FAIRPLAY, COLORADO
Fairplay's elevation is 9,957 feet and was founded in 1867. With a population of 678 people within the city limits and about 1,500 more in outlying areas, it is the County Seat and the center of county government. Included in the town is a school, library, post office, motels and hotels, grocery store, many restaurants, several gas stations, a bank, numerous small businesses, and real estate offices, and a beautiful Recreation Center with a skate board park. Major events include "Get Your Ass Up the Pass" (the Burro Race) and the South Park Music Tour (many bands over a 3 to 4 day period...3 or 4 playing at the same time in different locations). Fairplay Real Estate is gorgeous and only about 25 minutes from Breckenridge!
The most famous event is Fairplay's Burro Days, which is expected to bring in about 15,000 people this year. This annual event is about to hit its 60th year and is always held the last full weekend in July. Festivities celebrate the role that the Burro played in our rich history. The main event is the Burro Race (one person & one burro), a 29-mile race to the 13,000 foot summit of Mosquito Pass and back to historic Front Street in Fairplay. This "World Championships of Burro Races" takes about 5 hours to complete. Along with the race, there are Llama races, arts & crafts, parades, and plenty of food.
Ladies Run is the longest continuous running ladies motorcycle event and has been held as a charitable event benefiting the South Park community. Lady bikers ride in to Fairplay usually in July. Events include a treasure hunt, bands, food and merchant booths, awards, give-aways, the "Fun Buns Contest", and bands.
The Park County Fair is a local's favorite being held each July. This wonderful 4-H fair boasts a rodeo, livestock show and auction, and fun catch-a-calf, catch-a-swine, and catch-a-lamb events. Of course, there is plenty of food and entertainment as well.
The Annual South Park Music Tour is quickly becoming a world-favorite. Many bands will be playing...3 or 4 at a time in different areas of Fairplay. Proclaimed "2005 Festival/Event of the Year" by the Colorado Music Awards, this event is expected to bring in thousands of fans. In addition to all the great music, there will be arts and crafts booths, drinks, and plenty of food and fun.
Fairplay Co Real Estate is hot!!! Prices are still very affordable especially compared to Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco, Copper Mountain, Silverthorne, and all of Summit County Real Estate! Own a piece of Colorado Real Estate before it’s too late!
For help with Fairplay Colorado Real Estate, please call John at 719.839.9281 or email me at: john@SummiTreasures.com.
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