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If you would like to add your event
to the calendar, please e-mail or contact the Town of Cheyenne Wells at (719) 767-5865. |
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2010 |
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| January | ||
| February | ||
| March | ||
| April | ||
10th
Annual Machine Gun Shoot & Military Vehicle Display April 30 - May 2nd, 2010 A benefit for the Cheyenne Wells Volunteer Fire Department. Hosted by the Cheyenne Wells Fire Department and the Rocky Mountain Fifty Caliber Shooting Assoc., Inc. Rent 50 caliber rifles, various machine guns, and cannons to hit a reactive target. This is not a gun show; no firearms transactions allowed on the property. Located 186 miles from Downtown Denver-10 ½ miles Northwest of Cheyenne Wells. Contact: Bob McBride (303) 934-1915 or Travis Watson (719) 767-5008 or Randy Sherfick (719) 342-1373. More info - also visit www.cheyennewellsfire.com or www.rmfesa.org Town of Cheyenne Wells Cleanup Days April 23 & 24. The Cheyenne County Landfill will be open for free dumping. If windy call (719) 767-5099 or 340-5099. Please call the City Clerk's office at 767-5865 prior to before Friday April 23 to have your bagged items ready for pick up or large items (refrigerators are not accepted). Let's get our Town looking great for the 120th Anniversary Kick Off Celebration on May 3rd. |
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| May | ||
Cheyenne
Wells begins 120th Anniversary Celebration |
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| Cheyenne Wells Swimming Pool Opens on Memorial
Day - Contact David Larsen 767-5855 Old Jail Museum Opens on Memorial Day - 1-4 pm - tours by appointment - 767-5865 |
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| June | ||
| June 12th, 2010 |
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Mud Run - Cheyenne County Fairgrounds - Approximately 2 pm, Contact Tracy Akers (719) 767-5755 |
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| Cowboy Campfire Camp
Supper - (120th Ann. Celebration) Friday, June 18, 2010 Meet us at Medicine Arrow Park for another entertaining event with local talent performances as well as supper and fireworks. |
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| July | ||
Cheyenne
Wells Annual Tumbleweed Festival
July 17th-18th - Games, crafts, car show, sidewalk sales, softball tournament, horseshoe tournament, golf tournament, breakfast, hamburger fry, and rocky mountain oyster fry. Contact: Angie Weed (719) 767-5193. Car Show Contact: Don Esarey (719) 767-5618 or Karla Pevler (719) 767-5643. Softball Tournament Contact: Kay Ann Sexson (719) 767-5870. Golf Tournament Contact: Pro Shop (719) 767-5021. Craft Show Contact: Carol Zurcher (719) 767-5049. |
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120th Celebration Continues Saturday, July 17th, 2010 Our celebration continues with the annual Tumbleweed Festival complete with a free breakfast (Sponsored by the Eastern Colorado Bank) - from 7-9 am. Hot Air Balloon Rides in the morning (tentative) ~ 1st Measurement of Beard Growing Contest ~ Watermelon Eating Contests 10am ~ Band to perform Oldies Music 11:30-1:30 ~ Tumbleweed Decorating Contest ~ Clarke Osborn Memorial Marathon Softball Tournament ~ Various Games & Activities sponsored by ESA ~ Car and Craft Show ~ Rocky Mtn Oyster Fry sponsored by CW Fire Dept. |
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Cheyenne County Fair & Rodeo July 26th - 31st - Cheyenne County Fair consist of weekly events from livestock auction, fashion review, Princess & Queen Contest, turtle race, free barbecue, Pro-Rodeo, and Parade. Contact: Colo State Extension Office - Vickie Nestor (719) 767-5716 |
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| August | ||
| Ice Cream Social - August 18th - 2-4 pm on Courthouse Lawn Historic Window Display Contest - August 18-31st | ||
| September | ||
| Cookie Break at City Auditorium - Sept
8, 2010 - 10:00 am 2nd Measurement of Beard Growing Contest |
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| Kit Carson Day Labor Day Weekend (Sept 4th, 2010). Rodeo at 8:00 am at Tony Paintin's Arena, Senior Class Breakfast, exhibits in the Community Building, Free BBQ at 11:30 am, Parade, Good Scout Award, Poker Run, vendors all day, games, duck race on Main Street, and Dance. Contact: Karla Ball 719-962-3394, Liz Mattics 719-962-3361, or Nadene Gaynor (719) 962-3295 |
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| Cheyenne Wells Swimming Pool Closes on Labor
Day - Contact David Larsen 767-5855 Old Jail Museum Closes on Labor Day - open 1-4 pm - tours by appointment - 767-5865 |
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| October | ||
Octoberfest to close our 120th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, October 17, 2010 Luncheon Potluck - bring a German Plate - Gun fight on Main Street - Announce Winner of Beard Growing Contest - Old Time Costume Contest - Powder Gun Display - Hay Rides/Buggy Rides |
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| November | ||
| Church Bazaar November 3rd, 2010 - United Methodist Church - 10am-2pm, located at 295 West 1st Street. Contact Bonnie Boland 719-767-5480. |
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| December | ||
| Tumbleweed Christmas 2010 Date Coming Soon! |
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Updated: April 30, 2010 |
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