Cortez Colorado
YOUR FOUR CORNERS ADVENTURE HUB
Located in the Southwest corner of Colorado (only about 25 miles from the Four Corners), Cortez is centrally located between southern Utah's breathtaking Canyon Country and the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Cortez serves as your PERFECT base for all that the Four Corners region has to offer!
From visiting the incomparable cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park and its neighbor, the Ute Tribal Park. To the other vast cultural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities here in the archaeological heartland of the United States like Hovenweep, Canyon of the Ancients, Crow Canyon, the Anasazi Heritage Center...to name a few, all just steps away!
The Cortez Area is also home to the 2nd largest lake in Colorado - McPhee Reservoir approx. 10 miles north of Cortez offers fishing, boating, and all other watersports. With over 50 miles of shoreline McPhee offers plenty of space to explore, recreate, and enjoy the Colorado lifestyle!
Within a few minutes drive, you can be hiking or fishing or enjoying incredible fall colors in the nearby mountains. Making Cortez one of the premier places to live, work, and play for outdoor enthusiasts. We invite you to visit our friendly small-town for a vacation experience like no other. After you do we wouldn't be surprised if you also want to call it home!
THANKS!
CORTEZ AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Annual Events
Note: The events listed below happen during a normal year. Due to COVID restrictions, some events may change or may not happen. Items in bold have been confirmed to the best of our knowledge.
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January
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4 States Jr. Rodeo (3rd Weekend in Jan)
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February
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4 States Jr. Rodeo (3rd Weekend in Feb)
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March
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Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner Fundraiser
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Ag Expo (4th Weekend in March)
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April
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Home & Garden Show (2nd Weekend in April) 2021: Apr 9&10
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Cortez Gun Show (4th Weekend in April)
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Pueblo-to-Pueblo half-marathon (4th Saturday in April)
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May
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12 Hours of Mesa Verde (Mother's Day Saturday)
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True Western Roundup Rodeo Series, 6:30pm at Fairgrounds May 15
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Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival (2nd Wed in May - 4 days) Cancelled for 2021
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Historical Preservation Day Walk (3rd Saturday in May)
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June
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Cortez Farmer's Market (Saturdays Jun-Oct)
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True Western Roundup Rodeo Series, 6:30pm at Fairgrounds June 19
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Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo (2nd Weekend in June)
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Ride the Rockies (thru Cortez 2nd-3rd week in June)
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Native American Dances at the Cortez Cultural Center (mid-Jun thru mid-Aug)
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Third Thursday's at the Park (3rd Thursdays, May thru Sept)
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Celtic Fair (4th Saturday in June)
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July
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Cortez Farmer's Market (Saturdays Jun-Oct)
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True Western Roundup Rodeo Series, 6:30pm at Fairgrounds July 3
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Cortez July 4th Fireworks
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Native American Dances at the Cortez Cultural Center (mid-Jun thru mid-Aug)
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Third Thursday's at the Park (3rd Thursdays, May thru Sept)
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Montezuma County 4-H Fair (starts 4th Weekend in July for 9 days)
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True Western Roundup Rodeo Series, 6:30pm at Fairgrounds July 24
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True Western Roundup Rodeo Series, 6:30pm at Fairgrounds July 31
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August
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Cortez Farmer's Market (Saturdays Jun-Oct)
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Cortez Hot Air Balloon Rendezvous (1st Weekend in Aug)
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Native American Dances at the Cortez Cultural Center (mid-Jun thru mid-Aug)
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True Western Roundup Rodeo Series, 6:30pm at Fairgrounds Aug 21
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Third Thursday's at the Park (3rd Thursdays, May thru Sept)
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September
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Cortez Farmer's Market (Saturdays Jun-Oct)
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Third Thursday's at the Park (3rd Thursdays, May thru Sept)
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True Western Roundup Rodeo Series, 6:30pm at Fairgrounds Sept 18
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October
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Cortez Farmer's Market (Saturdays Jun-Oct)
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True Western Roundup Rodeo Series, Women's Rodeo 10:30am at Fairgrounds Oct 9
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Pumpkin Festival TBD
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Four Corners Builders Golf Tournament TBD
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Pretty in Pink (Cancer Fashion Show) TBD
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Harvest Beer Fest (TBD)
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November
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Veterans Day Parade (Nov 11)
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December
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Parade of Lights (1st Saturday in December)
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Mesa Verde National Park Luminaria Open House (2nd Sat in December)
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