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
EVENT SPONSORS
PARTNERS: Comanche Crossing Museum; Strasburg Fire Protection District 8; Strasburg Parks & Rec District; Strasburg School District 31-J; I-70 Scout
LOCOMOTIVE SPONSORS: 21st Century Equipment; Action Signs & Graphics; Bijou Telephone Co-op; Byers General Store; CLAUSSEN CHIROPRACTIC; Comfort Home Inspections LLC; CORE Electric; Crandall Drilling & Pump Service; D&D Water Service LLC; Eastern Slope Technologies; F&C Realty; Growth and Wealth Financial; High Plains Sanitation Service; Matt Brinkhoff- Coldwell Banker Realty; Moore Pools; One Street Insurance Group; Plains Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.; Premier Portables; Real Estate Connection, LLC; Strasburg Orthodox Mission; Strasburg Veterinary Clinic; SouthState Bank; Smokeshow Meat; Strasburg Conoco; TBK Bank; The Gift Shop; U.S Mechanical Company
BOXCAR SPONSORS: Bean’s Place; Blue Sky Party Rentals; Country Gardens RV&MHP; Strasburg Auto Parts; Strasburg Electric; Tallgrass; Weller Insurance
CABOOSE SPONSORS: Burchfield Farms; Cutting Edge Ag and Turf Inc.; Lucky Strike Lanes; Prairie Creeks Living Center; The Archuleta Family
2026 SCHEDULE
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.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
5:30pm: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM [@LEGION]: Enjoy an informative presentation of “Strasburg Then & Now” by Curator Smith. Light refreshments provided. Donations for the Museum are welcome and appreciated. SPONSOR: F&C Realty
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
HOMETOWN DAYS KICK-OFF [@REC]: Enjoy food, live music, fun, and fireworks! Bring your camp chairs and blankets – no coolers and no pets please. Hosted by Strasburg Parks & Rec, Strasburg Arts Council, and Strasburg Fire Protection District
5:00pm*: FOOD TRUCKS & FUN – Giveaways, Prizes, Sand Volleyball, Basketball, Yard Games, Sidewalk Chalk, and much more! SPONSORS: Strasburg Veterinary Clinic, Tallgrass, Plains Heating and Air Conditioning, Space Age Credit Union, Factory 2U Cabinets
LAUNCH PAD BREWERY BEER GARDEN – Proceeds benefit Youth Programs. Choose from LPB’s 4 flagship beers (21 & over)
ROCK PAINTING with Strasburg Arts Council; COMMUNITY ART PROJECT by Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts
TWISTERS “BOUNCE THE NIGHT AWAY” – Bounce houses and inflatables for all ages. SPONSOR: CDE Vaping Prevention
6:00pm*: CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT – On-site Registration (16 & over); Prizes for winners. Proceeds benefit SHS Wrestling Team
7:00pm: LIVE MUSIC from Halfway to Headlight: Enjoy some LIVE music in the park with our favorite hometown band. SPONSORS: CORE Electric Co-op; Crandall Drilling & Pump Service
9:00pm: FIREWORKS provided by Strasburg Fire Protection District #8 (weather permitting); SPONSORS: Generous Community Donors
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
7:00am*: RUN TO THE RAILS 5K [@MVF]: Register online by 8/5/26 – race day registration also available. Check-in at 7am (race begins 7:30am). Prizes by age & gender. Proceeds benefit the SHS Cross Country Team. SPONSOR: CLAUSSEN CHIROPRACTIC; REGISTER HERE
9:00am–3:00pm: ART & CRAFTS – INDOORS [@SHS]: SPONSOR: D&D Water Service, LLC; Arts & Crafts (Indoors) Form_2026
9:00am–3:00pm: VENDOR FAIR – OUTDOORS [@SHS]: SPONSORS: Premier Portables; One Street Insurance Group; Vendor Fair (Outdoors) Form_2026
9:00am: TRAP SHOOT [@MVF]: Hosted by Mountain View Fellowship Ironworks
10:00am: PARADE [SEE ROUTE ONLINE]: “Hometown American Spirit” SPONSORS: U.S. Mechanical Company; Strasburg Conoco; Parade-Entry-Form_2026.pdf
11:30am–1:30pm: FREE COMMUNITY BBQ [@SHS]: Hosted by Strasburg School District 31J. Entertainment by Golden Eagle Concert Band. Bring camp chairs and umbrellas. SPONSORS – FOOD: SouthState Bank & Smokeshow Meat; DRINKS: TBK Bank; ENTERTAINMENT: Action Signs & Graphics; EVENT: Matt Brinkhoff – Coldwell Banker Realty
