10-20-2007, 12:10 AM
The Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Town of Georgetown invite everyone to join them at the Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival. Saturday, November 10, will bring a full day of events to celebrate "Keeping Colorado Wild." The festival begins at 10AM and continues into the early evening. Watch and learn about bighorn sheep at the Georgetown Wildlife Viewing Area, enjoy a guided hike on the Silver Creek trail, learn from expert speakers, or take a guided bus tour of the town's historic features. Talk with folks at the information and vending booths, listen to tall tales, or join the kids at the children's activity center. A warming campfire and live music round out the festival highlights.
Free events include:
-Bighorn sheep watching<br />
-Educational programs<br />
-Storytelling for the whole family<br />
-Kid's crafts, activities<br />
-Live Music<br />
-Special Musical Salute to Veterans, in recognition of Veteran's Day weekend<br />
-Evening entertainment<br />
-Museums, shops, galleries
New this year- Guided Bus Tours<br />
In addition, this year participants can enjoy guided bus tours highlighting the historic houses and buildings of this quaint Victorian town. This unique opportunity, for which there will be a small charge, is available during the festival only. The Town of Georgetown is part of the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic District, a federally designated U.S. National Historic Landmark. Several local shops and galleries will join in the fun, offering special coupons and nature-oriented merchandise. Stay in Georgetown for the evening and enjoy special dinners and entertainment planned to complement the festival.
"The festival is a great opportunity to just celebrate Colorado and our wildlife heritage," said Karen Hardesty, Watchable Wildlife Coordinator. "Early November is the beginning of prime bighorn sheep viewing, so great wildlife watching is just about guaranteed. We had a great time last year, and this year should be even better."
For more information and for program details, please see www.wildlife.state.co.us or www.town.georgetown.co.us/Calendar/November.htm (select Bighorn Sheep Festival), or stop by the Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center on November 10 for a schedule of events.
The Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival is supported by the cooperative efforts of the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Town of Georgetown, and numerous volunteers and local businesses. Come see the town voted one of 5280 Magazines, Best Tourist Attractions Worth Seeing!
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for managing wildlife and its habitat, as well as providing wildlife related recreation. The Division is funded through hunting and fishing license fees, federal grants and Colorado Lottery proceeds through Great Outdoors Colorado.
For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.
Free events include:
-Bighorn sheep watching<br />
-Educational programs<br />
-Storytelling for the whole family<br />
-Kid's crafts, activities<br />
-Live Music<br />
-Special Musical Salute to Veterans, in recognition of Veteran's Day weekend<br />
-Evening entertainment<br />
-Museums, shops, galleries
New this year- Guided Bus Tours<br />
In addition, this year participants can enjoy guided bus tours highlighting the historic houses and buildings of this quaint Victorian town. This unique opportunity, for which there will be a small charge, is available during the festival only. The Town of Georgetown is part of the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic District, a federally designated U.S. National Historic Landmark. Several local shops and galleries will join in the fun, offering special coupons and nature-oriented merchandise. Stay in Georgetown for the evening and enjoy special dinners and entertainment planned to complement the festival.
"The festival is a great opportunity to just celebrate Colorado and our wildlife heritage," said Karen Hardesty, Watchable Wildlife Coordinator. "Early November is the beginning of prime bighorn sheep viewing, so great wildlife watching is just about guaranteed. We had a great time last year, and this year should be even better."
For more information and for program details, please see www.wildlife.state.co.us or www.town.georgetown.co.us/Calendar/November.htm (select Bighorn Sheep Festival), or stop by the Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center on November 10 for a schedule of events.
The Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival is supported by the cooperative efforts of the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Town of Georgetown, and numerous volunteers and local businesses. Come see the town voted one of 5280 Magazines, Best Tourist Attractions Worth Seeing!
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for managing wildlife and its habitat, as well as providing wildlife related recreation. The Division is funded through hunting and fishing license fees, federal grants and Colorado Lottery proceeds through Great Outdoors Colorado.
For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.