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SUMMARY:VOGA Farmers Social
DESCRIPTION:The Valley Organic Growers Association (VOGA) invites you to our monthly Farmers Social! This recurring community gathering takes place on the second Wednesday of every month\, providing a vital space for farmers\, ranchers\, producers\, families\, and friends to connect. \n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\nLocation: Cobblestone Farm\, 35294 Hanson Mesa Rd\, Hotchkiss\, CO \n\n\nFormat: Potluck (Please bring a dish or drink to share!) \n\n\nWho: Farmers\, ranchers\, producers\, families\, and friends \n\n\nMore Info: vogaco.org
URL:https://deltacountycolorado.com/event/voga-farmers-social/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Big B’s Delicious Orchards U-pick\, Cafe & Tasting Room\, 39126 CO-133\, Hotchkiss\, CO\, 81419
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Family Friendly,Food,Free Community Event
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SUMMARY:Delta County presents Celebrate Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Join Delta County for a special two-day event honoring our Agricultural heritage through local art\, and community! “Celebrate Agriculture” takes place on Tuesday\, November 17\, and Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026\, at Heritage Hall\, 403 S. 4th St.\,  on the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss. \nAcross two days\, attendees can enjoy public mural viewings\, the “Celebrating Ag Delta County” art show\, guest speakers\, and a free community dinner catered by Zack’s BBQ! Sponsored by the Delta County Commissioners. \nFeaturing : \n\nThe Colorado Department of Agriculture Ag Mural\, presented as part of the America 250 – Colorado 150 Commemoration.\nThe Colorado 150: Highlighting Colorado’s Landscape Exhibit on loan from the Western Colorado Community Foundation\nExhibits from local Delta County Artist\nCenter Pieces created by and available for purchase by donation; funding to benefit the TSA Chapter / Arts Department for North Fork Valley High School “Soul Miners” .\nFree Community Dinner catered by Zack’s BBQ and sponsored by the Delta County Commissioners\nGuest Speakers- TBA\nAdmission is completely free and open to the public.\n\nEvent Highlights & Schedule: ( Tentative and subject to change) \n\nTuesday\, November 17: Art & Agriculture\n\n1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Public Viewing of the Ag Mural and the Community Ag  Art Show\nFREE Admission to the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society Museum\n\n 10 Am-1 PM\n\n\n\n180 2nd St\, Hotchkiss\, CO 81419\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone: (970) 872-3780\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18: Community Night\n\n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Public Viewing of the Ag Mural and the Community Ag  Art Show\nFREE Admission to the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society Museum\n\n1-4 PM\n\n\n\n180 2nd St\, Hotchkiss\, CO 81419\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone: (970) 872-3780\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n FREE Community Dinner catered by Zack’s (served while food lasts!) 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM:\n\n Presenters:\n\nKatie Pabloff: Delta County Tourism Cabinet Chair ( Welcome and MC)- Katie Pabloff serves as Chair of the Delta County Tourism Cabinet\, where she is passionate about showcasing Delta County as a destination for agriculture\, outdoor recreation\, and culture. A proud Western Colorado resident who has called Delta County home for more than a decade\, Katie has a deep appreciation for the people\, hard work\, and agricultural heritage that make this community so special. She believes that agriculture is at the heart of the Western Slope’s identity\, shaping not only our landscapes and local economy but also the traditions\, relationships\, and sense of community that make this a wonderful place to call home. Professionally\, Katie works as a Program Officer with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)\, supporting partnerships and projects that strengthen rural communities and connect people to the outdoors. Outside of work\, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter\, exploring the outdoors\, and embracing all the things that make life on the Western Slope special. She’s honored to serve as today’s emcee and looks forward to celebrating the agricultural community and the people who help keep Delta County thriving.