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Zonta Club of Prowers County participates in Lamar’s historic 4th of July festivities
Several members of Zonta Club prior to the parade The Zonta Club of Prowers County was an active part of the July 4th festivities in Lamar. The club decorated a truck for the parade as well as sponsoring the photo booth used at the Lamar Chamber building for the barbeque which was held in […]
Lamar celebrates historic Fourth of July with wet/dry parade, community free BBQ and fireworks show
Aerial views of parade crowd – photos by Shane Dashner To say Lamar’s first wet/dry parade was a success is an enormous understatement. The parade, held on Saturday the Fourth of July, drew a large crowd of children and adults, many of whom were dressed in red, white, and blue. Throngs of people lined the […]
Lamar’s annual “Community Social” to be held July 10
The Annual Community Social event sponsored by the City of Lamar, Prowers Medical Center, and High Plains Community Health Center will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Willow Creek Pavilion next to the swimming pool. The event is free for everyone. An afternoon swim will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 […]
Celebrate America, Colorado, and Lamar at the 4th of July Wet & Dry Parade
The Lamar community is invited to come together this Independence Day for a special celebration honoring three remarkable milestones: the 250th birthday of the United States, the 150th anniversary of Colorado, and Lamar’s 140th birthday. This year’s Fourth of July falls on a Saturday, creating the perfect opportunity to host a community-wide Wet & Dry […]
Fly-in and pancake breakfast Saturday, June 27, 2026 offer fun for the whole family!
Are you looking for something fun and different to do with your family? A fly-in and pancake breakfast in Lamar on Saturday, June 27, 2026 is just the thing! Hosted by EEA Chapter #301 (EEA is the Experimental Aircraft Association), the festivities begin at 9 am with a pancake breakfast courtesy of the Lamar […]
Science and art come to life in Pueblo this June with opening of da Vinci museum along revamped riverwalk
The museum is part of a renaissance happening on the city’s Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, where “learning never exhausts the mind.” Article by Colorado Sun writer: Sue McMillin Bonnie Waugh, one of the artists in residence at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America prepares to paint the entry of the Piazza Leonardo as […]
Lamar City Council votes against proposed increase in building permit fee, approves moving to Stage 2 water restrictions in meeting on May 11, 2026
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin began the May 11, 2026 City Council meeting addressing the audience about the myriad of events coming up within the next week, including the Friday barbeque at the Lamar Chamber to kick off next weekend’s Lamar Days. Also on Friday, he said, was the “No Booze Cruise”, the parade and car […]
Stories in the Sky statewide drone show will be presented May 16th at fairgrounds as part of Lamar Days
150/250 DRONE SHOW TO CELEBRATE LAMAR’S 140 The Stories in the Sky statewide drone show series is coming to Southeast Colorado to celebrate Lamar’s 140th Birthday! Sponsored by Chevron, Tallgrass and UCHealth, the Colorado Tourism Office opened the opportunity to communities across the state. Lamar’s Welcome Center Manager Leslie Stagner and City of Lamar Main […]
The 2026 Colorado State Fair Concert Lineup Is Out Now!
The 2026 Colorado State Fair concert lineup has been announced, and if you’re an ’80s or ’90s baby, you’ll love it !The I Love the ’90s Tour is landing in Colorado on Saturday, September 5, and it features music from none other than Vanilla Ice , Color Me Badd , and Tone Loc . […]
7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings to be held April 18, 2026 at LCC Equine Complex
The 7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the LCC Equine Complex. Hosted by the Lamar Community College Foundation, this annual event brings together community members, businesses, and regional partners for an evening of live music, a BBQ dinner, games, and a live auction – all […]
Annual Lamar Rotary/Lamar Public Library Kids’ Christmas delights local children
Lamar Rotarians with Santa and Mrs. Claus A young girl mails her letter to Santa
61st Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held December 18, 19, 20 in Lamar
The 61st Annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Holiday Basketball tournament will be held December 18, 19, and 20th at the Lamar Community Building. The tournament will include 8 local teams from throughout SE Colorado. Teams competing are Wiley, McClave, Holly, Granada, Springfield, Walsh, Eads, and Kit Carson. Brackets are as follows:
Lamar Elks Toy Show sponsored by Prowers County Farm Bureau to be held Saturday, January 10
Prowers County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the Lamar Elks Toy Show, to be held Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at the Lamar Elks Lodge – 28157 Hwy 287 South, Lamar CO 81052. The show will start at 9 am and run until 3 pm mountain time. Toys of all shapes and sizes, new in the box, […]
