Things to do in Lincoln County Colorado

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 (America/Denver) | 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
Printable Schedule

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.

Hugo Late Night Shopping
2015-12-04 16:00 - 20:00 | CO
Hugo Late Night Shopping
Hugo Businesses and VFW Vendors will be open for
late night shopping from 4-8 PM, Friday Night, December 4th
Shop Early for Christmas!
This event is sponsored by H.I.P.

The Mindbender - Haunted House
2015-10-28 19:00 - 2015-10-31 22:00 | The Old Gymnasium, 915 College Ave., Arriba, 80804, United States
The Mindbender Haunted House is October 29-31 in Arriba, Colorado
This bit of Halloween Haunt has roots that began way back in the 1800’s when ghosts first started appearing around Arriba on the eastern plains of Colorado. In fact there are many ghost towns out here in Lincoln County. And the ghosts who remain all gather in the old gymnasium over on College Avenue in Arriba, just to scare you! This goulish gathering is just a few blocks off Interstate 70.
Be there, but beware, October 28-31 between 7-10 PM (If you dare!)

Hugo Colorado Fall Festival Oktoberfest
2015-10-10 | Hugo Railroad Park, 301 4th St., Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
Hugo Colorado Fall Festival Oktoberfest
It’s traditionally fun for the whole family with lots of free things to do.
It’s one day only – Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Railroad Park
in Hugo, Colorado!
Fall Festival Photos from 2014

Karval Homecoming 2015
2015-09-18 08:00 - 2015-09-19 21:00 | CO
Friday

6:30 – 10:00 PM Pot Luck Supper at the Karval Community Building

Saturday

7:00 – 9:00 AM Pancake Breakfast at the Karval Community Building
FAA Serving
11:00 AM Parade Theme: “Transportation Through the Ages”
Grand Marshal: Betty Clark
Contact: Jeff Thornton (719) 446-5308 for Parade Car, Farm
Equipment Entries
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch (following the parade) at Karval Firehouse
2:00 PM Junior High Volley Ball at Karval Gym
6:30 PM – ?? Banquet at the Karval Gym

Hub City Classic Car Show - Limon, Colorado August 21,22, 2015
2015-08-21 16:00 - 2015-08-22 17:00 | Limon, Colorado, Limon, CO, 80828, United States
The rumble, the roar and the excitement is back as the Annual Hub City Classic Car Show returns to Limon for another year on August 21, 22, 2015 It’s open to classic cars and motorcycles, with judging, trophy’s and cash prizes.
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This is an event that’s fun for the entire family and It all starts with barbeque, soap box car judging, music and fireworks starting around 6:30 P-M on Friday night on the High School Athletic Field at the north end of G-Avenue.
Saturday morning kicks off with staging the parade in the parking area of the Flying-J fuel and convenience complex just north of I-70 at exit 359, then the parade from Flying-J all the way into downtown Limon on US24/Main St., where the contestants will park and polish these magnificent machines under the shade trees along E-Avenue.
This is small town America at its best and an event you don’t want to miss!
Need Details and Entry Forms?For More Details and Entry Forms for Cars or Motorcycles, Please Contact the Limon Colorado Chamber of Commerce

Centennial Mental Health Center Open House and Art Gala
2015-08-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Centennial Mental Health Center, 606 Main Street, Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Centennial Mental Health Center’s Open House and Art Gala, August 21st
Add this to your calendar and plan to attend this event which will include a silent auction and art sale to raise money for a resident gazebo. For more information call 719-775-2313.

Lincoln County Fair
2015-08-04 08:00 - 2015-08-08 23:00 | Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 33747 County Road 2w, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
2015 Lincoln County Free Fair and Rodeo
August 3-8, 2015 Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Hugo, Colorado
** Vendor Information **
Contact Julie Joffe, Fairgrounds Manager: (719) 740-0047
** Rental Information **
Contact Roxie Devers, County Administrator: (719) 743-2810

Limon Heritage Museum
2015-08-01 09:00 - 20:00 | Limon Heritage Museum, 899 First Street, Limon, CO, 80828, United States
24th Annual Limon Heritage Festival

Little Britches Rodeo
2015-07-11 10:00 - 2015-07-12 17:00 | Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 33747 County Road 2w, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
Little Britches Rodeo!
It’s coming to Lincoln County again this year! And it’s sanctioned by the National Little Britches Rodeo Association. The NLBRA is the standard bearer of junior rodeo in the United States. Each year some 2,000 kids from 21 states compete in more than 275 Little Britches rodeos. These events take place in 16 states across the nation. One of those events is right here in Lincoln County, Colorado for a second year in a row!
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Independence Celebration and July 5th Fireworks Display -- Limon
2015-07-05 | Limon, Colorado, Limon, CO, 80828, United States
Fireworks in Limon, Colorado July 5th
Independence Week-end Includes An All-Day Celebration July 5th
Tourists and Visitors are Welcomed to Celebrate With Us in Limon, Colorado, Featuring a Grand Finale Fireworks Display Starting at Sundown. Watch this space for further details

Fireworks in Hugo Colorado
2015-07-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 33747 County Road 2w, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
July 4th Fireworks Display in Hugo, Colorado at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds

14th Annual Colorado Championship Ranch Rodeo
2015-06-26 - 2015-06-27 | Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 33747 County Road 2w, Hugo, CO, 80821, United States
14th Annual Colorado Championship Ranch Rodeo.

Join the fun and cheer for your favorite working ranch cowboys as they compete for the title of Champion!

Friday June 26, 2015
3:00 – 5:00pm Team Check In and Team BBQ 5:00 – 10:00pm Trade Show Open 6:00pm Calcutta of Teams 6:30pm Rules Meeting 7:00pm First Performance
Saturday June 27, 2015
8:00am Horse Show Check-In 9:00am RHAA Ranch Horse Show 8:30am Trade Show Opens 2:00pm Jeremiah Ward Memorial Open Ranch Bronc Riding 4:00pm Chuck Wagon Cook Off Meal is Served 5:00pm Second Performance 9:00pm Outdoor Dance with Live Band
Go to top Admission: $6/day for Adults (Good for all events/each day) Children under 12 FREE Tickets can be purchased at the gate.
Save On Admission!Text: LCVIP to 71441 for Discount Admission Coupon On Your Smartphone Data Charges May Be Applied By Your Cell Phone Service Provider

This is the 1st WRCA Sanctioned Rodeo in Colorado!
