Here’s a roundup of exciting events happening in Salida this weekend:

  • First Friday Bike Night: Downtown Salida art galleries celebrate First Friday tonight with a Bike Night theme. Galleries will stay open late, offering art demonstrations, receptions, live music, and the opportunity to meet local artists in their studios.
  • Salida Fiber Festival: Taking place tomorrow and Sunday at Riverside Park, the Salida Fiber Festival will feature over 40 fiber arts vendors, along with demonstrations, a silent auction, and a beer garden. Admission is free, making it a great outing for everyone.
  • 4th Annual Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament: This weekend, more than 200 pickleball players will compete at Salida’s Centennial Park in the 4th Annual Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament, hosted by the Peak to Peak Pickleball Club.
  • Veterans and First Responders Suicide Awareness Walk: Join the Chaffee County Veterans Service Office and the Roy Williams Foundation tomorrow from 10 am to 12 noon for a Suicide Awareness Walk in downtown Salida. The walk starts at the corner of Sackett and F Street, proceeding to Alpine Park, with activities in both Riverside and Alpine Parks.
  • Farmers Markets: Enjoy local produce and goods at the Farmers Markets tomorrow in Buena Vista from 9 am to 1 pm at Columbine Park, and in Salida from 8 am to 12 noon at Alpine Park.
  • Sunday Open Skate: The Ark Valley High Rollers are hosting Sunday Open Skate at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds from 4 pm to 6 pm. Enjoy roller rink-style skating, with skate rentals available on site.
  • Thank You Party at Gold Cabin Bar and Grill: Join the locals’ appreciation party at Gold Cabin Bar and Grill, in collaboration with Integrity Tattoo, on Sunday starting at 4 pm. The event, featuring live music by the Jesse Cotton Stone Band, is free and open to everyone, especially those in the service industry.

With such a variety of events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in Salida!