08/31/2026
THIRD THURSDAYS SEASON FINALE!
Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, City Hall of Cortez, Colorado, and sponsor First National Bank, Cortez are proud to host Red Camel Collective for our September 3rd Thursdays Cortez Downtown Market!
It’s the Season Finale and we are ending with an incredible performance:
Thursday September 17
5pm-8pm
Montezuma Park
Cortez, Colorado
“Red Camel Collective is a bluegrass band comprised of multi-talented instrumentalists and vocalists Heather Berry Mabe, Tony Mabe, Curt Love, and Jonathan Dillon.
Musically, Red Camel Collective’s sound is both eclectic and deeply rooted, blending traditional bluegrass and classic country influences with original songs and fresh, modern elements and uniquely their own. Formed in 2024, their band name was derived from the song "The Man In Red Camels" written by Timmy Massey and Rick Pardue. Red Camels are a vintage clothing brand best known for their iconic overalls. This name reflects the band's dedication to tradition, authenticity, and timeless style.
Accolades soon followed:
-In 2024, lead vocalist Heather Berry Mabe earned Momentum Vocalist of the Year honors from the IBMA.
-In the spring of 2025, the band’s debut album spent three consecutive months at #1 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Album Chart, an impressive achievement for a newly formed group.
-The band went on to receive the prestigious IBMA New Artist of the Year Award in 2025.
-Shortly after, in 2026, Heather was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the SPBGMA Awards in Nashville.
-In February of 2026, RCC made their Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville, TN, where the band received resounding applause and a standing ovation.
-In May of 2026 RCC was honored to play the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN.”
3 NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2026 IBMA AWARDS!
Female Vocalist of the Year ~ Heather Berry Mabe
Song of the Year ~ Finding Your Way Home
Vocal Group of the Year ~ Red Camel Collective
Follow Red Camel Collective and for more info, tour details, videos and bios visit:
https://redcamelcollective.com/home
🟧We’re proud to work with our partners and sponsor to bring this FUN, FREE and COMMUNITY FOCUSED event to our Downtown Cortez area:
• The City of Cortez PARKS & REC TEAM will welcome you to the event and take care of our vendors – we have a great new layout and two entrance/exits areas this year!
• In support of CREA’s LISTEN CORTEZ we’re excited to have KRTZ Radio and Kelly Turner on the Radio back this month for Live Remote Broadcasts from the park
• Explore a variety of vendor booths, meet City of Cortez departments and sample delicious bites and brews throughout the evening featuring Yia Yia's Concession, Sweetwater Gypsies, Rockin DJ Smashed Lemonade, The Chuckwagon , Snyder Snowie Shack, Moonstruck Mocktail & Agave Peach C***r with ZU Gallery and local b**r & w**e from our longtime Event Partner WildEdge Brewing Collective
• Stop by the CREA booth featuring info on local businesses, lodging and events; ENTER TO WIN our amazing giveaway!
• Enjoy our KIDS ZONE full of activities, games and vendor booths from our organizations with a focus on families & children info and fun!
• To our four-legged friends and their families: While we appreciate all the doggies that have enjoyed time at 3rd Thursdays, we are requesting that they PLEASE stay at home again this season! The Park has become too crowded to include everyone’s pets and we’ve had a few unfortunate incidents involving dogs, kids, crowds and noise. Thank you for understanding and making the evening fun and safe for everyone.
🟩CREA encourages you to MAKE A DAY OF IT! Help support local businesses by visiting our many RETAIL SHOPS and RESTAURANTS while in Cortez for the FREE 3rd Thursdays this season:
shopcortez.com/cortez-business-directory/
🟦Don’t miss the Season Finale! Mark your calendars for September 17 – then bring the family, bring a friend, bring a blanket or chairs, and ENJOY COMMUNITY AND MUSIC with Red Camel Collective - see you at Montezuma Park!
Cortez Recreation Center
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