Buena Vista Heritage

10/22/2026

One Last Sunday at the Farm!

It's hard to believe, but our FINAL Buena Vista Heritage Farmers Market of the season is coming up this Sunday, October 25!

Before we pack up for the year, come spend one more Sunday browsing the market, picking up your favorite local finds, and supporting the wonderful vendors who have been part of our season.

Whether you're a regular or haven't made it out yet, this is your last chance until next year!

Join us at Turner Farm & Apple Orchard on Sunday, October 25, and help us wrap up the 2026 market season. We'd love to see you there!

10/14/2026

Last chance to catch a High Country Talk this season!

What does it take to leave everyday life behind and spend four months hiking through the wilderness?

This Sunday, local author Cam Torrens joins us to share the experiences, challenges, and unexpected moments from his hike along the Pacific Crest Trail.

It's our final High Country Talk of 2026, and we're wrapping up the season with quite an adventure!

Sunday, October 18 | 2 PM
Buena Vista Heritage Museum | 506 E. Main Street
Doors open at 1:30 PM
Admission by donation

Join us for an afternoon of stories from the trail!

10/09/2026

2,600 miles. Mexico to Canada. Just over four months on foot!

What does it really take to hike the Pacific Crest Trail?

Buena Vista author Cam Torrens knows firsthand, and he's coming to share his story!

Join us for Buena Vista Heritage's final lecture of the season on Sunday, October 18, as Cam takes us along on his remarkable journey. From the challenges of life on the trail to the unforgettable experiences along the way, this is an adventure worth hearing about!

Whether you're an avid hiker, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply love a good story, we hope you'll join us as we wrap up another season of lectures.

Sunday, October 18 | 2 PM
Doors open at 1:30 PM
Buena Vista Heritage Museum | 506 E. Main Street
Admission by donation

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

🏮 Experience local history by lantern light.

Join Buena Vista Heritage on Friday, October 30 at 5:15 PM for our special Lantern Cemetery Tour at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

As daylight fades, we’ll make our way through the cemetery by lantern light and share the stories of those who came before us and helped shape Buena Vista’s history.

Taking place the night before Halloween, it’s a fitting way to spend a late-October evening—and it’s also our final cemetery tour of the season.

📅 Friday, October 30 | 5:15 PM
📍 Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 257 CR 321
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased in advance at buenavistaheritage.org/cemetery-tour

Bring a jacket and join us for an evening of local history under the lantern light.

10/02/2026

🚂 ALL ABOARD FOR SUNDAY!

Days of the Midland Railroad is this Sunday, October 4 at 2 PM at the Buena Vista Heritage Museum!

Discover the story of the Midland Railroad and the role it played in shaping our community and the Upper Arkansas Valley. Train enthusiast or just curious about local history? Come join us for the afternoon.

And be sure to stick around after the lecture—our model railroad will be open and running!

📅 Sunday, October 4 | 2 PM
📍 Buena Vista Heritage Museum

🚂 Doors open at 1:30. Model trains running afterward.

09/29/2026

Three railroads once came through Buena Vista. This Sunday, we’re exploring the story of one of them.

Join Buena Vista Heritage for Days of the Colorado Midland with train enthusiast Lynden Berry. Follow the route of the Midland Railroad from Trout Creek to Hagerman Pass and learn more about the railroad that was once an important part of our region’s history.

Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 PM
Doors open at 1:30 PM
Buena Vista Heritage Museum
506 E. Main Street
Admission by donation

Come spend a Sunday afternoon discovering another chapter of Buena Vista and Chaffee County history.

09/18/2026

🏔️ You’ve driven over Trout Creek Pass—but do you know how it became the route and landscape we recognize today?

This Sunday, Jeff Keidel and Bruce Cogan will take us through the remarkable transformation of Trout Creek Pass. Through historic images and local knowledge, they will explore how the pass has changed and how ranchers and rangers have worked together to protect and restore its valuable watershed.

📷 If you enjoy local history, historic photographs, or discovering the stories behind familiar places, this is a lecture you will not want to miss.

📅 Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 1:30 PM
📍 Buena Vista Heritage Museum
506 E. Main Street
🎟️ Admission by donation

Bring a friend and spend Sunday afternoon discovering the history behind one of our area’s most familiar landscapes.

09/15/2026

What an incredible turnout for this year’s AppleFest Apple Pie Contest! 🥧

Thank you to every baker who entered and shared their talent with us. The competition was strong, the pies were impressive, and you helped make AppleFest a great day at Turner Farm.

Congratulations to our 2026 winners:

🏆 Best-Looking Pie: Ryan Vercammen
🏆 Best Taste: Emma Staff
🏆 Best Crust: Jan Gohl
🏆 Most Unique: Millie Bieterman

A special thank-you to our judges, Paula Dyllan, Carly Winchell, and Katy Welter, for taking on the difficult—and delicious—task of selecting this year’s winners.

Our winners are pictured receiving their prize checks from Buena Vista Heritage Executive Director Lisa Wagner.

Thank you to everyone who entered, attended, and helped continue this favorite AppleFest tradition. We are already looking forward to next year!