Our Mission: To provide outstanding recreational educational cultural and entertainment programming in harmony with the interests of the community while collaborating with regional partners.
Our Vision: The Mineral Country Fairgrounds Association will enhance quality of life by providing activities for Creede area residents and visitors through the development of a regional all-season facility.
Our Values: *Promoting the safety, health, and well-being of our community *Providing superior services and programs *Recognizing, encouraging, and valuing our community, residents, and visitors *Serving as stewards of our fiscal, human, and natural resources *Managing growth responsibly *Advancing partnerships *Respecting our cultural heritage
The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association (MCFA), a grassroots non-profit organization composed of local volunteers, has embarked upon a multi-phase project envisioning opportunities not readily available to residents and visitors within the small, remote Colorado mountain community of Creede. Located on 46 acres of donated land, the fairgrounds complex will accommodate an outdoor arena, an innovative indoor stadium and a recreation building set within a functional landscape with wetlands and wildlife habitat featuring native willows and other indigenous vegetation.
The MCFA Board of Directors has emphasized the value of creating a complex that will serve as a regional landmark. Voluntary environmental restoration projects, signature architectural and landscape concepts and alternative energy resources are integral components to the success of this project.
Vision Statement
The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association will enhance quality-of-life by providing activities for Creede-area residents and visitors through the development of a regional, all-season facility.
History of the Project
Early talks amongst residents identified a need for an arena for events and recreation and citizens formed the MCFA board, which was State incorporated as a Non-Profit Organistation in 2001. John Parker deeded the land to the MCFA in September 2004 and two Brownfield’s Grant were awarded for a voluntary cleanup of the site and restoration of Willow Creek.
On Labour Day 2004 the Fairgrounds hosted its first 2 day roping and family fun event, attended by xxx people. In 2005, the first annual father’s day roping event was held.
Legendary county music star and acclaimed cowboy poet Michael Martin Murphey headlines Creede’s annual Father’s Day festival this year with two evenings of lively, foot-stomping music.
In 2006, two Michael Martin Murphey concerts topped a weekend filled with Mineral County Fairgrounds activities including a pre-concert reception, country-western dancing lessons, a parade, roping competitions, gymkhana, pancake breakfast, and Cowboy Church.
Enterprize Zone
The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association is a non-profit cooperation with 501(c)(3) federal tax status. MCFA is a Colorado Enterprise Zone Project. Cash donations of $100 or more provide a 25% Colorado tax credit opportunity through the San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone.
Remediation of the land
Working with the EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, NRCS, American Geological Services, and Willow Creek Reclamation Committee, the MCFA developed an award-winning Voluntary Clean-up Plan with removal of contaminated soil that initiated in 2004. Clean up of 85% of the site was accomplished in the Fall of 2008. Almost two acres of wetlands was remediated. Eight species of willows that existed naturally on this site were successfully replanted around two new marshlands.
Information about the Architecture
Much creative work has been done with 51% Studios, an architectural/engineering firm based in London. A master plan has been created, mapping of the site, retreats and interface meetings with the public. 51% Studios is scheduled to visit Creede in the summer of 2010 to present conceptual designs and schematics to the community. (Design work has been largely funded by the El Pomar Grant.) …more info coming soon…
Our Vision
Our Mission: To provide outstanding recreational educational cultural and entertainment programming in harmony with the interests of the community while collaborating with regional partners.
Our Vision: The Mineral Country Fairgrounds Association will enhance quality of life by providing activities for Creede area residents and visitors through the development of a regional all-season facility.
Our Values: *Promoting the safety, health, and well-being of our community *Providing superior services and programs *Recognizing, encouraging, and valuing our community, residents, and visitors *Serving as stewards of our fiscal, human, and natural resources *Managing growth responsibly *Advancing partnerships *Respecting our cultural heritage
The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association (MCFA), a grassroots non-profit organization composed of local volunteers, has embarked upon a multi-phase project envisioning opportunities not readily available to residents and visitors within the small, remote Colorado mountain community of Creede. Located on 46 acres of donated land, the fairgrounds complex will accommodate an outdoor arena, an innovative indoor stadium and a recreation building set within a functional landscape with wetlands and wildlife habitat featuring native willows and other indigenous vegetation.
The MCFA Board of Directors has emphasized the value of creating a complex that will serve as a regional landmark. Voluntary environmental restoration projects, signature architectural and landscape concepts and alternative energy resources are integral components to the success of this project.
Vision Statement
The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association will enhance quality-of-life by providing activities for Creede-area residents and visitors through the development of a regional, all-season facility.
History of the Project
Early talks amongst residents identified a need for an arena for events and recreation and citizens formed the MCFA board, which was State incorporated as a Non-Profit Organistation in 2001. John Parker deeded the land to the MCFA in September 2004 and two Brownfield’s Grant were awarded for a voluntary cleanup of the site and restoration of Willow Creek.
On Labour Day 2004 the Fairgrounds hosted its first 2 day roping and family fun event, attended by xxx people. In 2005, the first annual father’s day roping event was held.
Legendary county music star and acclaimed cowboy poet Michael Martin Murphey headlines Creede’s annual Father’s Day festival this year with two evenings of lively, foot-stomping music.
In 2006, two Michael Martin Murphey concerts topped a weekend filled with Mineral County Fairgrounds activities including a pre-concert reception, country-western dancing lessons, a parade, roping competitions, gymkhana, pancake breakfast, and Cowboy Church.
Enterprize Zone
The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association is a non-profit cooperation with 501(c)(3) federal tax status. MCFA is a Colorado Enterprise Zone Project. Cash donations of $100 or more provide a 25% Colorado tax credit opportunity through the San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone.
Remediation of the land
Working with the EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, NRCS, American Geological Services, and Willow Creek Reclamation Committee, the MCFA developed an award-winning Voluntary Clean-up Plan with removal of contaminated soil that initiated in 2004. Clean up of 85% of the site was accomplished in the Fall of 2008. Almost two acres of wetlands was remediated. Eight species of willows that existed naturally on this site were successfully replanted around two new marshlands.
Information about the Architecture
Much creative work has been done with 51% Studios, an architectural/engineering firm based in London. A master plan has been created, mapping of the site, retreats and interface meetings with the public. 51% Studios is scheduled to visit Creede in the summer of 2010 to present conceptual designs and schematics to the community. (Design work has been largely funded by the El Pomar Grant.)
…more info coming soon…