Fun Events in the Brush Area ... Let the Good Times Roll!

Fourth of July Festivities:

July 2-4:Rodeos have consistently entertained Brush visitors for over a hundred years. The first recorded rodeo happened in 1884 when Jared Brush brought together a trainload of Denver residents to witness the amazing skills of cowboys. Brush Rodeo Association has operated the "World's Largest Open Rodeo" since 1954. Brush Rodeo Association became a member of the Colorado Pro Rodeo Association in 2005 and the rodeo is a Colorado State Pro Rodeo now. Today, a variety of community events keep Brush visitors busy. These include fireworks, a parade, the Cowboy Breakfast, an Ice Cream Social, the Golden West Art Show and the library's quilt show and book sale.

Watch those "amazing cowboys (and cowgirls) at the Brush Rodeo, July 2-4
The 4th of July Parade is fun for everyone!

The Morgan County Junior Fair:

First Full Week of August: A week of displaying projects, a variety of community events, and community networking all takes place at this event held at the Brush Fairgrounds.

Brush Balloon Classic:

Held the Fourth Weekend in September, this colorful event of huge hot air balloons is a hit with the crowds that gathered to watch and participate. It begins on the west side of Brush at Beaver Valley School grounds.

The 23rd Annual Oktoberfest -

Held the fourth Saturday in September, this is a fun street bazaar with arts, crafts, food, games and a car show. There is also live entertainment and a polka dance complete with a German buffet later in the evening.

Pawnee Buttes - This nationally known short grass prairie spans 193,000 acres where visitors can study wildlife, go sight-seeing, shoot photographs, and watch over 290 species of birds. It is featured on the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Historic and Scenic Byways. The Buttes tower 250 feet above the prairie and are popular destinations for hikers, horseback riders and day trippers. A Pawnee Grassland map from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is recommended for planning your trip. To get there, travel north on Highway 71, turn left on Highway 14 and pay attention to signs in the New Raymer area. On the web, click here. Pawnee Buttes

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