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Check out Francisco Fort Day in La Veta, 7/28 & 7/29/23!

What: Francisco Fort Day
Where: Francisco Fort Museum 306 South Main Street, La Veta, CO 81055
(Francisco Fort Day takes place in the plaza of Francisco Fort Museum,
Colorado's only surviving adobe fort.)

When: July 28th and July 29th
Kick off-Opening and Free Street Dance, Friday night July 28th 5 pm to 9 pm, featuring food by Mario and the Cornmasters and music by Dynamix.
Saturday, July 29th 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser at 7:00 with folk
singing, followed by a full day of live music, performances,
presentations, and family fun. Sarsaparilla in the saloon,
Buck skinners, mountain men, crafters, artists,
authors, and naturalists. Blacksmithing demonstrations in the fort's
blacksmith shop. Lots of events and activities for kids. Chicken Bingo,
Duck race if the Cuchara is running.
Pictorial archive of 25 founding Hispanic Families of Huerfano County, courtesy of the Huajatolla Heritage Foundation.
Come see where history lives in Huerfano County and experience the creative spirit of the Spanish Peaks Region.
The event is free and open to the public.

Full list of performers, demonstrators, and vendors on our website.

Francisco Fort Museum Francisco Fort is the last surviving original adobe fort in Colorado and serves as the home of the Francisco Fort Museum. The museum houses the heirlooms of Huerfano County, including collections of Native American, Spanish settler, and pioneer artifacts.

Learn more about Elizabeth's history at this free event on 9/24!

Historic Walk and Talk | Elizabeth Colorado

Taste some fabulous Colorado hard ciders, chow down at the food trucks, and browse locally made goods from Colorado artisans and vendors!

Pressed Fest | Hard Cider Tasting This iconic Cider Days feature has become such a big hit, that it’s been given its very own day! Colorado’s largest hard cider tasting event will feature more than 50 different interpretations on this traditional spirited beverage from across the region.

Watch out for Fido and Fluffy, too!

It's HOT🔥 if you believe your pet is suffering from a heat stroke:

▶️ Move them to a cool, shady, or indoor area
▶️ Apply water, fans, or wet towels to their body
▶️ Give them water (no ice & not very cold- it can cause shock)
▶️ Call your vet immediately

For more tips visit: https://bit.ly/3exyVPI