Steamplant Lecture: Collegiate Peak Forum Series
Lecture | Collegiate Peak Forum Series
November 5th at 5:30pm to 8:00pm
From the website:
Please join us for dinner (5:30pm) followed by a conversation with Dr.MacGregor (7:00pm) about the James Webb Telescope (JWST) that was launched on December 25, 2021. Dr. Meredith A. MacGregor is an Assistant Professor in the Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences Department at the University of Colorado.The JWST is the most powerful telescope ever launched and it will enable a broad range of investigations across the fields of astronomy and cosmology, as well as detailed atmospheric characterization of potentially habitable exoplanets. The JWST is deployed in a solar orbit near the Sun–Earth L2,(Lagrange point) about 1.5 million kilometers (930,000 mi) from Earth, where its five layer kite-shaped sunshield protects it from warming by the Sun, Earth and Moon.
A livestream option will be offered as well.
RSVP required. Send info to treasurer@collegiatepeaksforum.org.
For more information, please visit https://salidasteamplant.com/event/lecture-collegiate-peak-forum-series/.
Salida Makers Market
November 4, 2022
10am to 2pm
An upscale makers market featuring local artists,, bakers,, makers and farmers! Plus special events, classes and demos. Markets return Oct 22 -May 2023!
For more information, please visit www.salidamakersmarkets.com.
Steamplant Music: Kyshona
Music | Kyshona
November 2nd at 9:00pm
From the website:
Kyshona is an artist ignited by untold stories, and the capacity of those stories to thread connection in every community. With the background of a licensed music therapist, the curiosity of a writer, the patience of a friend, the vision of a social entrepreneur, the resolve of an activist, and the voice of a singer, audiences will find a common thread of empowerment, overcoming adversity, and finding hope in Kyshona’s work. The show doesn’t end when the last song is sung.
Tickets: $18.00 (Advance), $20.00 (Day of Show)
For more information, please visit https://salidasteamplant.com/event/music-kyshona/.
Steamplant Event: Whiskey on the Rocks
Saturday, October 29th from 3pm to 6pm
From the website:
KHEN, Wood’s High Mountain Distillery and the Salida Chamber of Commerce have come together to host the inaugural Whiskey on the Rocks event.
Both a VIP ticket, which will include early entrance at 3:00 pm for exclusive pours, and a general admission ticket (entry at 4:00 pm) are available. This is a 21 & over event.
Thank you for supporting KHEN, your Free Range Radio, our hometown Distillery, and your local Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to our sponsors, Integrity Tattoo & Piercing, Woodland Motel, High Side Bar & Grill, Monarch Mountain, and the Adventure Outpost.
For additional information on the event visit salidachamber.org.
For a local ride back to your hotel or residence, call the Chaffee Shuttle at (719) 530-0223. As well, Rocky Mountain Taxi at 719-966-2005.
For more information, please click here.
Salida Makers Market
Saturday, October 22nd from 10am to 4pm
From the Steamplant’s website:
The Makers Markets are set to return for another inspired season on Saturday October 22nd! The kick off to the season starts with our Autumn Harvest Festival 10-4pm featuring our usual lineup of amazing artists, bakers and makers along with 3 live bands and tons of fun activities!
Follow along on Instagram @salidaholidaymakersmarket.
For more information, please click here.
16th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 7-9
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
From the Salida Chamber of Commerce Website:
Celebrate autumn and the harvest season in the Upper Arkansas River Valley at Guidestone’s Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival!
Dates: The event will be held over two weekends:
October 7-9 and October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
Location: Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center
8913 W. Hwy 50 in Salida, CO
Attendance: Up to 175 participants will be allowed for each 3-hour time block. Tickets will be by advance purchase only. Get them HERE
Activities: Activities include wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a free pumpkin with each child’s ticket, a straw bale maze, crafts, drinks and snacks, farmyard friends, games, cider press, hand painting, and live music!
Other Considerations: Pumpkin Patch is a rain, snow, or shine event; weather-related refunds will not be available. And as this is working ranch, please leave your dogs at home. Thank you!
For more information, please click here.
16th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 7-9
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
From the Salida Chamber of Commerce Website:
Celebrate autumn and the harvest season in the Upper Arkansas River Valley at Guidestone’s Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival!
