The Great High Prairie - Prowers County, Lamar, Colorado

Jerky for Jude - Jerky Contest & Silent Auction
2025-04-05 16:00 - 23:30 (America/Denver) | Buzzard’s Roost, 101 N Main St, Lamar, CO, 81052, United States
April 5th Jerky for Jude @ The Buzzard’s Roost
Jerky contest & silent auction
All proceeds go to St Jude

Gary Phipps
2025-04-04 16:00 - 23:00 | The LaMar, 219 South Main Street, Lamar, CO, 81052, United States
Ladies and Gentleman the man the myth the legend… Gary Phipps will be back in Lamar Colorado on Friday April 4th performing at The LaMar!

Gary can’t wait to reconnect with everyone and say hello as he misses you all. Meet and Greet starts at 4pm with Dinner being served from 5pm to 8pm. Gary takes the stage at 6pm.

Event and Dinner Tickets can be pre ordered online at https://www.thelamarvenue.com/events/gary-phipps-is-back

All Steak and Shrimp tickets need pre purchased by April 1st.

Don’t miss Gary as he is driving 1400 miles for this event. Come hear him again like its the 1st time.

EDW Lucha Live @ The LaMar
2025-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The LaMar, 219 South Main Street, Lamar, CO, 81052, United States
EDW Lucha Live in Lamar, CO at The LaMar – All Ages!

Sun Mar 23, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location
The LaMar, 81052

Karaoke with Paul
2025-03-22 20:00 - 23:30 | Buzzard’s Roost, 101 N Main St, Lamar, CO, 81052, United States
Karaoke is back at the Buzzards Roost. Come join us for some singing, dancing and drinking! Don’t forget the great food.

Bryan Martin
2025-03-22 20:00 - 23:00 | The LaMar, 219 South Main Street, Lamar, CO, 81052, United States
Our boy Bryan Martin is back and ready to rock The LaMar.
Stampede Services and Stampede Line Services sponsors Nashville Superstar Bryan Martin as he rides into The LaMar on March 22nd!
Doors open at 6PM with The Concert to follow at 8PM. Get your tickets now for as low as $20!

Tickets

Thelamarvenue.com

St. Patrick's Casino Night
2025-03-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Lamar Elks Lodge, 281557 HWY 287
Come and Join for a night of shenanigan filled night! Dinner, Music, Games Prizes & Drink Specials!

St. Patrick's Day Party with Music by JUDI
2025-03-15 16:00 - 23:00 | Buzzard’s Roost, 101 N Main St, Lamar, CO, 81052, United States
Come and join in on the party @ The Buzzard’s Roost
Music by JUDI

Stable Genius @ The Buzzard's Roost
2025-03-08 19:00 - 23:30 | Buzzard’s Roost, 101 N Main St, Lamar, CO, 81052, United States

Annual Fat Tuesday Party
2025-03-04 16:00 - 23:00 | Buzzard’s Roost, 101 N Main St, Lamar, CO, 81052, United States
Come out and enjoy the fun at The Buzzard’s Roost!

Conjunto Jazz @ The Buzzard's Roost
2025-03-01 21:00 - 23:30 | Buzzard’s Roost, 101 N Main St, Lamar, CO, 81052, United States

Snow Goose Festival
2025-02-06 - 2025-02-09 | Lamar, Colorado, Lamar, Colorado
Plan on attending the 2025 High Plains Snow Goose Festival February 6-9.
About the Festival

