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Events Calendar

Welcome to the Town of Dillon!  The Town of Dillon is a small town that is big on fun! We've got you covered from our weekly Farmers Market to a full calendar of paid & free events at the Dillon Amphitheater, and fun-filled days on a boat at the Dillon Marina. 

Saturday Morning Adventures

The Secrets of Mountain Rescue

  • Date: 07/23/2011 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM  
  • Location: meet at Marina Park by the concession stand at the Amphitheatre unless noted otherwise
    Dillon, Colorado 80435
Meet by the Marina Park Pavilion. Enjoy a variety of programs for kids of all ages each Saturday at the Marina Park Pavilion by the Amphitheatre in Dillon unless otherwise noted in the program description. From scenic hikes led by locals to interesting programs on our environment, to wildflower walks, these Saturday morning programs are sure to please! See program details at townofdillon.com.

July 23 Tenderfoot Trail Hike
Join locals Mary & Tim Forsythe for a 2 mile hike along one of Summit County’s most scenic trails, the Tenderfoot Trail. Meet at Marina Park at 9:30 am and then follow Tim (in your car) to the Tenderfoot Trailhead parking.

July 23 The Secrets of Mountain Rescue
Dan Burnett will let you know what the real fun of Mountain Rescue is.
The Summit County Rescue Group’s primary rescue truck will be displayed along with the equipment that makes exceptional rescues possible. The hour should be interesting for kids and adults from the vantage of mistakes you will not make once you hear the stories of actual rescues. The stories are told with humor and lessons learned by all emphasized. You can’t believe the ridiculous things people say when you get out of a helicopter to rescue them.


July 30 Tenderfoot Trail Hike
Join locals Mary & Tim Forsythe for a 2 mile hike along one of Summit County’s most scenic trails, the Tenderfoot Trail. Meet at Marina Park at 9:30 am and then follow Tim (in your car) to the Tenderfoot Trailhead parking.


August 6 Summit County Emergency Program – Joel Cockran

August 13 Let’s Go Fly a Kite, Point Dillon Lawn, 12:30 pm
Dig out your kites ( or buy a new one) and join local Bill Marvin for an afternoon of kite flying. Bill collection of kites will amaze the kid within all of us.

August 13 Nature Preserve Hike
Join locals (add names from FOL) for an easy paced hike through the Dillon Nature Preserve. Meet at the Nature Preserve parking area across from the Dillon Cemetery off of Highway 6 at 9:45am.

August 13 WILD!
Naturalist Sarah Slaton will discuss the wildlife of Summit County. Come and learn about what type of critters roam your backyard, see pelts and antlers up close, and discover how you can positively impact the wildlife in Summit County. Presented by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District.


August 20 Tenderfoot Trail Hike
Join locals (Jan Wiswell) for a 2 mile hike along one of Summit County’s most scenic trails, the Tenderfoot Trail. Meet at Marina Park at 9:30 am and then follow Jan (in your car) to the Tenderfoot Trailhead parking. Silverthorne 970 390-5754

August 27 Smallest Foot Print, Largest Impact
Naturalist Sarah Slaton will discuss what kind of impact the mountain pine beetle is leaving on Summit County and how it could potentially change the landscape of this area. Presented by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District.

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