• Wednesday – August 25 (7 pm) — Wednesday Nights at Performance Park (Ron Ball Concert)— Western singer Ron Ball performs in this presentation from Wednesday Nights, a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. A summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. Location: 417 West Elk Horn Avenue. Fee: FREE.
• Thursday – August 26 (7 pm) — Thursday Nights at Performance Park (Brad Fitch Concert) — Folk singer Brad Fitch will perform in the summertime "Thursday Night Live" series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for more comfortable seating. Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council. Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council. Location: Performance Park Amphitheater (417 W. Elkhorn Ave.) Ticket Price: FREE.
• Friday – August 27 (5 pm) — Cool Nights Cruz-In — Classics, muscle cars, hot rods, trucks, kit cars – anything with an engine and four wheels – on display. Listen to old-time radio and admire the steel. Location: Fairgrounds at Stanley Park (1209 Manford Ave). Tickets: FREE.
• Friday – August 27 (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) —Nancy Cook in Concert — Folk musician and recording artist, Nancy Cook performs at Barlow Plaza on the Riverwalk in downtown Estes Park in the Barlow Plaza Music Summer Series. Location: Barlow Plaza (East Elkhorn Ave). Ticket Price: FREE.
• Saturday – August 28 (8:30 am) — Plein Air Rockies Quick Draw & Auction — Watch as artists paint live models (or any subject they can see from the plaza) in a fast-paced 90-minute competition. The auction of wet works follows after the whistle denotes the end of the Quick Draw. Collectors will have 30 minutes to view the art. FREE
• Saturday – August 28 (Noon ) — National Park Conservation Family Day — Fall River Hydroplant Picnic Grounds. Noon. RSVP for this free event at 801-521-0785
• Saturday – August 28 (4pm) — Plein Air Rockies Exhibition Opening — Cultural Arts Council Gallery
• Saturday – September 4 (5 pm) — John Denver Tribute Concert — Fairgrounds at Stanley Park
• Saturday – Sunday – September 4-5 (9am) — Estes Park Alpaca Market— Fairgrounds at Stanley Park.
• Saturday – Sunday – September 4-5: (Noon on Saturday and 9 am on Sunday) Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo — Fairgrounds at Stanley Park
• Saturday – Sunday – Monday September 4-6 (9am) — September 4-6: Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show.

Live Entertainment (NightLife):

Marys Lake Lodge (970-586-5958)

• Monday – August 23 (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) —Scott Von — Acoustic Rock,Country
• Tuesday – August 24 (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dennis-Tobias Band-Rock — Pop, Funk, Classics
• Wednesday - August 25 (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) —Tobias Duo — Soft Rock, Pop, Classics
• Thursday - August 26 (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Danny Shaeffer — Rock, Americana, Blues
• Friday - August 27 (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dick Orleans hosts Friends of Folk Open Mic w/ Special Guest: Kathryn Warner
• Saturday - August 28 (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Stevie Doyle — Bluegrass, Jazz, Rock, Country
• Sunday - August 29 (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dick Orleans — Folk Rock
• Monday (Labor Day) September 5(6pm) — Murder at Marys Lake Lodge — Call 877- 254-0112 for ticket info

Rock Inn Tavern (970-586-4116)

• Every Thursday (7:30 pm) — Open Bluegrass Pick with Garth Lewis & Greg Glasgow

Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill

• Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday (8:00 pm) — Open "Mic" Night
• Saturday -August 29 (9:00 pm) — Kip Yager & Friend
• Saturday – September 4 (9:00 pm) — Karaoke
• September 10 & 11 (9:00 pm) — Angus Mohr
• Saturday – September 18 (9:00 pm) — Karaoke
• Saturday – September 25 (9:00 pm) — Karaoke

Nicky’s Restaurant-Summer Music Schedule (970-586-5376)

• Every Wednesday. & Thusday (7:00-10:00 pm) — Gerry Valero
• Every Friday & Saturday (5:00-8:00 pm) — Jazz Piano with Ray Young
• Every Friday & Saturday (8:00-11:00 pm) — Gerry Valero

Lake Shore Lodge (970-577-6400)

• Every Friday & Saturday (6:00-9:00 pm) — Elizabeth Rose

The Crags Lodge (970-586-6066)

