Mother Nature was uncooperative for the sixth annual Meekerpalooza festival Saturday, but despite lots of rain and unseasonably cold temperatures, residents and visitors celebrated the first day of summer Meekerpalooza-style—with smiles all around. The first floor of the Hugus Building was opened up for farmers market vendors, while the bands,[Read More…]
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MEEKERPALOOZA SPONSOR …
Meeker Arts and Culture Council (MACC) wants to thank White River Electric Association (WREA), Tri-State G&T and Touchstone Energy for this year’s Meekerpalooza sponsorship. Pictured: WREA board president Dick Welle; Vanessa and Alex Trout, MACC; Ron Hilkey, WREA and Tri-State board member; Alan Michalewicz, WREA general manager; Stephanie Kobald, MACC[Read More…]
Meekerpalooza, Park to Art race, farmer’s market Saturday despite inclement weather
UPDATE: Tomorrow’s Meekerpalooza and Farmer’s Market are still on despite the rain and low temps, according to a Facebook post (see below). The Park to Art Race is also a go for all lengths per ERBM Recreation and Park District as of 5 p.m. Friday. MEEKER | Festivals are a quintessential[Read More…]
PALOOZA SUPPORTERS …
The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council thank Meeker Sand and Gravel for their support of the arts with their donation to Meekerpalooza Music and Fun Festival. Meekerpalooza is an all-day fun event for the whole family held on June 22 in downtown Meeker. From left to right: Stephanie Kobald, Dan[Read More…]
Sign up for Park to Art run races
MEEKER | Runners are invited to participate in the Park to Art Run Races, hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and MAD Racing Colorado, on Saturday, June 22. The race features a 5K, 10K and half marathon that cruises through downtown Meeker and the Phillip and Dorcas Jensen Memorial[Read More…]
Meekerpalooza moves downtown with new events and free entry Saturday
By Paige Jones Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Any Saturday is a good Saturday when you are surrounded by art and music, and this year’s Meekerpalooza is going to be unlike any other. The sixth annual event has been relocated to the downtown plaza for better accessibility, and[Read More…]
Summer of fun in Meeker starts out strong {PHOTOS}
Rangely’s Kyle Stewart wins ERBM metal art competition for the second year in a row
MEEKER | The second annual Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District Metal Art Competition was held during Meekerpalooza on Saturday, June 3. Kyle Stewart, from Rangely, came away with top honors for his piece titled “Best Friend,” which is made from metal and wire. Stewart was awarded[Read More…]
More than 80 participate in ERBM Park to Art races
MEEKER | The second annual Park to Art races, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Parks District, drew more than 80 runners participating in three different races and several age divisions for both genders. The 5K, 10K and half-marathon incorporated trail and road running through the Phillip and Dorcas Jensen[Read More…]
Family-friendly Meekerpalooza has live music, crafts for kids and more
MEEKER | It’s an excellent weekend to hang around in Meeker. Set aside Saturday afternoon for the fifth annual Meekerpalooza, one of the most family-friendly festivals in Colorado. Kids 10 and under can participate for free in a rock-painting project or create a fairy garden to take home, while parents[Read More…]
Meekerpalooza Saturday at Ute Park
Meeker | Meekerpalooza Arts and Music Festival, June 3 from 12-9 p.m. at Ute Park. Fun for the whole family! Meekerpalooza will showcase all aspects of dance, singing, music, visual and culinary arts. Events include live music performances, workshops and demonstrations, interactive kid art zone, arts and craft fair and[Read More…]
Park to Art 5K, 10K or half marathon June 3
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District would like to invite all to run or walk in the second annual Park to Art Run Races event on Saturday, June 3. Now featuring a 5K, 10K and 1/2 Marathon, the event has something for all walking/running levels. The Park to[Read More…]
