Shades of Blue Ranch

03/28/2026

A big shoutout to all the folks that came out and supported the annual COOP DAYS in Fruita. So fun to see old friends and meet new ones.

08/21/2025

Free Carriage Rides This Saturday!

We’re adding a little extra charm to your weekend! Join us at the Fruita Farmers & Makers Market this Saturday for FREE carriage rides with the incredible team from Shades of Blue Horse Service!

Take a relaxing ride through Downtown Fruita, wave to friendly faces and experience the magic of market mornings in true Western style.

Civic Center Pavilion, Downtown Fruita
Rides available from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
FREE and fun for all ages!

It’s the perfect way to make your market visit even more memorable!

07/18/2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Pioneer Town’s Night on the Town a smashing success!

We’re incredibly grateful to the amazing volunteers who showed up in full force to make the evening special. Your dedication and energy made all the difference!

A very special thank you goes out to our local firefighters—despite their demanding schedules, they still came out to serve food with smiles. Your support means the world to us!

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors and donors:
Bank of Colorado, Big John’s Lumber, Cedaredge Food Town, Cedaredge Tire & Auto, Shades of Blue Carriage Rides, Red Mountain Ranches & Stoney Mesa Winery.

And to everyone who contributed to the silent auction—thank you! Because of your generosity, it was a tremendous success. We deeply appreciate the support from:

The Cedaredge Golf Course, The Coffee Barn, Cedaredge Subway, Lucky Shot Restaurant, River Burch Gallery, Purple Pasture Farm, Antler Collections, Ricks@145, Pat Bemis, The Cabins, Lost Mesa Grill, Cat's on Main, Mama Joanies, Starr's Guitars, Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop, Blooms Creation, Cedaredge Pharmacy, Susan Layman, Cedaredge Tire & Auto, Better Together Shop, The Pondy, Elevation Press, Williams Cellar, P&C Creations, Arleta Pech, Elizabeth Buckingham, ImpressionZ, Ace Hardware, Cedaredge Country Floral, Elaine Snyder, Macht-Liles Real Estate Group, The Cedaredge Lodge, Plant & Dig Garden Club, and Mesa Moon Motel.

Finally, THANK YOU to every community member who came out to enjoy and support the museum. Your presence and enthusiasm keep Pioneer Town thriving. We appreciate each and every one of you!

07/05/2025

It was a privilege to bring in the Grand Marshall for the Plateau Valley Heritage Days. We performed at the two day rodeo and brought them down Main Street for the parade. Thanks you Town of Collbran!

06/27/2025

We're excited to welcome Shades of Blue this Saturday at our Farmers Market from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for free wagon rides! It's a fun activity for all ages and a great way to experience the Market in a whole new way!
Come shop local, enjoy the sunshine and take a ride- see you there!

06/26/2025

We will be there giving rides. Come join in the fun and festivities

Night on the Town is coming! July 12th 4-8 pm. Admission is FREE! A great evening of fun for the whole family.

12/15/2024

What a wonderful Cowboy Christmas and parade of lights this year. Thank you to all the folks that came out 🎄🎁 Just a couple of photos

12/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who helped and came out yesterday. It was a beautiful day for all the festivities.🎅🎁🎄 

Our volunteers helped to make the Shades of Blue carriage rides special for both young and old by baking cookies, serving hot chocolate and assisting with loading the horse drawn wagon. Thank you to the Pioneer Town elves: Julie Reagan, Susan Albertson, Jessica Findley and family, Erin DeMaio, and Kristy Adams.