A&E lineup for Aug. 1-10
Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/.
New Castle Trails’ 2025 Rides and Reggae Festival
What: Celebrate music, mountain biking and trail running with your community at the 2025 Rides and Reggae Festival. This year’s festival schedule includes performances by reggae, bluegrass and funk-inspired bands like The Know Bodies, The Motet and Still House String Band as well as trail running and mountain biking races on the Colorow and Highlands Trail Networks.
When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2
Where: Down Valley Brewing, 589 W. Main St., New Castle, on Friday, Aug. 1 and VIX Ranch Park, 627 N. Wildhorse Drive, New Castle, on Saturday, Aug. 2.
How much: Tickets are free for Friday’s festival and $45 for Saturday’s. Race passes range in price up to $100. Visit tinyurl.com/RidesandReggae for more information.
In the gallery: “The Muses Don’t Tell Me Sh–” and “Oddly Familiar
What: Solo exhibitions “The Muses Don’t Tell Me Sh–” and “Oddly Familiar” are on display at the Carbondale Arts Gallery through Aug. 14. “The Muses Don’t Tell Me Sh–” is an installation of over 800 paint pen drawings by Glenwood Springs artist Vallee Noone, while “Oddly Familiar” by oil painter Chad Knowles explores nature, mystery and the idea that consciousness appears in everything.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Aug. 14
Where: Carbondale Arts Gallery, 76 S. Fourth St., Carbondale
How much: Free
VOICES ARTery Tiny Stage at Bookcliffs Arts Center in Rifle
What: The VOICES ARTery Tiny Stage comes to Rifle for the first time on Friday, Aug. 1 for a free, 70-minute storytelling event titled “HerStory – Strong Women in the Valley.” Four women from the Colorado River Valley will share stories from their lives as creators and leaders. he show is co-presented by VOICES and the Bookcliffs Art Center and will also feature music by Mateo Sandate, guitar and vocals, and MinTze Wu on violin.
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1
Where: 1100 E. 16th St., Rifle
How much: Free. RSVP at tinyurl.com/ArteryTinyStage
Music Under the Bridge
What: Kick off your weekend with free family friendly concerts hosted underneath the Grand Avenue Bridge from 4:40-7:30 p.m. Saturday’s free concert will kick off the annual weekly free concert series that highlights local talent. The series will run through Sept.10. The seating at Bethel Plaza is limited and patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
When: Every Saturday 4:30-7:30 p.m. through Sept. 10
Where: Bethel Plaza, Seventh St., Glenwood Springs
How much: Free
Hilltop Concert Series
What: Head to Rifle’s Bookcliffs Arts Center each Sunday for the family-friendly Hilltop Concert Series, featuring some of Western Colorado’s best local musicians.
When: Every Sunday 6-8 p.m. through Aug. 3
Where: Bookcliffs Art Center, 1100 E. 16th St., Rifle
How much: Free
Market on 7th
What: The farmers market is back in action in 2025 with the Market on 7th. Seventh street from Cooper to Colorado Avenues will be closed every Tuesday through Sept. 2 from 4-8 p.m., as local vendors and artists get a chance to shine. While getting the chance to support local businesses and produce, visitors will be able to enjoy live music, find homemade snacks and treats, and soak up the beautiful downtown Glenwood Springs area.
When: Every Tuesday 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 2
Where: Bethel Plaza, Seventh St., Glenwood Springs
How much: Free
Thursday Movies Under the Bridge
What: Head to downtown Glenwood Springs for a family-friendly movie night under the bridge. The free summer series closes on Thursday, Aug. 7 with a screening of “A Minecraft Movie.”
When: 8-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7
Where: Bethel Plaza under the Grand Avenue Bridge, Glenwood Springs
How much: Free
Dog Day 5k
What: Raise money to support the Colorado Animal Rescue by participating in this dog and family friendly race. Registration starts at 8 a.m. at Two Rivers Park and the race begins at 9 a.m. Dogs that are well-behaved and good on a leash, around other dogs and people are welcome. Snacks and water will be supplied.
When: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 9
Where: Two Rivers Park, 740 Devereux Road, Glenwood Springs
How much: $30 for adults and $15 for those 15 and under
glenWOODSTOCK 2025
What: The glenWOODSTOCK is a music and art festival organized by local teens that features live music, vendors, food trucks, games and dancing. Teens involved in the festival learn skills including community service, promotion, event planning and more while creating the free community event, which is hosted by the Glenwood Parks and Recreation Teen program.
When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9
Where: Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs
How much: Free
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