There are waves of bright white snow geese against an endless blue sky in southeastern Colorado. They roost on the scattered lakes on the prairie and feed in the surrounding fields, making the area a favorite rest stop on their annual migration. When the fields and reservoirs of Southeastern Colorado turn white—not from snow but from the large white geese arriving by the thousands during their traditional migration to their winter roosts—it’s time, once again, for the annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival, one of the largest birding festivals in Colorado. Families, bird watchers, and a variety of outdoor enthusiasts come to Lamar each February to see the arctic waterfowl as they arrive via the Western Central Flyway that includes Colorado, New Mexico, and the Texas Panhandle. Prowers County’s scattered ponds, lakes, and reservoirs are waterfowl magnets, and the Snow Goose is no exception. In recent decades, their population has been exploding as they currently have a breeding population approaching 6 million, a sizable chunk of which migrate right through southeastern Colorado. Not only are these geese beautiful to see, but the sound of tens of thousands of large white geese flapping their wings as they rise from the water is not something easily forgotten. The festival offers a variety of programs, field trips, and seminars that celebrate birding and the heritage of Southeastern Colorado. Tours take guests to see interesting wildlife and see historical locations in and around the area. Event registration is free. However, some tours and the keynote speakers presentation have associated fees. Numerous programs are also offered at no charge.

2025 Schedule of Events

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

4:00pm-6:00pm Hospitality Gathering – unwind after your adventurous day and pick up information. Come meet folks, ask questions, and enjoy some food and friends. This will be held at Lamar High School, 1900 S. 11th Street.

Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

FRIDAY TOURS
8:00am-10:00am Black Hole / Two Buttes TOUR. $5.00 Join Debbie Barnes- Shankster for a birding opportunity below the Two Buttes Reservoir Dam. Enjoy this beautiful birding hotspot on the Baca/Prowers County Line. This tour involves walking on some uneven trails. Transportation is on your own. You will meet on top of the Dam. If you want to follow down to the dam, a lead car will leave Lamar High School, 1900S. 11th Street at 7:00am.
10:00am-12:00pm John Martin Dam TOUR – Free with LIMITED SPACE. Join U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rangers for an interpretive tour of the historic John Martin Reservoir! Learn about the history and importance of the dam as you explore the dam inside and out. There is no cost for this tour, reservations are required as there is a limit on the number of individuals that can go. Transportation is on your own. You will meet at the Dam.
10:00am-11:30am Colorado Mills TOUR – Free. Take a tour of this unique local manufacturer of Sunflower Oil. See how it all works. This tour is free, but space is limited. Sign up to take advantage of this opportunity. Tour will be at Colorado Mills 505 Hickory Street, Lamar. Meet your tour guide there.
11:30am-5:30pm The Wild Animal Refuge – $100. This tour of the near 10,000 acre wild animal sanctuary will allow you to see lions, tigers, wolves, alpacas, wild mustangs, and more. Get a chance to see for yourself this amazing creation. These rescued animals have been given a second chance at a better life. Hear amazing stories and get an opportunity to see the largest carnivore sanctuary in the world. This specific location is not open to the public, but we have special permission to do a tour. Sign up now. You will not want to miss this unique experience. Tour includes a school bus, hardy snacks, water, and a tour
guide. (Return times are approximate). Meet at Lamar High School, 1900 S. 11th Street.
1:00pm-3:00pm John Martin Dam TOUR – Free with LIMITED SPACE. Join U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rangers for an interpretive tour of the historic John Martin Reservoir! Learn about the history and importance of the dam as you explore the dam inside and out. There is no cost for this tour, reservations are required as there is a limit on the number of individuals that can go. Transportation is on your own. You will meet at the Dam.
1:00-2:30pm Colorado Mills TOUR – Free. Take a tour of this unique local manufacturer of Sunflower Oil. See how it all works. This tour is free, but space is limited. Sign up to take advantage of this opportunity. Tour will be at Colorado Mills 505 Hickory Street, Lamar. Meet your tour guide there.
1:00-2:30pm Big Timber’s Museum TOUR- $2. Take a tour of the museum and gain a better understanding of the History and Heritage of Southeast Colorado. Check out the 1927 Buick that was owned by the Fleagle Gang and learn about the famous robbery as well as how that case made FBI history. 7515 US 50 Scenic Lamar CO 81052
2:00pm-Sundown Snow Goose TOUR- $30. Join Eric DeFonso on a tour to see the snow geese. Tour includes a school bus, snacks, water, and a tour guide. (Return times are approximate). Meet at Lamar High School, 1900 S. 11th Street.
3:00pm-4:30pm Colorado Mills TOUR – Free. Take a tour of this unique local manufacturer of Sunflower Oil. See how it all works. This tour is free, but space is limited. Sign up to take advantage of this opportunity. Tour will be at Colorado Mills 505 Hickory Street, Lamar. Meet your tour guide there.
3:00pm-4:30pm Big Timber’s Museum TOUR- $2. Take a tour of the museum and gain a better understanding of the History and Heritage of Southeast Colorado. Check out the 1927 Buick that was owned by the Fleagle Gang and learn about the famous robbery as well as how that case made FBI history. 7515 US 50 Scenic Lamar CO 81052
4:00-Sundown Birding TOUR – Free. Join Jenyva Fox on a tour of Lamar’s Willow Creek. This area is renowned for exciting and unusual birds, year-round. Join us for a tramp through the riparian area looking for these avian gems. Space is limited so sign up early. Meet behind the Lamar Community College at the north end of the nature area.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

