Bikes and Beverages: Winter Park has you Covered in August

Imagine this: you wake up early, getting on your bike as the sun crests over the tops of the Indian Peaks to the east. The trail is deserted. Only you today. You ride up the beautiful Tipperary Creek among the blooming late summer wildflowers and then descend back to town on the flowing Flume Trail, and arrive in town just as live music is kicking off in Hideaway Park. Winter Park in August is overflowing with amazing events that complement bike riding perfectly, with the Winter Park Uncorked Wine Tasting event leading the festivities.


The brand new wine and food event is the perfect way to end a day on the mountain bike. With activities starting around noon, riders will have the chance to head out on our vast 600 mile singletrack network before coming back to town and relaxing in the park. Taking place on August 22nd, the event will feature live music from Jaden Carlson and Greg Holden, bar food and wine pairings throughout the afternoon, and a wine pairing dinner in the evening at Deno’s Mountain Bistro. The free event is open to all, with VIP options available.

For the competitive riders, the long running King of the Rockies mountain bike race is also taking place on August 22nd. The event as cemented its place as the finale of the Colorado mountain bike calendar, and as such attracts big fields to the trails around Winter Park. The racing gets going in the morning, giving you plenty of time to freshen up before heading into town to enjoy the afternoon.


If there’s one thing mountain bikers love as much as singletrack, it’s beer. With the booming craft brewing scene in Colorado, the Winter Park Beer Festival will return on August 8th with the reputation of being one of the top festivals in the state. "The Winter Park Beer Festival is a favorite among visitors & locals.” Said Jen Radueg, who is organising the festival. The Festival is offering tasty beers from over 35 different breweries, including Winter Park’s own favorites, Hideaway Park Brewery & The Library Sports Grille & Brewery. Once again Hideaway Park will offer the perfect laid back atmosphere for this much anticipated event. “many the breweries that attend tell us this is their favorite Festival of the year - and they attend a LOT of Fests!” continued Radueg.


Winter Park is now known as the best place for a complete mountain getaway, and the live music during the beer festival will only add to its stellar reputation. Headliner and Trout Steak Revival will both be playing over the weekend!

For the full run down of events taking place in August, head on over to the Play Winter Park calendar. With affordable lodging options & tons of great restaurants and activities to enjoy in Winter Park, the month of August is a perfect time to plan a getaway to Winter Park!