Here’s a little roundup of what big time events are still set to happen around the Mountain West this mid to late fall.
CALIFORNIA
Tahoe/Truckee
OCTOBER 14-16
LAKE TAHOE MARATHON
Get after it at this epic three-day event that includes runs for every skill level including 5k, 10k, relay marathon, and lakeside marathon, to name a few. For the truly extreme athlete, there is the Tahoe triple: an epic three days of consecutive marathons! And back this year is another edition of the seriously gnarly Midnight Express 72-mile Ultra. Whatever race you choose, the Lake Tahoe Marathon event is a fun and active way to enjoy the stunning colors of Lake Tahoe in autumn. laketahoemarathon.com
NEW MEXICO
Santa Fe
OCTOBER 19-23
14TH ANNUAL SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Named one of Moviemaker Magazine’s “25 Coolest General Film Festivals on the planet,” this event has grown from grassroots beginnings to become one of the premiere forum for international and independent cinema in the region. Be the first to view some of the next big award-winning indie films of the year with over 300 hours of programming being screened over the course of five days at this happening also referred to as a “young Sundance.” santafeindependentfilmfestival.com
NOVEMBER 17-20
REVIEW SANTA FE
Calling all shutterbug enthusiasts. Review Santa Fe is a grand gathering and spectacular showcase of the most outstanding photographic talent the world has to offer. Attendees can connect and participate in a number of ways including exhibition openings, workshops, artist talks, and juried portfolio viewings. And be sure to attend photographer presentations at the prestigious 2022 Award & Grant winners event, the Portfolio Walk + Book Fair, and a special mentorship opportunity for up and coming photogs called Preparing for Portfolio Reviews. visitcenter.org
OREGON
Bend
OCTOBER 20-21
BEND VENTURE CONFERENCE
Calling all entrepreneurs. Be a part of the largest angel investor conference in the Pacific Northwest at the Bend Venture Conference in the historic Tower Theatre. At least 50 prominent investors and over 85 companies will be on hand for a celebration of innovation. This year’s edition of the event features three competition categories: Growth Stage, Early Stage, and Impact. Investments, awards and prizes of over $10 million have been bestowed to 38 companies over the past six years as a result of this event. bendvc.com
UTAH
Moab
NOVEMBER 4-6
20TH ANNUAL MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL
The high mountain desert oasis that is Moab will once again become a center for authentic live music this early November. Besides incredible live performances, Moab Folk Festival promotes community building through music appreciation, education, and environmental stewardship. This year’s lineup features People’s Choice Winner 2021 Lindsay Lou, The Infamous Stringdusters, Kyshona, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Sweet Water Warblers, and more. moabfolkfestival.com
NOVEMBER 5-6
MOAB TRAIL MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 5K ADVENTURE RUN, AND KIDS K
Referred to by Trail Runner Magazine as a “bucket list” race, this event gives participants a truly unforgettable voyage through some of the world’s most scenic and unique landscapes. Sanctioned by USA Track & Field, the Moab Trail Marathon will once again be the sight for the National Trail Marathon Championship in 2022. But with multiple distance options, it’s all-inclusive and not just for the pros. Go big if you’re feeling it because there will be awards and prize money for each event. moabtrailmarathon.com
WYOMING
Jackson Hole
ALL SEASON
FOR THE LOVE OF CANINES AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART
Founded in 1987, the National Museum of Wildlife Art holds more than 5,000 works of art representing wild animals from around the world. For the Love of Canines questions humans’ relation and fascination with canines, whether love or loathing, through works of art from the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s permanent collection. Spanning time periods and artistic genres over three centuries, many of these works convey the feral and free nature of foxes, wolves, coyotes, and other four-legged creatures that continue to roam the West. wildlifeart.org