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Every September you can see traditional Ute ceremonial dances at the Bear Dance. The dance takes place during a four-day celebration held Labor Day weekend on the Ute Reservation. The Ute Mountain powwow and dance represent the end of summer and the impending hibernation of the bear.

A growing local artist community shows off its talent during this annual festival in mid-October. Each year features a different theme and touts four days of artist receptions, lectures, and workshops, along with the Bluff Film Festival.

Colorful hot-air balloons—some from as far away as England—take to the skies over the Valley of the Gods and the town of Bluff during this mid-January festival, held during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Attend the "glow in" if weather allows, and see balloons illuminated against the night sky by the flame from the propane heaters that fill them with hot air. Bring warm clothing and expect crisp, clear weather.