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Septemberfest

Recurring Date

Friday, July 1, 2022 -Monday, July 4, 2022

Septemberfest flyer for Rangely, CO, Sep 2-4, 2023: craft fair, music, food, BBQ, 5K, car show. Family fun all weekend.

According to some, Rangely is one of those places where you must create your own fun, which is what folks had in mind when they came up with Septemberfest! This year will be the 43rd annual celebration!

This annual Labor Day celebration has a long history of providing family fun. Do not miss our craft fair and car show in Elk's Park on Monday, September 4.

The Rangely Recreation Center, its business members, and lots of volunteers pull off this event each year and we look forward to seeing you!    

2023 Septemberfest Events

Schedule of Events 
Open BBQ Cook-Off 

Saturday, September 2, 2022

Located at the Playground Pavillion at Elk's Park

Cooking may begin no earlier than 8:00am with judging starting at 3:00pm on September 3. 

  • Specific turn in times will be given on day of event. 

Competitors are responsible for supplying their own cooking equipment, tents, tables, and meat.

BBQ must be cooked on location by whatever means you choose. Cookers may not dig pits. 

We will offer two categories, beef and chicken. You are allowed to enter one or both categories. Let your creativity flow! 

You must cook enough meat to supply all (4) of the judges.

The judging will be done by a judging panel that has been preselected. Cash prizes awarded for 1st - 3rd in both categories. They will be judging on appearance, tenderness/texture, and taste. 

Call the Rangely Rec Center with any questions and/or to get registered. 970-675-8211

2023 BBQ Cook-Off Registration2023 BBQ Cook-Off Information
Fast, Flat, & Free 5K Walk & Run 
Flyer for a 5K walk/run on September 3, 2022, in Rangely, CO. Registration at 7:15 am, event at 8:00 am. Free entry, prizes offered.
Chili Cook-Off Contest 

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Located at the Main Pavilion at Elk's Park

Cooking will begin no earlier than 8:00am with judging starting at 3:00pm

  • Specific turn in times will be given on day of event. 

Competitors are responsible for supplying their own cooking equipment, tents, tables, and ribs.

Ribs must be cooked on location by whatever means you choose. Cookers may not dig pits. 

You must cook at least 2 racks of baby back ribs, no beef ribs or spareribs. You may cook more if you wish. 

The judging will be done by a judging panel that has been preselected. Cash prizes awarded for 1st - 3rd. They will be judging on appearance, tenderness/texture, and taste. 

Call the Rangely Rec Center with any questions and/or to get registered. 970-675-8211

Cornhole Tournament 
Cornhole tournament at Septemberfest, Sept 2, 2023. Doubles: $50/team, Singles: $20/person. Elk’s Park, CO. BYOBags, cash only.
Inflatables in the Park 

Saturday, September 3, 2022

10:00 - 2:00pm

Located at Elk's Park in Rangely, CO.

FREE

Inflatable water slides on grass with people enjoying a sunny day at the park.
Ice Cream Social 
Ice Cream Social on Sept 3 at 1pm. Homemade ice cream contest. Cash prizes for winners. $1 donation per person appreciated.
Vendor Fair in Elk's Park 

Vendor Fair 

Monday, September 4, 2023

Located at Elk's Park

2023 Vendor Information2023 Vendor Registration Form
27th Annual Car Show 

September 4, 2023

  • 10:00am - 3:30pm

Entry Fee: $25 for the 1st car & $20 for each additional car

Raffles & Prizes, Parade, Craft Show, and More

Music provided

2023 Car Show Info2023 Car Show Registration Form
Concert in the Park 

Date and time

  • Saturday, September 2, 2023, 7am - Monday, September 4, 2023, 8:30pm
  • Monday, September 2, 2024, 7am - Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 8:30pm
  • Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 7am - Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:30pm