Lodging & Tourism Board for Morgan County, Colorado This is the official page of the Morgan County Tourism Panel, which is the board that collects a lodging tax accumulated in Morgan County.
The panel consists of members from Fort Morgan, Brush and the County at large. The Panel hears requests from events held within Morgan County and offers advertising to be used towards enticing visitors to stay in Morgan County during our many events throughout the year!
Glenn Miller was born 118 years ago this month in Iowa. He spent his formative years in Fort Morgan, Colorado where he graduated Fort Morgan High School. His recording of "Chattanooga Choo Choo" sold over 1,200,000 copies before RCA awarded him the first gold record in history. Learn about Miller's legacy and more at the Fort Morgan Museum wehn you Visit Colorado.
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03/11/2022
The Pawnee Pioneer Trail Scenic and Historic Byway runs just north of Fort Morgan, the natural landscape is stunning. The Byway passes through the Colorado Piedmont, soaring Pawnee Buttes, and the Pawnee National Grasslands, which is a great place to camp and bird watch. Be prepared to encounter lots of wildlife, including coyotes, antelope, rattlesnakes, and prairie dogs. #FortMorgan Visit Colorado
02/27/2022
We are back at it today. The Axe throwing trailer will be up and running when we open at 2:00 and it’s FREE!! Also Robert Woodward takes the stage at 7:00 tonight! The fun begins at After Hours!
Heading out for a fall road trip? Head Northeast! Make a stop at the Brush Memorial Campground and RV Park! The perfect stop on road trips to Nebraska. Ideal home base for birders or enjoy the 9-hole golf course and nearby Brush businesses. The campground has 18 available sites, 12 of them with electrical hook-ups, water, and sewage disposal. Heated restrooms and showers available. #FortMorgan
Colorado RV Camping at Brush! City owned campground description, map, and official information.
Glenn Miller's connection to Fort Morgan, local artist's water color paintings, a rare fur trade ash tomahawk...these are just a few of the unique finds and exhibits you'll find at the Fort Morgan Museum. #FortMorgan
Browse through information on the museum exhibits, take a tour of the museum, view items available in the museum store, and learn about becoming a member.
It's almost time for the Fall Harvest Car Show! Featuring 300 cars including rods, muscle cars, classics, rat rods, antiques, pickups, and special interest cars. The three day show offers show ‘n’ shines, awards, door prizes, vendors, a free movie at the local downtown Cover Theater, a poker run, a pancake breakfast, and a beer garden. Held in beautiful downtown Fort Morgan, CO on September 17-19, 2021. #FortMorgan
This Year’s Show Register Now! Schedule of Events: Friday, September 17, 20215:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Casual Cruise-In5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy live music by “The Whatabouts” 8:00 p.m. - Cruising Like The Old Days - with gas cards presented by the FM Po...
This Saturday, head to downtown Fort Morgan for the 5th Annual Break The Silence Suicide Awareness Festival! The event will feature a memory wall, live music, guest speakers, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health resources, a silent auction, various merchandise vendors, kids games, food vendors, beer garden and much more. Saturday, September 4, free admission. #FortMorgan
The fifth annual Break the Silence Suicide Awareness Festival will take over downtown Fort Morgan on Saturday, Sept. 4. The event started in 2017 with a mission to provide awareness through music o…
Bird season isn't over! Head to Brush Prairie Ponds State Wildlife Area for prime bird watching as the crisp fall air makes its first appearance. What species have you seen lately?
The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
08/12/2021
Summer's not over yet! Grab the gang and enjoy the outdoors over a disc-golf marathon. The Optimist and Pessimist Disc Golf Courses compliment each other and offer 45 varied holes for different skill levels. #FortMorgan #disgolf
Summer's not over yet. It's time to hit the water to cool yourself off while heating up the fun with friends and family. Take your boat or jet ski to Jackson Lake State Park, and enjoy the park's sandy swim beach with the kids. #FortMorgan #Summer https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/jacksonlake
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. CPW issues hunting and fishing licenses...
The annual Dave Garmann Memorial Race is only days away! Head to the I-76 Speedway this Saturday, July 17, for a full night of racing and family fun! #FortMorgan
I-76 Speedway is a 1/4 mile high-banked dirt oval race track located on the west side of Fort Morgan, Colorado. Summer Season Racing is held April thru October.
Live music is back! And it's time to celebrate at the annual Bobstock Music Festival. Grab the family and head to City Park for some summertime fun over kids games and rides, food vendors, and LOTS of live music. This year's headliners include The Guess Who, Young MC, and Tone Loc. Admission is free. Friday, July 9 & Saturday, July 10. #Bobstock #FortMorgan #Festivals #Summer
Bobstock Music Festival July 9, 2021 & July 10, 2021, City Park, Fort Morgan, COAlways the second full weekend in July. FREE ADMISSION! Fort Morgan’s Annual Music Festival Enjoy a summer weekend outdoors with music in the park along with activities for the whole family! Our annual “Bobstock Musi...
Join us for the 3rd Thursday Art Walk to check out Theresa's latest masterpieces! You won't regret it!
06/09/2021
The Parade is On!!!
06/08/2021
The Ultimate Father’s Day Fun
I-76 Speedway is a quarter-mile high-banked dirt oval race track located just west of Fort Morgan. The race on Father’s Day Weekend, Saturday, June 19 includes all IMCA classes, Dwarfs, 270 Micro, ASCS Sprints and Thunder Stocks. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults, $4 for kids ages 6-12 and kids under 5 receive free admission. Guests can surprise Dad with a pit pass for $30 ($15 for kids). Saturday’s race starts at 5:00 p.m.
