Keystone Colorado Festivals
Keystone is one of the hidden gems of Colorado during the summer months. Quite surprisingly, Keystone actually offers more things to do during the off-season than the on-season. During the winter months, Keystone is home to one of the most popular and best ski resorts in North America, offering one of the longest ski seasons thanks to some of the most advanced snow making equipment available and the high altitude of the Rocky Mountains. Keystone is also home to the longest ski day in Colorado with the vast area of lit ski trails so you can ski at night.
During the summer months, however, Keystone certainly is a hidden gem among destination resorts. Unlike most other resorts that shut down for the summer, Keystone is wide awake and hopping during the cool Colorado summer. Just about every weekend you can find a new thing to do a Keystone, whether it be a brand new festival or new activity…it’s all possible at Keystone Resort, Colorado.
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4th of July in Keystone |
Festival banner in River Run |
Whatever your fancy is, there is a day to celebrate in Keystone Colorado. Beer festivals, wine festivals, art festivals, bike festivals. Can you think of any more? Whatever festival you can imagine, Keystone has it during the summer months. The best part is that all of these fun festivals are usually free to attend for the entire family. No wonder so many people are finding that Keystone is one of the most up and coming places to visit in Colorado!
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Christmas in Keystone Colorado |
Holiday night skiing in Keystone |
Coming Summer 2008 to Keystone Colorado are the following festivals:
Even though Keystone Resort's primary attraction is it's world-class skiing, there are many unique activities to enjoy in Keystone and throughout Colorado in the summer months, such as golf, mountain biking, river rafting, horseback riding, and the many festivals and art shows. No matter what events you decide to attend, you will no doubt get to enjoy wonderful food, beverages, and live entertainment. The Colorado Rocky Mountains truly are the ultimate escape in the summer months for those looking to avoid sultry climates and crowded locales while still having plenty of activities to enjoy.
Wednesday |
Family Fun Night in Keystone's River Run Village | River Run |
| 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. It's a night out of fun! Bring the family and enjoy the festivities at Keystone. Have a wonderful dinner at one of our River Run restaurants and stay for a night full of activities! Kids can bounce the night away in our bounce houses. Try your hand at some carnival games for silly, fun prizes. Bring your camera and take pictures with our street performer. Watch the stilt walker as he juggles various objects in the air. Be amazed by the mysterious magic tricks at our magic show or enjoy the silly antics of our ventriloquist. Entertainers change weekly, so stay tuned for more specific event information available spring 2008. It's a fun evening for everyone! | ||
Thursday |
Musical Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors | The Pavilion |
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7:30 p.m. On selected Thursdays in July and August, the Pavilion at Keystone hosts the acclaimed musical "Little Shop of Horrors" produced by the award-winning Lake Dillon Theatre Company.
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination! One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this Tony-nominated, affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid). Named "Best Colorado Theatre West of Denver" by the Colorado Theatre Guild and "One of Colorado's Top Ten Theatres Outside Denver" by the Denver Post, the Lake Dillon Theatre brings you a high-quality, high-energy, high-altitude musical performance you won't want to miss. Ticket information will be available May 2008. Put "Little Shop of Horrors" on your calendar today. |
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Friday |
Children's Theatre Production of Pinocchio | River Run |
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10:00 a.m. On Fridays from July 11 through August 15, the Quaking Aspen Amphitheatre hosts a musical production of the famed children's classic "Pinocchio" produced by the award-winning Lake Dillon Theatre Company.
Pinocchio is a magical wooden puppet without strings who desperately wants to transform into a living boy. On his journey to become a "real boy," Pinocchio runs into many mischievous and imaginative characters along the way. Based on the original novel by Carlo Collodi, this ageless story is sure to have audiences of all ages smiling and singing along. Named "Best Colorado Theatre West of Denver" by the Colorado Theatre Guild and "One of Colorado's Top Ten Theatres Outside Denver" by the Denver Post, the Lake Dillon Theatre brings you a high-quality, high-energy, high-altitude family performance you won't want to miss. There are two performances each Friday. The first performance begins at 10:00 AM, and the second starts at 11:30 AM. Ticket information will be available in May 2008. Put Pinocchio on your calendar today. |
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Friday |
Children's Theatre Production of Pinocchio | River Run |
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11:30 a.m. On Fridays from July 11 through August 15, the Quaking Aspen Amphitheatre hosts a musical production of the famed children's classic "Pinocchio" produced by the award-winning Lake Dillon Theatre Company.
