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.

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2025 SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

5:30pm – NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (Legion Hall): Enjoy an informative presentation of “Strasburg Then & Now”. Light refreshments provided. Donations for the Museum will be accepted. SPONSOR: F&C Realty

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

HOMETOWN DAYS KICK-OFF (REC): Enjoy food, live music, fun, and fireworks! BRING YOUR CAMP CHAIRS – no coolers please. Hosted by Strasburg Parks & Rec District, Strasburg Arts Council, and Strasburg Fire Protection District

4:00pm – FOOD TRUCKS* and FUN – Giveaways, Sand Volleyball, Sidewalk Chalk, FREE Snow Cones from Real Estate Connection and ROCK PAINTING with the Strasburg Arts Council. SPONOSR: Crandall Drilling & Pump Service, CORE Electric

4:00pm – COMMUNITY ART PROJECT by Adams County Parks, Open Space, & Cultural Arts with Melody Epperson. Discover new ways of art making and reconnect with the land and environment.

4:30pm (NEW!) – NINJA COURSE – Challenging and fun obstacle course for kids 5 & over (weather permitting). SPONSOR: CDE Vaping Prevention

5:00pm – F&M BANK BEER GARDEN* – Choose from LPB’s 4 flagship beers (21 & over). All proceeds benefit youth programs. SPONSOR: Launch Pad Brewery; F&M Bank

6:00pm (NEW!) – CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT* – On-site Registration (16 & over); Prizes for winners! All proceeds benefit SHS Wrestling Team

6:30pm (NEW!) – STREET DANCE with Halfway to Headlight: Enjoy some LIVE music in the park with our favorite hometown band. SPONSOR: U.S. Mechanical Company, Strasburg Veterinary Clinic

9:00pm – FIREWORKS by Strasburg Fire Protection District #8 (weather permitting)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

7:00am – RUN TO THE RAILS 5K* (MVF): Check-in at 7am (race begins 7:30am). Register online by 8/7/25. Race day registration is also available – prizes by age & gender. Proceeds benefit SHS Cross Country Team. SPONSOR: Double R Hardscapes, Inc.

9:00am–3:00pm – ART & CRAFTS – INDOORS (SHS): SPONSOR: D&D Water Service; CLAUSSEN CHIROPRACTIC 

9:00am–3:00pm – OUTDOOR VENDOR FAIR (SHS): SPONSOR: Premier Portables, Denver East Strasburg KOA, Tallgrass

9:00am – TRAP SHOOT (MVF): Hosted by Mountain View Fellowship Ironworks

10:00am – PARADE (route online): “Hometown Icons” SPONSOR: CORE Electric, Strasburg Conoco

11:00am (NEW!) – TREE CARVING (Lyons Park): Watch Matt O Chainsaw, award-winning chainsaw sculptor, as he creates a beautiful piece of art out of a tree in the park (ongoing throughout the weekend).

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); South State Bank, Smokeshow Meat (Drinks); TBK Bank (Entertainment); I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News; BlueSky Party Rentals; Action Signs & Graphics

11:30am–3:30pm – KID’S OBSTACLE COURSE* (SHS): Fundraiser for Twisters Gymnastics. SPONSOR: Crandall Drilling & Pump Service

11:30am–4:00pm – HAY RIDES (route online): SPONSOR: Strasburg Veterinary Clinic; 21st Century Equipment

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

2:00pm – TEXTING CONTEST (Museum): Hosted by Hometown Kids Daycare. SPONSOR: United Rentals

3:00–6:00pm – CARNIVAL (Journey Church): Fun, games, and entertainment for the whole family. Hosted by Journey Church

3:00–5:00pm – CHILI COOK-OFF (SHS): Check-out the Petting Zoo and Barrel Train. Chili cook-off contest and FREE Watermelon. Hosted by SHS Unified Bowling. Entertainment by High Plains Music Ensemble. SPONSOR: Byers General Store, The Gift Shop, Clark Sales and Rentals, Growth and Wealth Financial

5:00–8:00pm – DINNER & SQUARE DANCE (MVF): FREE Dinner 5-6pm, Dancing 6-8pm. Hosted by Mountain View Fellowship

Dusk (8:30pm-ish) – OUTDOOR MOVIE (REC): “Minecraft Movie” under the stars. Concessions available. SPONSOR: ISI Inspection Specialties

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

7:00am (NEW!) – STRASBURG 5K* (HMS): Check-in at 7am (race begins 7:30am). Register online by 8/7/25 – race day registration available. Pancake breakfast included in registration! Proceeds benefit SHS Track & Field Team. SPONSOR: BTC Telephone Co-op

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: Comfort Home Inspections LLC

9:00am–2:00pm – CAR SHOW* (Strasburg 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: High Plains Sanitation Service, U.S. Mechanical Company

9:30am – MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT* (WCR West): Youth (6th-12th) and Adult Divisions. Check-in at 9:30am. Register online by 8/1/25. Concessions provided by SHS Cheer Team. Hosted by SHS Athletic Booster Club. SPONSOR: Matt Brinkhoff – Coldwell Banker Realty, Eastern Slope Technologies

10:00am – COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICE (HMS): SPONSOR: Crandall Drilling & Pump Service

11:00am – COW PLOP FUNDRAISER* (Legion Hall): 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.

12:00–4:00pm – COMANCHE CROSSING MUSEUM: Enjoy a Root Beer Float* and support your hometown museum.

5:30pm (NEW!) – BIG D’S ADAPTIVE BASEBALL GAME (REC): Cheer on the Big D’s Warriors as they wrap-up their baseball season with Dinger from the Colorado Rockies! SPONSOR: Cancer Fighters to the Rescue, Action Signs & Graphics

*Fee Associated with Event

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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.