Celebrate Craig's Centennial
On April 21, 2008, the city of Craig will celebrate its 100th birthday with 100 days of festivities.
The celebration kicks off with a beard-growing contest 100 days before the city's birthday. Festivities will include a concert, fireworks show, parade, Taste of Craig festival, community barbecue and an air show. The Black Mountain Theater will also be re-producing a Western-themed play that was written and performed 100 years ago.
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Calendar of Events
Jan. 12 — Brothers of the Brush beard growing contest begins. Participants should arrive clean shaven at 10 a.m. at the Centennial Mall to register for the competition and for their before picture.
Jan. 29-30 — Auditions for the Black Mountain Theatre production of "Land of Northern Mystery" will be at 7 p.m. in the Craig Middle School auditorium. Call Cindy at 824-6002 or go to www.blackmountaintheatre.org. for more information.
Feb. 8 — Deadline for entries in the Centennial poster contest. Contact Pam Foster at 824-8244 for information or click here for the contest entry form and guidelines.
Feb. 9 — Art is for Lovers Artwalk in downtown Craig. Poster contest entries will be on display and available for sale at The Center of Craig. The Artwalk begins at 6 p.m. in downtown Craig.
April 11-12 — Black Mountain Theater production of a historical play will be at Craig Middle School auditorium. The show will be at 7 p.m. April 11 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 12. Don't miss this hilariously exciting story about the best con job ever. Tickets are $5 each and available at Hems & Hers, Elk Run Inn and at the door.
April 21 — CELEBRATION KICKOFF! April 21 was the day Craig was officially made a town. Join us for the judging of the beard growing contest at 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Northwest Colorado.
May 1-3 — Colorado State Taxidermy Championships at the Craig Holiday Inn.
May 17 — Where the Hell's Maybell annual bicycle ride from Craig to Maybell begins at 7 a.m. Call 826-2029 for more information.
May 17 — TW Legislative golf tournament.
May 23-26 — Grand Olde West Days, a four day event featuring a carnival, concert, parade, street festival and more. Go to www.grandoldewest.com for event details.
June — (TBA) Taste of Craig festival
June 5-8 — Mountain Man Rendezvous at the Wyman Living History Museum. Call 824-6346 for more information.
June 11-14 — Whittle the Wood Rendezvous, a four-day event where wood carvers from across the nation converge on City Park to turn tree stumps into works of art. The Rendezvous culminates on Saturday, June 14 with a festival where the entries are judged and the city of Craig provides a free concert in the park.
June 21 — 10 a.m. Yampa Valley Electric Association annual meeting in Craig followed by a community barbecue at 12:30 p.m. at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
June 26 — Share your stories and hear others during a night celebrating railroad history at The Center of Craig.
July 4 — Independence Day. Time capsules buried 100 years ago will be opened at Craig City Hall. Craig Fire/Rescue will set off fireworks from the top of Finley Lane.
July 12 — Don't miss your chance to see Three Dog Night live and in concert at Moffat County Fairgrounds. Colorado's own Firefall will open. Tickets are $20. Ticket information will be posted as soon as it's available. The concert will be followed by a fireworks display.
July 19 — The community is invited to a barbecue hosted by the Cattlemen's Association 5:30 p.m. at Loudy-Simpson Park. The crowd will be entertained by 1340 Junction. Lunch is $8 and includes dessert.
July 19 — AirFest from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Craig/Moffat County Airport. Day starts with Taps and a pancake breakfast and there will be a flyover at noon. Admission is $5 per person. 12 and under are free.
July 20 — Centennial Craig golf tournament at the Yampa Valley Golf Course
July 24 — The Craig Lions Club will host a wine tasting and decadent dessert soiree from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Center of Craig. This event will be your only chance to get limited edition Centennial Craig wine, labeled using Craig's centennial logo.
July 29 — Closing ceremonies. New time capsules will be buried at city hall.
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