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Events in the Brush Area ... Let the Good Times Roll! |
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Fourth
of July Festivities:
July
2-4:Rodeos have consistently entertained Brush visitors
for over a hundred years. The first recorded rodeo happened in 1884
when Jared Brush brought together a trainload of Denver residents
to witness the amazing skills of cowboys. Brush Rodeo Association
has operated the "World's Largest Open Rodeo" since 1954.
Brush Rodeo Association became a member of the Colorado Pro Rodeo
Association in 2005 and the rodeo is a Colorado State Pro Rodeo
now. Today, a variety of community events keep Brush visitors busy.
These include fireworks, a parade, the Cowboy Breakfast, an Ice
Cream Social, the Golden West Art Show and the library's quilt show
and book sale. |
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| Watch
those "amazing cowboys (and cowgirls) at the Brush Rodeo, July
2-4 |
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4th of July Parade is fun for everyone! |
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The
Morgan County Junior Fair:
First
Full Week of August: A
week of displaying projects, a variety of community events, and
community networking all takes place at this event held at the Brush
Fairgrounds. |
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Prairie Biker Rally:
Held
the Second Week in September, this event will
feature Hogs from all over the area. It includes cash prizes,
a Poker Run, contests, awards and a dance. It is something you
won't want to miss. |
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The
26th Annual Oktoberfest -
Held
the last Saturday in September, this is a fun street bazaar with
arts, crafts, food, games and a car show. There is also live entertainment
and a polka dance complete with a German buffet later in the evening. |
| Pawnee
Buttes - This
nationally known short grass prairie spans 193,000 acres where visitors
can study wildlife, go sight-seeing, shoot photographs, and watch
over 290 species of birds. It is featured on the Pawnee Pioneer Trails
Historic and Scenic Byways. The Buttes tower 250 feet above the prairie
and are popular destinations for hikers, horseback riders and day
trippers. A Pawnee Grassland map from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service is recommended for planning your trip. To get there,
travel north on Highway 71, turn left on Highway 14 and pay attention
to signs in the New Raymer area. On the web, click here. Pawnee
Buttes |
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