Pinocchio is a magical wooden puppet without strings who desperately wants to transform into a living boy. On his journey to become a "real boy," Pinocchio runs into many mischievous and imaginative characters along the way. Based on the original novel by Carlo Collodi, this ageless story is sure to have audiences of all ages smiling and singing along. Named "Best Colorado Theatre West of Denver" by the Colorado Theatre Guild and "One of Colorado's Top Ten Theatres Outside Denver" by the Denver Post, the Lake Dillon Theatre brings you a high-quality, high-energy, high-altitude family performance you won't want to miss. There are two performances each Friday. The first performance begins at 10:00 AM, and the second starts at 11:30 AM. Ticket information will be available in May 2008. Put Pinocchio on your calendar today. |
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Saturday |
12th Annual Bluegrass and Beer Festival | River Run |
| Keystone brings the wonders of Appalachia to the Rockies. Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain-music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 25 of Colorado's finest microbreweries showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys. Live music rocks out at our 2 stages. Energy Alley provides entertainment for the kids with inflatables and wacky activities. Unwind and savor a cold one from your favorite festival brewery, while you enjoy some great Bluegrass music. | ||
Sunday |
12th Annual Bluegrass and Beer Festival | River Run |
| Keystone brings the wonders of Appalachia to the Rockies. Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain-music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 25 of Colorado's finest microbreweries showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys. Live music rocks out at our 2 stages. Energy Alley provides entertainment for the kids with inflatables and wacky activities. Unwind and savor a cold one from your favorite festival brewery, while you enjoy some great Bluegrass music. | ||
Tuesday |
Discovery Days in the Pavilion at Keystone | The Pavilion |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Explore fun at the Kids Discovery Days. Learn about music, old west history, animals from the zoo or just be entertained by magic shows and sing a-longs. The venue changes every Tuesday so make sure to come to every one! Kids can enjoy free pizza after the show and get their face painted or receive a balloon animal. It's fun, it's free it's Kids Discovery. | ||
Thursday |
Musical Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors | The Pavilion |
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7:30 p.m. On selected Thursdays in July and August, the Pavilion at Keystone hosts the acclaimed musical "Little Shop of Horrors" produced by the award-winning Lake Dillon Theatre Company.
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination! One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this Tony-nominated, affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid). Named "Best Colorado Theatre West of Denver" by the Colorado Theatre Guild and "One of Colorado's Top Ten Theatres Outside Denver" by the Denver Post, the Lake Dillon Theatre brings you a high-quality, high-energy, high-altitude musical performance you won't want to miss. Ticket information will be available May 2008. Put "Little Shop of Horrors" on your calendar today. |
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Friday |
Children's Theatre Production of Pinocchio | River Run |
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10:00 a.m. On Fridays from July 11 through August 15, the Quaking Aspen Amphitheatre hosts a musical production of the famed children's classic "Pinocchio" produced by the award-winning Lake Dillon Theatre Company.
Pinocchio is a magical wooden puppet without strings who desperately wants to transform into a living boy. On his journey to become a "real boy," Pinocchio runs into many mischievous and imaginative characters along the way. Based on the original novel by Carlo Collodi, this ageless story is sure to have audiences of all ages smiling and singing along. Named "Best Colorado Theatre West of Denver" by the Colorado Theatre Guild and "One of Colorado's Top Ten Theatres Outside Denver" by the Denver Post, the Lake Dillon Theatre brings you a high-quality, high-energy, high-altitude family performance you won't want to miss. There are two performances each Friday. The first performance begins at 10:00 AM, and the second starts at 11:30 AM. Ticket information will be available in May 2008. Put Pinocchio on your calendar today. |
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Friday |
Children's Theatre Production of Pinocchio | River Run |
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11:30 a.m. On Fridays from July 11 through August 15, the Quaking Aspen Amphitheatre hosts a musical production of the famed children's classic "Pinocchio" produced by the award-winning Lake Dillon Theatre Company.
