We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible team of dedicated, enthusiastic South Fork Alder Ass Race volunteers! The tremendous success of the Alder Ass Race is made possible because of each and every one of you. Thank you for volunteering your time, supporting the Alder Ass Race, making the event enjoyable for all, and making the event so special! We couldn't do it without you!
The 2023 Alder Ass Race had a total of 113 registered participants! There were 40 burro teams on the standard course and 46 burro teams on the mini course this year. Race day participants’ ages ranged from 6 to 78 years old, We also had 27 virtual participants as "ghost runners" who supported the Alder Ass Race.
Please share your event recommendations to alderassrace@gmail.com
Like the burros, we’re all ears!
Many thanks to our volunteer photographers: Ashlee Bratton, Mariette Curnutt, Stephen Himschoot, Jonathon Orwig, Laura Orwig and Brian Wenke.
The tentative date for the 2024 Alder Ass Race is Saturday, August 31, 2024! We look forward to seeing you next year!
Watch the lighting of 50 Christmas trees!
Kick-off the holiday season in South Fork with our beloved Yuletide & Winterfest celebrations
Friday, November 24 from 5pm to 8pm at the South Fork Visitor's Center
The evening features the lighting of 50 Christmas trees, a photo with Santa (complete with presents for every child), and a free delicious dinner. Enjoy the magical evening in the comfort of our heated circus tent!
These events are FREE for all. We ask that if you can, please RSVP to our Facebook event so we know how much food to prepare for Yuletide.
Winterfest Arts & Craft Fair
Saturday, Nov 25, 9am - 4pm at the Rio Grande Club & Resort
Find unique gifts and enjoy festive treats created by local artisans. Explore two full floors of local vendors and crafters, each offering a variety of goods that promise to fulfill all your holiday shopping needs. Remember, when you shop here, you're supporting local businesses! Santa will be visiting for photos from 10am - 2pm.
Calling all photographers! Enter the Yuletide Photography Contest by December 21st.
This Thursday, February 15, 2024, the lovely ladies of South Fork will be exploring a new venue for their monthly gathering. Pale Morning Coffee, located in the same building as An Angler's Bookcase, will host this event, beginning at 10AM. Pale Morning Coffee features a warm fireplace, fantastic breakfast burritos, Amish-made fried pies, and a coffee selection that would make Starbucks jealous. And BOOKS; if you are a fisherman or know one or just enjoy books in general, you can spend hours browsing here. If you have not visited Catherine and Craig there yet, this is your perfect opportunity. And if you already know about South Fork's little secret hideaway, you'll understand why this will be the perfect place for this month's SFFF Ladies Gathering.
Come join the fun! For the two dates above, the South Fork Friends Foundation will be sponsoring the weekly skate parties. On February 3rd, we will provide free hamburgers and hot dogs and on February 24th, we will have free pulled pork sandwiches. Both parties will also have free hot chocolate, hot cider, and s'mores . Gather the family and come out to play in beautiful South Fork, Colorado!
SFFF has spent over $100,000 to date to build the Rickel Park skating rink and basketball court. We still need your help!
The Swoop of Cranes is entering its fifth year!
The Swoop of the Cranes is a community art project in Monte Vista celebrating the Sandhill Cranes and showcasing the extraordinary talent of local artists.
The South Fork Friends Foundation is sponsoring a 5 foot steel crane silhouette that will be displayed along Highway 160 in Monte Vista from March through August. Local artist, Evelyn Sprouse Rowe, has completed the piece for the Foundation.
Be sure to visit Monte Vista and check out all the crane silhouettes, especially the one showcasing the beauty of South Fork!
Please join us for one of the highlights of the summer. Over 40 artists will be here displaying their special talents.
Wednesday, July 17
9 am to 4 pm
South Fork Visitor's Center Parking Lot
Artists - Food - Unique Gifts
Let's try to be the largest pack burro race ever held! Be one of the FIRST 100 registrants and receive a long sleeve shirt!
Can't make the event in person? Participate virtually! Ghost runners will receive a short sleeve race shirt with registration!
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