\nPledge of Allegiance: Saige Davis\n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\nInvocation: Pastor Jake DeField\nWendell Koontz; District 3 Delta County Commissioner – Wendell A. Koontz represents Delta County’s District 3\, serving the North Fork Valley communities of Crawford\, Hotchkiss\, and Paonia. Now in his second term as county commissioner\, he brings extensive leadership experience across local government\, regional water management\, and the natural resources sector to his work on behalf of Delta County.\nCommissioner Koontz serves as chair of the Gunnison Basin Roundtable and as the Western District Representative on the Board of Directors for Colorado Counties\, Inc. His regional engagements include service as an Executive Board member of the Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center at Colorado Mesa University\, Technical Member of the Colorado RiverMap Project\, and member of the Western Slope Outdoor Alliance. He is also a founding member of JOLT and a 2025 graduate of the National Association of Counties’ County Leadership Institute.\nHis dedication to municipal leadership began in the Town of Hotchkiss\, where he served as a trustee from 2006 to 2010 and as mayor from 2010 to 2018. As a county commissioner\, he has championed key community and economic infrastructure initiatives\, including The Miners Trail development and Delta County Fairgrounds enhancements. Koontz was honored as the Town of Hotchkiss Citizen of the Year in 2017 and Delta County Citizen of the Year in 2025.\nA Registered Professional Geologist and Registered Member of the Society for Mining\, Metallurgy\, and Exploration (SME)\, Koontz brings over 25 years of professional mining expertise. His industry background includes serving as Manager of Geology and Exploration for Wolverine Fuels and Senior Mine Geologist at Arch Coal’s West Elk Mine. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geology\, with a minor in Business\, from Hanover College in 1983.\nIn recognition of his commitment to environmental stewardship\, Koontz was honored with the Dr. James A. Pendleton Award for mined land reclamation in 2023. He and his wife\, Esther\, reside in Delta County’s North Fork Valley.\nMark Roeber; History of Delta County – Mark Roeber runs the Mt. Lamborn Ranch\, the namesake of the 11\,402-foot mountain where he operates. Mark’s great-grandfather\, Theodore Roeber\, settled the ranch in 1889\, making Mark the fourth generation to run the cow/calf operation.\,  Mark is a Past President of the National Public Lands Council\, Colorado River District Board member\, Delta County Representative  for the Gunnison Basin Round Table\, Past President Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and a Former Delta County Commissioner.\n  Mark LeValley; Colorado Cattleman’s Association President – Mark LeValley is a Sixth- Generation Delta County Beef  Rancher\, Member of the Gunnison Basin Round Table\, Former Member of the Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection .\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details: \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 17 & Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 Where: Heritage Hall – Delta County Fairgrounds\, 403 S. 4th Street\, Hotchkiss\, CO 81419 Cost: FREE & Open to the Public \nPresented By: Delta County with support from and special thanks to: The  Colorado Department of Agriculture\, State of Colorado\, The Western Slope Community Foundation and the North Fork High School ” Soul Miners”\, The Delta Historical Society\, The Crawford- Hotchkiss Historical Society\, Delta County 4-H and Delta & Black Mesa Cattle Women’s. \nExhibits & Artist Bios:  \n\n  \nCreated by Thomas “Detour” Evans\, the mural unfolds as a visual narrative from left to right\, designed to spark imagination and highlight the interconnected systems that sustain agriculture across the state. The narrative is fueled by the snowmelt of the Colorado Rocky Mountains—an essential source of life that feeds\nthe fields\, rangelands\, and livestock. \nThe artist began by exploring the past through the Ute and Plains Indigenous communities\, who settled along river corridors and relied on water to grow corn\, wheat\, beans\, squash\, and other crops to feed their families. As irrigation expanded\, regions like the San Luis Valley began to flourish\, attracting communities to work the land. New agricultural techniques emerged\, including\ncenter-pivot irrigation—created