We hope you will join us for family, friends, food, and fun at the upcoming 2010 Estes Park Winter Festival!  Click here to view a PDF calendar of events for the Winter Festival, click here to view the Estes Park Winter Festival music and entertainment schedule, or simply check out the events listed below:

Friday, Jan. 15, 2010

Cowboy poetry and ghost stories with smores and refreshments
When: 6:30 pm
Where: Historic Crags Lodge, 500 Riverside Dr.
Cost: Free

What: Aquatic Center extended hours (9 am – 11 pm)
When: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Estes Park Aquatic Center, 660 Community Drive
Cost: $5 per person

Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010

Live Evening Music in clubs & dining establishments throughout town – $0 – $5 cover

The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern
1675 Highway 66
970-586-4116
Entertainment Friday by: James and the Devil $5 cover includes drink specials and giveaways
Entertainment Saturday by: Gary Hall – no cover charge

The Stanley Hotel
333 Wonderview Ave.
970-586-3333
Entertainment Friday from 7:30 – 9 p.m. by Dances of Universal Peace
Entertainment Saturday from 8 – 10 p.m.-Earth Fest Variety Show

Lonigans Bar & Grill
110 W. Elkhorn Ave.
970-586-4346
Entertainment by

Mary’s Lake Lodge
2625 Marys Lake Road
970-586-5958
Entertainment By: Firefall Acoustics Trio
Cost: Three levels of entertainment; call the Lodge to confirm

Nicky’s*
1350 Fall River Road
970-586-5376
Entertainment by pianist Ray Young
Friday only – Free

What: Earth Fest 2010
When: See detailed events below
Where: The Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Ave. See Map.
Cost: Friday activities free; Saturdays events are ticketed

Earth Fest: January 15, 2010
noon–5 p.m.: Registration (Main Lobby – The Stanley Hotel)
5:30–6:30 p.m. A film by Ken Burn: The National Parks: America’s Best Idea – Concert Hall
7:30-9 pm: Storytelling and Dances of Universal Peace. Manor House.
7:30-9 pm: Opening Ceremony and Keynote Lecture – Concert Hall. (Michael Brownlee, Transition Colorado)

Earth Fest: January 16, 2010
8–9 am: Registration – Main Lobby
9–10:30 am: Plenary Session – Concert Hall Convener: Michael Brownlee, Transition Colorado.
Keynote: Emily Evans, Natural Capitalism Solutions. Panelists: Trathen Heckman, Daily Acts; Sandy Cruz, High Altitude Permaculture; Ian Sanderson, Denver Indian Center;
Carolyn Baker, Speaking Truth to Power; Lynette-Marie Hanthorn, Transition Colorado, Michael Lindemann, EarthWorks Expo.
10:30-11 am: Break
11 am–12:30 pm: Concurrent Workshops (led by Panelists) – Manor House
11 am–12 pm: Booth set-up in the Concert Hall
noon–4 pm: Admission tickets sold at the Concert Hall
noon-5 pm: Food & refreshments on sale in the Concert Hall
1-5 pm: Earth Fest Exhibit – Concert Hall
1:30-3 pm: Workshops: Session A in Manor House
3:30–5 pm: Workshops: Session B in Manor House
6–7 pm: Slow-Food Dinner – Music & Billiards Room, serving in the Pinon Room (Dinner Ticket Required)
7:30–8 pm: Closing Keynote Address. Concert Hall
8–10 pm: Variety Show. Concert Hall

What: Observatory star and planet gazing
When: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Estes Park Memorial Observatory, 1600 Manford Ave. See Map.
Cost: Free, but a donation of $3 per person is suggested

Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010

What: Winter Trails Day
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Rocky Mountain National Park Park ‘n Ride lot  See Map. (Scroll towards the west)
Cost: The event is free, however National Park entrance fees apply.

Saturday, Jan. 16 & Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010:

What: Family activities and snow games
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Bond Park, intersection of Elkhorn and MacGregor Avenues See Map.
Cost: Free

What: Chili Cook-off in Bond Park*
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Inside the heated tent in Bond Park at the intersection of Elkhorn and MacGregor Avenues See Map.
*Saturday’s competition is a sanctioned event; Sunday’s competition is for local restaurants

What: Wine & Beer Tasting with Live Music by Peregrin Road
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Inside the heated tent in Bond Park at the intersection of Elkhorn and MacGregor Avenues See Map.
Cost: $20 per day for wine/beer tasting, includes a commemorative glass

What: Photo Tours*
When: Daily 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Meet at Images of Rocky Mountain National Park, 203 Park Lane. Tour into the National Park See Camera Icon on Map.
Cost: $65 plus National Park entry fee
*Space is limited. Registrations are highly recommended.
http://www.ywguiding.com/Winter%20Festival%20Photo%20Tour%20Registration%20Form.pdf

Friday, Jan. 15; Saturday, Jan. 16; Sunday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan. 18, 2010:

What: Scavenger Hunt: Beginning Friday at 11 a.m. until the elk is found – FREE
When: Beginning Friday, Jan.15 at 11 a.m. until the prize elk worth $1,000 in prizes is found
Where: Pick up clues at Bond Park, intersection of Elkhorn and MacGregor Avenues See Map.
Cost: Free

What: Horse & Carriage Rides
When: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: From Bond Park at the intersection of Elkhorn and MacGregor Avenues See Map.
Cost: $5 per person

What: Horseback riding
When: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Sombrero Stables1895 Big Thompson Ave.
Cost: $35 for one hour

What: Art Gallery Walk
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Maps available at:
Cost Free

What: Fly Fishing Tours – Varies
Cost: Varies

What: Wine Tasting at Wineries
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Snowy Peaks Winery, 292 Moraine Ave.
Valley of the Wind Winery, 120 E. Riverside Dr.
Cost: $3 – $5

What: Spa Specials with a free hot stone upgrade
When: Friday – Monday
Cost: Free Hot stone upgrade
Participating Spas:
Affinity Massage and Wellness Center 970-586-3401 1182C Graves Ave, www.affinitymassageandwellness.com open 7 days a week
Elements of Touch 586-6597 477 Pine River Lane, www.estesriverretreat.com open 7 days a week
Escape Spa at Mary’s Lake Lodge 577-9495 2625 Mary’s Lake Road, www.maryslakelodge.com open 7 days a week
Every Body’s Business 970-586-8486 130A E Elkhorn Ave., www.everybodysbiz.com open 7 days a week
Massage Center 970-586-4157 413 W Elkhorn Ave. Closed Sundays and Mondays
On The River Massage and Healing Arts 970-577-7455 356 W Elkhorn Ave. www.ontheriver.com open 7 days a week
Parlour Spa and Salon at the Stanley Hotel 970-586-9250 333 Wonderview Ave., www.theparlourstanley.com Closed Mondays
Riverspointe Spa 970-577-6841 121 Wiest Drive, www.riverspointespa.com open 7 days a week
Wildwood Inn 970-586-7804 2801 Fall River Rd., www.esteswildwoodinn.com open 7 days a week