Things to do in Lincoln County Colorado

27th Annual Hub City Classic Car Show
2017-08-18 - 2017-08-19 | Limon, Colorado, Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Hub City Car Classic August 18 & 19
Downtown E Avenue
27th Anniversary!
Guaranteed to be one of the best shows yet!
Friday August 18th
7 pm at Limon Schools
Talent Contest • Junior Class BBQ • FIREWORKS
Saturday August 19th
8 am- 10am Car & Motorcycle Registration @ Flying J
8 am Annabeth’s Smile 5K Walk Run (Registration 7am at Town Hall)
10am- Parade to Downtown
1pm- Soap Box Race
10am- 3pm Downtown:
Show & Shine • Bingo • Drawings • Beer Garden • Horseshoe Contest • Art • Craft Show • Vendor Fair • Farmer’s Market • Food Booths • Dunk Tank • Bouncy Houses
8am – 1pm Eastern Colorado Veteran’s War Memorial Benefit Poker Run
2:30 pm- Car & Motorcycle Awards
www.limonchamber.org (719)775-9418

Demo derby
2017-08-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | CO
This year’s derby will be held August 12, 2017 at 6 pm to conclude the Lincoln County Fair. Check in and tech inspection will start at 2 pm on the east side of the fairgrounds. Driver’s meeting at 5:30 pm at entrance to the arena. Derby will start at 6 pm.

Updated Rules are posted on our page or on wecrash.com
If you have car building questions please call or text Ryan on his cell at 719-214-6722. He can’t access Facebook messages.

26th Annual Limon Heritage Festival
2017-07-29 | Limon Heritage Museum, 899 First Street, Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Our annual event to celebrate the heritage of Limon and Lincoln Co, Colorado. Homemade pie, cemetery tour honoring the Cox and Smiley families, quilt show, Scouts bake sale, Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill, museum exhibits, lost arts and crafts demonstrations, Belgian, miniature and cow ponies on parade at the depot, wagon rides, kids painting, musical “How the West was Really Won” by local children. Hamburgers and watermelon at noon by the school house.
Premiere Musical for Young Voices
Quilt Show
Pie Sale
Cemetery Tour
Lost Arts and Crafts
Farmer’s Market
Annie Oakley & Buffalo Bill Performances
Shirley Jo’s Hayrides
Lunch at noon!
Call (719)775-9418 for more information!

Colorado Prairie Music Festival
2017-06-30 18:00 - 2017-07-01 18:30 | Old Limon Sale Barn 1255 Dairy Lane. Limon, CO 80828, 1255 Dairy Lane, Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Don’t miss the hottest concert to come to Colorado this Independence Day weekend! Red Dirt country band The Turnpike Troubadours, have been tearing it up and selling out at venues all across the nation, including selling out the Ogden Theatre in Denver this March.
Opening the show is Iliff, CO native Braydon Zink and the Cordovas. There will be food vendors, a beer garden and even a shuttle to get you too and from your hotel room!

Saturday the Limon Rotary presents the Eastern Colorado Veterans War Memorial Benefit concert, featuring Braydon Zink, Colorado Springs band Playing with Smoke and Grand Junction Bluegrass band ‘Stray Grass’. The Knights of Columbus will be offering up BBQ all afternoon long, but when the music stops at the Old Sale Barn, the fun is far from over.

The Limon Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating our great Nation’s Independence as only small town America can, with 101st Army Bands-the 101st Army Winds, the 101st Army Rock Band, the 101st Army Dixieland Band, and the 101st Army Country Band all accompanied with BBQ, games for the kids and after the sunsets, fireworks!

The Colorado Army National Guard’s 101st Army Band, conducted by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Russell Massey, presents “Citizen Soldier,” a musical and dramatic concert experience celebrating military service at the Vance Brand Auditorium at Skyline High School in Longmont, Colo. May 25, 2014 in honor of Memorial Day. The 101st has acted as a musical ambassador for the state of Colorado and the United States Army since its federal recognition, September 18,1937, as the band section of Service Battery, 168th Field Artillery in Denver, Colo. Standing as a separate entity in the 21st century, the band is comprised of approximately 50 Citizen-Soldiers. Within the band is individual musical performance teams, including the Centennial Wind Ensemble, Mile High 101st Rock Band, 101st Army Dixieland Band, Open Range Country Band and Marching Band. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Kristin Stoneback/Released)

