Founded in 1883, the town of Dillon is situated in the heart of Summit County right on the shores of the Dillon Reservoir.  Located about 70 miles west of Denver at an elevation of 9,111 feet. Dillon hosts a varied seasonal event calendar that usually includes around 100 special events during the summer months.  The centerpiece of summer events is the Dillon Amphitheatre, which provides outdoor seating for 5000 people and hosts live music on Fridays and Saturdays all summer long. Dillon is also home to the highest deep-water Marina in North America.  The Marina provides alpine sailing challenges as well as opportunities to get out on the Reservoir in a kayak or stand up paddle board.