Although Manassa has only nearly 1,000 residents, during its annual Manassa Pioneer Days, the population soars to around 10,000. It’s one of the oldest festivals in Colorado!
It will be celebrated on TBD 2025 (last event: Thursday to Saturday, July 18th to 20th, 2024). Generations from across the San Luis Valley and tourists from all over descend on sleepy Manassa for one of the best Western heritage festivals around.
The pioneers started the annual tradition. Events include carnival rides, a main street parade, Miss Pioneer princesses, demolition derby, fair food, an old-time bandstand, and rodeo competitions. The parade is so prized that it goes up and down Main Street two times.
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Details
Address: Manassa, CO 81141
Date: TBD 2025 (Thursday – Saturday, July 18 – 20, 2024)
Website: manassapioneerdays.com