by Frank Zybach near Strasburg—which is referenced through the circular cutouts in the upper right portion of the mural. \nThe oral history of Colorado farmer John Stulp’s family helped visualize the importance of livestock\, hard work\, and tradition\, further rounding out the story. The generational bond families share with the land and agricultural culture was essential to highlight\, alongside the push to inspire the next generation who will feed society. Showcasing youth tending the young crops and the healthy harvest of potatoes\, sunflowers\, pears\, pumpkins and peppers showcase the fruits of hard labor and love. \nAs past\, present\, and future are showcased\, the artist’s use of colors sparks a sense of imagination and excitement throughout each scene. From tractors and commodities to rivers and creeks\, the mural invites viewers to experience agriculture through a bold\, bright\, and colorful lens. \nCreating this mural was an opportunity for the artist to not only to reflect on 150 years of agricultural history\, but also to inspire curiosity and pride in what comes\nnext. If the work encourages even one young viewer to envision themselves as a future farmer\, rancher\, or steward of the land\, then it has fulfilled its purpose. \nExcerpt Courtesy of Colorado Department of Agriculture. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColorado 150: Highlighting Western Colorado’s Landscape & Spirit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo celebrate Colorado’s 150th Anniversary of statehood\, the Western Colorado Community Foundation is proud to present Colorado 150: Highlighting Western Colorado’s Landscape & Spirit\, a regional art initiative honoring the places\, people\, and generosity that make western Colorado extraordinary. \nAs the community foundation serving Delta\, Eagle\, Garfield\, Mesa\, Montrose\, Ouray\, and Rio Blanco counties\, WCCF commissioned one artist from each county to create two original works of art. One piece reflects the iconic landscape\, history\, or character of their county\, while the other explores the spirit of generosity\, philanthropy\, and community impact that helps communities thrive. \nExcerpt and Exhibition Courtesy of Western Colorado Community Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nMeet the Colorado 150 Artists & Explore Their Work\n \n\nDelta County Artist: \n\n Kris Stewart: A resident of Crawford for the past 32-years\, Kris Stewart is an amateur landscape photographer who enjoys capturing the beauty of Western Colorado landscapes and using graphic design to help local organizations. Kris worked with the North Fork Ambulance as the graphic coordinator for 10-years while serving as an EMT. During that time\, he designed membership and outreach materials and used photography to highlight the importance of emergency medical services to the North Fork Valley through the website and other handouts. As a self-taught photographer\, Kris enjoys learning from professional photographers’ portfolios and perfecting his skills photographing the amazing Western Colorado landscape.  For the past 15-years\, Kris has worked for Delta County and many of his photographs are featured across Delta County’s buildings and in outreach materials for the Sheriff’s Office and County. His photography has also won several contests and received honorable mentions\, including two Honorable mentions in 2025 and a first-place win in 2024 in the annual Colorado Department of Agriculture Best in Show contest.\nJamie Roeber: Jamie Roeber channels her Western roots into striking art\, transforming natural materials into captivating creations. With degrees from Fort Lewis College and MFA from Regis. As the High School art Teacher\, Mrs. Roeber inspires her students to experiment boldly and push boundaries. She believes art unlocks lifelong skills\, shaping both personal and professional growth. Jamie gives new life to recycled and upcycled materials\, turning chicken wire into sculptures and old cowboy clothes into artful memories. Each skull she designs tells a story\, blending vibrant colors and stone inlays inspired by her own journey. Her work captures the spirit of the West—bold\, imaginative\, and unforgettable\nNorth Fork  High School Arts Students- ” Soul Miners” ( TSA Chapter) : Student art projects will be prominently displayed as centerpieces for the event’s dinner\, showcasing the incredible artistic abilities of our youth to the broader community. Please note that these will be for purchase. (Ceramic and fused Glass Pieces).  