RANGELY | Rangely’s annual Labor Day celebration, Septemberfest, offers a variety of activities for all ages this Friday through Monday.
Friday, Aug. 31
Second annual Old Timers Gathering—4:30 p.m. at the Rangely Outdoor Museum.
Tickets are $15 and include dinner and presentation by Ken Bailey on “School Days and Camp Kids.”
Fireworks—at dusk at Kenney Reservoir.
Saturday, Sept. 1
Barbecue cookoff—8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elks Park.
Come test your skills on the barbecue. Contestants will cook the meat of their choice with judging at 3 p.m.
Fast, Flat and Free 5K—8 a.m. at Elks Park.
Bike Rally—9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Auto Museum.
An annual favorite for local youth, kids can come try their skills on a bike course and register their bicycles with the police department.
Bench Press Contest—11 a.m. at Elks Park Pavilion.
Men and women’s divisions for ages 15 and up will lift for prizes.
Inflatables—12-4 p.m. at Elks Park.
Open Mic at the TANK—9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8-10 p.m. at the TANK.
Rock ‘N Bull—7 p.m. at Columbine Park
Tickets: $20 VIP, $10 adults, $5 kids, 3 years old and younger are free.
Sunday, Sept. 2
Ice Cream Social—1 p.m. at the Rangely Outdoor Museum
Ice cream creationists can enter their homemade ice cream in the annual contest. Those who prefer to just eat the cold treat are encouraged to come taste the entries.
Cribbage Tournament—1 p.m. at Town Hall.
Sunday Afternoon Cruise—1 p.m. at the Rangely Automotive Museum.
Take a two hour cruise through Dinosaur National Monument and have a photo of your car taken for the 2019 NAPA calendar.
Chili Cook Off Contest—3 p.m. at the Elks Park Pavilion.
Bring your best homemade chili for judging. Prizes are awarded for best red and green chilis.
TANK Open House—5-8 p.m. at the TANK.
Dinner and a Movie—6 p.m. at Elks Park.
Sponsored by New Creation and Rangely Christian churches.
Monday, Sept. 3
Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast—6:30-8:30 a.m. at the Rangely Fire Station.
Star Spangled Parade—9 a.m. on Main Street.
Craft Fair—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elks Park.
Come check out more than 50 booths offering a variety of items while enjoying a day in the park.
NAPA Car Show—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elks Park.
A wide array of classic and current vehicles will be on display.
Barbecue Lunch—1-3 p.m. at Elks Park, $2 per person.
Duck Race—5 p.m. at the Green Bridge on the White River.
Purchase your duck from any Rangely High School Student Council member.
Concert in the Park—7 p.m. at the Elks Park Softball Field with Nebo Road.
