๐โจ Join us for a Wiggins Old Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, December 7, starting at 3:00 PM at Teets Park! Enjoy a festive afternoon with fun activities for the whole family, including a chance to meet Santa, hay rides, free soup and hot cocoa, kids’ crafts, and caroling. Donโt miss the parade at 4:30 PM, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree to cap off the evening. Bring your loved ones and celebrate the holiday season with us in true old-fashioned style! ๐๐
Christmas Capital of the Plains 2024 Event Schedule
Morgan County is the Christmas Capital of the Plains, and itโs the perfect place to celebrate the season! Check out all the exciting Christmas events happening across the county and make this holiday season unforgettable! Learn moreย here.ย
Live Nativity at Elevating Life Church
Join us on Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Elevating Life Church for a FREE outdoor living nativity that brings the incredible story of the birth of Jesus to life. Walk through Bethlehem and witness the Herald Angels, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men as they worship the newborn King. This immersive journey is a beautiful way to experience the true meaning of Christmas. Bring your family and friends for this unforgettable event. ๐๐
Bike the Lights Ride
Join the Bicycle Adventure crew on December 20 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM for a festive ride around town to admire the beautiful holiday lights on businesses, churches, and homes. Starting at the Sands Movie Theatre, located at 211 Clayton Street in Brush, Colorado, the ride will end with warm drinks, including hot chocolate, cider, and coffee. Bring your bike, your friends, and your holiday spirit for this magical community event! ๐๐ดโ๏ธ
Fort Morgan Christmas Parade
Join us on Thursday, December 5, at 6:00 PM for the Fort Morgan Christmas Parade! This beloved holiday tradition is the perfect way to kick off the season with sparkling lights, festive cheer, and fun for the whole family. Bundle up and come celebrate the magic of Christmas with us! ๐โจ๐
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us on December 6th for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Brush on Clayton Street! Festivities kick off at 4:00 PM, promising an evening full of holiday cheer and family-friendly fun. Enjoy caroling, warm up by the fire pits with sโmores, and treat yourself to cookies, hot cocoa, and water. After the tree lighting, head over to the Sands Theatre for a free showing of Elf! Plus, donโt miss a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. Bring your loved ones and celebrate the magic of the season! ๐๐ โจ
Learn more here.
14th Annual Fort Morgan Rotary Chili and Soup Festival
๐ฅ๐ฒ Get ready for some hot competition and family fun at the 14th Annual Fort Morgan Rotary Chili and Soup Festival! Join us Saturday, December 7th, from 11 AM – 1 PM for endless chili, tasty soup, and fun activities for all ages! Think cookie decorating, gingerbread house building, hot cocoa, tractor-pulled wagon rides, and even Santa with his “red-neck reindeer”! ๐ ๐
Enjoy live entertainment from local groups, and all this holiday fun is still just $5 per person (kids 9 and under free)! ๐ถ๏ธ๐ Grab your tickets early, and if youโve got a killer chili or soup recipe, enter to win up to $200!
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Popes Farms: Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze + Haunted Maze 2025
๐๐ Fall fun awaits at Pope Farms! Starting at the end of September through October, head to Pope Farms for their Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Fair. With 30 acres and over 50 varieties of pumpkins, plus sunflowers, gourds, and more, it’s the perfect place to find your fall decor. Bring the family for agri-tainment fun like zip lines, slides, a bounce pillow, pumpkin cannons, and paintball! Feeling brave? Try their haunted corn maze on Friday and Satiurday October nights, then cozy up by the campfire with an adult beverage or hot cocoa. Popes is just a short trip from Denver, Greeley, or Sterling. ๐ฝ๐ป
Local Football Fridays
๐๐ Ready for some football? Morgan County has produced four NFL stars: Trey McBride, Ryan Jensen, Joel Dreessen, and Dalton Risnerโeach one started their football dreams right here! As fall settles in, it’s time to celebrate football season. Before tuning in for the big games on Saturday, show your hometown pride by cheering on our local high school teams in Brush, Fort Morgan, and Wiggins under the Friday night lights! Let’s support the future stars of tomorrow!
