Celebrating 28 Years in 2022
The Emma Crawford Coffin Races
and Festival
The traditional races aren't running this year, but we still have all sorts of activities going on during October in Manitou Springs!
Join us in celebrating Emma Crawford all month in October!
Check back regularly for all of the new events happening throughout October.
Skeleton Craze
October 1-31
Throughout the month of October you’ll find skeleton friends lurking in spots around town. Vote for your favorite, and the Best Skeleton will be crowned at the end of the month. It’s a fun, family-friendly event for residents and visitors alike to see our historic downtown in a spooky new light. A ballot will be available each week in October in the Pikes Peak Bulletin.
Ghost Tours of Old Manitou
Weekends in October
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Delve tales of the weird and wonderful as the veil between the living and dead is lifted! Hear the curious cases such as:
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What are the Coffin Races?
While the traditional races won't be going on this year,
take a look at what you can expect when they return in 2022!
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Get to know Emma!This limited-edition booklet will fill you in on the history of Emma Crawford and her ties to Manitou Springs. Proceeds benefit the Manitou Springs Heritage Center.
ONLY $5 ($2 shipping) Order online HERE! |
Contact Us
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The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce created the first coffin race in the nation in 1995, honoring the memory of a beloved member of our community with this unique tradition.
Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce
354 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829 (719) 685-5089 coffinraces@manitouchamber.com ManitouSprings.org 
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EmmaCrawfordFestival.com was made possible through the efforts of the
Manitou Springs Heritage Center Bringing History to Life Manitou Springs Heritage Center
517 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO 80829 (719) 685-1454 ManitouHeritage@gmail.com ManitouSpringsHeritageCenter.org 
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