Wilderness Workshop’s Annual Community Party Celebrates 20 Years of Protection for the Thompson Divide
For more information contact: Francis Sanzaro, Communications Director at Wilderness Workshop, francis@wildernessworkshop.org, 315.415.7861
May 16, 2023 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARBONDALE, CO – On June 7th, in Sopris Park, Wilderness Workshop will be hosting its annual Community Party. This year’s party will commemorate the community-driven victory of securing 20 years of protection for the Thompson Divide. The event is free and open to the public.
The event will start off with a celebratory “Cattle Drive” parade down Main Street, beginning at the Village Smithy and ending in Sopris Park. Cow costumes are encouraged by all! Wilderness Workshop will also be announcing this year’s recipients of their Community Advocate Award. The award this year acknowledges a few community members for their outstanding engagement and activism on the Thompson Divide. An additional element to this year’s event will be the premiere of a short film honoring the Thompson Divide Withdrawal effort (read a Sopris Sun and/or an APR story on the topic).
“Achieving 20 years of protection for the Thompson Divide wouldn’t have been possible without the passion and dedication of our incredible community!,” said Will Roush, Executive Director of Wilderness Workshop. “The Community Party is our chance to acknowledge this and say thank you to each and every one of you who speaks up, shows up to our events, takes action and so much more to help us protect special places like the Thompson Divide.”
The evening will include performances by the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra Sidewalk Strings and Blue River Grass. The party will also include:
- Scrumptious food from Chef’s Cart, Slow Groovin’ BBQ and Señor Mango
- Craft beer from the Aspen Brewing Company, wine and non-alcoholic drinks
- Fun activities for all ages
Below are the details of the event:
When: Friday, June 7, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Sopris Park (Main Street and South 7th Street) in Carbondale
Cost: Free and open to the public!
Register: Registration is much appreciated, but not required. You can register on our Community Party event page.
Please see below for an event schedule:
5:15pm: A celebratory “Cattle Drive” parade down Main Street, beginning at the Village Smithy and ending in Sopris Park. Wear your best cow costume and get ready to shout your love for the Thompson Divide! Fun signs, cow bells, and creative chants all encouraged. To participate, please meet us at the lawn in front of the Village Smithy between 5:00-5:15pm.
5:30pm: Welcome remarks
5:40pm: Performance by the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra Sidewalk Strings
6:00pm: Community toast to the Thompson Divide
6:10pm- Live music by Blue River Grass
7:00pm- Thompson Divide Community Advocate awards
7:25pm- Live music by Blue River Grass
8:15pm- Thompson Divide film premier
All of the above activities will take place on the stage at Sopris Park, except for the parade.Please bring a blanket or camping chairs and be ready to spend an evening celebrating with us – rain or shine!
We also ask that participants adhere to all Sopris Park rules and regulations, including no dogs, glass, or outside alcohol.
You can register on our Community Party event page.
Questions about this event? Please email erin@wildernessworkshop.org
