It’s all out there for you to discover! Rifle, Colorado is where the old west meets the new west. Where you’ll find that small town western feel with a big slash of city appeal. Hunting, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, snowmobiling, and much, much more. Come discover Rifle, Colorado!

January
Rifle Gap Ice Fishing Tournament

February
State of the Community Luncheon
Rifle Snowmobile Club Poker Run

April
9HealthFair

May
Project Clean Sweep
Rifle Chamber Golf Tournament
Rifle Rendezvous Festival
Rifle Police Department Bike Rodeo
Rollin’ Rendezvous (a freestyle BMX and Skate Boarding Competition)

June
Rally In the Rockies – God Rally Christian Music Festival
Roan Cliff Chaos Mountain Biking Race

July
4th of July Parade

June-October
Farmer’s Market (Every Friday)

August
Garfield County Fair, Rodeo & Concert
Garfield County Airport Air Fair
Cheatin’ Woodchuck Chase Run & Family Fun Walk

September
Pathway to Fishing
Draft Horse Classic
Touch A Truck

October
Hunter’s Hospitality and Information Center
Annual Chili Cook-Off & Jalapeno Eating Contest
Rifle Rampage (a freestyle BMX & Skate Boarding Competition)

December
Parade of Homes
Holly Day’s

For more information about these events visit www.riflechamber.com

1) Outdoor Life Magazine ranks Rifle, Colorado #17 in the Top 200 Towns for Outdoorsmen (Sportsmen) 2008

2) 2009 Outdoor Life Magazine ranks Rifle, Colorado #27 in American’s Best Hunting & Fishing Towns

3) Sunset Magazine lists Rifle Falls #6 Top 10 Waterfalls to Visit 2008

4) 1970-1972 Artist Christo Javacheff constructed a 250,000 square foot orange “Valley Curtain” veiling across the Rifle Creek / Rifle Gap valley

Colorado State Park: Rifle Gap & Rifle Falls: Camping, Water Skiing, Fishing, Boating, Swimming, Hiking, Cave’s and much more!

- Rifle Arch: like Moab, Utah we too have an Arch!

- Hunting: Trophy Mule Deer and Elk have been hunted in the Rifle area. Bear, Pheasant, Turkey and Mountain Lion’s are just some of the game you’ll enjoy tracking.

- Rifle Mountain Park: Known for it’s world class Rock & Ice Climbing – and a year round Ice Cave! Camping, Snowmobiling, Hiking, 4-Wheeling / Jeeping, Fishing and more!

- Roan Plateau: the beauty speaks for itself!

- Colorado River: this magnificent body of water flows right through the heart of Rifle, many locals enjoy the amenities of fishing, white water rafting and float trips amongst this mighty river.

- Historic Downtown: Exquisite Antique and Collectable Shops, Fine Dinning, and Western Hospitality.

- Rodeo’s: Enjoy a Cowboy tradition and a local favorite!

Are you interested in a rustic mountain cabin or a modern brand name hotel with all the amenities? Or would you rather camp along a Rocky Mountain lake or stream? With all there is to do in Rifle, Colorado, you are going to need a place to lay your weary head at night. Contact the Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce (800) 842-2085 or visit our website at www.riflechamber.com and we’ll help you find the perfect lodging for your next Rifle, Colorado hunting or fishing expedition, family vacation, or business trip. Rifle welcomed 3 NEW Hotels in 2009!