July 29, 2008

Carbondale’s Calendar of Summer Events in August

You do not want to miss Carbondale’s Farmer’s Market, Rodeo, summer concerts, and its 6th annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ!

Details of Events…

First Friday
A walking tour designed to highlight the innovative art of Carbondale. Every first Friday of the month, you can experience gallery openings, business open houses, and other events in and near historic downtown. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the First Friday Art Walk. You will find exceptional work and unique gifts including pottery, sculpture, home decor and outdoor art.

Date: August 1, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Organization: Carbondale Council on Arts & Humanities
Location: Historic Downtown
City: Carbondale
Contact: Ro Mead
Phone or email: ccah@sopris.net / (970) 963-1680

Farmer's Market
Located in Downtown Carbondale every June 20 thru September 26 from 11 AM to 4 PM. The farmer's market sells fresh fruit, produce, breads, a bit of arts & crafts, and also live music.

Dates: August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 4th Street Plaza (4th & Main)
City: CARBONDALE
Contact: Sue Whittlesey
Phone or Email: (970) 835-7600 / highwireranch@hotmail.com

Carbondale Wild West Rodeo
Full scale rodeo including bull riding, calf roping, team roping, mutton busting, dally ribbon roping, calf scramble (for kids) and much more.

Dates: August 7, 14 & 21, 2008
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Gus Darien Arena, 1 mile East of Town on Catherine's Store Road
City: CARBONDALE
Contact: Kathy Small
Phone or Email: kathy@valleyhomesales.net

CCAH Performance in the Park - Summer Concert
The music series for this summer will feature many styles and a variety of live performances including rock, folk, jazz and blues. All performances are free of charge and are held in Sopris Park or in the Downtown Plaza. Bring your family and friends to downtown Carbondale and enjoy the many sights, sounds and tastes of our historic town. We have great stores and galleries for one-of-a-kind shopping and our restaurants are renowned for their fantastic fare.

Date: August 9, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sopris Park
City: CARBONDALE
Contact: Ro Mead
Phone or Email: ccah@sopris.net / (970) 963-1680

6th Annual Blues, Brew, and BBQ
Hosted by KDNK Community Radio, enjoy great blues music, delicious BBQ, and wash it down with your favorite brew. For more information call 970.963.0139.

Date: August 23, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Organization: KDNK Community Radio
Location: Downtown Plaza
Contact: Steve Skinner
Phone or Email: steve@kdnk.org / (970) 963-0139

For more information please visit http://www.carbondale.com