Dates: The event will be held over two weekends:
October 7-9 and October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
Location: Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center
8913 W. Hwy 50 in Salida, CO
Attendance: Up to 175 participants will be allowed for each 3-hour time block. Tickets will be by advance purchase only. Get them HERE
Activities: Activities include wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a free pumpkin with each child’s ticket, a straw bale maze, crafts, drinks and snacks, farmyard friends, games, cider press, hand painting, and live music!
Other Considerations: Pumpkin Patch is a rain, snow, or shine event; weather-related refunds will not be available. And as this is working ranch, please leave your dogs at home. Thank you!
For more information, please click here.
Salida Farmers Market
Every Saturday in September from 8am to 12pm
“Salida’s Farmers Market takes place at Alpine Park, a centrally located 2-acre park adjacent to Salida’s vibrant downtown. Filled with grass and trees, Alpine Park provides an easy and ideal retreat. This community-focused event invites you to fill your basket with fresh local food, allow your kids to play on the playground, and spread out a blanket while live music fills the air.”
For more information, please click here.
16th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 7-9
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
From the Salida Chamber of Commerce Website:
Celebrate autumn and the harvest season in the Upper Arkansas River Valley at Guidestone’s Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival!
Dates: The event will be held over two weekends:
October 7-9 and October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
Location: Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center
8913 W. Hwy 50 in Salida, CO
Attendance: Up to 175 participants will be allowed for each 3-hour time block. Tickets will be by advance purchase only. Get them HERE
Activities: Activities include wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a free pumpkin with each child’s ticket, a straw bale maze, crafts, drinks and snacks, farmyard friends, games, cider press, hand painting, and live music!
Other Considerations: Pumpkin Patch is a rain, snow, or shine event; weather-related refunds will not be available. And as this is working ranch, please leave your dogs at home. Thank you!
For more information, please click here.
16th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 7-9
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
From the Salida Chamber of Commerce Website:
Celebrate autumn and the harvest season in the Upper Arkansas River Valley at Guidestone’s Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival!
Dates: The event will be held over two weekends:
October 7-9 and October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
Location: Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center
8913 W. Hwy 50 in Salida, CO
Attendance: Up to 175 participants will be allowed for each 3-hour time block. Tickets will be by advance purchase only. Get them HERE
Activities: Activities include wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a free pumpkin with each child’s ticket, a straw bale maze, crafts, drinks and snacks, farmyard friends, games, cider press, hand painting, and live music!
Other Considerations: Pumpkin Patch is a rain, snow, or shine event; weather-related refunds will not be available. And as this is working ranch, please leave your dogs at home. Thank you!
For more information, please click here.
DRIVE-IN MOVIE | Don’t Worry Darling
Sunday, October 9th at 7pm
From the website:
Don't Worry Darling
R 2022 ‧ Thriller/Horror ‧ 2h 3m
Friday, October 7 - Sunday, October 9,
In the 1950s, Alice and Jack live in the idealized community of Victory, an experimental company town that houses the men who work on a top-secret project. While the husbands toil away, the wives get to enjoy the beauty, luxury and debauchery of their seemingly perfect paradise. However, when cracks in her idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something sinister lurking below the surface, Alice can't help but question exactly what she's doing in Victory.
Movie starts at dusk, time is approximately 7:20
Adults $10.00
Children 6-12 $5.00
5 & under free
For more information, please click here.
16th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 7-9
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
From the Salida Chamber of Commerce Website:
Celebrate autumn and the harvest season in the Upper Arkansas River Valley at Guidestone’s Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival!
Dates: The event will be held over two weekends:
October 7-9 and October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
Location: Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center
8913 W. Hwy 50 in Salida, CO
Attendance: Up to 175 participants will be allowed for each 3-hour time block. Tickets will be by advance purchase only. Get them HERE
Activities: Activities include wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a free pumpkin with each child’s ticket, a straw bale maze, crafts, drinks and snacks, farmyard friends, games, cider press, hand painting, and live music!
Other Considerations: Pumpkin Patch is a rain, snow, or shine event; weather-related refunds will not be available. And as this is working ranch, please leave your dogs at home. Thank you!
For more information, please click here.