Bicycle Adventures Upcoming Rides
Have a ride or two every month, brought to you by Bicycle Adventure, GlowCo Studio, and Morgan Conservation.
Time and location varies by date. Follow their Facebook page for more details.
June 1 – HGTV Ride at all HGTV sites
June 29 – Logan County Agri Pedal
July 23 – Bobstock Night Ride
July 27 – Morgan County Agri Pedal
August 17 – Wiggins Gateway to the Plains & Rockies Ride
September 7 – Brush Agri Pedal
October 19 – Fort Morgan Sweet & Low Ride & Sugar Factory Tour
November 28 – Thanksgiving Eat More Turkey Ride
December to March – GlowCo Ride
Brush Oktoberfest 2025
Celebrate with us in October (date TBD) at the 43rd Brush Oktoberfest! Dive into German traditions with delicious bratwursts, pretzels, and more, while enjoying the classic and modern car show. Dance to live music, and raise your steins in our vibrant beer garden. Join the festivities and shout, โProst!”
Thursday Night Live 2025
Join us every Thursday evening in Glenn Miller Park from June to August for the ultimate street festival experience! Browse through vendors, enjoy exciting activities, and groove to the tunes of our summer concert series! You won’t want to miss out on the fun! For more information, visit Facebook.com/TNLFORTMORGAN.
Brush Rodeo 2025
Every 4th of July, Brush is home to the one of the most exciting rodeos you’ll find anywhere. The Brush Rodeo offers three days full of all the cowboy and cowgirl action you could hope for, including bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, Mutton Bustin’, a free BBQ, Little Princess rides, a 4th of July parade, and fireworks to close it all out.
Held at the Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush, CO, United States, 80723.
Click here for more details.
I-76 Speedway Race Series
Dirt is beautiful! The 2024 I-76 Speedway Race Series Schedule and Registration is now available. Racing on 1st and 3rd Saturday Nights and more races can be found at www.I76speedway.com.
Bobstock Music Festival 2025
When: July 11-12, 2025
Where: Glenn Miller Park, Fort Morgan, CO
Details: Enjoy a summer weekend outdoors with music in the park along with activities for the whole family! Bobstock Music Festival is the biggest free festival in the region!
Cost: Free Admission
Website: https://bobstockmusicfestival.com/
Fall Harvest Car Show 2025
Gear up for theย Fall Harvest Car Show! Marvel at an impressive collection of classic and vintage cars, showcasing stunning automotive design. Downtown Fort Morgan buzzes with excitement from in mid September (dates TBD), featuring car displays, live music, and lively shops and restaurants. Whether youโre a car aficionado or just seeking a delightful day out, join us for this free celebration of cars, fall, and fun!
Food Truck Fridays at The Block 2025
Join us every 3rd Friday from 5-9pm, April through September, for a feast of flavors and fun. Explore the culinary creations of our local food trucks, sip on delicious drinks from After Hours Cocktail Bar, groove to live music, and enjoy fantastic entertainment! Don’t miss out on the excitement! See you at 19592 E. 8th Avenue. Follow their Facebook page for updates!
Fort Morgan Farmer’s Market 2025
Join us on select Saturdays (June-September) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Block, 19592 E. 8th Avenue, for the Fort Morgan Farmer’s Market! Enjoy a delightful selection of local produce, beautiful flowers, freshly brewed coffee, natural honey, homemade canned goods, delicious breads, and much more. Come support local farmers and artisans while enjoying the best of what our community has to offer!
The market is still accepting vendor applications, so don’t miss the chance to showcase your products. For more information, visit its Facebook page.
Third Thursday Art Walk
Experience the arts in downtown Fort Morgan at our monthly Third Thursday Art Walk. Enjoy socializing with others from the area while enjoying light refreshments along this self-guided walking tour and open-house event. You might even run into live music and performances along the way.