This Weekend in Logan County
Fall is the season for local festivals and the small town of Merino is the place to be this weekend for the Merino Fall Festival. Experience small-town traditions and enjoy rural life like a local.
Activities celebrating "Timeless Traditions" are taking place all day long, Saturday, Oct. 2, beginning at 7 am with a 5K Fun Run and Walk for #FightTheFunk, and featuring craft vendors all day.
This easy Colorado road trip to Merino is the perfect opportunity to chill out and decompress. Enjoy the day and spend the night close by in Sterling to round out your weekend.
Here’s the rest of the schedule for Saturday:
o 8 am – Softball Tournament
o 9 am – Parade, Grand Marshals are Richard and Sandy Schendel
o 9:30 am – Kids Carnival immediately following the parade until 4:30 pm
o 10 am – Cornhole Tournament
o 10:30 am – Queens Court Tournament
o 10:30 am – Kids Bingo Run
o 12:30 pm – Chicken Poop Bingo and Dunk Booth
o 1:30 pm – Tractor / ATV Poker Run
o 4:30 pm – Dinner
o 5 pm – Merino Booster Club Cake Auction
o 6-9 pm – Silent Auction
o 7 pm – Concert featuring Austin Wahlert
As you plan your trip to Sterling and Logan County:
Skip the Traffic Jams
Are you ready for a Colorado road trip to Sterling? Find a variety of ideas to fill your itinerary. Here you’ll discover a plethora of activities for every level of adventure. And to top it all off, you’ll rarely be caught in a traffic jam or stand in line. It’s what we like to call free-range tourism and we’ve got the space to find your place, no matter the weather!
Ditch the Long Lines
We are open for you to enjoy our culinary culture which includes down-home favorites at the local diners and exquisite cuisine in upscale restaurants. A gigantic scoop of hard ice cream is a favorite at the charming Simkins Parlour and the Hot Spot Smokehouse has some of the best barbecue around. Stop at the Parts & Labor Brewing Company for a selection from their diverse menu and a brew made with locally grown wheat.
Roam Freely and Relax
Accommodations in Sterling and Logan County range from a quaint boutique motel to modern hotels in beautiful settings. Travelers who prefer recreational vehicles or tent camping will feel right at home at our campsite facilities.