16th Annual Colorado Championship Ranch Rodeo
2017-06-23 18:00 - 2017-06-24 23:30 | Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 33747 County Road 2w, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
Come root for your favorite working ranch cowboys, shop at the trade show and enjoy some authentic chuck wagon grub! This years line up will not disappoint and its wholesome, affordable fun for the whole family!
Friday June 23, 2017
2:00 – 4:00pm Team Check In and Team BBQ
4:00 – 10:00pm Trade Show Open
5:00pm Calcutta of Teams
5:30pm Rules Meeting
6:00pm First Performance
Saturday June 24, 2017
7:00am Horse Show Check-In
8:00am RHAA Ranch Horse Show
8:30am Trade Show Opens
2:00pm Jeremiah Ward Memorial
Open Ranch Bronc Riding
3:30pm Chuck Wagon Cook Off Meal is Served
5:00pm Second Performance
9:00pm Outdoor Dance with Live Band
Admission:
$6/day for Adults
(Good for all events/each day)
Children under 12 FREE
Tickets can be purchased at the gate.
Where else can you play for $6 a day??
4th Annual CCRR Chuck Wagon Cook Off ~ June 24, 2017
Ticket Special ~ 2 Day Pass (all events) and Chuck Wagon Meal for $25 per person. Call 719-743-2201 for tickets. Limited to the first 250.

3rd Annual Incredible History Race
2017-06-17 08:00 - 13:00 | Lincoln Community Hospital, 111 6th street, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
It just gets better every year! Don’t miss out on this exciting event where teams of two complete challenges, solve clues and race off to their next location! Clues are based around historical facts and location in Lincoln County…but this year it will be all new locations, with a twist!

Hugo Motor Days
2017-06-09 17:30 - 19:30 | CO
Friday June 9th pre-registration will start at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Genoa Fire Department will be putting on a free movie at the fair grounds starting at dusk. The Genoa Fire Department will be doing food for sale Friday night also. Saturday June 10th registration goes from 8:00am to 10:00am. Awards will start at 3:00pm and then there will be a cruise following at about 3:30pm to the Lincoln Community Care Center. There will be vendors of all kinds, bounce houses for kids, free dry camping all weekend, fun for the family all around! If anyone would like more information or would like a flyer or registration form please contact Cody Waite @ 719-760-2959 or Brent White @ 719-743-2324 or you can also message us on Facebook or email us at hugomotordays@gmail.com. We hope everyone can come and enjoy the show!

Christmas Breakfast
2016-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 33747 County Road 2w, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
Lincoln Community Hospital is teaming up this year with the Hugo Volunteer Fire Department to make the season a little brighter. Everyone is invited for a FREE pancake breakfast at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds December 17th from 10 am to 12 pm. While we’re waiting for Santa, there will be a craft to do!
Santa will arrive at 11am to take pictures with the children and hand out bags

Limon Parade of Lights
2016-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Christmas Parade Route in Limon, 784 E Ave - to- 100 Civic Center Dr., Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Join us for the Parade of Lights!
Festivities kick off at 5pm at the Hub City Senior Center with a Soup Supper, Christmas Carols sung by children’s choirs and Christmas Cookies.
The parade begins at 7 pm
Afterward warm up with hot chocolate and cookies back at the Senior Center

Christmas Tree Festival
2016-12-10 08:00 - 15:00 | Hub City Senior Center, 220 E Ave, , Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Join us at the Hub City Senior Center Saturday December 10 for the Christmas Tree Festival. This years theme is Santa’s Workshop.
The center is open so visitors can view the community trees December 3, 10 and 17 from 10 am to 3 pm.
December 10th is a day full of holiday fun!
8 am- Bake Sale
10-12 pm Pictures with Santa
1 pm Free movie at the Lincoln Theatre

Bake Sale & Santa
2016-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Hub City Senior Center, 220 E Ave, , Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Santa Claus is coming to town! Saturday December 10th at the Hub City Senior Center
Bake Sale begins at 8:00 am
Pictures with Santa from 11 am to 1 pm
FREE Movie at the Lincoln Theatre across the street on E Avenue at 2:00 pm
Don’t miss all the fun!

Agritourism On The Plains
2016-10-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Homestead Barn, 59720 CR 30, Genoa, CO, 80818, United States
Eastern Plains Agritourism Day Invite

2nd Annual Hugo Fall Festival
2016-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Hugo Railroad Park, 301 4th St., Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
Please join us at the Hugo Fall Festival on October 20th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Railroad park in Hugo, Colorado!
Make sure to come out, support our community and have some good Fall fun for the whole family!

Colorado Vintage Baseball
2016-09-24 13:00 - 17:00 | CO
Baseball just like it was played in the Victorian era of Colorado- with gentlemanly sport, garb and the original club rules! Come see the Central City Stars battle the D&RG Reds. Admission is FREE!

