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Get Away to Baca County  

Communities:   Campo, Pritchet, Springfield, Vilas, Walsh

Baca County has the distinction of being the least populated county in Colorado. Its vast open land is the stuff you see and read about in old westerns. Some areas are like the open prairies with sage and yucca spotting the scenery. Then further South are the canyons and hill country. Baca County hosts Crack Cave, a piece of history everyone should experience. On Equinox, the longest day or the shortest day, Crack Cave lights up at sunrise displaying markings made by man before history was kept. Seeing the markings causes a feeling of time lapse trying to imagine who found this extraordinary spot. Visitors come from all over to view the cave, so Springfield, Baca County’s county seat, welcome people with our Equinox Festival twice a year.

Baca County offers a "laid back" rural lifestyle to live in and visit year round. Many organizations and volunteers work hard to keep our county beautiful and unique. Events such as the Equinox Festivals, The County Fair, October’s Moonlight Madness, and Cruise 287 Rod-N-Run Show keep Baca County active and busy working towards the next event.

For more information about Baca County, the history, and the events planned each year, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 719-523-4061 or visit our website at www.springfieldco.info.  

Dinosaur Tracks at Picketwire Canyon in Baca County.

 

 

 

 

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Calendar of Events

 

May 15th - Lamar Days Celebration
Lamar's 124th Birthday! Celebrate the history and progress of this quaint rural town on the Santa ...

 

May 15th - Lamar Days Celebration
Lamar's 124th Birthday! Celebrate the history and progress of this quaint rural town on the Santa ...

 

May 15th - 5K / 1 Mile Walk
5 K Race & 1 Mile Walk starts at 8:30 AM on Saturday, May 15, 2010. All day family fun with a bic...

 

May 15th - Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Ute Trail Royal Gorge Rendezvous
Event will take place May 15 & 16. Take a trip back in time when mountain men and women would come...

 

June 1st - Gold Mine Tours
Tour a Real Working Gold Mine Starting June 1 in Victor, Colorado, gold mine tours will feature t...

 

June 1st - Gold Mine Tours
Tour a Real Working Gold Mine Starting June 1 in Victor, Colorado, gold mine tours will featur...

 

June 1st - Gold Mine Tours
Tour a Real Working Gold Mine Starting June 1 in Victor, Colorado, gold mine tours will featur...

 

June 4th - Little Britches Rodeo
Watch Children 8-18 compete in Rodeo events Free, Fun, Family Entertainment June 4-6 Come Join ...

 

June 4th - Summerfest on the Rio
Arts, crafts, live music, food and activities in picturesque Cole Park, Alamosa

 

June 11th - Little Britches Rodeo
Contestants from age 5-18 compete in Barrell Racing, Bull Riding, Goat Tying, Tie Down Roping, Fla...

 

June 18th - Logger Days Festival
Arts & Craft Fair 10:00am - 4:00pm Live Music 9:00 - 10:30am Amatuer Axe Throwing 10:00am Loggi...

 

June 18th - Summer Theater in Cripple Creek
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown June 18-Sept. 18 at 1 and 7 p.m. - See website for days. Ticket...

 

June 19th - Kids Fishing Derby
This event is for children 4-16, Pre-Registration is requested!!

 

June 19th - Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Tractor Show
Event will take place June 19&20. Join the Arkansas Valley Flywheelers for this annual event as th...

 

June 20th - Royal Gorge Bridge & Park's Father's Get in Free Day
Admission to the park is free for all Fathers.

 

June 24th - Alamosa Round-up Rodeo
Little Britches Rodeo, team roping, bull riding, and demolition derby, along with the famous Honey...

 

June 24th - Alamosa Round-up Rodeo
Little Britches Rodeo, team roping, bull riding, and demolition derby, along with the famous Honey...

 

June 24th - How to Catch a Tout Seminar
Learn how to catch, clean and cook a trout. Door Prizes!!

 

June 25th - San Luis Valley Quilt Adventure
Incredible handmade art quilts grace the storefronts of downtown Alamosa.

 

July 1st - Gold Mine Tours
Tour a Real Working Gold Mine Starting June 1 in Victor, Colorado, gold mine tours will featur...

 

July 3rd - South Fork 4th of July Celebration
Parade, Fire Dept. Lunch, Duck Race, Street Dance, Fireworks and plenty of fun!

 

July 3rd - Royal Gorge Bridge & Park's July 4th Celebration
Event will run July 3rd through the 5th. Live entertainment

 

July 4th - Alamosa 4th of July
Join the Alamosa community in this good, old fashioned, down home celebration. Pancake breakfast,...

 

July 8th - Kitchen Home Tour
For anyone interested in design, architecture, structure, can come tour kitchens of different home...
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