Grand Lake Western Weekend
A time not to be missed is Grand Lake's Western Weekend. A celebration of Grand Lake's cowboy and pioneering heritage that brings people to this incredible lakeside mountain town.
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Western Weekend and Buffalo BBQ
Organization:
Dates: 07/16/2011 - 07/17/2011 update info
Time: 1:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM
Event Cost: varies
Venue: Western Weekend and Buffalo BBQ in Grand Lake,CO
Contact: Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (970) 627-3402
Email:
Website: www.grandlakechamber.com
Event Details:
For close to 60 years, people have been flocking to the Grand Lake Buffalo Barbecue for 2 days chock full of fun. Taking place in mid-July, the Grand Lake BBQ marks the conclusion of Western Week, a celebration of Grand Lake's cowboy and pioneering heritage.
- The weeks events take place at various locations throughout Grand Lake.
- Grand Lake's premier weekend, Western Weekend, takes place the 2nd weekend in July.
- A celebration of Grand Lake's cowboy and pioneering heritage.
Overview: Western Weekend celebrates the town's cowboy and pioneer heritage. It is quite spectacular and there's something for everyone here to enjoy.There are the Legends of Grand Lake, Spirit Lake Mountain Man Rendezvous, parade, a five kilometer Buffalo Run – what a sight!, pancake breakfast, mock gunfights – the kids will love this, and more. Try farm-raised buffalo at the annual community Buffalo Barbecue, a tradition since 1947. The sauce, by the way, is still a secret.
Where: The weeks events take place at various locations throughout Grand Lake.
When: Grand Lake's premier weekend, Western Weekend, takes place the 2nd weekend in July.
Cost: There is no general fee or cost to attend the Western Weekend, however, there may be fees for specific events associated with the festival.
Details: Situated at the western border of Rocky Mountain National Park, near the headwaters of the Colorado River, Grand Lake is Colorado's largest natural lake. The village of Grand Lake is the western gateway to the park and provides numerous services for the visitor's vacation needs.