A Perfect Buena Vista Summer: Local Events, Listings & Your July Soundtrack

Kathy Young
Jul 1
3 min read

If I had to describe a perfect June day in Buena Vista, here's what it'd look like: a lavender latte and a blueberry lemon pop tart from Veya, then a slow walk along the river while the morning's still cool.

By afternoon, I'm soaking at Mt. Princeton watching the Collegiates turn gold. Then dinner on the grill, plates out on the patio, no plans for the rest of the night.

That's pretty much every day around here lately with this warm weather we've been having — and I love it.

The Buena Vista Summer Guide Is Here

Summer in BV just got a whole lot more fun - my Buena Vista summer guide is officially here. Think favorite local hangouts, hidden gems, and all the good stuff to fill your summer with. Grab a cold drink, get comfy, and start planning your BV summer adventures. Can't wait to hear what you check out first!

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Mark Your Calendar: Buena Vista Events This Summer

Live Music at Main Street Tavern

Friday, June 26 | 7–9 p.m.

The Fourmile Band takes the stage for a fun Friday night filled with country covers!

Once Upon a Mattress @ BVHS

June 26–28 | Fri & Sat at 7 p.m. | Sun at 2 p.m.

Catch this fun musical put on by the High Country Fine Arts Association — a local nonprofit bringing the arts to Chaffee County. Grab your tickets before they're gone!

Toy Story 5 at Comanche Drive-In

Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28

Toy Story 5 is playing all weekend - and that's just one of the options! Check out their full lineup at comanchedrivein.com.

Farmers Market at Turner Farm

Sundays, May 31 - October 25 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m

A BV Sunday staple - local vendors, a kids market, and all the good stuff at Turner Farm. Don't miss it this weekend!

BV Drone Show at the Rodeo Grounds

Saturday, June 27 | Events start around 2:00 with the drone show at 9:15

In light of firework restrictions, BV is celebrating with vendors, live music by the Buena Vagrants, and a drone light show to close out the night.

Independence Day Freedom 5K

Saturday, July 4 | 8:30 a.m.

Run, walk, or stroll along the Arkansas River this 4th of July - the course winds through downtown BV on paved roads and a scenic dirt path along the river. Family and stroller friendly! I'm proud to be a sponsor this year. 🎉 Register at bvfreedom5k.com .

Sunday in the Park - BV Makers Market

Sunday, July 5

Columbine Park, Buena Vista Art, pottery, wood, food, and more from local makers. A great excuse to get outside and support small businesses in BV!

Surf & Turf - A Night for BV's Great Outdoors

Sunday, July 26 | Ivy Ballroom | 4–8 p.m

Support two of Buena Vista's outdoor nonprofits through an evening of live music, food, art, drinks, live screen printing, and a silent auction. A great night for a great cause!

A Closer Look: 152 Windwalker Road

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Buena Vista has so much going for it - 1,954 square feet, a bonus living space you can make your own, and windows everywhere that frame those mountain views beautifully. It lives bigger than you'd expect.

The sellers have taken really good care of this one: a new roof in 2023, updated wood siding, a mini split for summer cooling, and a xeriscaped backyard that means less yard work and more time actually enjoying the mountains. The fenced backyard looks straight out at the peaks, and the Peaks View Trail is just nearby.

Inside, the primary suite is spacious with a walk-in closet and a five-piece bath, and the other two bedrooms have great closet space too.

No HOA. Now offered at $675,000. And it's ready for you.

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Good News: 18360 Trail West Drive Price Just Dropped

4 beds, 3 baths, nearly 4,000 square feet - and your backyard is an oasis that opens up to the San Isabel National Forest.

We're talking vaulted ceilings, wood beams, a wood-burning fireplace, and a deck you'll never want to leave. There's even a full secondary living space downstairs for guests or family. And you're only 10 minutes from Main Street in Buena Vista.