Alpine Park

Salida's annual celebration for the Dead. Parade, food, music, and much more! Consider creating a rolling ofrenda for the procession. The walk down F St begins at 6pm on Saturday, Nov 4. Meet at Alpine at 5:45pm! Please feel free to bring a photocopy (originals will not be returned!) of your loved ones for the community ofrenda set-up at A Church.

Salida Regional Library announced it is looking for sponsors and volunteers for the second annual Salida Fantasy Faire, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 in Alpine Park. The event is a locally organized tribute to all things fantasy and make-believe, according to a press release. With elves, goblins, witches and warlocks, the fair has been likened to a mini Renaissance festival, but with more dragons and less historical accuracy. The mission of the FanFaire is to create a community-friendly festival that will celebrate imagination and whimsy by featuring a variety of events, music and vendors. Hosted by Salida Regional Library, the event’s title sponsor is Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub. Other sponsors include Chaffee Printing Center, NatersArt and WeArkSalida. Additional businesses or individuals who wish to participate as a sponsor should contact the board no later than Friday. Merchants, performers and artisans are invited to join the festival by submitting their application no later than Sept. 30. The board is also searching for volunteers to assist with tasks such as setup/teardown, game supervision, park protection and guest assistance. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor, vendor or volunteer should email salidafantasyfest@gmail.com for more information.

Join us as for an evening of remembrance and celebration: Details: Friday, November 4 5:45pm- Meet at Alpine Park 6:00pm- Procession down F St to the river where we will pause to remember our departed 7:00pm- Celebration at A Church with a community ofrenda, stories, live music, horchata and hands on activities for all ages such as paper picado, sugar skull decorations, and more. Food by Las Camelinas available for purchase. ***Community is invited to bring a photo of your loved one to display on the community ofrenda (altar) at A Church*** Free event for the community. Donations accepted. Now in it's 8th year, Día de los Muertos is an annual event coordinated by Las Tres Amigas- cultural bearer Andrea Mossman, Krista Jarvis, and Tina Gramann, local artists in our community.