Legends & Lore of Fairview Cemetery

Step into historic Fairview Cemetery and meet Old Colorado City residents of yesteryear face-to-face as they tell you their stories. From tragic love stories to murder, successful business owners, rambunctious pioneers, drunks, and everything in between--the people buried at Fairview are sure to have some interesting tales to tell!

Proceeds from this event go toward helping to preserve the history of Old Colorado City and the stories of people who rest at Fairview Cemetery.

This is an approximately two-hour guided tour through Fairview Cemetery where you will meet costumed actors portraying real people who called Old Colorado City home. Keep warm with a complimentary cider and enjoy a goodie bag with each ticket. Tickets available online only.

Brand new characters every year! Supported by cast from Funky Little Theater Company.

Some details about the event: 

• This is a rain or shine outdoor event. Please take Colorado's October weather into mind. Layers and umbrellas are encouraged depending on the forecast.
• Later tours will be at least partially in the dark. If you don't want to be in the cemetery after dark, please select an early tour. If you do come in the dark, the path will be partially lit and tour guides and speakers will have lanterns. If you wish to bring your own lantern, please do!
• Accessibility:the tour sticks the paved roads of Fairview. However, Fairview is a hilly cemetery, so please take that into consideration. 
  • Seating: we have limited seating at each stop (typically one or two chairs). We encourage bringing along a camping or lawn chair if you are able. Volunteers cannot help carry chairs between stops.
  • This is a ~2 hour tour, so wear comfy shoes and bring water if needed! 
• Children are welcome according to parents discretion. Children 12 and under are FREE and do not require a ticket! Please be aware that the stories told on this tour can include very sensitive and upsetting content including violence, murder, alcohol and drug use, paranormal themes, and more. Colorado City was a typical Western town, and so its resident's stories reflect that.
• The cemetery has one port-a-potty available that is cleaned and stocked before the event.