Hub City Car Classic
2016-08-19 - 2016-08-20 | Limon, Colorado, Limon, CO, 80828, United States

Lincoln County Fair Demolition Derby
2016-08-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 33747 County Road 2w, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States

Lincoln County Fair CPRA Rodeo
2016-08-12 19:30 - 2016-08-13 13:00 | Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 33747 County Road 2w, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
Join us in Hugo for for a bucking good time as Colorado’s professional rodeos finest go head to head in this two day rodeo.

25th Annual Limon Heritage Days
2016-08-06 | Limon Heritage Museum, 899 First Street, Limon, CO, 80828, United States
25th Annual Limon Heritage Days
More details to come

Limon Independence Day Celebration
2016-07-02 | CO
A fun filled patriotic day of events to celebrate our great nation! Follow the link below to view all the exciting events the Town of Limon has scheduled!
July 2, 2016 Fireworks at Gaskill Field
July 2, 2016 5K Fun Run/Walk at Pool Park https://www.facebook.com/events/1780033485560989/
July 2, 2016 Barbeque, Concert and Games
Activities start at 6:00pm at Railroad Park

15th Annual Colorado Championship Ranch Rodeo
2016-06-24 - 2016-06-25 | Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 33747 County Road 2w, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
15th Annual Colorado Championship Ranch Rodeo
Celebrate With Us!
This Event Sanctioned By The WRCA
June 24 & 25, 2016
Join us at the Lincoln County Fair Grounds in Hugo, CO for the 14th Annual CCRR. Come cheer for you favorite working ranch cowboys as they compete for the title of Champion!
We are proud to be the 1st WRCA Sanctioned Rodeo in Colorado!
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3rd Annual CCRR Chuck Wagon Cook Off ~ June 25, 2016
Ticket Special ~ 2 Day Pass (all events) and Chuck Wagon Meal for $25 per person.
Call 719-743-2201 for tickets.
Limited to the first 250

The Incredible History Race
2016-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln Community Hospital, 111 6th street, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
The Incredible History Race is not a foot race. Racers will be driving their cars in this fast paced, challenge filled jaunt across both Lincoln and Elbert Counties. Contestants will be given clues based on the history of the area- once they arrive at the location the clue leads them to, the teams will complete a challenge in order to receive the next clue that leads them to their next location. Register before June 4th! First place prize $500!

Limon Heritage Museum 25th Anniversary Grand Opening
2016-06-05 02:00 - 20:00 | Limon Heritage Museum Exhibit Building, 701 1st street, Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Grand opening reception for the Museum’s 25th season, featuring the new Ordinary Miracles exhibit in the Centennial Room, ribbon cutting for the new Exhibit Building addition, and special presentation of Prairie Voices.

10th Annual Mountain Plover Festival
2016-04-29 08:00 - 2016-05-01 17:00 | Karval Reservoir, Karval, CO, United States
Friday, April 29th, Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday,May 1, 2016

What is the Mountain Plover?
The Mountain Plover is a bird that begins arriving to Colorado’s Eastern Plains in early April. Plovers find the short grass prairie and fallow fields in the area to be excellent nesting grounds.

What is the Karval Mountain Plover Festival?
The Karval Mountain Plover Festival began when Karval community members were looking at economic opportunities for this small community. We decided to “bring the bird lovers to the bird”. This i s a weekend full of bird watching, Wildlife viewing tours, entertainment, history, arts and crafts, antiques, and LOTS OF GOOD FOOD! Along with bird watching, here are some of the other things you will enjoy:

You’ll get the chance to mingle with farmers and ranchers who choose to live in the local community and learn about their lifestyle.
Eat home style food at every meal. Most meal are prepared by the community non-profit organizations.
Saturday evening includes a Chuck Wagon dinner with authentic western entertainment.
Learn about conservation practices and history of the area.
Tour Private Land that would normally not be accessible.
Make new friends!

DirectionsTo get to Karval Reservoir, head 10 miles south from the junction of State Highways 94 and 109. From downtown Karval, the reservoir entrance is only two miles east and one mile south.
Who should come to the Karval Mountain Plover Festival?
Plover lovers. Learn how landowners and biologists work together to study and preserve the nesting grounds of this elusive species.
Wildlife Enthusiast. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, attendees enjoy watching many species of prairie wildlife in their natural habitat.
History Lovers. Talk with third generation ranchers, the sons and daughters of homesteaders. Walk the spring hunting grounds of the Native Americans. Visit a prairie school house.
Nature Lovers. Vistas that go on for miles without a sign of man’s footprint. Visit playas, tree groves, natural springs, man made lakes, and fallow fields.
Event Highlights:

Two day tours and one night tour — Check out 2013, 2012 and 2011 Bird Lists (You’ll see bird and many other wild animals!)
Tours on private land
Country hospitality with all meals included.
Photo Contest

Where to stay?

