Thursday, July 13
Fishing is Fun!
Date:07/13/2023 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location:Gypsum Ponds
400 Trail Gulch Road
Gypsum, Colorado 81637
The Colorado Department of Wildlife along with the Town of Gypsum and ECO Transit offer folks of all ages the Fishing is Fun event at Gypsum Ponds Thursday, July 15 at 5:00 pm.
Park along the Gypsum Shooting Range road and hop onto the ECO bus (shuttle begins at 4:45pm) for a ride to the Gypsum ponds. The Colorado Department of Wildlife stocks the pond with thousands of rainbow trout.
Local fishing guides will help the younger fishermen with baiting, casting and detangling. The event runs from 5:00 pm until the last shuttle pick up at 7:00 pm.
Pickleball Tournament
- Date:07/14/2023 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location:Pickleball Courts
530 Cotton Ranch Drive
Gypsum, Colorado 81637
Join other Eagle County Pickleball players for a fun-filled morning of Pickleball. Court check in will be at 8:00am and play will begin at 9:00am. The tournament will take place at the courts south of the Gypsum Creek Golf Course.
For more info please contact the Gypsum Rec Center 970-777-8888.
Youth Dirt Bike Race
at Dry Lake Motocross Track
- Date:07/14/2023 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Location:Dry Lake Motocross Park
3730 Trail Gulch Road
Gypsum, Colorado 81637 - New this year, join the folks at DryLakeMX Park for an action-packed day of kids dirt bike racing!
A family-oriented event for beginner to intermediate-level riders. Each class will run two motos with breaks in between for all riders. Each participant must have a minimum of a helmet, goggles, motocross boots, gloves, sturdy pants and long sleeves. Races will be scored as an overall of the two motos for each class.
Sign up/Practice, 9:00-9:30am
Riders meeting, 9:45-10:00am
First race starts, 10:10am
Awards will follow the racesClasses:
- 50cc Open
- 65cc Open
- 85cc Open
- 4 Strokes will be placed accordingly, maximum bike size of 150cc
Bikes must have a number to be scored for this event. Numbers can be purchased at the gate on race day, or you can provide your own. Numbers must be on both the front number plate as well as both sides. Numbers must be 4-6 inches tall and legible from a distance. Bike without numbers will not be eligible for an award. Please contact the race organizer for number availability as some numbers have already been reserved. Numbers will be first come first serve.
Pricing:
- Racers - $20 entry fee.
- Spectator- $5 fee.
- All participants must hold a Rocky Mountain Sport Riders membership ($5). This is a member only facility. Dues pay for the land use that the track is located on. Membership also includes participants' track waiver and facility insurance coverage. Please visit rmsrco.com to purchase membership online. Day of, please bring cash for race fees and spectator fees as internet is spotty at this location and may present difficulties when conducting a card transaction. Also, please pay membership fee ahead of time for this reason.
For more information, questions, or to register for the race please email the race organizer (Kolt Otiz), or call (970) 471-9703. If you would like to register for the race, please provide the following information:
- Parents names, first and last
- A good cell phone contact #
- Racers first and last name
- Racers bike make, displacement (engine size), and bike number
Friday FREE Kids Zone
- Date:07/14/2023 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location:East GRC Lot
- ome one, come all to the Kids Zone at Gypsum Daze. FREE to all, this too has become a Gypsum Tradition. Bouncy inflatables, water features, face painting, and more
Youth Talent Show
- Date:07/14/2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location:Xfinity On Tour Stage - Library/Skatepark Parking Lot
47 Lundgren Blvd.
Gypsum, Colorado 81637
Where do the next great performers originate? Whether it be music, dance, magic, martial arts, or unique talent, the Gypsum Daze Youth Talent show is the spot to see and hear young local performers step into the spotlight.
Please be sure to read ALL of the the RULES (below) and SIGN-UP HERE.
TALENT SHOW RULES
- The show is open to youth in categories 12 & under and 13-18
- Talents may include (but not limited to) singing, dancing, instrumental, music, skits, magic, comedy, martial arts, juggling, NO LIP-SYNCHING.
- Everyone must return a completed and signed Talent Show Participation Form
- If your act requires recorded accompanying music, the music must be provided via thumb drive (labeled in a baggie) or, provided via phone ahead of your category (we will provide you with removable tape to label your phone). You are responsible for collecting thumb drives/phones, and music after you perform.
- No group acts
- Recommended length is 2 minutes; acts cannot be more than 3 minutes
- In all cases, decisions of the judges are final and will not be open to discussion
- Absolutely no profanity or insensitive subject matter will be permitted. Any acts with inappropriate content will be cut off immediately and not eligible for prizes
- Costumes/content must be appropriate for all ages. This is a community event
- Acts are responsible for their own props and costumes
- All acts must have an accompanying parent to sign the waiver (on-site) for a child(ren) to perform
PRIZES
AGES 12 & UNDER ($50 Each)
- Best Overall
- Best Costume
- Stage Presence
- Most Unusual
- Most Creative
- The Voice
AGES 13-18
- 1st Place: $150
- 2nd Place: $100
- 3rd Place: $75
Tips for Talent Show Success
- Take a unique skill or ability you already have and improve on it.
