2nd Annual - Mancos Melt
Theme:  Summer of Love

March 10 – 12, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011

 

Wine Tasting/Mancos Melt Kickoff
Arborena ~ 114 West Grand Avenue
6-8 p.m.

Guests will enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres and wonderful wines from around the world.  Wear your Love Child and Disco Costumes Event Coordinator: Rena Wilson 533-1381 or rena@arborena.com
Event Cost: $30 per person, $55 per couple
Space is limited, reservations are recommended.

 

Friday, March 11, 2011

 

2nd Annual Snow Show – Winter Scenes Photography Exhibit
 Mancos Visitor's Center
4-6 p.m.

Mancos Valley Arts Council is sponsoring a photography contest to be held in the Mancos Visitor's Center.  Cash prizes, two entries per person.
Event Coordinator: Marilyn Kroeker 533-7149
Event Cost: $3 per entry

 

Name that Tune
Mancos Valley Distillery
7 p.m.

 

Fashion Show/Costume Contest
Columbine
8 p.m.

Wear your best 60's or 70's attire!  Prizes for the best costumes!!
Listen to music from the 60's and 70's, sing and dance the night away!

 

Saturday, March 12, 2011

 

Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast
VFW
8:30-11:00 a.m.

 

Critter Parade
 Grand Avenue
10 a.m.

Grand Ave. from the front of Mancos School through the intersection of Grand & Main
Dress yourself and your critter in your best 60's and 70's outfits.  All animals welcome as well as decorated stick horses!
Sign up at Pioneer Park on Mesa at 9:30 a.m.
Event Coordinators: Gelia Cooper 533-9039
Prizes for the best critter costume

 

Headstart Fundraiser
VFW
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Headstart will be raising money for their new playground by selling refreshments, chili, hot dogs, chili dogs, walking tacos and baked goods at the VFW from 11 - 1.

Roping Contest
Grand Avenue
11 a.m.

Sign up in front of the Mural on Grand Avenue directly following the Critter Parade. 
All participants will start 6 ft. from the Steer Head.  5 throws per person
No miss roping (one miss and you’re out).  After 5 throws – everyone that is left will move back two feet, take another 5 throws etc.
We’ll keep moving back two ft. at a time until only one person remains
Entry:  $5.00
Prizes:  Jackpot to first place

 

Salsa Sampling
Raven House Gallery - 120 Grand Avenue
11-3 p.m.

 

Belmont Balloon Derby
Grand Avenue outside of Nathaniel’s
11:30 a.m.

All ages are welcome.  Sign up at Nathaniel’s Hats at 11:00 a.m.  The course will be on Grand Avenue, approximately 40 feet long.  Each participant will blow up their balloon, let it fly, run to where it lands and blow it up again, first one to the finish line wins the pot!
Event Coordinator:  David Franks 533-9740

Bed Race
 Grand Avenue
Noon

This race is simulated to represent  house keeping.  Handmade beds will be supplied by Rustic Style Furniture and are pushed through an obstacle course by the team. Four - member teams with one member on the bed at all times. Must be at least 18 years old to participate.
Event Coordinator: Rena Wilson 533-1381
Event Cost: $25 per 5 man team
Entry Deadline: 11:00 a.m. at Arborena Wine Bar and Art Gallery
Prizes: Winner takes all.  Costumes a must

 

Golf Tournament – All locations listed below
Start at Arborena
2 p.m.

Our second annual golf tournament is one not to be missed.  Golf and Costumes make this a guaranteed fun time. Each hole is located in a different downtown establishment, created by some of the hottest Mancos course designers.
Meet at Arborena at 1:30 in costume to receive your score cards and assignments for the shotgun start. Bring your own putter and golf ball.
Event Coordinators:  Rena Wilson 533-1381 or Jamie Bade 533-1177
Event Cost:  $20 per team, teams of 2
Entry Process:  Last minute sign up and score cards at Arborena 1:30 p.m.
Prizes:  Cash prizes, Costumes a must. Awards Ceremony will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Mancos Valley Distillery.  There will be holes in the following locations:        

For any additional information or questions, please contact Jamie at (970) 533-1177 or Rena at (970) 533-1381