GOURMET SAMPLER- A GREAT SUCCESS AGAIN IN 2005


This was our 6th annual production of the Gourmet Sampler Fundraiser for the Fremont County Habitat for Humanity affiliate, the income from which will be a major factor in funding our 7th house in 2006. Over $30,000 in gross receipts was received, thanks again to the very generous support of the businesses, sponsors, volunteers, and the caring citizens of this county who attended.


The 21 participating food purveyors this year are listed below,
a few photos of which are shown above:

  • Gooseberry Patch
  • Chili's Restaurant
  • City Market
  • Creative Cakes By Shannon
  • Di Rito's Italian Restaurant
  • The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
  • Mainstreet Grill
  • Safeway
  • Little Ceasars Pizza
  • Downtown Cafe
  • Canon Coffee Cafe
  • Mainstreet Grill & Bakery
  • Ortega's Restaurant
  • Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
  • Holy Cross Abbey & Shamrock Foods
  • The Varsity Malt Shop
  • Trails End Cafe
  • Cold Stone Creamery
  • Stony Mesa Winery
  • Village Inn Restaurant
  • Royal Gorge Gourmet Popcorn

COMMENTS ON GOURMET SAMPLER - 2005

Responses from this year's attendees were overwhelmingly positive. Attendees commented favorably on the ability to carry wine into the dinning area which was made posible by a revision in the Abby's liquor license. Tickets collected indicate over 6oo people attended the event. The Sunrise Lions Club controlled the parking, and no problems were reported.

If you have suggestions as to how we can make the 2006 Gourmet Sampler more comfortable and/or effective, please let us know by calling our Habitat office at 719-275-7781 any week day between 10 A.M. and 2: P.M.

Again the "Wine Room" proved to be a popular place, and included live music played throughout the two 1 1/2 hour sessions by a local pianist. Additional music was provided by an accordionist who played outdoors for those in line to enter the building. Their photos are shown below.

Thank you very much for visiting our web site, and (we hope) for attending/supporting the Gourmet Sampler. Please join us again in 2006 when we hope to have a still more productive and pleasant food tasteing event for your enjoyment. REMINDER: Get your tickets early-these events are so popular, they sell out quickly. No tickets are sold at the door!