Today’s top five things to do in Summit County
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The 11th Annual Guitar Town
Copper Mountain, Aug. 9
All Day, Copper Mountain Resort, 209 Ten Mile Circle. Three free days of the world’s best guitarists, with live performances, guitar and song writing workshops and kids music activities.
Leadville Boom Days Festival
Leadville, Aug. 9
9 a.m., Downtown Leadville. Leadville was one of Americas longest-lived and bawdiest boomtowns during the gold and silver heydays of the 1880s, and its pulling out all of the stops for a three-day celebration of its heritage. This Colorado festival offers entertainment and activities that range from mining competitions, a rod and gun show and live music to a street fair with historical re-enactments, shootouts and appearances by Old West characters.
Curves Ahead
Breckenridge, Aug. 9-11
6:30 p.m. (Aug. 9) and 7:30 p.m. (Aug. 10 & 11), Napper Tandy’s, 110 Lincoln Ave. By Carisa Peterson, Lenore Giardina, Christopher Willard Featuring Lenore Giardina, Abbey Austin, Michelle Marzo, Erica Fox January’s hit production returns with new stories and new points of view. A tapestry of local women’s experiences – gathered from neighbors and friends in Summit County – is spun to create a funny and captivating story of our life and times in the high country. Some adult language and content.
DooWop Denny Rockin Oldies Show
Frisco, Aug. 9
4 p.m., Blue Spruce Inn, 20 Main Street, Frisco. Denny’s back for another summer in the Summit. Join the fun and dancing with his renditions of music of the 50s, 60s, 70s.
The Rocky Mountain Triathlon
Silverthorne, Aug. 9
All Day, North Pond Park, 100 Hamilton Creek Road. The swim begins at North Pond (open water), while the bike course trails along Highway 9 up to Ute Pass. Finish with a strong run along the Blue River and Highway 9 for an altitude driven competition you can’t miss. http://rockymountaintriathlon.com/.
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