Hometown Days

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

Event Coordination Courtesy of: Strasburg Hometown Days Committee, Strasburg Fire District, Strasburg Parks & Rec District, and Strasburg School District 31J.

EMAIL: strasburghometowndays@gmail.com; FACEBOOK: Strasburg Hometown Days

Please adhere to the rules and regulations at each event location. Participation is at your own risk. Committee and Sponsors are not responsible for bodily injuries or property damage.

2026 SCHEDULE

**COMING SOON**

HOMETOWN DAYS MADE POSSIBLE BY…

LOCOMOTIVE SPONSORS: 21st Century Equipment, BTC Telephone Co-Op, Byers General Store, Clarks Sales and Rentals,  CLAUSSEN CHIROPRACTIC, Comfort Home Inspections LLC, CORE Electric, Crandall Drilling & Pump Service, D & D Water Service LLC, Denver East Strasburg KOA, Double R Hardscapes Inc., Eastern Slope Technologies, The Gift Shop, Growth and Wealth Financial, High Plains Sanitation Service, The I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News, Matt Brinkhoff – Coldwell Banker Realty, Premier Portables, Smokeshow Meat, Strasburg Conoco, Strasburg Fire District 8, Strasburg Parks & Rec District, Strasburg Schools 31J, Strasburg Veterinary Clinic, South State Bank, Tallgrass, TBK Bank, United Rentals, U.S. Mechanical Company

BOXCAR SPONSORS: Action Signs & Graphics, Barnyard Boutique, Blue Sky Rentals, Bullet Welding & Services LLC, Comanche Crossing Museum, Corridor Comfort, Dulce Expresso Bakery & Coffee, F&C Realty, Kirby’s Roofing & Exteriors, Lucky Strike Lanes, New Generations Painters LLC, One Street Insurance Group, Real Estate Connection LLC, Strasburg Auto Parts, Strasburg Electric, The Resilient Body Physical Therapy

CABOOSE SPONSORS: Bean’s Place, Burchfield Farms, High Plains Bank, Home and Land Realty, Hometown Kids Daycare, Plains Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Prairie Creeks Living Center, ProStyle Inc., REAP, Weller Insurance

It was 3pm 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! 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.

DISCLAIMER: Please adhere to the rules and regulations of each event location. Participation is at your own risk. Committee and Sponsors are not responsible for bodily injuries or property damage.