Salida Chamber Calendar

This incredible Salida tradition has moved to the fall! Join us October 10-13 for 4 days of celebration in the art community. From visual art to performances, and creative industries to culinary art, this year's event will be bigger and better then ever! Click here to learn more! Follow your hearts to Salida and join us in Colorado’s largest National historic district and one of the state’s first Creative Districts for an art filled weekend at the 31st annual Salida ArtWalk October 10-13 featuring numerous activities for art enthusiasts and collectors! The arts and artists have long been an integral part of Salida, and the downtown district features a highly concentrated number of artist-owned and operated galleries featuring regional, national, and award-winning fine artists showcasing paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber art, metal and glass work, mosaics, printmaking, salvaged art and more! Many artists can be found in various pop-up venues throughout downtown as well as literary artists, creative industries, live music, and a fine art museum. In addition to being a beautiful Fall weekend to visit, Salida ArtWalk presents gallery receptions on Friday night and curated exhibits, performances, and specialty menu items at the many restaurants, distilleries, and breweries throughout the weekend. Join us for the Art on the Rocks Sip & Paint Kick Off event presented by High Country Bank; the Invitational Ceramics Show at the Maverick Potter featuring internationally acclaimed ceramic artists; a ribbon cutting for the 60’ long Salida Community Mosaic public art project; the exciting “Mini Masterpieces” exhibit and auction featuring over 70 miniature pieces by local artists presented by Salida Council for the Arts; as well as artist demos, pop-up venues, and hands on art activities for all ages. Then on Saturday evening October 12, join us as Salida’s performing artists throw a giant ArtWalk pARTy featuring a Parade of the Arts with giant puppets, strolling musicians, street performers, live music, and dancing in Riverside Park- a true celebration of the arts in Salida! Stay for the patron brunch Sunday morning at the Salida Steam Plant and revisit your favorite galleries and pop-up venues and find that perfect piece of art to take home from Salida ArtWalk 2024. See www.SalidaArtWalk.org or follow Salida Art Walk on social media for more information.  

The 2024 General Election ballots will ask citizens to vote on 14 statewide ballot issues and measures: seven initiatives, five amendments and two propositions. Seven have been placed on the ballot by lawmakers; seven by citizens.  Those accepted by the voters offer changes to the state constitution and existing statutes or approval of tax changes. On Monday, October 14th from 12 pm to 1 pm at the Methodist Church, 228 East 4th Street, Salida, Chaffee County voters will have an opportunity to learn more about the ballot questions that range from constitutional rights to abortion and school choice, ranked-choice voting, the definition of marriage through lion hunting, taxes, and more. League of Women Voters Chaffee County (LWVCC) leadership team members Carol Merovka and Marjie Gray will present the pros and cons on the state issues plus numerous local issues and will have informational pamphlets available for each participant. “The LWV of Colorado statewide Ballot Issues Information pamphlet is a shortened version of the Blue Book and a handy tool that helps voters decide what issues they want to vote yes or no on,” says Marjie Gray, Leadership Team Coordinator. A social with coffee begins at 11:15 a.m., followed by the program from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.. Online resources also are available, including Vote 411.org where voters can learn about candidate stances, look up what’s on their ballot and more. LWVCO.org offers state ballot issues and the League’s stance, and video recordings of LWVCC speakers and local programs can be found at lwvchaffeecounty.org.

Join us for Salida's Death Cafe. Drink, eat cake, and discuss death.  Our aim is to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. FREE!