Hometown Days

Welcome to Strasburg Hometown Days! A celebration to commemorate the joining of the first continuous railroad in the United States.

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EVENT COORDINATION COURTESY OF: Strasburg Hometown Days Committee, Strasburg Fire District, Strasburg Parks & Rec District, and the Strasburg School District.
CONTACT INFO: Contact List-2021; EMAIL: strashtd@msn.com · FACEBOOK: Strasburg Hometown Days

HISTORY

It was 3:00 p.m. on August 15, 1870 when the Kansas Pacific Railroads met just east of Strasburg. There was not a big celebration – the American flag and a keg of whiskey sat at the center of the last 10 1/4 miles of track to be laid. The first crew from either the east or the west to reach the center was the winner. The east team reached the center point and continued on to meet the west team. When the last spike was driven, a new record for laying track was set. When the rails were joined at Promontory, Utah in May 1869, the Union Pacific Railroad did not have a railroad bridge across the Missouri River. The only way to cross the Missouri River was by ferry boat. The Kansas Pacific Railroad had a railroad bridge spanning the Missouri River giving it the first continuous link.

Hometown Days began in August 1970 to celebrate the opening of the new Comanche Crossing Historical Society’s Museum and as a fundraiser for the Museum.  The day began with a parade followed by many activities such as bread making, wheat threshing and a re-enactment of the joining of the rails. The Museum continued to coordinate the Hometown Days celebration for several years until the Hometown Days Committee was formed.  The Committee is comprised of many dedicated volunteers, some with over 20 years dedication. The parade has grown from 25 entries in 1970 to over 100!

The festivities are held the second, full weekend in August throughout the community of Strasburg. Most activities are free, including the barbecue which is sponsored by Independent Bank. The Comanche Crossing Museum, one of the best kept secrets in the state, is open for tours. Come join us for a fun weekend and some hometown spirit!

PARADE ENTRY FORM & INFO:

Print & Drop-off: 2021 Parade Form

bbq vENDOR fAIR:

Digital Form: 2021 Strasburg Hometown Days: BBQ Vendor Fair

Print & Drop-off: 2021 Vendor Fair

ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR:

Digital Form: 2021 Strasburg Hometown Days: Arts & Crafts Bazaar

Print & Drop-off: 2021 Arts & Crafts Bazaar

CHILI COOK-OFF:

Digital Form: 2021 Strasburg Hometown Days: Chili Cook Off

Print & Drop-off: 2021 Chili Cook-Off Form

MUD VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION:

Online Only: 2021 Mud Volleyball Registration

RUN TO THE RAILS 5K:

Online Only: 2021 Run to the Rails 5K

SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

5:30pm                                 NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: 56060 E Colfax Ave.: Strasburg History Presentation provided by Cliff Smith. Light refreshments provided. Donations accepted – SPONSOR: I-70 Chamber of Commerce; Strasburg KOA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

6:00 – 11:00pm*                   FAMILY DINNER, STREET DANCE, & FIREWORKS: Strasburg Community Park, 1863 Wagner Street. Bring lawn chairs and umbrellas. Choose from steak, hamburger, or hot dog (fee associated). Fireworks are weather permitting. SPONSOR: Strasburg Fire District 8

6:00pm                                 VINTAGE BASEBALL GAME: South Softball Field, 1932 Burton Street. Colorado Vintage Baseball Association plays by a set of rules established in 1864. The vintage team will play against our very own local coaches – SPONSOR: Western Hardware

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

8:00am – 4:00pm                 COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES: Various locations throughout town – look for signs.

9:00am – 3:00pm                 ART & CRAFTS BAZAAR: Strasburg High School Spine – SPONSOR: D&D Water Service; Pape Oil Co.

9:00am – 3:00pm                 VENDOR FAIR: Strasburg High School Lawn. Business and club booths – SPONSOR: U.S Mechanical Company

10:00am                               PARADE: “150+1: Back on Track” Route: Colfax Ave. & Wagner St., East to Adams St., North on Adams to School – SPONSOR: The Gift Shop; IREA; Colorado Natural Gas

11:30am – 1:30pm               FREE COMMUNITY BBQ: Strasburg High School Lawn; Entertainment by the Golden Eagle Brass Band. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas – SPONSOR (Food): Independent Bank; SPONSOR (Drinks): TBK Bank; SPONSOR (Entertainment): I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News; Blue Sky Rentals

11:30am – 3:30pm*             INFLATABLE FUN/FREE BALLOONS: Strasburg High School Lawn. Twisters Gymnastics will host inflatable activities and carnival snacks for kids during the BBQ – SPONSOR: O’Malley’s Mercantile/High Plains Bank

11:30am – 4:00pm               HAY RIDES: Route: High School-Middle School-Museum-Downtown – SPONSOR: Strasburg Vet Clinic

12:00 – 4:00pm                    COMANCHE CROSSING MUSEUM: 56060 E Colfax Ave. Activities include: Root Beer Floats, Cow Milking for kids, Model Train Displays, and Games – SPONSOR: Comanche Crossing Historical Society

12:00 – 3:00pm                   PAULS CORP. STRASBURG COMMUNITY EVENT: Blackstone Ranch East 22nd Place. *FREE* Activities include: Music, Food Trucks, Raffles, and Games. SPONSOR: Pauls Homes Corp.                             

