Join us for the Grand Lake's Buffalo Days

Schedule of Events:

August 16, 2024

3:00pm-6:00pm: Cowboy Paint and Sip

Join the Rocky Mountain Folk School for a fun western themed painting class at the with local artist Edie Dafoe. Beverages and snacks included.

4:00pm-6:00pm: Western Line Dancing

Get your cowboy boots ready and join instructor Dinah for a boot-scootin’ good time in her country western dance class!

8:30pm: Outdoor Movie Night

Set up a chair, snag a blanket and join us for a free outdoor movie at the town park. Nobody puts baby in the corner in this 80s throwback! This classic film is the perfect embodiment of the spirit of Grand Lake summer camp and won in our @gograndlake social media poll. During the film there will be fresh popcorn and cocoa available for free!

August 17, 2024

8:00am: Buffalo Days 5k Race

Kick off your Saturday with a burst of energy at the Buffalo Days 5k fun run! Race starts at the Grand Lake Center with a 5k loop through town.

10:00am-3:00pm: Cowboy Carnival Games

Grab the kids and head down to town park for free bounce house, obstacle course, and carnival style games for all ages!

10:00am-3:00pm: Corn Hole Tournament

Register and compete for your own Buffalo Days custom board set! Courts set up at town park. Register ahead of time as space is limited and fills quickly.

This is a two person team, double elimination tournament

Winners receive $200 cash and custom corn hole set

Runners Up receive $100 cash

Winners will be congratulated at the music festival at between the bands!

2:30pm-7:00pm: Jail Photo Booth brought to you by Troublesome Fest

Take memorable western photos in our old town jail on Grand Ave. Hosted by Fire on the Mountain, a non profit that highlights post wild fire relief and fire prevention that also brings Troublesome Fest to Grand Lake.

2:30pm: Buffalo BBQ

Sagebrush BBQ is cooking up a menu of real buffalo BBQ to enjoy during the lakefront live music!

3:00pm-7:00pm: Lakefront Music

Head on down to the Lakefront at 3:00pm for free live music! Snag a plate of fantastic Buffalo BBQ from the Sagebrush tent and a crisp cold beer from the Grand Lake Chamber’s beer garden.

Gates open at 3:00pm, with Jason Eady kicking off  the music! Stick around for our headliner, Ryan Chrys and The Rough Cuts for a fantastically fun and lively country music concert!

9:00pm: Continue the celebration at the official Buffalo Days after party at Charlie’s Sports bar and grill!

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August 18, 2024

9:00am: Cowboy Church brought to you by Winding River Resort

Gather at the gazebo to celebrate and rejoice the cowboy way with an eclectic mix of music, poetry, and humor with Grand Lake’s favorite cowboys from Winding River Resort.

12:30pm: Buffalo Days Cowpoke Parade brought to you by the Town of Grand Lake

Follow the herd down Grand Avenue with floats, horses, costumes, and dressed-up pups! Anyone can join in on the parade-the parade application will be available here July 15th!

Water Zone brought to you by Grand Lake Fire Protection District- After Parade - Gene Stover Park

After the parade head to Lakefront Park and cool off with some water fun with Grand Lake Fire!

Date: August 16, 17 - August 18, 2024

Time:

Friday: 3:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am

Sunday: 9:00am

Location: Various Venues in Grand Lake, CO

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