You’re invited to this year’s 100th anniversary celebration of Glenn Miller, happening June 7 through 9 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. This three day Swing Fest event will feature the 101st Army Band, a USO Show and dinner, movie in the park, street dance, and a fly-in.

Big Band leader Glenn Miller is celebrated at Fort Morgan Downtown City Park during the three day event, filled with music, dancing and fun!

“In the Mood” – Thursday, June 7

6:00pm  Glenn Miller Proclamation by Mayor, Ron Shaver and Welcome!

6:30-7:30pm  Music in The Park featuring The 101st Army Band @ Fort Morgan City Park

“String of Pearls” – Friday, June 8

5:00-8:00pm  Dinner and USO Show hosted by Morgan County Veterans @ Fort Morgan City Park

8:30-10:00pm  Movie in The Park featuring the Glenn Miller Story starring Jimmy Stewart @ Fort Morgan City Park

“Sunrise Serenade” – Saturday, June 9

7:30-10:00am  Fly in & Lions Club Pancake Breakfast @ Fort Morgan Municipal Airport featuring MCC Jazz Combo

10:00-10:30am  Glenn Miller Family Cemetery Tour @ Fort Morgan Cemetery

11:00-11:45am  Glenn Miller History Presentation @ Lower Gallery in Fort Morgan Museum

12:00-1:00pm  Showing of the documentary, Glenn Miller: The Birthplace of his Music @ Fort Morgan Museum

12:00-6:00pm  Quilt Show and vendor festitivies in the Park

1:00-3:00pm  Entertainment in the Park

6:00-7:00pm  Swing dance lessons brought to you by Groove in Motion @ City Park

7:00-9:00pm  “Juke Box Saturday Night” Street Dance in City Park featuring Groove in Motion

Morgan County Tourism

Glenn Miller Swing Fest

June 7-9

More info here!

 

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