1:00pm                                 TRAP SHOOT: Mountain View Fellowship, 1955 Headlight Rd. – SPONSOR: MVF Ironworks

2:00pm                                 TEXTING CONTEST: Comanche Crossing Museum, 56060 E Colfax Ave. – SPONSOR: Hometown Kids Daycare

5:00pm                                 CHILI COOK-OFF & WATERMELON FEED: Strasburg HS Lawn. Entertainment by High Plains Music Ensemble. Bring lawn chairs and umbrellas – SPONSOR: Byers General Store; Premier Portables; 4Rivers Equipment

5:00-6:00pm                        FREE PULLED PORK DINNER:  Mountain View Fellowship, 1955 Headlight Rd.

6:00-8:00pm                        COMMUNITY SQUARE DANCE: Mountain View Fellowship, 1955 Headlight Rd.

Dusk                                     FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE: Strasburg Parks & Rec District, 56401 Sunset Ave., Showing: Monsters Inc., SPONSOR: I-70 Corridor Communities that Care

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

8:00am*                               RUN TO THE RAILS FAMILY 5K FUN RUN/WALK:  Check-in at 8am (Community Park Pavilion, 1863 Wagner Street). Race begins at 8:30am. Registration Fee (includes giveaway): $20 for 5K; $15 for Kids 2K. Register online by 8/5/21 (www.strasburgparks.org). Prizes for: Age Groups, Walkers, Kids. Race Day Registration Available! SPONSOR: SHS Boys Golf Team; Strasburg Family BBQ

9:00am-12:00pm                 CAR SHOW & FAMILY FUN: Strasburg Community Church, 56155 Sunset Ave. Register day of, beginning at 8am (prizes will be awarded). Enjoy a dunk tank, bounce house, popcorn, donuts, and live music! Accepting donations of non-perishable food – SPONSOR: Strasburg Community Church; The Cares Food Bank; C&T Auto

9:30am*                               MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: North Baseball Field, Two divisions: Youth (6th-12th Grades) and Adults (18 & Up). Check-in at 9:30am, games begin at 10am. Register online by 8/5/21 (www.strasburgparks.org) – SPONSOR: SHS Athletic Booster Club; Matt Brinkhoff Coldwell Banker Realty

10:00am                               COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICE at Lyons Park (Railroad Avenue). Bring lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas. SPONSOR: Crandall Drilling & Pump Service and Prairie Creeks Living Center

11:00am*                             COW PLOP FUNDRAISER: Buy tickets for your chance to guess where the cow will “plop”. Strasburg Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave. – SPONSOR: American Legion Post #183

12:00 – 4:00pm                    COMANCHE CROSSING MUSEUM: 56060 E Colfax Ave. Activities include: Root Beer Floats, Cow Milking for kids, Model Train Displays, and Games – SPONSOR: Comanche Crossing Historical Society

5:00 – 7:00pm                      YOUTH SCATTERBALL: Bennett Rec Center, 455 S 1st St. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to compete in this FREE event, prizes for top three teams – SPONSOR: Encounter Student Ministries, Strasburg Journey Church

BOX CAR FUNDING FOR HOMETOWN DAYS PROVIDED BY: ACTION SIGNS & GRAPHICS; BARNYARD BOUTIQUE; BLUE SKY RENTALS; BURCHFIELD FARMS; CLAUSSEN CHIROPRACTIC; COMANCHE CROSSING MUSEUM; COUNTRY GARDENS RV & MHP; CUTTING EDGE AG AND TURF INC.; HIGH PLAINS SANITATION; HOMETOWN KIDS DAYCARE; JUN’S LIQUOR; KOHRS ORTHODONTICS; ONE STREET INSURANCE GROUP; PLAINS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.; Christina Pastori ~REAL ESTATE CONNECTION LLC; SCENTSY BY VICKI BOMNSKIE; STRASBURG ESPRESS COFFEE SHOP; STRASBURG FIRE DISTRICT 8; STRASBURG RADIO SHACK; Tania Stephens ~ LOOK EAST REALTY;  UNDERGLOW DETAILING; WATCHPOINT SURVEILLANCE; AND WELLER INSURANCE 

EVENT COORDINATION COURTESY OF: Strasburg Hometown Days Committee, Strasburg Fire District, Strasburg Parks & Rec District, and the Strasburg School District. CONTACT INFO: · FACEBOOK: Strasburg Hometown Days · WEB SITE: www.strasburgparks.org/htd/

*Fee associated with event. Strasburg Hometown Days is a non-alcoholic event, held on non-alcoholic grounds. Thank you for observing this rule.