All Entries Tagged With: "Prowers County Fairgrounds"
Family Fun Night & Just for Kids at Sand and Sage Fair
When folks want a good time, neither hot days nor rainy mornings will keep them away from the Sand and Sage Fair. Hundreds of people came out for the Tuesday afternoon and evening Family Night at the fairgrounds. Youngsters cooled off kayaking around a small, man-made pond along the roadway or sampled cups of chilled […]
Prowers Sheriff’s Posse Purchases New H.Q.
For dozens of summers, the Prowers County Sheriff’s Posse has helped manage the Sand and Sage Fair and other events at the country fairgrounds from either under tree shade or a tent. Just recently, Posse members purchased a more permanent headquarters at the fairgrounds for themselves with their own funds. The building is […]
Driving for Donations
Driving for Donations or Cruising for Cash or Riding for Rockets or however you might term it, some volunteers from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, were out on the night of July 4th, seeking donations for next year’s fireworks display. The group covered the area parking lots surrounding the Prowers County Fairgrounds, […]
“We Will Have a Fireworks Display”
Lamar Fire Chief, Marshall Cook, stated that contrary to some facebook or blog articles that have been circulating, there will be a July 4th fireworks display at the Prowers County Fairgrounds on Thursday night, July 4. Cook said that although the county has enacted a fire ban because of dry conditions this […]
Lamar Hosts State High School Rodeo Assoc. Finals
Lamar will host the annual Colorado State High School Rodeo Association Finals at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this weekend. Over 144 contestants will check in by Wednesday, June 5, according to Association President, Hank Williams. Contestants and their families, an estimated 350 persons, will check in their RVs and trailers at the fairgrounds through the […]
Guidelines for a Healthier Community
“You’re community has to be different, unique, in order to provide future growth for Lamar.” That was the overview of a weeklong interview and assessment project presented by panelists from the Urban Land Institute. The findings were derived from a comprehensive group interview of 60 volunteers listing what they felt were the strengths and […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Funds Spring and Summer Events
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel approved $23,740 to help promote and market six future events this coming spring and summer. The Annual Car Show and Rod Run received $2,000 on a three to two vote for the May 17-19 event at Willow Creek Park, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce received $2,740 in funding for Lamar […]
Commissioners Discuss Road Closing Protocols, ADA Restroom Compliance
Captain Lawrence Hilton of the Colorado State Patrol and Troop 2C in southeast Colorado paid a courtesy call on the commissioners. The commissioners took the opportunity to ask what state department had the authority to close the highways into the county when weather conditions made for unsafe travel. Hilton replied that to his knowledge, […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Funds May Events
Four of the five funding requests to the Prowers Lodging Tax Panel were approved by board members during their monthly meeting, Monday, February 19. The annual Wild West BBQ Contest is partnering with the Cinco de Mayo celebration this year at Willow Creek Park, and there are plans to include a Low Rider Car […]
Planning Underway for Annual 9/11 Tribute in Lamar
A repeat performance of the local tribute to 9/11 first responders is over a half year away, and an organizational meeting to map out the second annual event was held this past Monday, February 4, at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce offices. Doug Harbour, working with Voices of Southeast Colorado and Voices Unidas, originated […]
County Commissioners Appoint New Operations Manager
Kirk Powers has been selected as the new Building Operations Manager for Prowers County, replacing Hans Frederichs in that position. Powers has been employed with the county since 2010 as night supervisor, and will soon be starting his new duties. Two areas involve maintenance for the second elevator located in the county courthouse which runs […]
Prowers County Political Parties Hold Election Night Open House
The Democrat and Republican political parties in Prowers County are holding election night open houses for the public at large. The Republicans will host a pot-luck gathering at the fairgrounds 4-H building beginning at 6pm on Tuesday, November 6. Table service and drinks will be provided as local members of the GOP watch the state […]
LCC College Rodeo Update 10-1-12
Freshman Keely Smith led the LCC rodeo team this weekend in Sheridan, WY with a 2nd place finish in barrel racing. Also earning points were Bailey Spitz finishing 9th in tie-down roping and Seth Barber finishing 8th in bull riding. The team will be in action this weekend, October 5-7, hosting the LCC Antelope Stampede at the Prowers […]
Demolition Derby Results
The Sand and Sage Fair and Rodeo hosted the annual Demolition Derby at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this past Saturday, June 16. Over a dozen participants were on hand for the event and when the dust settled, here are the trophy and cash winners. Thanks to Toni McPherson and the Prowers County Fairboard for providing […]
Prowers County Residents Enjoy a Full Weekend of Events
Wiley was just as hot as Granada. A portion of Main Street was sectioned off Saturday, so booths and vendors could be set up to entertain the crowd. Kids were running and playing at the town center and finding ways to amuse themselves, from an egg-toss contest, to a water balloon-dunking seat. It didn’t […]
Mounted Thunder Competes at Prowers County Fairground
Friday’s storm in Prowers County may have dissuaded some participants from coming to Lamar for the Prairie War competition, according to event organizer, Axel Thurner, but sufficient numbers of enthusiasts were on hand to make it a contest. About 45 competitors had registered to take part in the shooting/riding skill events. Colorado Mounted Thunder, […]
Cowboys, Horses and Guns
Colorado Mounted Thunder out of Pueblo, a cowboy mounted shooting event, will be held at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29. Local event organizer, Axel Thurner said the competition is set to start at about 10am each day with Saturday’s competition running to 6pm and Sunday’s will last until 4pm. […]
Upcoming Class Focus on Wellness, Nutrition and Fun through Cooking
Lamar, COLORADO: The highly successful “Bon Appetit” class is coming to Lamar over spring-break. CSU Extension Agents Lacey Mann and Kaye Kasza have been teaching the class in Bent County and are expanding to Prowers County this year. Bon Appetit focuses on wellness, nutrition and physical activity while teaching basic food preparation skills to third- […]
High School Rodeo Club Gears Up
Rodeo club seeks new members, plans Southeast Colorado Rodeo High School and junior high students interested in the sport of rodeo now have the opportunity to join the Southeast All Star Rodeo Club. There are currently 24 active members from all over Southeast Colorado. Team members cooperate to organize a regional rodeo and invite other […]
Wonderful Weekend, Busy Town
Some pictures will display larger if clicked. Lamar offered something to do for almost every taste, whether your interests ranged from the annual Oktoberfest activities, to the Living History Encampment, to the Lamar Community College Antelope Stampede, or more sedentary fare, such as scanning the titles offered at the fall book fair at the Lamar […]