Hotchkiss Colorado

This little town along the West Elk Loop is named after the man who led the first group of settlers to the area, Enos T. Hotchkiss.

Hotchkiss was incorporated in 1900 only months after Mr. Hotchkiss’s death. The town’s namesake is an inductee into the Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Annual Hotchkiss Colorado Events

The Delta County Fair and CPRA Rodeo

Early each August the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss fill with fair-goers from across the county and beyond. Spectators and participants gather to compare blue-ribbon pies, farm fresh vegetables, and prize-winning 4-H animals. Other activities of the fair include booths, food, music and demolition derby.
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Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials

held annually each May to test the abilities of “man’s best friend” and his handler at gathering and herding wooly sheep. The fun continues with great food and Camp Wagon Contests.
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