Labor Day weekend events set for Mancos State Park

Kayakers enjoy Jackson Lake at Mancos State Park in the this file photo.

Labor Day weekend events at Mancos State Park include a performance by two well-regarded musicians, Sandy Hoagland and Tom Kochanski, according to a news release from the park.

They plan to perform family-friendly music at the park’s amphitheater on Sunday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. The event itself is free, but the usual $7 park entry fee is required.

Kochanski and Hoagland have made their musical mark as members of The Aloha Club ukulele band and have performed at the Cortez Farmers Market and other venues.

While the duo is known for their ukulele playing, they vary their repertoire with guitar and other instruments. Their appearance is the finale in the park’s summer Music in the Park series.

The entry fee also includes activities including trout fishing, boating, wildlife viewing and hiking.

The park also plans numerous events and programs:

On Saturday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. is recent area transplant Donna Joerg, a folk musician who will reprise her eclectic mix of music.

On Saturday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m., local musician Tim Krebs will perform.

On Monday, Aug. 21, the park hosts an Eclipse Party complete with provided eclipse-watching glasses and refreshments with names that reflect the solar system. Eclipse watchers meet at the Group Picnic Area at 10 a.m. The eclipse begin about 10:15 a.m.

Mancos State Park is located at County Road N at County Road 42.

For more information, call 970-533-7065, or visit http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Mancos.

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