Pinocchio is a magical wooden puppet without strings who desperately wants to transform into a living boy. On his journey to become a "real boy," Pinocchio runs into many mischievous and imaginative characters along the way. Based on the original novel by Carlo Collodi, this ageless story is sure to have audiences of all ages smiling and singing along. Named "Best Colorado Theatre West of Denver" by the Colorado Theatre Guild and "One of Colorado's Top Ten Theatres Outside Denver" by the Denver Post, the Lake Dillon Theatre brings you a high-quality, high-energy, high-altitude family performance you won't want to miss. There are two performances each Friday. The first performance begins at 10:00 AM, and the second starts at 11:30 AM. Ticket information will be available in May 2008. Put Pinocchio on your calendar today. |
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Saturday |
River Run Frontier Fair | River Run |
| 11:00 Come and celebrate the old west with Keystones Frontier Fair. Explore gold panning, have fun at the petting zoo, get your face painted or play with your funny balloon animal. Take a train ride around the village and try your hand at some midway games. Filled with fun and entertainment this FREE event is not one to miss! More details TBA spring 2008. | ||
Tuesday |
Discovery Days in the Pavilion at Keystone | The Pavilion |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Explore fun at the Kids Discovery Days. Learn about music, old west history, animals from the zoo or just be entertained by magic shows and sing a-longs. The venue changes every Tuesday so make sure to come to every one! Kids can enjoy free pizza after the show and get their face painted or receive a balloon animal. It's fun, it's free it's Kids Discovery. | ||
Wednesday |
Lake Dillon Foundation Summer Gala | The Pavilion |
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6:30 p.m. The Lake Dillon Foundation for the Performing Arts brings you a night of Broadway! Don't miss this evening featuring the 2008 Mountain Summer Repertory performers as they sing from beloved classics to contemporary shows.
All proceeds benefit the Lake Dillon Foundation for the Performing Arts. More information will be available in spring 2008. |
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Thursday |
Musical Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors | The Pavilion |
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7:30 p.m. On selected Thursdays in July and August, the Pavilion at Keystone hosts the acclaimed musical "Little Shop of Horrors" produced by the award-winning Lake Dillon Theatre Company.
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination! One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this Tony-nominated, affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid). Named "Best Colorado Theatre West of Denver" by the Colorado Theatre Guild and "One of Colorado's Top Ten Theatres Outside Denver" by the Denver Post, the Lake Dillon Theatre brings you a high-quality, high-energy, high-altitude musical performance you won't want to miss. Ticket information will be available May 2008. Put "Little Shop of Horrors" on your calendar today. |
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Friday |
Children's Theatre Production of Pinocchio | River Run |
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10:00 a.m. On Fridays from July 11 through August 15, the Quaking Aspen Amphitheatre hosts a musical production of the famed children's classic "Pinocchio" produced by the award-winning Lake Dillon Theatre Company.
Pinocchio is a magical wooden puppet without strings who desperately wants to transform into a living boy. On his journey to become a "real boy," Pinocchio runs into many mischievous and imaginative characters along the way. Based on the original novel by Carlo Collodi, this ageless story is sure to have audiences of all ages smiling and singing along. Named "Best Colorado Theatre West of Denver" by the Colorado Theatre Guild and "One of Colorado's Top Ten Theatres Outside Denver" by the Denver Post, the Lake Dillon Theatre brings you a high-quality, high-energy, high-altitude family performance you won't want to miss. There are two performances each Friday. The first performance begins at 10:00 AM, and the second starts at 11:30 AM. Ticket information will be available in May 2008. Put Pinocchio on your calendar today. |
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Friday |
Children's Theatre Production of Pinocchio | River Run |
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11:30 a.m. On Fridays from July 11 through August 15, the Quaking Aspen Amphitheatre hosts a musical production of the famed children's classic "Pinocchio" produced by the award-winning Lake Dillon Theatre Company.
