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Jun 06, 2026

2026 Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival

Presented by Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitor's Bureau & Office of Economic Development at Memorial Park, Manitou Springs Manitou Springs, CO

Join us in Manitou Springs for one of our biggest events of the year—our 23rd Annual Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival. This unique festival features only wines and meads made right here in Colorado, with 30–35 local wineries pouring tastings for attendees, who will each receive a signature wine glass and have access to convenient water flushing stations. Called the “Colorado” Wine Festival because every wine poured is made right here in Colorado! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.

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Jul 29, 2026

PPLD Summer Adventure Celebration Concert featuring Steve Weeks

Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Manitou Springs Public Library Manitou Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is changing its Summer Adventure Celebrations, presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District, to a series of concert celebrations spread throughout the two-month reading program. This exciting new line up kicks off June 1st at Library 21c and East Library with two concerts at each location. While you are there, don’t forget to register for Summer Adventure and pick up your registration prizes! The concert celebrations kick off opening day of Summer Adventure, Mon., June 1, at East Library and Library 21c. There will be a total of four concerts that day, at 2 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. at both locations. The celebrations continue at 10:30 a.m. at High Prairie Library on Sat., June 13, and at 6 p.m. on Fri., July 10, at Palmer Lake Library. Both concerts mark the mid-point of the program, which encourages families – adults and children alike – to read together to avoid the summer slump of lost reading skills during the break from school. The musical fun wraps up at Fountain Library at 10:30 a.m. on Fri., July 17, and at 6 p.m. on Wed., July 29 at Manitou Springs Library. The goal is to have more families celebrating together during the summer! Join us and Unearth a Story™!   This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.

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Oct 10, 2026

Manitou 5K

Presented by Manitou Springs School District 14 at Fields Park Manitou Springs, CO

Run, Walk, and Party in the Park: 2nd Annual Manitou 5K! Celebrate the natural and artistic beauty of Manitou Springs! Manitou Springs, CO - Get ready for a morning of fun, fitness, and community celebration at the 2nd annual Manitou 5K Run and Walk. This 5K isn’t just a race—it’s a community celebration! Organized by Manitou Springs High School Cross Country team, it brings running to the community! Why It Matters: The Manitou 5K offers a chance to get active, support local schools, and enjoy the best of Manitou Springs. All proceeds will benefit Manitou Springs School District, directly impacting our students. This event also showcases the power of community collaboration, involving local businesses, advisory boards and the city! “We’re excited to bring the community together for a day of fun and fitness,” said Cassandra Bresnahan, Manitou 5K organizer. “This race is about celebrating everything that makes Manitou Springs special—our people, our environment, and our vibrant local culture.” After the Race: Party in the Park! The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Join us at Fields Park for a post-race party featuring: Live announcers and music. Delicious snacks provided by Manitou Springs Elementary School. High school club booth. Games and more! Whether you're a runner, walker, or just here for the festivities, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our schools and connect with the community in a meaningful way. Let’s come together to celebrate Manitou Springs—one step at a time, followed by a party in…

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Oct 24, 2026

32nd Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races

Presented by Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitor's Bureau & Office of Economic Development at Downtown Manitou Springs Manitou Springs, CO

Celebrate 32 years of racing at the Emma Crawford Coffin Races in Manitou Springs! In 1995, the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce launched the nation’s first ever coffin races to honor a beloved local resident, Emma Crawford. What began as a tribute has grown into a signature Manitou Springs tradition—which has inspired other coffin races across the country! The story dates back to 1889, when Emma Crawford arrived in Manitou Springs seeking relief from tuberculosis in the town’s famed mineral springs, fresh mountain air, and sunshine. Defying those who said she was too ill, she summited Red Mountain and tied her red scarf at the peak—later asking to be laid to rest there, forever overlooking the charming mountain community she had come to love. After her passing in 1891, her fiancé, Wilhelm Hildenbrand—a civil engineer with the Pikes Peak Cog Railway—fulfilled her final wish. Joined by 11 townspeople, he carried her coffin up the 7,200-foot slope to a gravesite near the summit. Decades later, in 1929, years of severe winters and heavy spring rains sent Emma’s coffin sliding down the mountainside. When local children discovered the remains, only the casket handles, a nameplate, and a few bones remained—cementing a legend that continues to inspire the annual races today. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.

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