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Weather permitting, the balloons will launch in the early mornings.
On Saturday there’s time to explore the town. There’s a Colorado Cruiser’s Classic car show, craft and food vendors, ducky race, a cardboard boat regatta, beer garden, bingo and music all afternoon and evening. Balloon glow at 8:30 p.m.
Balloon launch and chase Sunday followed by visits to local museums including The Museum of Northwest Colorado and Wyman Living History Museum. Also in this area, the Sand Wash Basin Wild Horse Herd. mcballoonfestival.com
Telluride Jazz Festival, Aug. 13-15
A 44-year music tradition in the incredibly beautiful Telluride Town Park. World-class headliners like the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Galactic featuring “Jelly” Joseph, Robert Glasper and so many others.