Select your favorite and pay $40 at the door. All proceeds go to North Fork  High School Art Dept.\n\nLinda ” Pete” Cunningham & Jerry Cunningham:  Jerry and Linda “ Pete” Cunningham\, along with their son\, Ted\, own and operate Cunningham cattle Company\, a fourth-generation cattle ranch in Delta county. For nearly ten years\, Pete has been creating hand crafted baskets from repurposed lariats\, while Jerry specializes in custom made bridle and hackamores. Their work can be found on facebook at Cunnigham Trading Company.\nHunt Family Fair Quilt: Ashley Farley and Bill Hunt\nIra Houseweart\nTori Vannest- Tor’s Decor:We are a small-town business out to provide quality and low-cost western home decor and accessories. Most of our products are “recycled\, refurbished and re-used“.   torsdecor.square.site\nCattlewomen’s Brand Quilt: Chandra Carr\n\n\n  \nAgriculture and Historic  Organizations with informational booths:  \n\nDelta Cattlewomen\n\nOur mission is to promote understanding and advancement of the livestock industry by engaging in activities of all types including\, but not limited to public relation programs\, and education\nprograms which will promote such understanding and advancement. Delta Cattlewomen have been a Beef advocacy group since 1951.Our passion is bridging the rural and urban divide to bring Delta County’s agricultural and Beef producing families together with consumers. \nDownload the Delta Cattlewomen Brochure: DCW info brochure \n  \n  \n\nBlack Mesa Cattlewomen\n\nBlack Mesa Cattlewomen’s\, a non-profit 501 (C) 3 organization\, mission is to support and promote beef. Black Mesa Cattle Women are based out of Crawford and the North Fork Valley region. We are a group of local women sharing a passion for the beef and agricultural industries with daily promotion throughout the community while sustaining a way of life since 1951. \n  \nDownload the Black Mesa Cattlewomen Brochure: BMCW Printable Brochure \n  \n  \n\nHotchkiss Crawford Historical Society\nDelta Museum\nVOGA -Valley Organic Growers Association VOGA is a  non-profit membership organization located in the North Fork Valley. Our members live on the Western Slope of Colorado. The Mission of Valley Organic Growers Association is to promote local sustainable agriculture by supporting and educating producers and consumers.\nDelta County 4-H\nDelta County Bred & Fed\, Inc. 
URL:https://deltacountycolorado.com/event/delta-county-presents-celebrate-agriculture/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Delta County Fairgrounds\, 403 S. 4th St.\, Hotchkiss\, CO\, 81416
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SUMMARY:Delta County presents Celebrate Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Join Delta County for a special two-day event honoring our Agricultural heritage through local art\, and community! “Celebrate Agriculture” takes place on Tuesday\, November 17\, and Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026\, at Heritage Hall\, 403 S. 4th St.\,  on the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss. \nAcross two days\, attendees can enjoy public mural viewings\, the “Celebrating Ag Delta County” art show\, guest speakers\, and a free community dinner catered by Zack’s BBQ! Sponsored by the Delta County Commissioners. \nFeaturing : \n\nThe Colorado Department of Agriculture Ag Mural\, presented as part of the America 250 – Colorado 150 Commemoration.\nThe Colorado 150: Highlighting Colorado’s Landscape Exhibit on loan from the Western Colorado Community Foundation\nExhibits from local Delta County Artist\nCenter Pieces created by and available for purchase by donation; funding to benefit the TSA Chapter / Arts Department for North Fork Valley High School “Soul Miners” .\nFree Community Dinner catered by Zack’s BBQ and sponsored by the Delta County Commissioners\nGuest Speakers- TBA\nAdmission is completely free and open to the public.\n\nEvent Highlights & Schedule: ( Tentative and subject to change) \n\nTuesday\, November 17: Art & Agriculture\n\n1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Public Viewing of the Ag Mural and the Community Ag  Art Show\nFREE Admission to the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society Museum\n\n 10 Am-1 PM\n\n\n\n180 2nd St\, Hotchkiss\, CO 81419\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone: (970) 872-3780\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18: Community Night\n\n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Public Viewing of the Ag Mural and the Community Ag  Art Show\nFREE Admission to the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society Museum\n\n1-4 PM\n\n\n\n180 2nd St\, Hotchkiss\, CO 81419\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone: (970) 872-3780\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n FREE Community Dinner catered by Zack’s (served while food lasts!) 