Elbert County News

07/16/2025

The season is ending for the yellow flowers that have blanketed Elbert County hillsides this year. The small blooms are known as greenthread or golden wave. The story link is here and in the comments:

The yellow flowers blanketing Elbert County are nearing the end of their season. The blooms, commonly known as greenthread, are so bright and pervasive that the phenomenon can be clearly seen from above. Sometimes called golden wave, the small (less than two inches across) flowers certainly live up....

07/15/2025

The annual Elizabeth Celtic Festival will bring its celebration of Irish, Welsh and Scottish culture to Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. Admission prices vary for attendees age 11 and older, and children 10 and younger are admitted for no cost.

The annual Elizabeth Celtic Festival will bring its celebration of Irish, Welsh and Scottish culture to Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. The two-day event features music, dance, artisans, bagpipes (of course!), Scottish athletic events, food, a Children’s Gle...

07/14/2025

It was a festive Fourth of July in Kiowa as the 25th Annual Pioneer Fourth Celebration featured a history-museum open house, a silent auction, live music, games, a pie-baking contest, a cake walk and a picnic.

On the Fourth of July, people milled happily around the grounds of the Elbert County Museum in Kiowa. Friends and neighbors greeted each other as they came together for the 25th Annual Pioneer 4th Celebration, a drop-in event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event featured a museum open house and set the....

07/13/2025

The first-ever community fundraiser for Elizabeth High School wrestling is coming up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at the school parking lot, 34500 County Road 13.

There will be a community rummage sale and a car show, and wrestling team members will wash cars and welcome donations to support the team.

People wanting to register for the car show should do so by Monday, July 14, by writing to [email protected]. Donations are welcome from participants in the car show, and a trophy will be awarded for crowd favorite.

Registration for the rummage sale is also requested by Monday, July 14, with a $20 fee to reserve a site. Pay upon arrival or pay by Venmo. Contact [email protected].

There will be hot dogs, burgers, chips and drinks, and the good feeling that comes from supporting Cardinals sports!

07/09/2025

Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth was the venue for the Responder Relief Foundation gymkhana that brought equestrians out for competitions on June 24.

For the first time ever, the Responder Relief Foundation organized a gymkhana this summer at the Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth. A group of about 20 entrants gathered to compete in speed events like poles, the keyhole and barrel racing. Onlookers were supportive and enthusiastic, especially for the P...

07/08/2025

The 30th Annual Cowboy Up in Kiowa Rodeo brought signature Western competition to the Elbert County Fairgrounds, along with live music, vendors and food.

The 30th Annual Cowboy Up in Kiowa Rodeo held its 2025 run on June 27-28 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. As in years past, the Super Purse Rodeo of the Year was quickly sold out. Organizers sold tickets for Ground Admission so people could still enjoy the live music, vendors and food. Mutton Busti...

07/07/2025

Elbert County's three commissioners voted unanimously to deny Xcel Energy's application to build the Colorado Power Pathway, but the utility can ask the state to override the decision.

The storm clouds above the Elbert County Fairgrounds were dark and foreboding as the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners met there on June 24. In the middle of the meeting, the public hearing for Xcel Energy’s Power Pathway 1041 Application, a tornado warning alarmed through the phones of ...

07/03/2025

Summer fun is here! Catch the high-energy “Rock of Ages” at the PACE Center for a nostalgia-filled escape that will have you singing along all night. Looking for other ideas? Click the link to find other events for you and the family!

There are some musicals that are just made for the summer, and “Rock of Ages” certainly falls into that category. The show not only captures some of that wild freedom of the best summer days, but also is full of quintessential 80s songs. “The show is all about bigger and better. It embraces ...

07/01/2025

The first Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation Pancake Breakfast on June 21 drew a crowd of hungry folks who came to eat in the company of friends.

The first Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation Pancake Breakfast on June 21 was a success. Bright and early that Saturday, the fire station was bustling with hungry folks who came to get a bite to eat in the company of friends. Pancakes weren’t the only thing served, as volunteers also dish...

06/30/2025

This Friday is the Fourth of July, which means it's time for this year's Elizabeth High School Cardinal Club Independence Day 5k, with a free pancake breakfast, singers, car show and children's parade.

The Elizabeth High School Cardinal Club Independence Day 5K is an invigorating way to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. The race, which competes with other local races held on Independence Day, continues to see more people sign up every year. Each year, racers gather at Evans Park in Elizabeth t...

06/27/2025

Xcel Energy’s push for 48 miles of power lines and temporary construction areas hit a stumbling block recently when the Elbert County Planning Commission recommended denial on both counts.

Xcel Energy’s push for 48 miles of power lines and temporary construction areas hit a stumbling block recently when the Elbert County Planning Commission recommended denial on both counts. The Planning Commission’s June 3 meeting focused on Xcel Energy’s Colorado Power Pathway 1041 and Special...

06/24/2025

Vendors, live music, food trucks, lawn games and balloon animals were on hand June 14 for the first-ever Summerfest in the Independence community.

The Independence Homestead Park, at the entrance to the Independence subdivision near Elizabeth, was home to the first-ever Summerfest on June 14. Residents took advantage of the pool as the temperature soared close to 90 degrees, and neighborhood families strolled down to enjoy the festivities. The...