Tag Archive: Tourism

Creede Rock & Mineral Show

The 18th Annual Creede Rock & Mineral Show is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the Underground Mining Museum. Over forty exhibitors will be showing and selling a fascinating array of gems, geodes, fossils, silver ore, turquoise nuggets, Australian opals, beads, jewelry, and stone carvings, plus all types of rock and mineral specimens from around the world. This event will intrigue viewers, buyers, collectors, and rock hounds of all ages. Jennifer Inge, owner of Rare Things Gallery and Kathleen Murphy, Executive Director of the Creede Visitors Center bring you all the details.

Creede’s Independence Day Celebration

Come celebrate Independence Day in Creede this year. Everything from a parade, fireworks, vendors, live music and a dance to the Colorado State Mining Championships are all taking place on July 4th and 5th. Come enjoy the festivities this year, in Creede, Colorado.

Creede ChuteOut Rodeo 2019

The Annual Creede ChuteOut Rodeo Series brings the exciting sport of rodeo to Creede and adds to the many attractions that Mineral County has to offer. The Creede ChuteOut Rodeo is a fast-paced, high energy, and crowd-thrilling show. Listen as Jenny Inge and Kathleen Murphy discuss the Creede ChuteOut Rodeo and the 45th Anniversary plans for Jenny’s Rare Things Gallery.

Alamosa Live Music Association

The Alamosa Live Music Association (known as ALMA) has their free Sunday’s At Six concert series starting later this month. But, there’s a whole lot more to what they do for musicians and people in the San Luis Valley. Learn all about ALMA from Manager Nancy Harris, Treasurer Amy Scavezze, and President Clay Roesle.

Creede’s Donkey Dash and Gravity Derby Weekend

Another action packed weekend in Creede Colorado is coming up, June 8th and 9th. On Saturday, it’s the 3rd Annual Donkey Dash and on Sunday, they’re having a Gravity Derby for all age groups. It’s a great time to plan on traveling up the Silver Thread Scenic Byway and spending the weekend in Creede.

31st Annual Taste Of Creede Festival

Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start of summer and of course, the weekend to be in Creede, Colorado. Come on up and enjoy the 31st Annual Taste of Creede Festival, May 25th through the 27th. Kathleen Murphy tells you all about the extensive weekend events, then hear from featured artist Kris Gosar in this two part podcast.

The Gators of Colorado

SLVoices goes behind the scenes with Jay Young, General Manager of the Colorado Gators Reptile Park. We discuss their history, future plans, his involvement with local tourism, theater and more.

CO Gators Reptile Park

Martha and Tara talk about their recent trip to Mosca, to see the gators and other critters. Pictures of our trip here.