Top Events August 23 – August 29 in Summit County, Colorado: Breckenridge, Dillon and Keystone

Wine and food are the highlights of summer events this week in Breckenridge, Keystone and Dillon.

With school in session and Labor Day swiftly approaching, we’re nearing the end of summer events season. Still, there’s plenty happening as we approach fall. This week? The summer event focus is food and drink.

Breckenridge, Colorado Event Pick: Wit, Wine and Dine for Timberline
Saturday, August 28: 6-9:30pm
Breckenridge Riverwalk Center, $75/person
This evening of food, sparkling wine and comedy benefits the Breckenridge-based Timberline Learning Center. Food and sparkling wine pairings will be prepared by Harvest Catering and the entertainment lineup, presented by Denver’s Comedy Works, features comedian Chris Voth.

Keystone, Colorado Event Pick: Sunshine and Wine at Ski Tip Lodge
Friday, August 27: 3:30-5:30pm
Keystone’s Ski Tip Lodge
This weekly happy-hour tasting (on Fridays through September 3) features samples of 4-5 wines selected by the in-house sommelier. A light menu is available with the $2o tasting and reservations are recommended.

Dillon, Colorado Event Pick: Friday Evening Concert with Randall McKinnon
Friday, August 27: 7-9pm
Dillon Amphitheatre
This weekly free Friday night concert (on Fridays through September 3) features Randall McKinnon and his Roadhouse Band, which tends to cover old country and folk favorites including Johnny Cash, John Prine, Hank Williams and others. The best way to indulge is by bringing a blanket and picnic spread. Wine and beer are available for purchase and proceeds benefit the Dillon Business Association.

Other events this week in Summit County, Colorado

Saturday, August 21- Friday, August 27: Breck Epic
Wednesday, August 25: Frisco’s Historic Lunchtime Lectures
Friday, August 27: Fridays at Copper
Friday, August 27: Dillon Farmers’ Market
Saturday, August 28: Sunset at the Summit free concert in Dillon
Sunday, August 29: US Open Tennis Party and Clinic in Breckenridge