1:00-5:00 p.m. - Mushers and Teams Arrive. Mandatory Vet check-in - The Gateway, 41675 Hwy 160 A great time to view the dogs 1-4 p.m. Musher Check-in – Race Headquarters 136 W Grand Avenue –
5:00-7:00 p.m. – Open - Dinner around Town
6:30-7:00 p.m. Volunteer Meeting – The Columbine
7:00- 8:00 p.m. - Mandatory Musher Meeting at The Columbine –
123 W Grand Avenue
Drawing for Starting Order
6:30-9:00pm - Our Artists for Our Community
Fundraiser for Mancos Public Library, art action, live music
Mancos Community Center, 136 W. Grand Ave.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
8:30 -10:00 a.m. – Both Races Start
Start West Mancos Road
Hot beverages and food available
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Racers finish
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Race Headquarters Open 136 W Grand Avenue in Mancos
Cyber Café and Child Safety Registration open to the public courtesy of Bresnan Communications
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 pm
Grand Avenue Studio – Wolves at Heart Exhibit– 106 W Grand Avenue
Canine Sculpture by Veryl Goodnight and Patsy Davis Mush Headquarters – Junior Wolves at Heart Juried Art Exhibit featuring canine art by Montezuma County children
6:00 p.m. - Meet the Musher Banquet –
Race Headquarters – 136 W Grand Avenue
Dinner, Music, Door Prizes.
Public invited to attend. $16.00 per person
Silent Auction for original watercolor by Mike Simpson
Live music by The Lindells throughout the evening.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
8:30-10:00 a.m. – Both Races Start West Mancos Road.
Hot beverages and food available
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Race Headquarters Open 136 W Grand Avenue in Mancos
Internet Café and Child Safety Registration open the public courtesy of Bresnan Communications
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 pm
Grand Avenue Studio – Wolves at Heart Exhibit – 106 W Grand Avenue
Canine Sculpture by Veryl Goodnight and Patty Davis – sales benefiting the Mancos Mush 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mush Headquarters – Junior Wolves at Heart Juried Art Exhibit featuring canine art by Montezuma County children
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony – Millwood Junction in Mancos
Lunch will be available to purchase.
Here’s How YOU Can Get Involved: 1. Become a sponsor/Make a Contribution - Proceeds to the Medicine Horse Center (Donation amount is tax deductible as allowed by law through Mancos Valley Resources, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. For info call 970-533-7434
2. Watch the Race - Saturday and Sunday. The race will start at 8:30 a.m. with mushers going out every four minutes until all teams are on the course. Racers will return between Noon – 2:30 p.m. Parking is limited. Please carpool.
3. Enjoy related festivities on Grand Avenue in Mancos on Saturday February 9th and Sunday February 10th.
Spectators: PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOGS AT HOME; CANINE ATHLETES AT WORK!
