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Craig briefs: Grand Olde West Days kicks off this weekend

Grand Olde West Days will take place Memorial Day weekend, bringing the community together for food, live entertainment and more along the 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue.

Saturday’s events

■ 9a.m. — Antique Tractor Pull at Moffat County Fairgrounds



■ 9a.m. to 5 p.m. — Bears Ears Sportsman Club shooting match called Where the Old West Stayed Young, located on Moffat County Road 7 near Cedar Mountain. (Participants from all across the country come to Craig for the competition).

■ 3 p.m. — Parade downtown with free root beer floats after the parade



■ 8 p.m. to midnight — $10 concert, featuring Michael Aldridge

Sunday’s events

■ 8:30 a.m. — Cowboy Church

■ 8:30 a.m. — Bears Ears Sportsman Club shooting match called Where the Old West Stayed Young, located on Moffat County Road 7 near Cedar Mountain.

■ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Antique Tractor Pull at Moffat County Fairgrounds

Monday’s events

■ 7 a.m. — Car show in downtown Craig

■ 7 a.m. — Pancake breakfast in downtown Craig

■ 7:30 a.m. — 5K run/walk in downtown Craig

■ 11 a.m. — Memorial Day service at Craig Cemetery

■ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Downtown activities, including craft and food vendors, kids’ activities, live music, a beer garden and more.

For more information, call 970-824-2151 or visit grandoldewestdays.com.

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