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When: September 17-18, 2011
Where: Cole Park in Alamosa, CO



The Colorado Mountain Club will host its third annual BlancaFest in Alamosa, Colorado September 17-18, 2011 in Cole Park. BlancaFest is a free weekend-long festival where hikers, families, and nature enthusiasts can enjoy an outdoor expo, kick back and relax with an evening of entertainment including live music, food and brews from San Luis Valley Brewing Company, free entry to Telluride Mountain Film Festival, and free guided tours to the best trails, peaks and cultural sites the San Luis Valley and Sangre de Cristo range have to offer.

"BlancaFest is a time to enjoy a weekend full of free outdoor activities in the beautiful scenery of the San Luis Valley and help the Colorado Mountain Club raise awareness of the intersection of conservation and recreation in the region, including trail restoration on Blanca Peak," said Lisa Cashel, land partnerships manager of the CMC.

As well as providing a weekend of fun and exploration for Coloradans, CMC hopes that the event will encourage, raise awareness and contribute to the conservation of Colorado’s breathtaking mountain landscape. BlancaFest proceeds will benefit the restoration of trails and the natural environment of Blanca Peak.

Traveling to Alamosa for BlancaFest? Visit the Alamosa Convention and Visitors Bureau for lodging recommendations.