9th Annual Colorado City Rye Lions

The 9th Annual Colorado City Rye Lions Car Show was a grand slam hit again this year. This event is one of the community’s favorites, as it draws fascinating cars from all over the state.

The brisk morning of Saturday, October 14, saw the Greenhorn Meadows Park become a hub of activity as the show cars poured into the area just past the pavilion, and vendors unpacked their wares a little further down the park.

Spectators entered for free and the car show entrants were offering trunk or treats with lots of goodies to distribute. Many participants got into the spirit and decorated their cars in keeping with the Halloween theme. Door prizes were given throughout the day.

The Lions Chuckwagon was available to provide lunch or snacks and the smell of hot dogs roasting and chili simmering filled the park.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. the winners of the 2023 car show were announced. Taking home the first-place trophy was Gerad Williams, who had displayed his 1956 Chevy Nomad. The People’s Choice Award went to Earl Joyce for his 1923 T-Bucket Ford Numerous vendors were distributed around the area. Many local clubs and businesses set up booths and tables.

Proceeds from this event, the Lions largest fundraiser, will provide scholarships for Rye High School students, assist with the visual needs of local youth, and provide Christmas baskets and toys for those in need. All of the Lions Club funds are distributed locally.

Reportedly, Lion Paula Maroney was in charge of obtaining sponsors and the entire Lion’s Club would like to thank these sponsors: GOLD: San Isabel Electric & Basin Electric, Nomad Group, Days Inn, Montgomery Steward Funeral Home BRONZE: V & S Landscaping, Edward Jones, Superior Tire & Muffler, Pueblo Bank & Trust Company, Southwest Motors, Prigmore's Alignment Service, BH2 Land Surveying, Siete, Inc., D&S Paint, Valley Market, Bolt's Burgers & Shakes, Farmers Insurance, Dave Nolon Nissan, Subaru of Pueblo, High Country Fence, Mama Bear Daycare, Sam's Club, High Octane Also, many thanks to those who donated awesome door prizes for the raffles: Bank of San Juans, Main Street Boutique, Buffalo Wild Wings, Tractor Supply, Dick's Sporting Goods, Bolts Burgers and Shakes, Old Chicago, Dona Dale, Just Cuts, and Sherri's Blings and Things.

Longtime Greenhorn Valley resident Jeremy Walker set up at the car show to host the 6th Annual Walker Family Coat Drive.

All coats donated on Saturday were sorted, and given away to members of our community on Sunday at Greenhorn Meadows Park. Jeremy shared, “I would like to say thank you very much to all who donated to the coat drive. We disbursed a lot of coats in the valley today, and several went directly to some homeless people in Colorado Springs that I run into a lot. The rest will go to a Pueblo County charity. Thanks again, We did a great thing this weekend.”