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2001

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February

Cabin Fever Daze Downhill Gravity Race - February 17: A wild and wacky event. Contestants Build and race their own cars powered by gravity alone. Family fun.
Victor Cold Rush Days - February 24&25: Fun for everyone Free ice skating, snowman building contest, horse drawn rides, teen pool tournament, karaoke, love music & more.

St. Brendons's Irish Dancers - March 9: At the Butte Opera House. 719-689-6402 For information.
Celtic Group - March 15: At the Butte Opera House. Free to the public through CC/V School District & Butte Opera House historical grant. 719-689-6402 for information.
Pearl's Follies - March 16: An evening of fun and music provided by several local talents. Singing, dancing & comedy. Call 719-689-2485 for information.

A Night of Broadway Show Tunes - April 7: At the Butte Opera House. Presented by the Denver School of the Arts Treble Chorus. 719-689-6402 for information.
Crawdaddy Festival - April 28-29: A Cripple Creek Chamber of commerce event.

Forever Plaid - May 11-12 &18-19: At the Butte Opera House. Presented by the Colorado Springs Fine Arts and Butte Opera House. For tickets call 719-634-5583
Historic Preservation Week - May 12-19: Historic preservation events throughout the District.
Hot Time Chili Cook-off/ Chili Ole - May 26-28: Sanctioned by the International Chili Society. Hot Chili & Big Prizes. Chili Ole on Saturday and the cook-off on Sunday. A Cripple Creek Chamber of Commerce event.

Cripple Creek Players Present The Melodrama & Olio - June 9 - September 2: Classic Melodrama returns to Cripple Creek in the historic Butte Opera House. Under Two Flags is a story of the French Foreign Legion and intrigue set in London & North Africa.
National Trails Day - June 8-10: Local trail events.
Cripple Creek Spring Rodeo and BBQ - June 9 & 10: Bareback and Saddle Bronc Riding, Down & Dirty Bull Riding. Downtown BBQ. A Cripple Creek Chamber of Commerce event.
Cripple Creek Comedy Countdown - June 16 & 17: Comedy marathon of today's best comedians. Funniest Person in the West competition. Comedians from HBO Specials, opening acts for major stars and more will be in Cripple Creek to make you smile.
Donkey Derby Days - June 23 & 24: Sponsored by the Two Mike High Club; pack burro race, parade and family events.

July 4th Fireworks in Cripple Creek - July 4: Good old fashioned Fourth of July. Family Fun and Fireworks!
Gold Rush Days - July 20 - 22: Sponsored by the Victory Chamber of Commerce; mining games, parade, family events and soap box derby
Gold camp Hill Climb I - July 28 & 29: Sponsored by the Colorado Hill Climb Association. Fast cars on dirt roads.

Teller County Fair - Aug. 1 - 5: Sponsored by the Teller County Fair Board. Exhibits, food, roping and livestock shows.
Cripple Creek Art & Wine Festival - Aug. 4 & 5: Art shows, wine tastings... summer fun in the Rockies. A Cripple Creek Chamber of Commerce event.
Chuckwagon Festival - Aug. 10 - 12: A Cripple Creek Chamber of Commerce event.
Salute to American Veterans Motorcycle Rally and Festival - Aug. 16: Sponsored by Pro Promotions; veteran's memorial, parade, POW/MIA recognition ride. Call 719-487-8005
Victor Celebrates the Arts - Aug. 25 - Sept. 3: Art Celebration!

Victor Mountain Bike Weekend - Sept. 8 & 9: Ride through historic mining country; contact Brian Hayes in Victor at 719-689-2029
Timbersports Challenge - Sept. 8 & 9: Manly men (and women) chop and saw their way to victory! This event is sure to grow larger every year. A Cripple Creek Chamber of Commerce event.
Balloon Festival - Sept. 8 & 9: A Cripple Creek Chamber of Commerce event.
Golden Days - Sept. 15 & 16: CHCA Race Car Parade, Gold Camp Hill Climb II, Cruise Above the Clouds Classic Car Show, aspen tours and art show.
Aspen Tours - September and October: Experience the fall splendor in the historic Cripple Creek Mining District!
King of the Hill Rodeo and BBQ Blaze Off - Sept. 22 & 23: Bareback & Saddle Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Down & Dirty Bull Riding. Aspen Tours, BBQ contest - finger lickin' good time for the entire family. A Cripple Creek Chamber of Commerce event.

National ICS Chili Cook-Off - Oct. 13 & 14: Dates are tentative!
Cripple Creek Octoberfest - Oct. 20: Beer, Brats & Bavarian Music & Festivities and Micro Brew Festival! A Cripple Creek Chamber of Commerce event.
Halloween "BOO-zaar" - Oct. 31: Halloween Carnival & Costume Contests...Fun for all ages!

Gold Camp Christmas in Victor - Dec. 7: Old fashioned caroling around a huge bonfire.