See March for Icefishing Contest information.
Click here for March Ice Fishing Contest entry form.
Click here to view March Ice Fishing Contest flyer
February:
- February 3rd - Winter Carnival opening night party at Grumpy’s with appetizers, music, drink specials, and last minute signup sheets for events. Winner of the MERCHANT light display will be announced! 6:00-10:00pm
- February 4th - Grand Lake's Winter Carnival.
Come join the fun in town with human bowling, bed sled races and more!
Grand Lake Winter Carnival February 4, Saturday:
THE “OZ” SNOWMAN CONTEST - for kids / Judge at 2 / All kid entrants get an ice cream cone for effort / Ribbons / free entry 10:00 - 2:00
TEA POT CURLING on town rink/8 teams/bonfire/hot chocolate/ -$20.00 entry per team-Top three finishers split prize money. CALL Scott 970-887-9366 9:30am
Flag Football in the Park – teams compete for travelling trophy. Contact Bill Sauter – 627-3309 10:30am
KID’S STEEPLECHASE - in the park, free, prizes 11:00am
“WIZARD of OZ” PARADE 12:30pm Bed Sled Racers, TeaPot Curlers, King/Queen candidates riding in sleigh, etc., all are welcome to participate in parade. Just line up at Grand Lake Lanes.
ALL DAY EMERALD CITY SNOW SCULPTURES
PARENT/CHILD SLED PULL free entry, bring you own sled 1:00pm
BED SLED RACES 3-4 people push with one rider /on Grand Ave in front of park/ age group is 18+/ $25 entry fee Contact Anne 627-3580 1:15pm
HUMAN BOWLING Adult & Kid divisions – 2 lanes/1 rider in saucer, 2 “bowlers aim the sled at 10 empty water jugs/ $10 entry (kid’s free)/ cash prizes to adults. Just show up. 2:00pm
Judging of the SNOW SCULPTURES Winners announced at the dance / the theme of the sculptures is “THE EMERALD CITY” 3:00pm
Free popcorn and movie “The Wizard of Oz” at the Community House 3:00pm
The “OZ” Fireworks on the Lake This will signify the end of Winter Carnival and the start of Adult Time (time for the kids to go to bed) 8:00pm
The "OZ” BALL at Pancho and Lefty’s / Band – “ACME” / King and Queen Finals / $100 prize for best costume / announcement of winners of all events of day / appetizers served at 10pm /drink specials/ $10 in advance - $15 at the door. 8:00pm to midnight
- February 4th - Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Steak Ride @ 11:00 a.m. Ride in to a mountain meadow for a steak dinner in the snow. Club provides steaks; members bring potluck sides and desserts. For more information call Bill @970-627-8315.
- February 4th - Open House at the Kauffman House Museum. Pitkin Street at the beach in Grand Lake. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission, tasty treats. Wonderful scrapbooks and albums on special display.
-February 5th - Dog Days in Fraser at Grand Park. For more information call 970-726-4118
- February 4th - Pegg Mann will be preforming at the Sagebrush from 6:30 p.m. tp 9:00 p.m. For more information please contact 970-627-1404.
- February 8th - Winter Birds @ Juniper Library. Leasr about the habits abd habitats of our local feathered friends. FREE, starting @ 5:30 p.m. For more information please contact 970-627-8353.
- February 12th, 13th & 14th- Grand Lake Nordic Center 2 for 1 passes! call 970-627-8008
- February 14th - Happy Valentine's Day
- February 18th - Flight For Life Poker Run Benefit in the Grand Lake town square! call Kim for more information at 303-601-6931
- Feburary 18th - Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Poker Run @ 9:00 a.m. Grand Lake Community Building start and finish.
- Feburary 18th - Peggy Mann will be preforming at the Sagebrush from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please contact 970-627-1404.
- February 20th - Presidents Day!
- February 24th - Peggy Mann will be preforming at the Sagebrush from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please contact 970-627-1404.
- February 29th - Top Secret Movie Night @ Juniper Library, starting @ 5:00 p.m. Call the Library at 970-627-8353 for any other information. It's FREE, and we will be providing popcorn!!!
March:
- March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th - Grand Lake Icefishing Tournament! On Friday 2nd join the welcoming party located at Pancho & Lefty's at the end of the boardwalk, the The Grumpy's Calendar Girls will be there to let everyone know that they will be on the Lake on Saturday to take photos with the fishermen. Tounament begins on Saturday 3rd with prime rib dinner at the Sagebrush for all contestants @ 6:00 pm that evening. Tournament wraps up Sunday 4th followed by the Awards Ceremony which also takes place at Pancho & Lefty's. Entry fee is $35 for both days. click for general info click for registration and rules
- You can pick up your FREE prints with the Calendar Girls Saturday @ 5:00 p.m. at Grumpys.
*Need equipment for Icefishing? Contact Rocky Mountain Outfitters 970-798-8021
- March 3rd - Peggy Mann will be playing at the Sagebrush from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please contact 970-627-1404 for more information.
- March 3rd & 4th - Shadow Mountain Stampede at YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch. Call 970-887-2152 for more details.
- March 5th - Live Summer Theatre in the Building by the bowling alley! Tickets go on sale today! Get your tickets at RockyMountainRep.com or by calling 970-627-3421
- March 8th - Brown Bag Book Group @ Juniper Library. Founding Mothers, by Cokie Roberts. Bring your lunch if you want, and join the discussion!
- March 9th & 10th - Pink Ribbon Riders Snow Run (Snowmobile). This 2 day event is a benefit for breast cancer awareness. "Riding in honor and in memory of those we love." www.pinkribbonriders.com
- March 11th - Grand County Pet Pals Fundraiser at the Grand Lake Golf Course! Help raise money for the loving pets that want pals! for more information call 970-627-8008
- March 21 - Adventure Travel to Nepal @ Juniper Library. With slideshow and guest speaker - Doreen Sumerlin.