11:30am–4:00pm: HAY RIDES [SEE ROUTE ONLINE]: SPONSORS: 21st Century Equipment; Strasburg Veterinary Clinic
12:00–4:00pm: COMANCHE CROSSING [@MUSEUM]: Enjoy a Root Beer Float and support your hometown museum. Activities: museum tour, cow milking for kids, and model train displays. Hosted by Comanche Crossing Historical Society; LIVE PAINTING DEMO & WATERCOLOR ARTWORK by Corridor Creative Arts League
2:00pm: TEXTING CONTEST [@MUSEUM]: Hosted by Hometown Kids Daycare. SPONSOR: Eastern Slope Technologies
2:30pm*: 3v3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT [@REC]: Register online by 8/5/26. Middle School (incoming 6th-8th) and High School (incoming 9th-12th) teams. Check-in at 2:30pm – tournament begins at 3pm. SPONSOR: Comfort Home Inspections LLC; REGISTER HERE
3:00–5:00pm: AFTERNOON FAMILY FUN [@REC]: Chili Cook-off*, Pie Baking Contest, Petting Zoo, Watermelon Feed, and Adult-Kid Cornhole Contest (REGISTER HERE). Hosted by SHS Unified Bowling and Comanche VIP Seniors. Entertainment by High Plains Music Ensemble. SPONSORS: Byers General Store; High Plains Sanitation Service; The Gift Shop; Strasburg Orthodox Mission; PIE BAKING ENTRY
5:00–7:00pm: COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY [@JOURNEY CHURCH]: FREE Hot Dogs, Italian Sodas, Face Painting, and Cooling Stations
5:00–8:00pm: DINNER & LINE DANCING [@MVF]: FREE pulled pork dinner and line dancing lessons by Two Left Boots
DUSK: OUTDOOR MOVIE [@REC]: Watch “HOPPERS” under the stars. Fundraiser for Big D’s Warriors. Concessions available. SPONSOR: Bijou Telephone Co-op
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
7:00am*: ‘BURG 5K [@REC/HMS]: Register online by 8/5/26 – race day registration also available. Check-in at 7am (race begins 7:30am). Runners, walkers, strollers welcome. Pancake breakfast INCLUDED! Proceeds benefit SHS Track & Field. SPONSOR: Moore Pools; REGISTER HERE
7:30–10:00am*: BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER [@HMS]: Hosted by SHS FBLA; $7 for adults, $5 kids 12 & under. Biscuits & gravy or pancakes with sausage, and drink. SPONSOR: Real Estate Connection, LLC
9:00am–2:00pm: CAR SHOW [@COMMUNITY CHURCH]: Roll-in time: 9am – judging categories: Off-Road, Modern, Classic, and Best of Show. Enjoy food trucks, bounce house, music, and family fun. Entrance fee donation to “Wheel-O-Rama” fundraiser. Hosted by Strasburg Community Church. SPONSOR: Growth and Wealth Financial
9:30am*: MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT [@WCR West]: Register online by 8/5/26. Youth (6th-12th) and Adult Divisions. Check-in at 9:30am. Hosted by SHS Athletic Booster Club. SPONSOR: Crandall Drilling & Pump Service; REGISTER HERE
11:00am*: COW PLOP FUNDRAISER [@COMMUNITY CHURCH]: Fundraiser for American Legion Post #183. Guess where the cow will “plop” for your chance to win. To purchase a ticket or for more info, call 720-840-0411. NEW LOCATION!
12:00–4:00pm: COMANCHE CROSSING [@MUSEUM]: Enjoy a Root Beer Float* and support your hometown museum.
5:30pm: BIG D’S ADAPTIVE BASEBALL GAME [@REC]: Cheer on the Big D’s Warriors as they wrap-up their baseball season and meet Dinger from the Colorado Rockies. SPONSOR: Cancer Fighters to the Rescue, Action Signs & Graphics
EVENT LOCATIONS
Strasburg Legion Hall (LEGION): 56423 Westview Ave.
Strasburg Parks & Rec (REC): 1866 Wagner Street and 1932 Burton Street
Strasburg School District (SHS): 56729 Colorado Ave.
Comanche Crossing Museum (MUSEUM): 56060 E Colfax Ave.
Mountain View Fellowship (MVF): 1955 Headlight Rd.
Journey Church: 56000 E Colfax Ave.
Hemphill Middle School (HMS): 2100 Wagner St.
Strasburg Community Church: 56155 Sunset Ave.
Wolf Creek Run West (WCRWest): 3125 Piggott Rd.
EVENT HISTORY
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.
