Leadville CO summer events – things to do in Leadville

July 22-24
Old West Weekend at The Delaware Hotel
Join Soapy Smith, Carrie Nation and other characters from the past at The Delaware Hotel Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24. Nationally renowned reenactors and shooting experts will make the Old West come alive through skits, activities and competition shooting demonstration.

Weekend Schedule
Friday, 7/22 11am – 2: Miss Daisy instructs Victorian Hat making.
Learn the basics of making your own Victorian Hat. Materials provided. $10.

Saturday, 7/23 11 – noon Comedic portrayal of mining in the 1800s.
Outside The Delaware Hotel. (free)
2 – 3 Stage Stop portrayal of characters of the Old West
Location: Hotel lobby (free)
3 – 5 Soapy Smith teaches Farro in the hotel Lobby (free)
4:30 – 5:30 Hotel Open House & tour, refreshments (free

Sunday, 7/24 noon – 2 Fast Draw competition
7th St., outside The Delaware Hotel
Weekend activities are part of The Delaware’s summer series of events celebrating the hotel’s 125th anniversary this year. All activities are open to the public on first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 719-486-1418.

July 30
Wildflower Special Train Ride

No Moon Night Golf
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Enjoy No Moon Night Golf at Mount Massive Golf Course in Leadville. Call 719-486-2176 for details.

Aug. 5 – 7
Leadville’s Annual Boom Days, which takes place the first weekend in August, has been honored by the United States Congress as a Local Legacy Event. This three-day celebration of the area’s mining heritage offers entertainment for people of all ages and interests, from mining competitions, motorcycle games and a rod and gun show, to live music, a craft fair and parade. The 21-mile Leadville Boom Days International Pack Burro Race — the second leg of Pack Burro Racing’s Triple Crown — is always a crowd favorite.

Aug. 6
Vonnie’s Voice 5 K

Aug. 13
Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race

Aug. 20
Just Pure Laughs at The Tabor Opera House
Dan McGowan provides a great combination of music and comedy during this great family performance. Adults, $15 Children under 12, FREE
The Tabor Opera House
308 Harrison Avenue
Leadville, Colorado
719-486-8409
www.taboroperahouse.net

Leadville Trail 100 Run

Aug. 24
USA Pro Cycling Challenge travels through Twin Lakes

Sept. 11
World of Molybdenum Exhibit