- March 24th - Peggy Mann will be playing at the Sagebrush from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please call 970-627-1404.
- March 28th - Top Secret Movie Night @ Juniper Library. FREE, join us for popcorn! Call the Library @ 970-627-8353 for the name of this smart, suspenseful PG (13) thriller. (2) Hours long.
April:
- April 6th - Full Moon ski at the Grand Lake Golf Course from 5:00 -9:00pm! Call 970-627-8008
- April 6th - Easter Egg Coloring at the Grand Lake Fire Station! Starts at 10:00am untili all the eggs are colored! Help clor Easter Eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt the following day! for more information call 970-627-8428
- April 7th - Easter Egg Hunt in Town Park! Starts at 11:00am! Call 970-627-8428
- April 7th - Annual Potluck, Elections & Board Meeting 5 p.m., Location to be determined.
- April 7th - Peggy Mann will be playing at the Sagebrush from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please call 970-627-1404.
- April 8th - Happy Easter!
- April 14th & 15th - Want to perform with professionals? Theatre Guest Artist Auditions. Cal 970-627-3421 for more details
- Apirl 14th - Cabin Fever Follies! To participate and confirm call Andrea @ 970-531-0804
- April 14th - Peggy Mann will be playing at the Sagebrush from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please contact 970-627-1404.
- April 18th, 19th, & 20th - Youth Theatre Registration at the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater. Call 970-627-3421 for more information.
May:
- May 13th - Happy Mothers Day!
- May 19th - Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Highway Cleanup @ 10 a.m. at mile marker 9 on HWY 34. Have a donut, then help clean up the roadside before the snow flies. Bring your coffee, we'll bring the donuts. For more information call Mike Ingle 970-531-5940.
Please submit Grand Lake Events to executivedirector@grandlakechamber.com
- May 26th - Historical Kauffman House open weekends until September 30th. Go take a step back in time!
- May 28th - Grand Lake Memorial Day Parade! Call 970-627-3402
June:
- June 5th - Welcome back party for the Rock Mountain Repertory Theatre
- June 9th & 10th - Arts & Crafts Fair in the town park! For details call 970-627-3402
- June 15th - Opening Night for the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre! 970-627-3421
- June 17th - Happy Father's Day!
- June 23rd - Arts & Architecture Tour. Call Andrea for more info @ 970-531-0804
- June 23rd - State Chilli Cook Off in the Grand Lake Town Park! Test your taste bud for the day at the Cook off! For more information call 970-627-8428
- June 30th - Winter Park Grand County Blues Festival! For more details please call 970-726-4118
July:
- July 4th - Grand Lake Fireworks Extravaganza! Located at on the Lake-front @ Dark (970-627-3402) followed by a Party at Mountain Lake Properties (970-627-3103)
- July 14th - The Rocky Mountain Classics Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will have it's annual boat show at Grand Lake on July 14, 2012. Boats will start arriving on Friday afternoon/evening and be on display at the Town dock from 9:00 AM to Noon. We will parade around the lake at Noon provided the weather permits. Boats will be in and out of the docks for the rest of the day. Many will stay until Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Braaf, 970 887-2210
or email at: cbraaf@msn.com
- July 14th & 15th - Buffalo BBQ weekend! located in the town park & lakefront! Parade and festivities on Saturday 15th! Contact 970-627-3402 for more details.
- July 14th - Library Book sale! 970-627-8353
- July 21st & 22nd - Youth Theatre Workshop Performances. 970-627-3421
- July 21st & 22nd - Winter Park Art Affair & Jazz Festival. Call 970-726-4118
- July 29th - Theatre Cabaret Exrtavaganza! Please call 970-627-3421 for more details
- July 30h thru August 4th - Enjoys Sail Boat Races Throughout the Week!
August:
- August 4th - Grand Lake Historic Day! Visit the Kauffman House & get Free Admission!
- August 4th & 5th - Youth Theatre Performances. 970-627-3421
- August 11th - Teen Theatre Performances. 970-627-3421
- August 25th - Grand Corale @ Midle Park High School @ 7:00pm. Call Roger Shaw to confirm 970-726-4626
- August 25th - Crews in Brews Fest. Please call 970-627-3402 for more information
- August 31st - Live Theatre Opening night Fall Show. Contact Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre for more information at 970-627-3421
September:
- September 2nd - Tombstone Tales! Meet real pioneers from Grand Lake's past in our cemetery. Contact Andrea for more details at 970-531-0804
- September 3rd - Labor day!
- Septembet 8th & 9th - Grand Lake's Fall Arts & Crafts Fair! Located in the town park.
- Septembet 21st - Citizens of the Year Award Banquet. Call 970-531-8683 for more information
October:
- October 8th - Columbus Day!
- October 31st - Happy Halloween!
November:
- November 22nd - Happy Thanksgiving!
- November 23rd & 24th - Olde Fashioned Holiday Craft Bazaar @ the Grand Arts Center! Call 970-531-0804 to find out more!
- November 23rd & 24th- Take time between 1:00 and 4:00pm to visit our historic Kauffman House and receive Free Admission!
December:
- December 8th - Fire Truck rides with Santa in the Town Park! Call 970-627-8428 for more details!
- December 8th - Grand Chorale @ 7:00pm in the Community Building in the Town Square. For more information please call 970-726-4626
- December 25th - Merry Christmas!
- December 26th &27th - Holiday Celebration at the Kauffman House from 6:00-9:00pm on Wednesday 26th and 1:00-4:00 on Thursday 27th.
- December 26th thru 31st - Holiday Melodrama at the Community House Town Park
