Events Department
Demolition is Complete:
New Grandstand on
the Horizon
There's something new & exciting
happening at The Fairgrounds at Stanley Park! On October 15, 2009
demolition of the old grandstand began. Construction of the new
facility began November 9th. If you'd like to keep abreast
of the progress, we'll post photos of the work on a regular basis.
Grandstand Demolition Photos from Various
Vantage Points
Images: Monday, Jan. 11, 2010
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New waterlines are going in |
The foundation work continues |
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Crow's Nest
view |
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View from
the Video Stand |
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Midway view
looking east |
Midway view
looking west |
Town-sponsored Events in Estes Park
While many individuals and organizations conduct events in Estes Park, the Town of Estes Park's Special Events Department plans and organizes five of the
Town's most popular festivals: The Jazz Fest
in May, the Estes Park Wool Market in June, the Rooftop
Rodeo in July, the Elk Fest in October and in
November , the Catch the Glow Christmas Parade
and Celebration.
These festivals are held to attract visitors, but also to entertain residents and
guests who are already here.
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Located near Lake Estes, the centerpiece for the
Events Department's activities is The Fairgrounds at Stanley
Park.
Encompassing 42 acres, the fairgrounds facilities include 572 horse stalls
and
18,230 square feet of covered exhibition area. Construction on a new arena with
covered seating began in October 2009 and is scheduled to
open May 10, 2010. The new grandstand will accommodate 2,700 people,
an increase of 600 seats.
Barn W at the fairgrounds is
operated year-round. Its use is as diverse as
the wide variety of events held there each season.
The 15,386-foot building
demonstrates its versatility as it is used for vendors during
the Wool
Market, provides stalls for all of the horse shows, room for art shows, and
comes to life through dances
and other activities throughout the year.
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STANLEY PARK FAIRGROUNDS - PHOTO BY DENNIS O'NEILL |
The Events Department
also coordinates scheduling for downtown activities in a number of
locations, including Riverside Plaza and Bond Park, as well as entertainment in Performance Park.
For more information about the Events Department, call 970-586-6104, or
e-mail events@estes.org
Can't find what you are looking for? Do a search
on the Town's Web Site!
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