Home stays with local families Stay with working farmers and ranchers.
Electric hookups for motor homes are available.
Primitive camping sites available.
Closest motels are in Hugo and Limon, Colorado.

For more lodging information contact; Connie Stone: 719-446-5456 or emailcgstone68@hotmail.com
Local Areas of Interest
Karval Reservoir
Enjoy 229 acres of hunting, stocked warm water fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing. Hunting opportunities include deer, rabbit, scaled quail, dove, and waterfowl. Restrooms and shade shelters available. To get to Karval Reservoir, head 10 miles south from the junction of State Highways 94 and 109. From downtown Karval, the reservoir entrance is only two miles east and one mile south.
Kinney Lake
Hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, camping, and photography can all be enjoyed at Kinney Lake. The area boasts 354 acres for hunting, small game, waterfowl, antelope, and deer. In warmer months the lake is stocked with trout. Campsites are also available. From Hugo, go 14 miles sout on 109 to County Road 2G. Then drives 2.5 miles east to County Road 2J and one more mile east to get to the area entrance.
Hugo State Wildlife Area
Hugo State Wildlife Area is Lincoln County’s largest State Wildlife Area with 1,941 acres. Warm water fishing is stocked with trout in the spring. Deer, antelope, rabbit, dove and waterfowl hunting are popular. The area is also great for camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. From Hugo, go 14 miles south on 109 and then 2.25 miles east on County Road 2G.

2016 Price Structure and Registration Information
Registrations will be accepted on a space available basis only!
To register online Click Here or print a registration form here. Mail completed forms to Mountain Plover Festival Registration, PO Box 37 Karval Colorado 80823 or emailalliance@karval.org

Full package:$200.00 registration fee includes all events and activities. Or, bring a friend and both attend for $350.00!! (Housing not included)
Friday Evening Events only: $50 or 2 people for $80
Saturday Events only:$150 or 2 people for $270
Sunday–Breakfast for full package and Saturday registrants will be available at the Karval Community Building from 7am to 9am
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Limon Heritage Society's Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction
2016-01-30 18:00 - 21:30 | Limon Methodist Church, 770 B Ave, Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Limon Heritage Society’s Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction
Performance by the
Legendary Ladies
Auction features lots of great items from tools to tickets
Dinner Starts at 6:00 PM
Call: (719) 775-2220 for Reservations

Santa Comes to Hugo!
2015-12-19 13:00 - 14:00 | UP Depot, 648 Main Street, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
Yes, Santa will arrive in Hugo, Colorado!
on Saturday, December 19th at 1:00 PM
at the Restored Union Pacific Depot
On Main, between 6th and 7th Avenue
This event sponsored by H.I.P

Limon Christmas Parade
2015-12-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Christmas Parade Route in Limon, 784 E Ave - to- 100 Civic Center Dr., Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Santa Claus is comin’ to town during the
Annual Limon Christmas Parade
December 17th!
Staging starts at the school at 6:30, the Parade officially starts movin’ at 7:00. Best seats will be along the parade route which comes all the way down E Avenue, crosses Main St. and travels up to the Town Hall. The Grand finale is the arrival of Santa on the final float!

Rocky Mountain Train Show Features Lincoln County Model Railroad Module
2015-12-12 - 2015-12-13 | Denver Mart, 451 East 58th Ave, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Model Railroad Module to Expose 10,000 Visitors to Tourism in Lincoln County
at 120,000 sq ft TCA Train Extravaganza in Denver at the Denver Mart
Over 700 Tables of Toy Trains for Sale in ALL SCALES!
There will be more than 30 Operating Train Layouts

On Display: Colorado Railink operating layout featuring the Lincoln County Module depicts
historical buildings and landmarks in miniature including the Limon Depot and Heritage Museum,
Genoa Tower, Hugo Roundhouse and more.

Door Prize Drawings
Kids Play Layout
December 12th and 13th 2015
Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission
Adults and Kids 12 and over – $9.00
Kids Under 12, Scouts in Uniform and Active Duty Military with ID – FREE
Make it a day or a weekend – Admission good for both days.

USS Arizona Relic Dedication
2015-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Hugo VFW Post 6612, 419 4th St, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
A WWII relic salvaged from the sinken USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor will be dedicated at Hugo VFW Post 6612 on Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 PM
Following the dedication, this piece of history will be on permanent display at the Post.

Lincoln County Christmas Home Tour
2015-12-06 15:30 - 19:30 | CO
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Annual UMW Bazaar
2015-12-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Hugo United Methodist Church, 126 5th St, Hugo, 80821, United States
Get Ready for Christmas, with gifts, crafts and more in Hugo
at the Annual UMW Bazaar,
Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
At The United Methodist Church.
