If you're having a hard time getting in the Christmas spirit, a visit to Mancos this weekend should do the trick. Again, the town will offer up an "Olde Fashioned Christmas," which is full of a variety of events to get just about anybody in the holiday spirit.
The first event in Mancos starts off with the "Christmas on the Trail," Friday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.
There will be the Annual Western Gear Show, and the Rockin' W Chuckwagon will park right in front of the Goodnight Trail Gallery on Main Street and serve up homemade chili, sopapillas and coffee on the street.
Lynne "Belle" Lewis will sing inside the gallery. Several western artists will also be set up inside including: Ann Schwarting's contemporary western jewelry, Nathaniel's Custom Hats, Don Cook's custom spurs and Steve Williams of Cowboy Forge with all kinds of hand-forged decorations and gifts for Christmas, while the gallery will feature miniature pieces.
Also on Friday, Santa arrives, with the tree lighting at 7 p.m. at Pioneer Park, which is across from Fahrenheit Coffee.
Rena Wilson, president of the Mancos Chamber of Commerce, said the tree lighting is not to be missed. Also Friday, at 6 p.m. is the Rudolph Run.
"It's a mile-and-a-half run, for kids or adults," Wilson said. "Kids run around town dressed like reindeer."
And if that doesn't get you in the spirit, Saturday, Dec. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m., there will be a wine and cheese social hosted by the Mancos Valley Historical Society at 145 W. Grand Ave.
Starting at 6 p.m., there will be downtown caroling by horse-drawn wagon.
"We haven't done the caroling in a few years, so we are bringing that back," Wilson said.
Also new this year is the breaking of the piñata and snowman building contest at Grand and Main Corner Park at 4 p.m. on Dec. 13.
Other events to look forward to:
Dec. 7: Mancos Valley Chorus Holiday Show at the Mancos Valley United Methodist at 3:30 p.m.
Dec. 12: Community Holiday Dinner at the Mancos Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m.
Dec. 13: Mancos Valley Chorus Holiday Show at the Mancos Valley United Methodist at 3:30 p.m.
Dec. 13: Breaking of the piñatas and snowman building contest at Grand and Main Corner Park.
Wilson says that if you plan on attending the Mancos Valley Chorus show to be there early because the seats fill up fast.
"They are fabulous," she said.
