COLORADO CALENDAR: Mother's Day in Denver
Be sure to call before you go. Many events are free; some charge admission or require tickets. Events are subject to change. Phone numbers without a designated area code are 719.
Sunday - Denver, 21st Anniversary Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture" Festival; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Civic Center Park, traditional and contemporary Latino entertainment, strolling Mariachi bands, Green Chili Bowl Cook-off, Aztec dancers, authentic Mexican cuisine, 1-303-534-8342, ext. 106, www.newsed.org.
Sunday - Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Cañon City, Mother's Day; free admission for moms; 1-888-333-5597, royalgorgebridge.com.
Sunday - Denver, Mother's Day in the Gardens; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (entertainment 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.), Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., garden tours, entertainment in the Amphitheater, family activities, picnic lunch, gardens admission free, lunch tickets $29.95, $19.95 seniors and ages 4-12, 1-720-865-3500, botanicgardens.org.
Sunday - Denver, Mother's Day Brunch; 8-11 a.m., Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., get a sneak peak of Denver Zoo's newest mothers before the gates open to the general public, brunch al fresco, $30, ages 3-12 $15, 1-303-376-4800, www.denverzoo.org.
Sunday - Grand Junction, 61st Annual Grand Junction Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St., prize drawing, retail dealers, kids activities, free parking, adults $3, ages 11-18 $1, 1-800-962-2547, visitgrandjunction.com.
Sunday - Ridgway, "Balloons N' Varooms" Hot Air Balloon Festival & Classic Car/Truck Show; 20 hot-air balloons, ascensions each day, balloon glow, music in Town Park, tailgate brunch, amateur photography contest, car and truck show, 1-970-626-5181, ridgwaycolorado.com.
Sunday - Grand Junction, 20th Annual Wells Fargo Art & Jazz Festival; juried art shows, live music, artists, vendor booths, demonstration artists, food booths, gallery tours, special lodging packages, 1-800-962-2547, visitgrandjunction.com.
Through May 31 - Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Cañon City, Fremont County Days and Military Appreciation Month; 50 percent discount on admission fee or season passes (not valid for family season passes) for Fremont County residents with photo I.D. and active and retired military personnel with military I.D., 1-888-333-5597, royalgorgebridge.com.
Through Oct. 24 - La Junta, PicketWire Canyon Four-Wheel-Drive Tours; on Saturdays, includes visits to dinosaur track site, a historic ranch, a 120-year-old Catholic mission and American Indian rock art, special tours by appointment, $7.50-$15, 1-719-384-2181, santafetrailscenicandhistoricbyway.org/pwdino.html.
May 12 - Denver - WestEx 2006; Rocky Mountain Regional Food Service and Restaurant Exposition, Denver Merchandise Mart, new products and services displays, chefs' competition, Bar and Nightclub Pavilion, coloradorestaurant.com.
May 12-15 - Greeley, High Plains History Fest; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Centennial Village, 1475 A St., living-history demonstrations and hands-on activities for fourth-graders and public, $7, 1-970-350-9220, greeleymuseums.com.
May 14-17 - Cortez, Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival; sponsored by Cortez Cultural Center, tours of Ute Mountain Tribal Park, McElmo Canyon, Bradfield Bridge, Mesa Verde National Park, Thomas Preserve, Denny Lake; workshops, lectures, dinner, registration $35 (includes reception, lectures and dinner, 1-970-565-1151, utemountainmesaverdebirdingfestival.com.
May 16 - Chipita Park, Pony Fun Run; registration 8 a.m., race 9 a.m., Ute Pass Elementary School, 9230 Chipita Park Road, 1 mile and 5K, $15, food, fun, mssd14.org/upe/index.html, Dani at 684-9821.
May 16 - Aspen, Ride for the Pass; celebrates annual opening of Independence Pass for the summer, for bike riders of all ages and abilities, 10-mile ride from Winter Gate east of Aspen to the Independence Ghost Town, no automobiles, post-ride party, dozens of drawing prizes, 1-970-963-4959, independencepass.org.
May 16-17 - Morrison, Indian Market and Powwow; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Fort, 19192 Colorado Highway 8, premier American Indian artists show their wares and demonstrate their crafts in a juried show, contest powwow in the valley below The Fort features dancers and drummers in competitions of Gourd, Traditional, Shawl, Fancy and several other types of dancing, 1-303-697-2282, tesorofoundation.org.
May 16-17 - Longmont, 39th Annual Strawberry Festival Antique Show; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, 80 exhibitors, cafe service, glass grinder to repair chipped china and glassware, lamp repair and rewiring available, book table, Historic Hoverhome tours ($7), festival admission $4 (ages 11 and younger free), free parking, 1-303-776-1870.
May 16-17 - Estes Park, Jazz Fest and Art Walk; art walk of local galleries and studios, free performances of jazz, Salsa, Latin, rhythm and blues, 1-800-443-7837, estesparkcvb.com.
May 16-17 - Grand Junction, "Barrel into Spring" annual barrel tasting; eight wineries celebrate the creation of the Grand Valley Winery Association, on-site preview tastings 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, $60 passport includes barrel tastings, tours, food pairings, souvenir wine glass, entry into drawing for free case of wine, 1-970-255-1471, events@tworiverswinery.com, visitgrandjunction.com.
May 22-25 - Buena Vista, River Rally Paddle Fest; guided river tours, clinics, workshops, entertainment, sale and gear swap, movies, beer garden, Clear Creek Race, 1-888-265-2925, coloradoheadwaters.com.
