Buena Vista Heritage

Buena Vista Heritage Step back in time at Buena Vista Heritage, a captivating historical landmark. This versatile space can also be booked for your special occasion!

Explore the region's rich past through unique exhibits and a stunning model railroad. Preserving and sharing local history for YOU!

Tonight at Friday at the Farm: Katja Dietze!Spend your Friday evening at Turner Farm with live music from Katja Dietze, ...
08/28/2026

Tonight at Friday at the Farm: Katja Dietze!

Spend your Friday evening at Turner Farm with live music from Katja Dietze, food from Chef du Jour, and time with friends and neighbors.

Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for a summer evening at the farm. Admission is by donation.

Tonight at 6:00 PM: Early American Exploration of the Upper Arkansas ValleyHistorian Trevor Mark will explore the early ...
08/27/2026

Tonight at 6:00 PM: Early American Exploration of the Upper Arkansas Valley

Historian Trevor Mark will explore the early expeditions that helped map and document our region, sharing stories about the Upper Arkansas Valley that many people have never heard.

Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 PM
Buena Vista Heritage Museum
506 E. Main Street

Join us for an informative evening of local history.

08/27/2026

This year’s Chaffee Arts Open Awards Show brought the 98 pieces by 62 artists to the courtroom of the Buena Vista Heritage Museum for the nonprofit’s long-running annual exhibition Aug.

Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Chaffee Arts Open Awards Show such a success.Local artists, volunteers, visitors...
08/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Chaffee Arts Open Awards Show such a success.

Local artists, volunteers, visitors, Chaffee Arts, and Buena Vista Heritage came together for a weekend celebrating the creativity of our community. We are grateful to every artist who shared their work and to everyone who attended, voted, volunteered, or helped bring the exhibition together.

Congratulations to this year’s top award recipients:

Best in Show: Kirsten Campbell for “Astonished”
Judge’s Award: Dennis Halley for “Rare Earth”
People’s Choice Award: Julie Boucher for “Two Mirrors”

Thank you to Chaffee Arts for partnering with Buena Vista Heritage to fill the historic courthouse with local art and make this event possible.

🥧 CALLING ALL APPLE PIE BAKERS! 🍎Do your friends and family insist that your apple pie is the best? It might be time to ...
08/23/2026

🥧 CALLING ALL APPLE PIE BAKERS! 🍎

Do your friends and family insist that your apple pie is the best? It might be time to put it to the test.

The AppleFest Apple Pie Contest is looking for bakers, and we want to see what Buena Vista can bring to the table! Whether you have a family recipe passed down for generations, a secret ingredient, or simply make a really good apple pie, we want you to enter.

👩‍🍳 Home bakers are welcome
🍎 Bake your best apple pie
🏆 Bring it to AppleFest and see how it stacks up against the competition

Don’t just come to AppleFest—be part of it!

📅 Saturday, September 12
📍 Turner Farm & Apple Orchard

See the flyer for contest details and how to enter.

Tag the person whose apple pie deserves a spot in the competition. 👇

🏔️ THINK YOU KNOW THE HISTORY OF OUR AREA?There may be a few stories you haven’t heard. 👀Join us Thursday, August 27 at ...
08/23/2026

🏔️ THINK YOU KNOW THE HISTORY OF OUR AREA?

There may be a few stories you haven’t heard. 👀

Join us Thursday, August 27 at 6 PM as historian Trevor Mark takes us through some of the early explorations of our area—including pieces of local history that may be new even to longtime residents.

Whether you’re a local history enthusiast or simply curious about the past, join us for a fun and informative evening at the museum.

📜 HIGH COUNTRY TALKS | EARLY EXPLORATIONS
📅 Thursday, August 27 | 6 PM
📍 Buena Vista Heritage Museum
506 E. Main Street, Buena Vista
🎟️ Admission by donation

🌐 buenavistaheritage.org

FRIDAY NIGHT PLANS? HEAD TO THE FARM.Join us Friday, August 28 at 6 PM as Katja Dietz takes the stage for Friday at the ...
08/23/2026

FRIDAY NIGHT PLANS? HEAD TO THE FARM.

Join us Friday, August 28 at 6 PM as Katja Dietz takes the stage for Friday at the Farm.

Bring a chair or blanket, grab something to eat from Chef du Jour, and settle in on the lawn for live music surrounded by the historic Turner Farm & Apple Orchard.

FRIDAY AT THE FARM | KATJA DIETZ
Friday, August 28 | 6 PM
Turner Farm & Apple Orchard
Admission by donation

Come for the music. Stay for a summer evening at the farm.

buenavistaheritage.org

Your Friday night plans: live music, good food, and a summer evening at the farm.Join us this Friday, August 21 for Frid...
08/19/2026

Your Friday night plans: live music, good food, and a summer evening at the farm.

Join us this Friday, August 21 for Friday at the Farm with Annette & Doug Conlon at Turner Farm & Apple Orchard!

Settle in for an evening of live music in one of Buena Vista’s most unique historic settings, grab dinner from Chef du Jour, and enjoy a relaxed Friday night with friends and neighbors.

Friday, August 21
Turner Farm & Apple Orchard
Live music by Annette & Doug Conlon
Food by Chef du Jour
Admission by donation

Bring a chair or blanket and spend your Friday evening with us at the farm.

08/19/2026

Who will take home this year’s top awards?

Be among the first to find out at the Chaffee Arts Open Opening Reception this Friday at the Buena Vista Heritage Museum.

Join us from 5–7 PM for the first look at this year’s award-winning artwork, with ribbons displayed on the winning pieces and awards presented to the artists. Explore original work from local and regional artists, enjoy light refreshments, and find a favorite—many pieces will be available for purchase.

Friday, August 21 | 5–7 PM
Buena Vista Heritage Museum
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The exhibition continues Saturday & Sunday, August 22–23, from 11 AM–4 PM. Admission to the show and museum is free all weekend.

🎨 One Week Away | Chaffee County Arts Award Show 🖼️Some of Chaffee County's most talented artists have been creating, pa...
08/14/2026

🎨 One Week Away | Chaffee County Arts Award Show 🖼️

Some of Chaffee County's most talented artists have been creating, painting, sculpting, and crafting for months. In just one week, you'll have the opportunity to see their award-winning work all in one place.

Join us at the Buena Vista Heritage Museum for a weekend celebrating the incredible creativity of our local arts community. From breathtaking landscapes to unique handcrafted pieces, every work of art tells a story—and every piece is available for purchase, making it the perfect opportunity to take home an original work by a local artist.

✨ Opening Reception & Awards
📅 Friday, August 21
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM

🖼️ Art Show
📅 Saturday & Sunday, August 22–23
🕚 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

Whether you're an art collector, looking for a unique gift, or simply want to support local artists, this is a weekend you won't want to miss.

📍 Buena Vista Heritage Museum

Learn more at buenavistaheritage.org

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506 E Main Street
Buena Vista, CO
81211

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 3:30pm
Thursday 11am - 3:30pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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