06/03/2021
In Fort Morgan, the Optimist and Pessimist disc golf courses run along the South Platte River and were home to the 2020 Colorado State Disc Golf Championship.
Which course would you play?
05/27/2021
GOOD NEWS!! The 2021 Annual CPMC Community Health Fair is a GO!! Please mark your calendars now to attend! Saturday, July 10th from 7-11 AM at the new City of Fort Morgan Fieldhouse. Early blood draws will be available at CPMC Tuesday - Friday, July 6-9 from 6-8 AM. More information to follow!
**Community Sponsors Welcome! Contact Cara Draegert at [email protected] for more information.**
05/25/2021
Look who's teaming up!
Media Logic Radio and Kinnon Audio Visual
MCC CACE presents live, in-person Avourneen concert Saturday, May 22
The Morgan Community College (MCC) Center for Arts and Community Enrichment will present a live, in-person concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in the Dahms-Talton Band Shell in Fort Morgan City Par…
Morgan County Economic Development Corporation hosts open house
On Friday, May 14, the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) held an open house to welcome the community to its new office space at 201 Ensign St. in Fort Morgan. The event began a…
05/20/2021
It's the third Thursday! Do you know what that means?
05/17/2021
It is almost the time for the Third Thursday Art Walk. The sun will be shining, join us for some amazing art!
05/11/2021
Fort Morgan Field House! Wahoo!
05/06/2021
Please join Morgan County Economic Development Corporation's Open House, May 14, 2021 from 4 to 6 PM.
04/29/2021
Join us at the Dahms-Talton Band Shell at Fort Morgan's City Park, Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 4 PM. I believe we are going to have beautiful weather.
04/12/2021
Join the Art Walk this Thursday, 4.15.2021. There will be some amazing artists.
04/05/2021
Thursday Night Live- Downtown Fort Morgan
Thursday Night Live returns in 2021, Here is the lineup for this summers, TNL concert series, main street markets and other down town activities.
04/01/2021
Morgan County Tourism's office will be closed Friday, April 2nd, at noon, in observance of the Easter Weekend. Enjoy the beautiful weather.
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Our Vision: Morgan County is the premier destination in Colorado for its welcoming charm, outdoor adventure, memorable events and captivating attractions.
Our Mission: To increase economic prosperity in Morgan County, Colorado by promoting a positive and unique traveler experience using collaborative local, regional and statewide relationships and assets.
MEET THE PANEL:
KARI CASTERLINE
Panel Secretary
Best Western Plus Overland Inn
P: 970-370-2322
[email protected]
TYLER SEWALD
Jackson Lake State Park Manager
P: 970-645-2551 ext. 106 F: 970-645-1535
[email protected]
ANDREA CAMPA
Rodeway Inn
Brush Manager
P: 970-842-5146 F: 970-842-5146
[email protected]
EMILY GOGGINS
Panel Treasurer
Morgan County Tourism
Marketing Manager
P: 970-542-3508 F: 970-542-3503
[email protected]
JON BECKER
Ex-Officio Member
Morgan County Commissioner
P: 970-542-3500 F: 970-542-3556
[email protected]
MELODY CHRISTENSEN
Brush Area Chamber of Commerce
Brush Chamber Executive Director
P: 970-842-2666 F: 970-842-3828
[email protected]
TYLER PURVIS
Panel Chairman
City of Brush!
P: 970-842-5001 F: 970-842-5909
[email protected]
THANK YOU:
The Morgan County Tourism Panel would like to thank the residents and business owners of Morgan County, all of the wonderful visitors to our amazing area, and especially our cities and the Morgan County Board of Commissioners. Without your ongoing support and partnerships, the Panel would not be able to continue the important work of promoting and marketing our area. This Strategic Plan is the result of all the work, collaboration and progress over the course of 25 years, and we are proud to continue to go forward in demonstrating how great Morgan County is in an even more defined and effective approach!
Sincerely,
Tyler Purvis
Chair, Morgan County Tourism Panel
Some amazing insight and discovery for Pawnee Pioneer Scenic and Historic Byways!
Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce Morgan County Colorado Tourism Weld County, Colorado Colorado Department of Transportation Brush Area Chamber of Commerce Sterling, Colorado Colorado Main Street
Had so much fun today on the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic and Historic Byway! Two tours left Fort Morgan. One heading out to the breathtaking Pawnee Buttes and New Raymer. Thank you to Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Colorado Department of Transportation Morgan County Colorado Tourism Morgan County Economic Development Corporation Friends of Raymer
Next to Normal opens tonight at 7:00 PM at Brush Secondary Campus with a second performance 7:00 PM on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at plattevalley.booktix.com
Hope to see you there!
Platte Valley Theatre Company is so excited to be re-opening with this moving show! Next to Normal is the story of a normal family, going through an anything-but-normal season of life. The beautifully written musical tackles topics like grief, mental health, and the bonds of family. Join us for this exceptional production; this time, our shows will be held in Brush at the new auditorium on the secondary campus. We are kicking off the post-COVID life of PVTC with a real bang - be sure not to miss this one!
WHAT: Next to Normal, presented by PVTC
WHERE: Brush Secondary Campus Theatre @ 400 West Ave., Brush, CO
WHEN: July 30 & 31 at 7:00 p.m.
PRICE: $9 - Tickets available at the door, or at plattevalley.booktix.com
RATING: PG-13
We're so proud to be featured in the 2021 Morgan County Colorado Tourism Guide!
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Happy National Travel & Tourism Week! Tell us your favorite things to do and see in Morgan County so we can share them with our guests when travel resumes!
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