SATURDAY TOURS
6:00am-10:30am Raptor and Snow Goose TOUR – $30. Join Eric DeFonso as we tour the grasslands in an area known for several species of raptors, and then the Arkansas River bottom for ducks and passerines. Bus included. Indoors and outdoors with minimal walking. (Return times are approximate). Meet the bus at Lamar High School, 1900 S. 11th Street.
7:30am Birding TOUR – Free. Join Jenyva Fox on a tour of Lamar’s Willow Creek. This area is renowned for exciting and unusual birds, year-round. Join us for a tramp through the riparian area looking for these avian gems.Space is limited so sign up early. Meet behind the Lamar Community College at the north end of the nature area.
9:00am-10:30am Colorado Mills TOUR – Free. Take a tour of this unique local manufacturer of Sunflower Oil. See how it all works. This tour is free, but space is limited. Sign up to take advantage of this opportunity. Tour will be at Colorado Mills 505 Hickory Street, Lamar. Meet your tour guide there.
10:30am-12:00pm Colorado Mills TOUR – Free. Take a tour of this unique local manufacturer of Sunflower Oil. See how it all works. This tour is free, but space is limited. Sign up to take advantage of this opportunity. Tour will be at Colorado Mills 505 Hickory Street, Lamar. Meet your tour guide there.
1:00-3:00pm Boggsville TOUR – Free. Take a tour of Boggsville, Colorado, a historic town that was an important center of commerce and trade. Learn about the important role this town played in the history of the American West along the Santa Fe Trail. 28120 CO-101 Las Animas, CO 81054
1:00-2:30pm Big Timber’s Museum TOUR- $2. Take a tour of the museum and gain a better understanding of the History and Heritage of Southeast Colorado. Check out the 1927 Buick that was owned by the Fleagle Gang and learn about the famous robbery as well as how that case made FBI history. 7515 US 50 Scenic Lamar CO 81052
1:30pm-3:00pm Colorado Mills TOUR – Free. Take a tour of this unique local manufacturer of Sunflower Oil. See how it all works. This tour is free, but space is limited. Sign up to take advantage of this opportunity. Tour will be at Colorado Mills 505 Hickory Street, Lamar. Meet your tour guide there.
2:00pm-Sundown Snow Goose TOUR- $30. Join local birder, Dotti Russell on a tour to see the snow geese. Tour includes a school bus, snacks, water, and tour guides. (Return times are approximate). Meet at Lamar High School, 1900 S. 11th Street.
3:00pm-4:30pm Colorado Mills TOUR – Free. Take a tour of this unique local manufacturer of Sunflower Oil. See how it all works. This tour is free, but space is limited. Sign up to take advantage of this opportunity. Tour will be at Colorado Mills 505 Hickory Street, Lamar. Meet your tour guide there.
3:00pm-4:30pm Big Timber’s Museum TOUR- $2. Take a tour of the museum and gain a better understanding of the History and Heritage of Southeast Colorado. Check out the 1927 Buick that was owned by the Fleagle Gang and learn about the famous robbery as well as how that case made FBI history. 7515 US 50 Scenic Lamar CO 81052
3:00pm-Sundown North Gateway Park TOUR – Free. Meet birder Debbie Barnes for a walk around the Valco ponds to find some local birds. This tour is free and requires quite a bit of walking. Meet at the West Pavilion 1402 Valco Road Lamar CO
4:00pm Birding TOUR – Free. Join Jenyva Fox on a tour of Lamar’s Willow Creek. This area is renowned for exciting and unusual birds, year-round. Join us for a tramp through the riparian area looking for these avian gems. Space is limited so sign up early. Meet behind the Lamar Community College at the north end of the nature area.
