Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is throwing the biggest Public Lands Party of the Year May 16th – 18th to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day!
Festivities will include Live Music, Great Prizes, Vendors, Onsite Camping, Food, Beverages, Bonfires and Camaraderie - all on tap for this event!
Benchmade will be in attendance and offering free lasermarking on any Benchmade knives!
This event is FREE open to the public. Camping is available on site throughout the weekend.
Please RSVP if you plan to volunteer for the stewardship project on Saturday
If you would like to DONATE to help us cover costs we would greatly appreciate it!
The Impact
Public lands are vital to our Colorado way of life; they provide opportunities for adventure and solace, support our local communities, are the foundation of our outdoor recreation economy, and are critical to sustain healthy wildlife populations. While support for public lands is strong, the growing demands on our shared open spaces and the associated impacts on wildlife and habitat are mounting.
The weekend will provide the opportunity for public land champions, user groups, and recreation-based businesses to build relationships while engaging in meaningful, boots-on-the-ground stewardship; removing upwards of 5 miles of barbed wire fence to improve habitat connectivity for wildlife.
This is a rain, snow, or shine event, so bring clothes for all possibilities, ‘cause remember, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just poor layering choices.” The workday may be canceled or delayed due to inclement weather or road conditions, however, the I Bar Festival is on either way.
The Fun - Live Music from Bruce Hayes & Ragged Mountain Bluegrass & Bard Edrington V
Enjoy some great music from Bruce Hayes & Ragged Mountain Bluegrass, Bard Edrington V, meet new people around the campfire, win great prizes, free swag and door prizes, interact with some of your favorite outdoor brands, and to campout underneath the stars together.
The Camping & Food
I-Bar Ranch is a 10-acre event facility a mile east of Gunnison, featuring a large central pavilion area with a stage, dance floor, food service, two open-air bars, picnic tables, restrooms, and a community-sized bonfire. There is ample room for camping and campers & tents setups are welcome.
Great food, drink & libations will be available for purchase on-site. If you plan to cook your own meals, bring a camp stove as no fires are allowed, and note that personal food, beverages, and pets are only permitted in the camping area, not in the pavilion. And of course, no generators after 9 pm.
Sign up to contribute to our Friday night wild game potluck!
The Schedule!
A huge thank you to our event donors and sponsors!
Without them, this event would not be possible. Support those who support us, and consider these businesses and organizations that are passionate about the things you are, for your future purchases!
If interested in sponsoring this amazing event, contact Bryan Jones at: [email protected]
We hope you will join us for what's sure to be the biggest Colorado Public Lands Day Celebration of the year.
Volunteers receive free entry for the Saturday night show. If you'd like to show up for the Saturday night show only at the IBar Ranch, you can purchase "show only" tickets here.
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