• Every Monday (6:30-8:30 p.m.) — Dick Orleans-Folk/Rock
• Every Tuesday (6:30-8:30 p.m.) — Dick Orleans-Folk/Rock
• Every Wednesday (6:30-8:30 p.m.) — Jerry Barlow-Celtic Guitar
• Every Thursday (6:30-8:30 p.m.) — Jerry Barlow-Celtic Guitar

Aspen Lodge Ranch Resort (970-586-8133)

• Thursday – August 26 (8:00pm-11:00 pm) — Dick Orleans
• Saturdays in the Aspen Grill & Ten Bears Saloon-Various artists:
• Saturday -August 28-(8:00pm-11:00 pm) — TBA
• Saturday – September 4- (8:00pm-11:00 pm) —The Hippogriffs
• Sunday BBQ on the Deck (1:00-4:00)
• Sunday – August 29 (1pm) — Dennis-Tobias Band — Rock, pop, classics
• Sunday August 29-(8:00pm-11:00 pm) —The Dennis-Tobias Band Sun
• Sunday Sept 5- (8:00pm-11:00 pm) —The Hippogriffs

Elkhorn Lodge Chuckwagon Dinner Show (970-586-4416)

• Every Wed. through Sun (Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Show at 7:00 p.m. ) — Vic Anderson and the High Country Cowboys
  (in the tradition of the Lazy B Wranglers)

Other

• Every Friday – Mountain Munchies and the Tiki Room Music (7:00-10:00 pm) — Live Music
• Saturday -August 29 (9:00 pm) — Kip Yager & Friend
• Saturday – September 4 (9:00 pm) — Karaoke
• September 10 & 11 (9:00 pm) — Angus Mohr
• Saturday – September 18 (9:00 pm) — Karaoke
• Saturday – September 25 (9:00 pm) — Karaoke

At the Movies:

• Historic Park Theater — 970-586-8904
• Reel Mountain Theater — 970-586-4227

• Monday -Tuesday (7 pm) — Cowboy Sing-Along — Featuring Cowboy Brad and Kathy Fitch. Brad and Kathy specialize in original acoustic folk, family and western music. They are known for their melodic folk music and songs. People around the country have planned their vacations around the Fitch’s performances in Estes Park. Location: Bond Park (Downtown Estes Park). Fee: FREE.
• Tuesday – Sunday (8 am ) — Hunter Jumper Festival I Horse Show — Hunter Jumper Horse Shows are held throughout the world. Competitions represent the hunter jumper disciplines while promoting the welfare of the horse and fairness in competition. Hunters originally represented the thoroughbreds or part thoroughbreds that were ridden in fox hunts. Competitions involve negotiating fences resembling natural obstacles that might be found in the hunting field. Jumpers can be any breed and any size and are judged on their ability to jump. The competition is based solely on speed, strength and the ability to clear the jump as cleanly as possible. Location: Fairgrounds at Stanley Park (1209 Manford Ave). Fee: FREE.
• Wednesday (7 pm) — Wednesday Nights at Performance Park (Kim Lankford Concert)— A summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park Amphitheater. Location: 417 West Elk Horn Avenue. Fee: FREE.
• Thursday (7 pm) — Thursday Nights at Performance Park (Estes Park Village Band) — Sousa music and more will be on the program in this performance during the summertime "Thursday Night Live" series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for more comfortable seating. Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council. Location: Performance Park Amphitheater (417 W. Elkhorn Ave.) Ticket Price: FREE.
• Friday-Sunday(5 pm) — Cool Nights Cruz-In — Classics, muscle cars, hot rods, trucks, kit cars – anything with an engine and four wheels – on display. Listen to old-time radio and admire the steel. Location: Fairgrounds at Stanley Park (1209 Manford Ave). Tickets: FREE.
• Friday (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) —Nancy Cook in Concert — Folk musician and recording artist, Nancy Cook performs at Barlow Plaza on the Riverwalk in downtown Estes Park in the Barlow Plaza Music Summer Series. Location: Barlow Plaza (East Elkhorn Ave). Ticket Price: FREE.
• Saturday (7 am) — Annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast — Start the holiday with a breakfast of eggs, juice, coffee, and of course pancakes. Location: Our Lady of the Mountains (Catholic) Church (920 Big Thompson Ave.). Fee: Benefit for Crossroads Ministry.
• Saturday (7:30 pm to 9 pm) — An evening with the Funniest Person in Colorado — We proudly present our funny comedian David Bublitz! This hour and a half of comedy will compel you to laugh, relax with a drink and enjoy the cozy evening ambience of our outdoor Sundeck. We will have the fireplace roaring, popcorn popped and beverages available to enhance your fun. Come prepared to exercise your funny bone. Location: Baldpate Inn (4900 South St. Varain). Tickets: $10 in advance. $12 at door.
• Saturday (7 pm) — Concert Under the Stars — The John Mills Jazz Orchestra with guest vocalist Carissa Streib will perform in this fundraiser for the Estes Valley Workforce Downpayment Assistance program. Music selections will range from big band favorites to some new exciting big band compositions. Location: Performance Park Amphitheater. Fee: Free, but donations accepted.
• Saturday (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) — Dick Orleans Concert — Local folk musician and recording artist Dick Orleans performs in this outdoor concert on the Riverwalk in the Barlow Plaza Music Summer Series. Location: Barlow Plaza (East Elkhorn Ave). Tickets: FREE.
• Sunday (7 pm) — Cowboy Sing-Along — Featuring Cowboy Brad and Kathy Fitch. Brad and Kathy specialize in original acoustic folk, family and western music. They are known for their melodic folk music and songs. People around the country have planned their vacations around the Fitch’s performances in Estes Park. Location: Bond Park (Downtown Estes Park). Fee: FREE.

