Explore Elbert County this Summer!
Follow in the footsteps of the old pioneers and pick up your special 150th Anniversary Ticket, and then start exploring one-of-a-kind Elbert County Attractions and Events this summer!
Use your ticket to enjoy FREE ADMISSION to all the fairs, festivals, museums and libraries listed on the ticket. While you’re exploring each unique destination, stop by the front desk or festival booth and ask for an “Anniversary Ticket Stamp”.
When you’re done, bring your ticket, with at least seven stamps, to the free 150th Anniversary Old West Celebration on September 21, 2024, and as a thank-you, we’ll enter you in our drawing for either: One night for two at one of our wonderful bed and breakfasts; or Dinner for two at one of our fine restaurants; or Other assorted prizes.
150th Anniversary Tickets can be picked up at the 150th Anniversary Open House on February 13, 2024, or at any one of the participating attractions or festivals over the summer (listed below).
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Elbert County’s 150th Anniversary 2024 Attractions & Events
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150th Anniversary Open House (Kiowa) -Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 2-5pm
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Bailey Saddleland Museum (Simla) -Open Memorial Day through Labor Day by appointment
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Colorado Day Ice Cream Social (Kiowa) -Visit our booth on Thursday, August 1, 2024, 5:30-8pm
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Elbert County Fair - 90th Annual (Kiowa) -Visit our booth on Friday, August 2 through August 4, 2024
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Elbert County Museum (Kiowa) -Open Memorial Day Sunday through Labor Day Sunday, Thursday-Sunday, 1-4pm. Pioneer Fourth Celebration on July 4, 2024, 10am-3pm
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Elbert Day (Elbert) -Visit our booth on Saturday, July 6, 2024, 8am-6pm
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Elizabash (Elizabeth) -Visit our booth on Saturday, June 8, 2024, 8:30am-3pm
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Pines & Plains Libraries (Elbert, Elizabeth, Kiowa and Simla) -Visit any of the four library branches. Hours vary.
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Simla Day (Simla) -Visit our booth on Monday, September 2, 2024, 10am-4pm
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150th Anniversary Celebration (Kiowa) -Visit our booth on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 2-7pm
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