DRIVE-IN MOVIE | Don’t Worry Darling
Saturday, October 8th at 7pm
From the website:
Don't Worry Darling
R 2022 ‧ Thriller/Horror ‧ 2h 3m
Friday, October 7 - Sunday, October 9,
In the 1950s, Alice and Jack live in the idealized community of Victory, an experimental company town that houses the men who work on a top-secret project. While the husbands toil away, the wives get to enjoy the beauty, luxury and debauchery of their seemingly perfect paradise. However, when cracks in her idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something sinister lurking below the surface, Alice can't help but question exactly what she's doing in Victory.
Movie starts at dusk, time is approximately 7:20
Adults $10.00
Children 6-12 $5.00
5 & under free
For more information, please click here.
Salida Farmers Market
Every Saturday in September from 8am to 12pm
“Salida’s Farmers Market takes place at Alpine Park, a centrally located 2-acre park adjacent to Salida’s vibrant downtown. Filled with grass and trees, Alpine Park provides an easy and ideal retreat. This community-focused event invites you to fill your basket with fresh local food, allow your kids to play on the playground, and spread out a blanket while live music fills the air.”
For more information, please click here.
Steamplant Music: Old Blind Dogs
Music | Old Blind Dogs
Friday, October 7th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
From the website:
Old Blind Dogs, four of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians, bring their sound and energy to the SteamPlant stage!
Old Blind Dogs have long been at the forefront of Scotland’s roots revival, fusing dynamic percussion, polished vocals, soaring fiddle and stirring pipes. The band has developed its own trademark style with an energetic mix of songs and tunes.
Tickets are $15.00.
Cash bar available.
For more information, please click here.
16th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 7-9
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
From the Salida Chamber of Commerce Website:
Celebrate autumn and the harvest season in the Upper Arkansas River Valley at Guidestone’s Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival!
Dates: The event will be held over two weekends:
October 7-9 and October 14-16
from 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm each day
Location: Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center
8913 W. Hwy 50 in Salida, CO
Attendance: Up to 175 participants will be allowed for each 3-hour time block. Tickets will be by advance purchase only. Get them HERE
Activities: Activities include wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a free pumpkin with each child’s ticket, a straw bale maze, crafts, drinks and snacks, farmyard friends, games, cider press, hand painting, and live music!
Other Considerations: Pumpkin Patch is a rain, snow, or shine event; weather-related refunds will not be available. And as this is working ranch, please leave your dogs at home. Thank you!
For more information, please click here.
DRIVE-IN MOVIE | Don’t Worry Darling
Friday, October 7th at 7pm
From the website:
Don't Worry Darling
R 2022 ‧ Thriller/Horror ‧ 2h 3m
Friday, October 7 - Sunday, October 9,
In the 1950s, Alice and Jack live in the idealized community of Victory, an experimental company town that houses the men who work on a top-secret project. While the husbands toil away, the wives get to enjoy the beauty, luxury and debauchery of their seemingly perfect paradise. However, when cracks in her idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something sinister lurking below the surface, Alice can't help but question exactly what she's doing in Victory.
Movie starts at dusk, time is approximately 7:20
Adults $10.00
Children 6-12 $5.00
5 & under free
For more information, please click here.
First Friday Gallery Walk
Friday, October 7th at 5pm
From the Salida Chamber of Commerce website: The Salida Art Galleries invite you to stroll the downtown creative district for First Fridays every month from June – October. Join us Friday June 3 for extended after-dinner hours. Meet the artists and see them working in their studios.
For more information, please click here.
Steamplant Film: Songs OnScreen
Film | Songs OnScreen
Wednesday, September 28th
For more information, please click here.
Boys & Girls Club Great Futures Gala
Wednesday, September 28th
From the Salida Chamber of Commerce Website:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County are hosting their second annual Great Futures Gala on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Pavilion. This countywide fundraiser supports our Clubs in Salida and Buena Vista and the 800 young people we serve each year. The Gala features a buffet dinner, cash bar, and a live auction emceed by Jim Wilson.
Two Club heroes will be honored for their exceptional service and dedication to the Club’s mission of enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive and responsible citizens.
Comedian Chris Voth rounds out the evening’s entertainment. Tickets are $50 each and available online at bgcgala.eventbrite.com.
Local businesses are invited to support the Clubs. For more information about business sponsorships, call Executive Director Brian Beaulieu at 719-539-9500.