SEPTEMBER
Thru mid-October
Farmers' Market
The gathering place for regionally grown vegetables, bison meat free of chemicals and hormones, baked goods, and a wide range of gourmet items. Every Saturday 8am-noon in Cimino Park, 2 blocks north of Main St. between Animas St. and Convent St.
September 2
99th Annual Trinidad Round-Up Association Rodeo & Las Animas County Fair Sept 2-7.
Complete events list.
Trinidad Roundup Association
September 3
99th Annual Trinidad Round-Up Association Rodeo & Las Animas County Fair:
Carnival Opens Las Animas County Fair Grounds.
September 4
The 70th Annual Trinidad Labor Day Golf Tournament
Sponsored by the Houg Brothers and La Quinta Suites - September 5-6th
at Trinidad Las Animas County Municipal Golf Course
Tournament Schedule and Application
Friday Sept 4: Check-in and optional practice
Saturday Sept 5: First round of play
Sunday Sept 5: Second round of play
Monday Sept 6: Third round of play and Awards Ceremony
AR Mitchell Museum
Bronze Sculpture of Stephen Lee and Three Raton Artists.: Cindy Montoya, Marv Newton, and Sam Hughes. September 4 - 30.
Opening Reception Sept 4, 5-8 p.m
99th Annual Trinidad Round-Up Association Rodeo & Las Animas County Fair:
Carnival Las Animas County Fair Grounds.
Downtown - Night Street Dance. - parking lot on Commercial and Elm.
Kids Dress Up Contest. - 7:00 p.m. (ages 0 to 12) - Dance Connection Performing.
Saturday, September 5
The 70th Annual Trinidad Labor Day Golf Tournament
Patriot Golf Days Fundraiser at Cougar Canyon Golf Links
Trinidad Lake State Park (3 miles west of Trinidad)
DOW Youth Archery Program . With Pat Patrick and Doug Holder at Carpois Cove Parking Lot area at 5pm. 719-846-6951 or 3813.
Sights and Sounds of Colorado Wildlife at The Amphitheater with Bob Holder at 7 pm.
Trinidad Round-Up Association Rodeo & Las Animas County Fair
8:00 a.m. Chili Cook-Off in Round-Up Park
8:00 a.m. Dairy Cow Show
8:30 a.m. Dairy Goat Show
9:30 a.m. Round Robin Contest
10:00 a.m. Cheerleading competition
11:00 a.m. Ultrasound Evaluation
1:30 p.m. Rodeo Performance - FAMILY DAY
Queen Coronation during rodeo performance
8:00 p.m. Dance at Music by: TBD
10:00 p.m. Introduction of 2009 TRA Royalty
Carnival Las Animas County Fair Grounds
Sunday, September 6
The 70th Annual Trinidad Labor Day Golf Tournament
Patriot Golf Days Fundraiser at Cougar Canyon Golf Links
Trinidad Round-Up Association Rodeo & Las Animas County Fair
9:00 a.m. Junior Market Livestock Sale
11:00 a.m. Round-Up Bar-B-Q in Round-Up Park
1:30 p.m. Rodeo Performance - Westernairs – Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day
4:00 p.m. - 6;00 p.m.Load Out Junior Livestock Sale Animals
Carnival Las Animas County Fair Grounds
Trinidad Lake State Park (3 miles west of Trinidad). Nationally recognized guitarist, Jaquie Gibson will fill the amphitheater with acoustic melodies inspired by the beauty of our area. At The Amphitheater at 7 pm.
719-846-6951 or 3813.
Monday, September 7
The 70th Annual Trinidad Labor Day Golf Tournament
Patriot Golf Days Fundraiser at Cougar Canyon Golf Links
Trinidad Round-Up Association Rodeo & Las Animas County Fair
6:30 - 9:00am Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Parade (Deadline for entries August 24)
1:30 p.m. Rodeo Performance - Westernairs - Dance Connections Performing before rodeo performance
Carnival Las Animas County Fair Grounds
Trinidad Lake State Park (3 miles west of Trinidad). Nationally recognized guitarist, Jaquie Gibson will fill the amphitheater with acoustic melodies inspired by the beauty of our area. At The Amphitheater at 7 pm.
