Pikes Peak Arts FestThe festival, which is in its eighth year, kicks off at 10 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. More than 100 artisans will offer up art for sale, including painting, sculpture, photography and more. The festival features 20 bands, activities for kids, wine and beer, rides, face painting and food vendors. America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Drive. It’s free; 290-1981, pikespeakartsfest.com.Ride for the Brand Championship Ranch RodeoYou can show up at 4 p.m. Saturday, and the Chuck Wagon Cook-Off Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. The rodeo starts at 6:30 p.m. A dance follows the rodeo at 9 p.m. and features music by Syd Masters and the Swing Riders. Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road. For ticket information contact Johnny Walker at 635-1101 or go to championshipranchrodeo.com.Purple Mountain Brewfest & BilliardsMore than 70 brews from brewers from all over Colorado will be available for sipping from 4-10 p.m. Saturday. World-famous pool player Jeanette Lee (aka “The Black Widow”) will be on be hand for a billiards demonstration. It’s at the Event Center at Rustic Hills, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. The $20 admission includes tasting glass. For info: 637-3960, purplemountainbrewfest.com.The Bristol MileCheck out this one-mile sprint up Cheyenne Boulevard 8:15-10:30 a.m. Saturday. The races, which start at 1200 Cheyenne Blvd., will be followed by an awards ceremony, live music, and food and drink from Bristol Brewing Company. All of the proceeds benefit the Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center. Registration is $25, which closes at 2 p.m. Friday. For info: 238-2298, victoryracingcompany.com/cheyenne-boulevard-mile.Social Media DayJoin The Gazette and other social media experts at 11:30 a.m. Saturday to celebrate and educate this ubiquitous network. Registration is required at gazettedev.gazette.com/smday. The after party will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Rabbit Hole, 101 North Tejon St. The $10 admission fee includes a turkey sandwich, roast beef sandwich or vegan wrap. Check out the event at Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Dr., 476-2200.Colorado Springs House of Bounce grand openingThis children’s palace is filled with inflatable fun for kids and opens to the public at 11 a.m. Saturday. Colorado Springs House of Bounce, 2360 Montebello Square Drive. $10 ages 3-12, $8 under 3; 445-0676, coloradospringshouseofbounce.com.