Posts Tagged ‘ summer activities ’

2011 Colorado State Fair

Aug 23rd, 2011 | By

The biggest family entertainment value of the summer, the Colorado State Fair, starts this Friday, August 26th. Enjoy Concerts, Carnival, Rodeo, Free Attractions and Fabulous Fair Food! Get ready for the party!   Event Schedule: Start: Friday, August 26, 2011 Venue: Pueblo Fairgrounds End: Monday, September 5, 2011 Address: 1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004
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Chile Harvest Art Festival

Aug 7th, 2011 | By

On August 27th & 28th, 2011 – The Lakewood Chile Harvest Art Festival will be presented by the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council and the City of Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture & Arts Division.  The event features and celebrates Spanish Colonial traditional, folk, indigenous and contemporary art and is scheduled in honor of the harvest of
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Colorado State Barbeque Championship

Jul 20th, 2011 | By

Barbeque chefs will compete for a chance at a $3,000 grand prize in the Colorado State BBQ Championships in Craig, Colorado this August 25 to 27, 2011, at Loudy-Simpson Park. Chefs compete in four meat classes: chicken, ribs, pork and brisket. Competitors and attendees alike enjoy the live music, various vendors and beautiful scenery that
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Moffat County Fair 2011

Jul 13th, 2011 | By

Moffat County Fair is held August 7-13, 2011. The first county fair was held in Maybell and was put on by the Maybell Community in 1918. The whole community turned out. With flags flying, the Streeter Mine surprised everybody with a parade and the Craig band to perform. Huge tents housed the displays of local
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11th Annual Mt. Sneffels 1/2 Marathon & Marathon

Jul 12th, 2011 | By

Have you ever run the Mt. Sneffels 1/2 Marathon & Marathon?  It’s a great dual road race – the marathon begins in Ridgway, runs to Ouray and follows the Uncompahgre River Valley back down to Ridgway. The 1/2 marathon 13.1 mile course begins at Ouray Hot Springs Park, winds through the city of Ouray and
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Mud Splash Volleyball 2011

Jul 12th, 2011 | By

July 30th, Mud Splash Volleyball 2011 is brought to you by the Craig Chamber of Commerce. Entry fee includes six commemorative t-shirts and a guaranteed two games in double-elimination format tournament. Come check out the competitive action at this fun summer event! Limit 16 teams. Additional t-shirts are available for $10 per shirt and must
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Craig Relay For Life 2011

Jul 6th, 2011 | By

Join the Moffat County community in the fight against cancer at the 2011 Relay For Life on July 15-16. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and
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Dirty Hippie Party

Jul 5th, 2011 | By

On July 9, 2011, Carelli’s and Palisade Brewing Company are teaming up to throw the first ever Dirty Hippie Party in Craig. A tie-dye station will be set up and everyone is encouraged to bring their own t-shirt (or other clothing garment) to tie-dye or there will be some available for sale. The party promises
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Carp Fishing Derby Day

Jul 4th, 2011 | By

The Carp Fishing Derby is a fun, free community event that will make the ponds at Arapaho Bend Natural Area healthier by reducing invasive fish.  Anglers of all ages and skill levels can enjoy fun educational activities, give-aways and prizes for the most fish and the biggest fish!  Bring your own equipment, bait and fishing
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Windsor Museum at Boardwalk Park

Jun 28th, 2011 | By

If you are looking for a fun family activity that’s FREE this summer – why not take the kids to see a piece of Colorado history? Take a stroll back to Windsor’s beginnings when the railroad whistle signaled the thrilling arrival of information, visitors, and new merchandise to town; when you could hear the clomping
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