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM:\n\n Presenters:\n\nKatie Pabloff: Delta County Tourism Cabinet Chair ( Welcome and MC)- Katie Pabloff serves as Chair of the Delta County Tourism Cabinet\, where she is passionate about showcasing Delta County as a destination for agriculture\, outdoor recreation\, and culture. A proud Western Colorado resident who has called Delta County home for more than a decade\, Katie has a deep appreciation for the people\, hard work\, and agricultural heritage that make this community so special. She believes that agriculture is at the heart of the Western Slope’s identity\, shaping not only our landscapes and local economy but also the traditions\, relationships\, and sense of community that make this a wonderful place to call home. Professionally\, Katie works as a Program Officer with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)\, supporting partnerships and projects that strengthen rural communities and connect people to the outdoors. Outside of work\, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter\, exploring the outdoors\, and embracing all the things that make life on the Western Slope special. She’s honored to serve as today’s emcee and looks forward to celebrating the agricultural community and the people who help keep Delta County thriving.\nPledge of Allegiance: Saige Davis\n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\nInvocation: Pastor Jake DeField\nWendell Koontz; District 3 Delta County Commissioner – Wendell A. Koontz represents Delta County’s District 3\, serving the North Fork Valley communities of Crawford\, Hotchkiss\, and Paonia. Now in his second term as county commissioner\, he brings extensive leadership experience across local government\, regional water management\, and the natural resources sector to his work on behalf of Delta County.\nCommissioner Koontz serves as chair of the Gunnison Basin Roundtable and as the Western District Representative on the Board of Directors for Colorado Counties\, Inc. His regional engagements include service as an Executive Board member of the Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center at Colorado Mesa University\, Technical Member of the Colorado RiverMap Project\, and member of the Western Slope Outdoor Alliance. He is also a founding member of JOLT and a 2025 graduate of the National Association of Counties’ County Leadership Institute.\nHis dedication to municipal leadership began in the Town of Hotchkiss\, where he served as a trustee from 2006 to 2010 and as mayor from 2010 to 2018. As a county commissioner\, he has championed key community and economic infrastructure initiatives\, including The Miners Trail development and Delta County Fairgrounds enhancements. Koontz was honored as the Town of Hotchkiss Citizen of the Year in 2017 and Delta County Citizen of the Year in 2025.\nA Registered Professional Geologist and Registered Member of the Society for Mining\, Metallurgy\, and Exploration (SME)\, Koontz brings over 25 years of professional mining expertise. His industry background includes serving as Manager of Geology and Exploration for Wolverine Fuels and Senior Mine Geologist at Arch Coal’s West Elk Mine. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geology\, with a minor in Business\, from Hanover College in 1983.\nIn recognition of his commitment to environmental stewardship\, Koontz was honored with the Dr. James A. Pendleton Award for mined land reclamation in 2023. He and his wife\, Esther\, reside in Delta County’s North Fork Valley.\nMark Roeber; History of Delta County – Mark Roeber runs the Mt. Lamborn Ranch\, the namesake of the 11\,402-foot mountain where he operates. Mark’s great-grandfather\, Theodore Roeber\, settled the ranch in 1889\, making Mark the fourth generation to run the cow/calf operation.\,  Mark is a Past President of the National Public Lands Council\, Colorado River District Board member\, Delta County Representative  for the Gunnison Basin Round Table\, Past President Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and a Former Delta County Commissioner.