SATURDAY PROGRAMS
All programs on Saturday will be at Lamar High School in the auditorium. 1900 South 11th Street. All programs are free to the public.
9:30am John Hopper – Camp Amache. Come watch this unique presentation on the historic Japanese internment camp, Camp Amache. Learn about the history of this area and then drive down and take a tour of the site. Event will be at Lamar High School. We also encourage you to go down and visit the site at County Road 23 5/10, Granada, CO 81041.
11:00am Debbie Barnes-Shankster – A Different Kind of Birding, Pelagic Birding -Test the waters of a different kind of birding experience, through visual imagery and tales from a few West Coast excursions! Pelagic birding offers opportunities to see birds that only come to land for breeding purposes, not to mention some up close encounters with these birds and other wildlife. Pelagic birding is an exciting adventure and a different type of birding experience. This program will discuss what pelagic birding is and
what one needs to know to do it successfully. Debbie Barnes has been birding for over 20 years. She has helped lead field trips and give programs at different Colorado birding festivals and conferences. She was a volunteer with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. She also served on the board of Aiken Audubon.
1:00pm Birds of Prey – Diana Miller from the Raptor Center will present lots of great information with all the wonderful raptors to Santa see. She will be here with hawks, eagles, and owls. See the big predators in the bird world! See the live birds from the Pueblo Raptor Center and hear of the efforts to rehabilitate injured or orphaned raptors.
3:00pm Eric DeFonso – Bird Conservation Challenges and Successes in New Zealand. Protecting bird life is a tall order in any part of the world. But perhaps no place serves as a better example for what a society can do when it dedicates itself to conserve and protect birds than New Zealand. Eric spent a full month in New Zealand in late 2023, a land rich in unique and remarkable birds that are threatened with extinction and overwhelmed by introduced mammals and even other birds. He is eager to share anecdotes, experiences, and discuss how New Zealand confronts its wildlife crisis directly and impactfully. Could Colorado learn from New Zealand’s experiences? Let’s find out!
7:00-9:00pm Evening Keynote presentation- $15 per person or $25 per couple. Children under 12 FREE with a paid adult. Flock together with us for a presentation from our Keynote speaker- Dr. Henry Pollock from The Southern Plains Land Trust. The Southern Plains Land Trust (SPLT) protects more than 60,000 acres of shortgrass prairie in southeast Colorado. The keynote speech will focus on grassland birds and be presented by Dr. Henry Pollock, Executive Director of SPLT and resident bird conservation expert. Grassland birds are one of the cornerstones of SPLT’s wildlife conservation programs. The most rapidly
declining avian guild in North America, grassland birds are threatened by habitat loss and degradation, pesticides, and a variety of other threats. Dr. Pollock will present an overview of grassland bird conservation across the Great Plains, discuss strategies for protecting these vulnerable bird populations, and detail efforts by SPLT to move the conservation needle on grassland birds in southeast Colorado. Dessert will be served after the presentation. This will be held at the Lamar High School, 1900 S. 11th
Street.

Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025

5:30-10:30am Sunrise Tour – $30. Watch the snow geese wake up and fly off to their feeding grounds. Tour State Wildlife Areas and farm fields to see a variety of waterfowl including some raptors. Tour includes a school bus and a Colorado Parks and Wildlife tour guide. (Return times are approximate). Meet at Lamar High School, 1900 S. 11th Street.
Extra Treat Birders, while you are in town, visit 304 Woodland Drive. You may experience the best in backyard birding. On a good morning, you can view birds in riparian woodland (deciduous and coniferous) and plains habitats. Many mornings more than 20 species will visit the numerous feeders.

Lamar Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
2025-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Lamars Eagles Lodge, 1406 S Main St, Lamar, CO, 81052, United States
The Annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce banquet will be held Monday, January 31st, at the Eagles Lodge starting at 6 PM.
We will be announcing our new board members, make award presentations and introduce new officers at that time.

Please let me know if you are planning on attending or having your business attend so we can reserve tables. The cost per person is $30 for the banquet and the catered dinner.

Lamar Community College Antelope Stampede
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20 | Prowers County Fairgrounds in Lamar, CO, 2206 Saddle Club Dr, Lamar, CO, 81052
Support Lamar Community College at this year’s Antelope Stampede.
There will be barrel racing, breakaway, team roping, and much much more.

Oktoberfest
2024-10-05 | Lamar Chamber, 109 E Beech St, Lamar, CO, 81052
There are plenty of events and attractions for the annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 5th at the Lamar Chamber offices along East Beech Street.
Food vendors, 8th annual Beers & Brats for Boobies, 5K run, The annual Toys for Tots Poker Run, The motorcycle games of skill, All the Right Moves and Spirit Dance, a Kid’s Carnival will be underway in the Enchanted Forest and should continue until around 4pm (This will feature rides to a pumpkin patch and decorating until all the gourds are gone), pumpkin bowling and pumpkin Tic Tac Toe.
A corn hold contest begins at 4pm to raise funds for the 2021 Junior After Prom, and JUDI performs at 5pm with live music continuing at 8:30pm with Adam Lopez and Band.
Kids games will be set up along the path of the Forest, there’s a rock wall to climb and Walk on Water Bubbles will be present. The Lamar Elks Lodge will present the movie, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” every half hour at the Forest with popcorn, kool-aid and water drinks for the kids. A VROne virtual reality trailer will offer entertainment to kids 9 and older.

Holly Gateway Fair
2024-09-22 - 2024-09-28 | Holly GateWay Downs, 38.053556, -102.148289, Holly, CO, 81047
‘Enjoy the flair of the Holly Gateway Fair’
Livestock Shows & Market Sale, Parade, Gym Exhibits, Tractor Pull, Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding, Royalty Contest, Barrel Race, Team Roping and MUCH more!

Colorado Mounted Thunder Yearend Shoot Out!
2024-09-21 | Prowers County Fairgrounds in Lamar, CO, 2206 Saddle Club Dr, Lamar, CO, 81052
Mounted Thunder Riders, Shooting from the Saddle!!
Join us in Lamar!
Concessions Saturday and Sunday for lunch.
The office will be open on Friday afternoon for an hour to check in early.
Saturday – YEAREND SHOOT
7:15 am Office opens
8:15 Office closes – please call or text if you are running late 970-576-6778 so I can get you checked in.
8:30 Clear arena
8:45 riders meeting
9:00 wrangler ground shooting
Rifle/Cavalry Stage 1 &2
Stage 1 – Level 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, wranglers, jackpot horses
Stage 2 – Level wranglers, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, jackpot horses
Stage 3 – Level wranglers, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, jackpot horses
Shotgun Stage 1 & 2
Membership meeting and Dinner at 6:30 pm in the Home Ec Building. Dinner is free for members and shooters and extra plates are $15 per person. Please purchase extra plates when you check in at the office. We will have awards with meeting. There will be a Clean Shooter Blanket and a Rookie of Year Buckle up for grabs this year.

Annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute & Parade
2024-09-07 10:00 - 17:00 | 9-11 Memorial
Annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute & Parade
September 7, 2024
The Tri-State 9/11 Tribute was founded to honor 1st Responders and Military and promote a sense of patriotism in youth.
The 9/11 Tri-State Tribute Foundation holds a Day of Tribute and has created a 9/11 Memorial in Lamar, CO.
Parade – 10:00 a.m.

Begins on Beech Street (proceeds south on 6th St to Cedar, west 9th St, ending at fairgrounds)

Formal 9-11 Remembrance – 1:00 p.m.

Special Flag Honoring Sheriff George Martin / Guest Speaker – Alison Perry Sower, MS, LPC; Prowers County Sand & Sage Fairgrounds;
Mobile Military Museum Display / BSA Flag Retirement at 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hall of Honor
Quilts of Valor Presentation
BBQ at 12:00 NOON (First Responders & Vets Past & Present FREE! $5.00 for all others)

Gateway Fair Hoedown
2024-08-17 13:00 - 21:00 | Prowers County Fairgrounds, 2206 Saddle Club Drive, Lamar, CO, 81052
Come out August 17th and have some fun and support our local fair!!!
The fair board is working hard to get a Concession/Bathroom facility at the fairgrounds!
We are holding this fundraiser to help with some of the expense.

We have some pulled pork donated to add to the sloppy joes that will be available for FREE!
MANY flavors of ice cream to be available for purchase!
Pickle ball tournament
Small pedal tractors with sleds for the little ones.
Live band!

We are still working on more fun things!
Hope to see a crowd out to support the Holly Gateway Fair!

6th Annual Downtown Custom & Classic Expo
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-17 | Lamar, Colorado, Lamar, Colorado
The 6th Annual Downtown Custom & Classic Expo
August 16th-17th, 2024 in Lamar, Colorado

The very best in live music, a Big @ss Flea Market, vendors, and tons of traditional hot rods and custom vehicles from across the region take over the downtown streets of Lamar on Friday evening and Saturday.
Its a unique home-grown experience, and one we hope you will join us for and share with others.
Thanks for your ongoing support of the Downtown Custom & Classic Expo., and we will see you soon!

New for 2024, we will be adding a large flea market for the community, our vendors and our participants to showcase anything they’d like. Register early for the Big @ss Flea Market on our shop page! Limited space available.

Sand & Sage Round-Up Concert
2024-08-09 | Prowers County Fairgrounds, 2206 Saddle Club Drive, Lamar, CO, 81052
This concert occurs during the Sand & Sage Round-Up and features rock & roll and country music.
A beer garden will open at 6 pm, and a jumbo screen will also play the concert.

Gates open at 5 pm

Stay tuned for information on the concert lineup and pre-sale ticket.

Sand & Sage Round-Up/Prowers County Fair
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-10 | Prowers County Fairgrounds, 2206 Saddle Club Drive, Lamar, CO, 81052
Come for the Concert, the PRCA Rodeo, Carnival, Vendors, and Food–stay to see the kids’ hard work in the 4-H club!

Learn more.

Colorado Junior Rodeo Association Finals
2024-07-24 - 2024-07-28 | Prowers County Fairgrounds in Lamar, CO, 2206 Saddle Club Dr, Lamar, CO, 81052
Get ready to witness the next generation of rodeo stars shine bright at the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association Finals, held at the Lamar Prowers County Fairgrounds in Lamar, CO from July 24th to July 28th, 2024! 🌟🤠 This prestigious event brings together young riders from across Colorado for a thrilling showcase of talent, grit, and cowboy spirit. From barrel racing to bull riding, spectators can expect heart-stopping action and jaw-dropping feats of skill as these young cowboys and cowgirls compete for the coveted championship titles. So gather your family and friends, pack your cowboy hats, and join us for five days of rodeo excitement and unforgettable memories at the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association Finals! 🐴🏆

SECO Pride Fest 2
2024-06-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Enchanted Forest, 201 E Beech Street
YOU’RE INVITED TO SECO PRIDE FEST 2!
Come and be part of an extraordinary celebration that honors love, liberty, and the unwavering spirit of inclusivity! Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or simply wish to stand in solidarity with human love and connection, this event is for everyone who believes in the extraordinary power of acceptance.
Date: June 29, 2024
Location: Lamar, CO – Enchanted forest
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
There is no cost for the event, free to all attendees.
Everyone is welcome!