719-846-6951 or 3813.
September 12
Mt. San Rafaeil Golf Tournament at Cougar Canyon For more information contact Kim Lucero at 719-846-8053
or klucero@msrhc.org
September 22
Cougar Couples "Lose-A-Club" Tournament at Cougar Canyon Golf Links
September 24-25
Trinidad State Invitational Thursday and Friday, Afternoon - Morning
Trinidad Las Animas County Municipal Golf Course
September 26
Trinidad Chamber Tournament Thursday and Friday, Afternoon - Morning
Trinidad Las Animas County Municipal Golf Course
For more more information call 719-846-9285.
OCTOBER
Thru mid-October
Farmers' Market
The gathering place for regionally grown vegetables, bison meat free of chemicals and hormones, baked goods, and a wide range of gourmet items. Every Saturday 8am-noon in Cimino Park, 2 blocks north of Main St. between Animas St. and Convent St.
Saturday, October 3rd
2nd Annual Taste of Trinidad 5K Run and Fun Walk
Festivities at Cougar Canyon
Events of the Day
8am: Hot air balloon rides
9am: Taste of Trinidad 5K Run and Fun Walk
11am: Special guest appearance by Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Goose Gossage!
11am: Taste of Trinidad Food Festival
2pm: Live music
Admission is free! Don't miss the kids' play area, live music, art exhibition and the chance to meet "The Goose" in person.
October 24
Las Animas County Livestock Association Murder Mystery Theatre and Dinner 6 p.m. Trinidad Holiday Inn.
October 30
Trinidad Area Arts Council Masquerade Ball
NOVEMBER
Throughout the month of November, visit the Christmas Mercado at the First St. Gallery, 150 E. First St. presented by the Trinidad Area Arts Council. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.For info, call 846-1441
November 3
Election Day
November 4
Corazon Gallery Artists reception and Customer Service Day 5-7 p.m.149 E. Main St.
November 6
Christmas Mercado hosted by the Trinidad Area Arts Council First St. Gallery
Trinidad history Museum presents "Holiday Decorations" Autumn Harvest Centerpieces 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Trinidad history Museum Education Center 312 E. Main St.
November 7
Hometown Holidays Victorian Christmas in Cimino Park 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Trinidad History Museum presents "Holiday Decorations." Classic and Southwestern Wreaths. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Trinidad History Museum Education Center 312 E. Main St
Annual Livestock Assn. Stockman's Ball Aultman Hall. Social hr 5:30 p.m.; Dinner 6:30 p.m. Music by Country Gold. For info call 846-3504
November 11
Dedication of the Vietnam War Memorial at the Colorado Welcome Center followed by Veteran's Day Luncheon for Las Animas County Veteran's widows/spouses and active duty serviceman spouses/parents. Sebastiani Gymnasium, Noon. For info, call 846-8223
November 14
Black & White Ball in Aultman Hall 6 p.m. Benefit for the Kiwanis Youth Arts Academy
Denim & Divots at Cougar Canyon. 11 a.m. shotgun start. Benfit for Hometown Holidays. Call 719-422-7015 for info
Temple Aaron recognition event to celebrate ongoing restoration of the oldest continually in use Jewish Temple in the state! 1 p.m. on site. Refreshments served
November 18
Trinidad & Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Block Party
in the Bell Block and John Bldg.
November 24
CU in the Community's presentation of "Mummies in the Massari Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m.
November 26
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27
Tree/Train Lighting Ceremony sponsored by Hometown Holidays City Hall Park
5:15 p.m.
November 28
10th Annual Hometown Holidays Parade of Lights 6 p.m.
Parade Award Gathering following Parade of Lights Holy Trinity Parish Hall.
December
December 6
Holy Trinity Academy Christmas Bazaar. Place TBD. Call 719-846-5900 for info
January 2010
January 13
Trinidad Community Foundation Leadership Workshop 8:30 at LaQuinta Inn & Suites
January 23
The Polar Bear Ball to benefit the Kiwanis Youth Arts Academy. First Street Gallery. For info, call 859-7702
March 2010
March 13
Noah's Ark 7th Annual Peacock Ball at the Lucky Monkey at Aultman Hall. For info call 846-6765