The Fourth Annual Newcomers Tailgate Picnic for members, prospective members and alumni will be Friday, August 12th at the O’Connor Pavilion on Fish Hatchery Road from 3:30 – 7:30pm. Since football season is upon us, feel free to wear your team colors and let’s find out who you’ll be rooting for this fall.
You’ll want to wear tennis shoes and bring sunscreen if you plan to participate in the games we have available – volleyball, horseshoes, ladder ball and bocce ball. Or you can hike on the trail leading out of the pavilion, fish (with a valid Colorado license) or take a self-guided tour through the Hydroplant, founded by F.O. Stanley in 1909 to provide electricity to the Estes Valley.
It’s a beautiful setting with more than enough covered seating, so we will have the picnic rain or shine. We’ll be serving BBQ brisket and pulled pork, along with veggie burgers – prepared by our resident BBQ smokers in the club. We’ll also have water, lemonade and ice on hand to quench your thirst.
We are also asking you to bring a side dish, appetizer or dessert and each person will be assigned a category based on their last name. Additionally, you’ll need to bring your own picnic dishes, cups, silverware and adult libations of choice. In the spirit of protecting our mountain environment, we are working toward having zero-waste events, minimizing paper and plastic waste. We hope you’ll support this effort as well.
The cost will be $10 per person and you will have to register and pay online before the event. Please register by Friday, August 5 so meats can be ordered.
The picnic is open to members, prospective members, alumni and guests 18 years old and over.
To register and pay online click here. This includes Member, prospects, alums…..basically everyone.
Registration opens on July 9th, so mark your calendars now and we hope to see you on Friday, August 12th!