire.Join us for a full day of activities from The DLM Timberworks Lumberjack show and live entertainment by White Water Ramble,  to a bug petting zoo, 4k beetle stomp, and bug slug. If you get tired from all the activity stop by the informational and artist booths to see the latest in Beetle Kill products

OCTOBER 2011

29-30 -saturday, sunday - Frisco's Haunted House--3rd Avenue Frisco Recreation Center.

31 - monday - Trick or Treat on Main Street - 4:00 pm A fun, safe experience for kids, big and small..


NOVEMBER 2011 

DECEMBER 2011

3-11 saturday-sunday - Wassail Days. Frisco is your North Pole for holiday shopping. Go Wassailing as you enjoy the unique shopping experience with a small town atmosphere, Santa visits, Old English carolers,k and the lighting of the Christmas Tree.

JANUARY 2012


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