{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Springs and Things: Your Insider's Guide to Colorado Springs Culture & Community","title":"The Man Who Knows Everything Happening in Colorado Springs Spills It All","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2512,"description":"If you have ever stood in your kitchen on a Saturday morning wondering what to do in Colorado Springs this weekend, this episode is your new best friend. Carly sits down with Jonathan Toman of Peak Radar and the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, to break down the annual events guide that tracks over 3,000 events across El Paso, Teller, and Fremont Counties every single year.From heritage festivals to bizarre-but-beloved quirky traditions, Jonathan reveals the anchor events that define life in the Pikes Peak region, plus a few once-in-a-decade celebrations happening in 2026 that you absolutely cannot miss.In This Episode:Jonathan and Carly cover the events that best capture the personality of Colorado Springs (including one that feeds the whole family for $5), the festivals that make longtime locals say \"how did I not know about this,\" and the quirky traditions that are uniquely, wonderfully ours. They also dig into the hidden gems worth pairing with bigger events on the same weekend, the newest annual events that have earned their place on the calendar, and why Labor Day weekend in Colorado Springs is so much more than balloons.Events and Resources Mentioned:Colorado Springs Western Street BreakfastPikes Peak Ascent and MarathonGreen Box Arts FestivalCripple Creek Ice FestivalEmma Crawford Coffin RacesDonkey Derby DaysCommon Wheel Arts FestivalVictor Celebrates the ArtsPikes Peak Air ShowUnited We Rock Festival Fiestas PatriasRocky Mountain Flower FestGold Rush DaysMeadowgrass Music FestivalRocky Mountain Women's Film FestivalVintage Baseball GameBronc DayPicks of the Week:Money Museum in Colorado SpringsConnect with Peak Radar:WebsiteInstagramFacebookXWe Love Our Sponsors:Vanguard AestheticsColorado Springs medical aesthetics focused on natural-looking, personalized results. Book a consultation today!Modern Interior Co.Colorado Springs full-service interior design studio handling residential, commercial, and hospitality projects from concept to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1R7Yk2BRj3AQ18ACrejZHCFhmF74uh4im7Mif77HaM8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YTM4/MjRmYjM5NGEyMjI5/OWQ5YzI5NWUxN2Zm/ZDBjZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}