As with many Goshen County residents and businesses, Leland Courtney sees the upcoming total solar eclipse as not only an opportunity to witness a rare celestial event, but to capitalize on the expected influx of visitors.
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TORRINGTON – As with many Goshen County residents and businesses, Leland Courtney sees the upcoming total solar eclipse as not only an opportunity to witness a rare celestial event, but to capitalize on the expected influx of visitors.
Originally, Courtney planned on simply hosting campers at his lot on Road 47, about a quarter-mile north of U.S. Highway 26/85, but he soon decided to add entertainment – and in a big way.
“The whole idea was just to have tent camping and RV camping,” Courtney said. “We thought about it, and I said, ‘It’s kind of boring to just sit in a tent or camper all weekend.’”
In addition to camping, Courtney is hosting two bands at the Goshen County Fairgrounds’ Frontier Shelter this weekend. He’s calling the experience “Event Horizon.”
The Grind 5280, a Denver-based band that plays rock hits from the ‘70s through today, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday evening. Due to a roping event earlier that day, gates will open at 11 a.m. Food, a beer garden and a carnival will also greet attendees Saturday.