Mountain Fair contests are fun and easy to participate in. Enjoy our version of county fair favorites from Pie Baking to Fly-Casting, Limbo and Wood Splitting! Registration for all games is at the Info Booth or right before the event.
Contests
2019 Poster Contest
The 48th Annual Carbondale Mountain Fair Theme isβ¦.Rainbow Connection and we are asking any interested artist to submit an idea for the poster and a rough sketch of idea, along with 2 work samples. A jury will pick an idea and we will work with the artist …
Mt. Sopris Runoff & Fair Run
The annual 14+ mile foot race from Basalt to the Mountain Fair starts at the Emma Schoolhouse and finishes in the Open Space at Sopris Park. The longer race starts at the Emma Schoolhouse with registration starting at 6:30 a.m.
14 miles a bit much for you?Β A shorter, easier 4-mile downhill …
Pie & Cake Baking
Better start practicing for this year's pie and cake baking contest-- the competition is stiff! Categories for pie include: Fruit, Cream and Exotic. Categories for cake include: Cake, Exotic and Alternative. All pies and cake must arrive at the pavilion by 10:45am. The Pie Contest is on Saturday and the …
Wood Splitting Championship
Not to be missed! The women's competition takes place at 4pm on Saturday and the men's at 4pm on Sunday followed by a benefit wood auction. Sign ups begin on Friday, July 27th at 12pm. Both competitions are held in the Open Space. Costumes are encouraged! All entrants must wear …
Porcupine Loop Bike Race
Aloha Mountain Cyclery and Stomparillaz Creative Cycling Collective keep the fun factor high of this casual race by requiring costumes and creative obstacles. Race Day is on Sunday. The mountain bike race starts at 8am Meet behind the Gazebo and be ready to ride! Entry fee is $20 with all …
Limbo Contest
Get down with Dr. Limbo on Saturday at 1:30pm in the Open Space area. This contest is open to folks 18 years and older. Show up to sign up. Prizes are donated by Alpine Angling and Dr. Limbo.
Fly-Casting Competition
Run by the infamous Gill Finn, a Roaring Fork Valley fly fishing legend, the fly-casting competition takes place on Saturday at 10:30am in the Open Space area of the park. Prizes are donated by Alpine Angling.
And the winners are...
1. Rob Wright 2. BJ Schmidt 3. Paul Holsinger
Horseshoe Tournaments
Participate in either singles or doubles horseshoe tournaments at Glassier Park, two blocks south of Sopris Park on Weant Boulevard. The singles tournament takes place at high noon on Saturday and the doubles at noon on Sunday.
And the 2018 winners are...
Singles Horseshoes: 1. Poncho Loya 2. Adam Quisenberry 3. Shane Cerette
Double Horseshoes: 1. Poncho …