\n  Mark LeValley; Colorado Cattleman’s Association President – Mark LeValley is a Sixth- Generation Delta County Beef  Rancher\, Member of the Gunnison Basin Round Table\, Former Member of the Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection .\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details: \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 17 & Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 Where: Heritage Hall – Delta County Fairgrounds\, 403 S. 4th Street\, Hotchkiss\, CO 81419 Cost: FREE & Open to the Public \nPresented By: Delta County with support from and special thanks to: The  Colorado Department of Agriculture\, State of Colorado\, The Western Slope Community Foundation and the North Fork High School ” Soul Miners”\, The Delta Historical Society\, The Crawford- Hotchkiss Historical Society\, Delta County 4-H and Delta & Black Mesa Cattle Women’s. \nExhibits & Artist Bios:  \n\n  \nCreated by Thomas “Detour” Evans\, the mural unfolds as a visual narrative from left to right\, designed to spark imagination and highlight the interconnected systems that sustain agriculture across the state. The narrative is fueled by the snowmelt of the Colorado Rocky Mountains—an essential source of life that feeds\nthe fields\, rangelands\, and livestock. \nThe artist began by exploring the past through the Ute and Plains Indigenous communities\, who settled along river corridors and relied on water to grow corn\, wheat\, beans\, squash\, and other crops to feed their families. As irrigation expanded\, regions like the San Luis Valley began to flourish\, attracting communities to work the land. New agricultural techniques emerged\, including\ncenter-pivot irrigation—created by Frank Zybach near Strasburg—which is referenced through the circular cutouts in the upper right portion of the mural. \nThe oral history of Colorado farmer John Stulp’s family helped visualize the importance of livestock\, hard work\, and tradition\, further rounding out the story. The generational bond families share with the land and agricultural culture was essential to highlight\, alongside the push to inspire the next generation who will feed society. Showcasing youth tending the young crops and the healthy harvest of potatoes\, sunflowers\, pears\, pumpkins and peppers showcase the fruits of hard labor and love. \nAs past\, present\, and future are showcased\, the artist’s use of colors sparks a sense of imagination and excitement throughout each scene. From tractors and commodities to rivers and creeks\, the mural invites viewers to experience agriculture through a bold\, bright\, and colorful lens. \nCreating this mural was an opportunity for the artist to not only to reflect on 150 years of agricultural history\, but also to inspire curiosity and pride in what comes\nnext. If the work encourages even one young viewer to envision themselves as a future farmer\, rancher\, or steward of the land\, then it has fulfilled its purpose. \nExcerpt Courtesy of Colorado Department of Agriculture. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColorado 150: Highlighting Western Colorado’s Landscape & Spirit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo celebrate Colorado’s 150th Anniversary of statehood\, the Western Colorado Community Foundation is proud to present Colorado 150: Highlighting Western Colorado’s Landscape & Spirit\, a regional art initiative honoring the places\, people\, and generosity that make western Colorado extraordinary. \nAs the community foundation serving Delta\, Eagle\, Garfield\, Mesa\, Montrose\, Ouray\, and Rio Blanco counties\, WCCF commissioned one artist from each county to create two original works of art. One piece reflects the iconic landscape\, history\, or character of their county\, while the other explores the spirit of generosity\, philanthropy\, and community impact that helps communities thrive. \nExcerpt and Exhibition Courtesy of Western Colorado Community Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nMeet the Colorado 150 Artists & Explore Their Work\n \n\nDelta County Artist: \n\n Kris Stewart: A resident of Crawford for the past 32-years\, Kris Stewart is an amateur landscape photographer who enjoys capturing the beauty of Western Colorado landscapes and using graphic design to help local organizations. Kris worked with the North Fork Ambulance as the graphic coordinator for 10-years while serving as an EMT. During that time\, he designed membership and outreach materials and used photography to highlight the importance of emergency medical services to the North Fork Valley through the website and other handouts. As a self-taught photographer\, Kris enjoys learning from professional photographers’ portfolios and perfecting his skills photographing the amazing Western Colorado landscape.  