The Frisco BBQ Challenge is Colorado’s official BBQ cook-off! Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, 60 teams from around the country are scheduled to compete for $15,000.00 in cash prizes. From it’s humble beginnings, with only 12 teams competing, the BBQ Challenge has become a major Colorado event, plus, it has raised over $500,000.00[continue reading...]
Runners, don’t miss your opportunity to run through the beautiful Colorado mountain scenery surrounding Copper Mountain and the town of Frisco during the 34th Annual Run the Rockies. Presented by the Town of Frisco and Salomon, the Run the Rockies races are a favorite Summit county event! Why run a course in the city when[continue reading...]
Boulder will host its annual Polar Plunge at 11:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day at the Boulder Reservoir. Benefiting the Young Professionals Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado, this event raises funds to support Alzheimer education, counseling, support groups, a 24-hour Helpline, and research to find a cure. Participants receive a 2010 Polar Plunge long-sleeve T-shirt, a[continue reading...]
The Grand Arts Council in Grand Lake Colorado will be presenting “Peril at Pumpernicle Pass” for this years holiday melodrama. The Grand Arts Council is a non-profit organization located in majestic Grand Lake near Rocky Mountain National Park. Their vision is to establish and maintain a public arts facility in Grand County by providing year-round[continue reading...]
Experience Frisco, Colorado’s distinctive mountain charm this holiday season. Starting December 5th, stroll among holiday decorations and amongst Frisco’s one-of-a-kind shops offering unique Colorado gifts while sipping a steaming cup of warm Wassail on Frisco’s charming Main Street and Summit Blvd. Sing with the carolers, jingle the bells as you ride on the horse-drawn sleigh,[continue reading...]
Winter Park launches its 70th ski season today, making it the longest continually running resort in Colorado. With 70 years under our belt we have opening day figured out. Start your day off with .70 cent Pancakes at Doc’s Roadhouse and then enjoy a .70 cent fountain drink on all Coke products. Then stop by the[continue reading...]
Hayden Colorado – The Hayden Congregational Church hosted a soup dinner to benefit 20 month old Ella Mosciaro. Little Ella, or “Ellabeans” as her parents call her, is suffering from focal cortical dysplasia. This congenital disorder causes seizures that are hard to treat. The Mosciaro’s church arranged the dinner to help raise funds to defer[continue reading...]
Have you heard of “Frozen Dead Guy”? Folks around the Nederland and Boulder, Colorado area have. Many residents of Colorado can tell you something about this famous dead resident of Nederland. It all began Nov. 7, 1989 some twenty years ago. A Norwegian born man named Bredo Morstoel had died and his body arrived in[continue reading...]
November is a great time to experience Grand County, Colorado. The snow is starting to fall and the real fun begins! Here are just a few of the events you can enjoy in Grand County this month. NOV 7 – John Fielder Presents ‘Ranches of Colorado’ Slide Presentation 6-9 pm, Middle Park High School –[continue reading...]
Love gourmet food, fine wine and handcrafted beer? Then you don’t want to miss the 25th Annual Taste of Grand County! This annual Winter Park Colorado event will be taking place on August 15th, 2009. Your admission charge allows you to sample a wide variety of foods and beverages from the local restaurants. There will[continue reading...]
