May. 9, 2008

Special Events

May 2008

17  - 17   CELEBRATION OF ARMED FORCES DAY

Free Picnic followed with free concert by The Bost Family who present a superb musical and fun program. Great way to say "thank you" to our Armed Forces Personnel and their Families. You'll enjoy suporting this local event.

Time: 6:00 p.m. Event begins
Location: Blue Spruce RV Park on CR 500
Phone: 970-884-2641

30  - 1   VALLECITO CHAMBER FISHING TOURNAMENT

Bring the family and friends to Vallecito Lake and fish for the "Big One"!! May 30 - Registration and Appetizers at VCEC 6 - 8 pm. May 31 - Tournament Day One 7 am to 4 pm and Fish Fry (residents and tourists welcome) from 6 - 8 pm at VCEC. June 1 - Tournament Day Two 7 am to 12 pm with Award Ceremony at 2 pm. Great way to begin your summer and vacation!

Time: See Description for details
Location: On the Lake and Vallecito Community Event Center
Phone: 970-769-0309 & 970-769-5836

June 2008

14  - 15   FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Great benefit for "COUNTRY KIDS WITH CANCER"!! Awesome musical entertainment of all kinds. Great food. Unique Silent Auction items. All proceeds go to help kids and their families who have cancer in our local area! It's worth driving to beautiful Vallecito Lake!!

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day
Location: Vallecito Church Property north of Lake on CR 501
Phone: 970-884-6083 Vicki Howard

July 2008

4  - 4   2008 FIREWORK DISPLAY

Come early on July 4th to the Valley...picnic, relax, fish, ride a horse, go for a hike! As daylight fades and darkness begins, enjoy the BEAUTIFUL FIREWORKS OVER THE LAKE as we all celebrate the 4th of July together!

Time: Dusk to dark
Location: North end of Vallecito Lake on CR 501

5  - 6   VALLECITO SERVICE LEAGUE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

As you explore the Durango/Four Corners area of Southwest Colorado, you will want to make this event a "must on your list of things to do"! Artisans take pride in their workmanship and art as displayed in this outstanding arts and crafts fair.

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Location: In the meadow below the Vallecito Dam on CR 501
Phone: 970-884-4815

August 2008

9  - 9   VSL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Ladies of Vallecito Lake come together annually to serve an awesome Pancake Breakfast with all the trimmings! Proceeds go the maintenance of the "Walking Paths" in the area which we all enjoy as a resident in the area, first time visitor or a repeat friend of the valley. Everyone is welcome!

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Vallecito Lake Community Event Center on CR 501
Phone: 970-884-4320

28  - 1   2008 FOUR CORNERS BIKER RALLY

Kick back with your friends, enjoy our beautiful scenery, check out the bike show, take a demo ride, visit all the unique event sites located throughout the Four Corners Area. Most of all be safe and come again next year!

Location: Events spread out in Four Corners Area

30  - 30   VALLECITO CHAMBER LABOR DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Labor Day Weekend is awesome in the Four Corners Area!! The weather is great, the scenery is fantastic and the hospitality is outstanding at Vallecito Lake. Everyone is invited to our Annual Pancake Breakfast provided for tourists, biker rally attendees, Soliders for Jesus bikers, friends and neighbors. The pancakes will melt in your mouth, order your own style of eggs, ham, sausage and all the trimmings!

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Vallecito Community Event Center on CR 501