- Cater to your strengths as a performer. This will help you feel more comfortable when you perform and more confident.
- Dress to impress - come up with a unique costume that ties into your act or dress to attract the judge's eye.
- Include stage props. Stage props can be as simple as a microphone stand or as complex as confetti raining down from the rafters of the theater.
- Get the audience involved in your act. Often, appealing to your audience will help to get them on your side and impress the judges.
- Practice in front of a mirror. Do a mock performance for a group of family and friends. Receive feedback and improve your act.
- After you perform for family and friends, you should ask them for feedback and listen patiently to what they have to say.
- Be prepared on the day of the talent show.
- Perform with passion and attitude.
Questions regarding rules and regulations? Please call 524-1731 or email.
Friday Concert
- Date:07/14/2023 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Location:Lundgren Amphitheater Field
789 Valley Rd
Gypsum, Colorado 81637
It's all about Nashville, TN at Friday’s Gypsum Daze concert with country music newcomer Shane Profitt and supergroup Diamond Rio with their unique blend of bluegrass-country-rock and impeccable harmonies.
- For both concert nights, gates open at 6:00pm. Music starts at 7:00pm.
- All general admission concert tickets are open lawn tickets. You may bring chairs and/or blankets. NO coolers or outside food/drink allowed. Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for sale at the event.
- Alcohol is available for sale to patrons 21 and older.
- Concert Ticket Prices:
GA Adults (13 & up)
EARLY-BIRD (through 7/9/23) - $25 per night, $40 for a TWO-NIGHT Pass
REGULAR (starting 7/10/23) - $35 per night, $60 for a TWO-NIGHT Pass
GA 12 & Under
FREE
VIP/SPONSOR PARTY - a limited number of VIP Sponsor Party tickets are available for purchase for $100. Price includes dinner, 2 drinks and 5pm early venue access. All attendees age 6 & Over must have a ticket.
The Food Court and Booth areas (outside of the concert venue) will be open to non-concert ticket holders until 10:00 PM both concert nights.
29th Annual 5K Run/Walk
- Date:07/15/2023 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
- Location:Gypsum Recreation Center
52 Lundgren Blvd.
Gypsum, Colorado 81637
NEW THIS YEAR, 3 cash prizes of $100 each, ANY PARTICIPANT CAN WIN. Three numbers will be drawn representing race finish places and whoever finished in that place will win $100. You could have an overall place of 1st, 3rd, 82nd or 151st and you will win if your number is drawn.
The Gypsum Daze 5K Run/Walk is a tradition in Gypsum-29 years strong. Serious runners can go for a PR, but we invite everyone to head out for some exercise and fun. There are giveaways and prizes for all and awards for overall male/female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as male and female age categories.
Race begins at Valley Road & Lundgren Blvd. The race is a loop course. The awards ceremony starts @ 9:00 am at the race finish line. Early Registration $15. Day of Registration $25. REGISTER HERE!
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Horseshoe Tournament
- Date:07/15/2023 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location:Second Street Park
505 Second Street
Gypsum, Colorado 81637
Grab a friend, sibling, parent or co-worker and get ready to pitch some horseshoes at The Gypsum Daze Pitch - Horseshoe Tournament!
The tournament will take place at the pits at the Second Street Park, behind the firehouse in Gypsum.
- Sign up day of
- Doubles
- $20 per team
- Round robin within each class
- Trophies and cash prizes
- BYO Horseshoes, please
Questions? Please Contact Us.
Parade
- Date:07/15/2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location:Valley Road
Family Shooting Sports BBQ
- Date:07/15/2023 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Location:Gypsum Shooting Sports Park
100 Gun Club Road
Gypsum, Colorado 81637
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Saturday Concert
- Date:07/15/2023 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Location:Lundgren Amphitheater Field
789 Valley Rd
Gypsum, Colorado 81637Saturday’s concert gets goin’ with the fiery, western-rooted bluegrass sound of female trio Runaway June followed by country-blues-rocker Frankie Ballard.
- For both concert nights, gates open at 6:00pm. Music starts at 7:00pm.
- All general admission concert tickets are open lawn tickets. You may bring chairs and/or blankets. NO coolers or outside food/drink allowed. Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for sale at the event.
- Alcohol is available for sale to patrons 21 and older.
- Concert Ticket Prices:
GA Adults (13 & up)
EARLY-BIRD (through 7/9/23) - $25 per night, $40 for a TWO-NIGHT Pass
REGULAR (starting 7/10/23) - $35 per night, $60 for a TWO-NIGHT Pass
GA 12 & Under
FREE
VIP/SPONSOR PARTY - a limited number of VIP Sponsor Party tickets are available for purchase for $100. Price includes dinner, 2 drinks and 5pm early venue access. All attendees age 6 & Over must have a ticket.
The Food Court and Booth areas (outside of the concert venue) will be open to non-concert ticket holders until 10:00 PM both concert nights.