Firecracker Showdown
2024-06-29 - 2024-06-30 | Prowers County Fairgrounds in Lamar, CO, 2206 Saddle Club Dr, Lamar, CO, 81052
Join us for an exciting livestock show featuring 4-H and FFA members showcasing their hard work and dedication to animal husbandry! From pigs to goats, cows to chickens, you’ll have the chance to see some of the finest livestock in the area. Our young competitors have spent countless hours preparing their animals for this event, and it shows in the quality of the animals on display. Not only will you have the opportunity to see these impressive animals, but you’ll also have the chance to learn more about animal care and agriculture. So bring the whole family and come support our youth in their passion for agriculture at the 4-H and FFA Livestock Show!
June 29 & 30, 2024

Demolition Derby
2024-06-01 | CO
Bring the Family to the Demolition Derby at our new location!

Memorial Day Tribute
2024-05-27 11:00 - 13:00 | 9-11 Memorial
Join us at the 9-11 Memorial as we honor those who lost their lives in service to their country.
9-11 Memorial is located next to the Big Timbers Museum.

Annual Amache Pilgrimage
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19 | Amache Museum, 109 E Goff Ave, Granada, CO, 81041
Pilgrimages to former WWII concentration camps for those of Japanese descent were started in the late 1960s. It took nearly a quarter-century for former prisoners and their descendants to question why they had been imprisoned and begin searching for answers.
Take a pilgrimage to Camp Amache in Granada for an impactful historical experience.
Saturday, May 18
6:00 AM Bus pickup at Simpson United Methodist Church
6:30 AM Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple
8:00 AM Break – Limon Refreshment Stop
11:00 AM Pilgrimage Memorial Ceremony at the Amache Cemetery
12:30 PM Pilgrimage Potluck Lunch at Granada High School
2:00 PM Amache Museum Tour or site Tour (TBD)
2:30 PM Bus returns to Denver
Click here to register!

28th Annual Lamar Days Rod Run
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-18 | Willow Creek Park, Rotary Way, Lamar, CO, 81052
Since before 1995, the Lamar community has enjoyed the annual Lamar Days Rod Run, which features a Car Show, Poker Run, Concessions, Parade, Vendor Booths, and more!
When: May 17 – May 18, 2024
Where: Willow Creek Park, Lamar, Colorado
Cruise Friday at 6 PM 1001 N Main St, Lamar, CO
Learn more…

Wild West BBQ Cook-Off
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-11 | Willow Creek Park, Lamar, CO, 81052
See all the BBQ fun!
Do you love delicious BBQ and Competition? Don’t miss the Wild West BBQ Cook-Off happening May 10th & 11th, 2024.
BBQ teams compete in cooking 4 meat categories to win the grand championship. Teams will also compete for People’s Choice and a Green Chili Cook-Off.
Think your Green Chili has what it takes? You can find the application here.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please fill out our application here.

Funded in part by the Prowers County Lodging Tax

Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo
2024-05-04 11:00 - 20:00 | Lamar Chamber, 109 E Beech St, Lamar, CO, 81052
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Cinco de Mayo at the Chamber of Commerce! On May 4th, from 11 am to 8 pm, our parking lot will transform into a fiesta of flavors, music, and fun for the whole family. Indulge in delicious Mexican cuisine, sway to the rhythm of live music performances, and explore various vendors showcasing arts, crafts, and more. Don’t miss out on this exciting cultural extravaganza!