For the past 15-years\, Kris has worked for Delta County and many of his photographs are featured across Delta County’s buildings and in outreach materials for the Sheriff’s Office and County. His photography has also won several contests and received honorable mentions\, including two Honorable mentions in 2025 and a first-place win in 2024 in the annual Colorado Department of Agriculture Best in Show contest.\nJamie Roeber: Jamie Roeber channels her Western roots into striking art\, transforming natural materials into captivating creations. With degrees from Fort Lewis College and MFA from Regis. As the High School art Teacher\, Mrs. Roeber inspires her students to experiment boldly and push boundaries. She believes art unlocks lifelong skills\, shaping both personal and professional growth. Jamie gives new life to recycled and upcycled materials\, turning chicken wire into sculptures and old cowboy clothes into artful memories. Each skull she designs tells a story\, blending vibrant colors and stone inlays inspired by her own journey. Her work captures the spirit of the West—bold\, imaginative\, and unforgettable\nNorth Fork  High School Arts Students- ” Soul Miners” ( TSA Chapter) : Student art projects will be prominently displayed as centerpieces for the event’s dinner\, showcasing the incredible artistic abilities of our youth to the broader community. Please note that these will be for purchase. (Ceramic and fused Glass Pieces).  Select your favorite and pay $40 at the door. All proceeds go to North Fork  High School Art Dept.\n\nLinda ” Pete” Cunningham & Jerry Cunningham:  Jerry and Linda “ Pete” Cunningham\, along with their son\, Ted\, own and operate Cunningham cattle Company\, a fourth-generation cattle ranch in Delta county. For nearly ten years\, Pete has been creating hand crafted baskets from repurposed lariats\, while Jerry specializes in custom made bridle and hackamores. Their work can be found on facebook at Cunnigham Trading Company.\nHunt Family Fair Quilt: Ashley Farley and Bill Hunt\nIra Houseweart\nTori Vannest- Tor’s Decor:We are a small-town business out to provide quality and low-cost western home decor and accessories. Most of our products are “recycled\, refurbished and re-used“.   torsdecor.square.site\nCattlewomen’s Brand Quilt: Chandra Carr\n\n\n  \nAgriculture and Historic  Organizations with informational booths:  \n\nDelta Cattlewomen\n\nOur mission is to promote understanding and advancement of the livestock industry by engaging in activities of all types including\, but not limited to public relation programs\, and education\nprograms which will promote such understanding and advancement. Delta Cattlewomen have been a Beef advocacy group since 1951.Our passion is bridging the rural and urban divide to bring Delta County’s agricultural and Beef producing families together with consumers. \nDownload the Delta Cattlewomen Brochure: DCW info brochure \n  \n  \n\nBlack Mesa Cattlewomen\n\nBlack Mesa Cattlewomen’s\, a non-profit 501 (C) 3 organization\, mission is to support and promote beef. Black Mesa Cattle Women are based out of Crawford and the North Fork Valley region. We are a group of local women sharing a passion for the beef and agricultural industries with daily promotion throughout the community while sustaining a way of life since 1951. \n  \nDownload the Black Mesa Cattlewomen Brochure: BMCW Printable Brochure \n  \n  \n\nHotchkiss Crawford Historical Society\nDelta Museum\nVOGA -Valley Organic Growers Association VOGA is a  non-profit membership organization located in the North Fork Valley. Our members live on the Western Slope of Colorado. The Mission of Valley Organic Growers Association is to promote local sustainable agriculture by supporting and educating producers and consumers.\nDelta County 4-H\nDelta County Bred & Fed\, Inc. 
URL:https://deltacountycolorado.com/event/delta-county-presents-celebrate-agriculture/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Delta County Fairgrounds\, 403 S. 4th St.\, Hotchkiss\, CO\, 81416
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,America 250- Colorado 150,Arts & Crafts,Arts & Culture,Family Friendly,Free Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Delta County":MAILTO:pio@deltacountyco.gov
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