July 3, 2026

[Estes Valley Voice]

July 2, 2026 As we head into the Fourth of July weekend and then the Rooftop Rodeo week, there is a lot going on in Estes Park, even if the traditional fireworks show has been postponed due to the drought. Check out our A&E Roundup, catch the Big Bang Concert, read about the Rooftop Rodeo, and maybe catch a bite…

July 2, 2026

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend and then the Rooftop Rodeo week, there is a lot going on in Estes Park, even if the traditional fireworks show has been postponed due to the drought. Check out our A&E Roundup, catch the Big Bang Concert, read about the Rooftop Rodeo, and maybe catch a bite at The Hive. Also take a look at our new and improved Events Calendar. Also, the Estes Valley Voice wants to hear from our readers—how are gas and grocery prices affecting your household and your plans for the Fourth of July holiday? Give us your feedback by Sunday, July 5, in our survey “Gas, groceries and getting by - how’s it working?” to be entered in a drawing for one of three $20 gas or grocery gift cards to the local Conoco gas station or Country Market grocery store.

The Lede

Rooftop Rodeo rides into Estes Park for 98th year When a visitor to the Estes Park Wool Market asked whether the Rooftop Rodeo takes place on an actual roof, Cindy Schonholtz had an answer ready. “No, that would be dangerous,” Schonholtz said. The name is easier […]

The Big Bang Concert will go on without July 4 fireworks The 10th annual Big Bang Concert at the Estes Park Events Complex will feature Blessing Chimanga and the Face Vocal Band.

The Hive serves up local flavor, mountain views, and a welcoming vibe It seemed like a day in the park on my visit to The Hive restaurant, located in the Estes Park Brewery at 470 Prospect Village Drive.  Adults and kids were playing baggo — also known […]

‘A&E: Fourth of July Weekend, July 3-5 Find Fourth of July events, live music, Find Waldo, Toy Story, The Big Bang Concert, and more happening in Estes Park July 3-5.

Scott Manning believes in Oscar Mike and the power of healing  Oscar Mike means “on the move” in Army jargon. Scott Manning has taken the expression to heart, embracing an organization and a movement of the same name that helps disabled veterans move on with their […]

Below the Fold

Estes Valley Community Center goes all in on National Pickle Month In honor of National Pickle Month, the Estes Valley Community Center will host four pickle-related […]

Larimer County voters back Weiser, Kirkmeyer in primary; Dennison wins GOP congressional nomination Larimer County voters largely mirrored statewide Democratic trends in Colorado’s primary election, giving Attorney General […]

EVFPD board begins process to ask voters for sales tax to replace town funding The Estes Valley Fire Protection District Board voted unanimously on Monday afternoon to direct staff […]

Estes Park July 4 fireworks postponed; RMNP enters stage 2 fire restrictions The Town of Estes Park announced Monday afternoon that it has postponed its annual Fourth […]

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