Pinocchio is a magical wooden puppet without strings who desperately wants to transform into a living boy. On his journey to become a "real boy," Pinocchio runs into many mischievous and imaginative characters along the way. Based on the original novel by Carlo Collodi, this ageless story is sure to have audiences of all ages smiling and singing along. Named "Best Colorado Theatre West of Denver" by the Colorado Theatre Guild and "One of Colorado's Top Ten Theatres Outside Denver" by the Denver Post, the Lake Dillon Theatre brings you a high-quality, high-energy, high-altitude family performance you won't want to miss. There are two performances each Friday. The first performance begins at 10:00 AM, and the second starts at 11:30 AM. Ticket information will be available in May 2008. Put Pinocchio on your calendar today. |
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Saturday |
River Run Special Event | River Run |
| The Keystone Neighbourhood and the Village Association are planning a FREE family event with live music, food, street entertainment, games and more. Stay tuned for more event details in Spring 2008. | ||
Saturday |
11th Annual Wine, Jazz and Art Festival | River Run |
| River Run's annual Wine, Jazz, and Art Festival is currently "under construction." More details to come, so stay tuned!!! | ||
Sunday |
11th Annual Wine, Jazz and Art Festival | River Run |
| River Run's annual Wine, Jazz, and Art Festival is currently "under construction." More details to come, so stay tuned!!! | ||
Friday |
Snake River Chamber Concert | The Pavilion |
| 7:00 p.m. The Snake River Chamber Players and the Keystone Neighbourhood Company present an evening of beautiful chamber music featuring award-winning musicians from all over the country. Join Charles Chaz Wetherbee and friends for this wonderful evening of chamber music. Specific details and ticket prices to be available in spring 2008. | ||
Friday |
Extreme Film Series at the Pavilion at Keystone | The Pavilion |
| 6:30 p.m. The Pavilion at Keystone transforms into an extreme movie theater and hosts a film series on Friday nights in September featuring some of the most outrageous films in the industry. Come early for drink specials, snacks, door prizes, and more. Previous films include hits from Level One, Matchstick, and Warren Miller. Film titles and more information TBA Summer 2008. | ||
Saturday |
Taste of Keystone | Keystone Village |
| Don't miss Keystone's biggest cuisine party of the year. All of Keystone's restaurant come together to celebrate all things culinary. Food tickets can be purchased at the door and can be traded in for samplings from some of Colorado's best, and highest, food establishments. Food tickets are $1 each. FREE to attend. | ||
Friday |
Extreme Film Series at the Pavilion at Keystone | The Pavilion |
| 6:30 p.m. The Pavilion at Keystone transforms into an extreme movie theater and hosts a film series on Friday nights in September featuring some of the most outrageous films in the industry. Come early for drink specials, snacks, door prizes, and more. Previous films include hits from Level One, Matchstick, and Warren Miller. Film titles and more information TBA Summer 2008. | ||
Friday |
Extreme Film Series at the Pavilion at Keystone | The Pavilion |
| 6:30 p.m. The Pavilion at Keystone transforms into an extreme movie theater and hosts a film series on Friday nights in September featuring some of the most outrageous films in the industry. Come early for drink specials, snacks, door prizes, and more. Previous films include hits from Level One, Matchstick, and Warren Miller. Film titles and more information TBA Summer 2008. | ||
Friday |
Extreme Film Series at the Pavilion at Keystone | The Pavilion |
| 6:30 p.m. The Pavilion at Keystone transforms into an extreme movie theater and hosts a film series on Friday nights in September featuring some of the most outrageous films in the industry. Come early for drink specials, snacks, door prizes, and more. Previous films include hits from Level One, Matchstick, and Warren Miller. Film titles and more information TBA Summer 2008. | ||
All activities are subject to change, may not occur on signature event days or may be cancelled due to weather. Please call 888-222-9306 for daily information and changes.