Live Entertainment (NightLife):

• Monday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) —Scott Von — Acoustic Rock,Country
• Monday (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Crags Lodge) — Dick Orleans — Folk/Rock
• Tuesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dennis-Tobias Band-Rock — Pop, Funk, Classics
• Tuesday (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Crags Lodge) —Dick Orleans —Folk/Rock
• Wednesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) —Tobias Duo — Soft Rock, Pop, Classics
• Wednesday (6 pm Rock Inn Tavern) — Alex Thoele — acoustic/folk
• Wednesday (6:30 pm Crags Lodge) — Jerry Barlow — Celtic guitar
• Wednesday (7 pm to 10 pm Nicky’s Resaurant) — Gerry Valero
• Thursday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge)— Kort McCumber — Americana, Blues
• Thursday (6:30 pm Crags Lodge) — Jerry Barlow — Celtic guitar
• Thursday (7:30 pm Rock Inn Mountain Tavern) — Open Bluegrass Pick with Garth Lewis & Greg Glasgow
• Thursday (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Crags Lodge) —Jerry Barlow —Celtic Guitar
• Thursday (7 pm to 10 pm Nicky’s Resaurant) — Gerry Valero
• Friday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dick Orleans hosts Friends of Folk Open Mic w/ Special Guest: Kathryn Warner
• Friday-Saturday (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge Chalet Room) — Dennis-Tobias Band
• Friday (10:00 pm Rock Inn Tavern) — Big Smith —Americana, folk, rock, hillbilly
• Friday (6 pm Lake Shore Lodge) — Elizabeth Rose — piano – dinner music
• Friday (5 pm to 8pm Nicky’s Restaurant) — Ray Young — Jazz Piano
• Friday (8pm to 11pm Nicky’s Restaurant) —  Gerry Valero
• Friday (7 pm – 10 pm Mountain Munchies and the Tiki Room Music) — Justin Faye
• Friday (10 pm Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park Center) — Dave Dardine Project
• Saturday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — James Moellers — Acoustic Rock
• Saturday (6:00 pm Rock Inn Tavern) — David Leonard — acoustic/classical guitar
• Saturday (6 pm Lake Shore Lodge) — Elizabeth Rose — piano – dinner music
• Saturday (5 pm to 8 pm Nicky’s Restaurant) — Ray Young — Jazz Piano
• Saturday (8pm to 11pm Nicky’s Restaurant) —  Gerry Valero
• Saturday (10 pm Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park Center) — Pep Squad
• Sunday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dick Orleans — Folk Rock
• Sunday (10 pm Rock Inn Tavern) — Jerry Garcia’s birthday! Gary Hall’s Dead Rock & Roll Circus, with Frank Theis and Glentucky’s Jill & Jon!