Get Yourself Ready For The Last Big Weekend Of The Summer!
08/30/2010

Well, gang, it's the last big weekend for summer 2010! It's been a great season and we have ya'll to thank...it's been a blast!

Celebrate the end of summer with us over Labor Day weekend and enjoy some great music with Big Cat on Friday, Silver Eagle on Saturday and Krush on Sunday - all starting around 8:30 pm.

Hope we see you!

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Let's Celebrate!
08/24/2010

There's a new energy in the valley this week with the great news for the future plans for Cuchara Mountain Resort!

Come and celebrate with us this weekend and listen to some terrific music.

Big Cat will be here on Friday to liven up your Friday night and Saturday brings back Sneakers with some oldies but goodies!!!

It's time for a visit to the mountains.....we'll be waiting for ya...

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Ski Resort Purchase Has The Town Talking...
08/18/2010

We've got great news!!! The ski resort has been purchased and some great plans are being made for the area....

A complete all season resort with a mountain coaster, tubing hill, zip lines and much more!

Check out the story at CucharaValley.org...

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Two Great Bands At The Dog Bar This Weekend!
08/17/2010

Lookin' forward to another glorious Colorado weekend!

Come to the mountains and beat the heat...and enjoy the sounds of two talented bands. Rockin' Horse will be here on Friday to get you out on the dance floor and Family Juls will croon the night away on Saturday eve.

We'll be here with the cold beer!!!!


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Great Music This Weekend!
08/09/2010

The summer isn't over yet....

We still have some fabulous music coming your way with Silver Eagle on Friday and Krush (for all you fans of Jill & Michael from Broken Angel) on Saturday!!

Check out all the local happenings in the Cuchara Valley and La Veta at www.cucharavalley.org where you can get the latest scoop on what's going on in and around our piece of paradise!

See you soon.......


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Perhaps The Best Country Music Event Of The Season!
07/29/2010
This weekend promises to be one of the best country music events of the season!

Be here for a full two nights of Due West, an up and coming talented trio that you will someday say "I knew them when"!

Our local songwriter and performer, Andy Hackbarth will open the evening with Holly Furman at 8 pm followed by Due West at 9 pm.

Shine them boots for some scootin'! See ya'll here!

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Father's Day Weekend at the Dog Bar!
06/18/2010

Silver Eagle takes the stage tonight to kick off Father's Day Weekend here in Cuchara!  Tomorrow night, Big Cat Band with their special brand of Rock n Roll! The music starts both night nights around 9pm...

Don't forget our Daily Dinner Specials with the absolute best Chicken Fried Steak on Sunday and special entertainment from 6-9pm...

It's Father's Day Weekend! Come on back to Cuchara!

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Opening Day is April 29th... Job Fair next week!
04/09/2010

Opening Day for the Dog Bar and Grill is set for April 29th!

The snow is melting off fast and Summer is just around the corner... 

Our annual Dog Bar & Grill Job Fair will be held next Friday and Saturday, April 16the and 17th from 10am - 2pm each day.  We're looking for positive smiling faces for waitstaff, bartender and kitchen positions!  Be sure to bring your ID and come see us next week!

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Friend and Author Gary Bridges to introduce new book...
02/11/2009
Our good friend Gary Bridges has completed his fourth book in the "Cuchara Chronicles" Series.   "The Footprint In The Lake" will be published this spring and already plans are underway to have a book signing at the Dog Bar & Grill in July! 

We are excited for Gary and look forward to helping him introduce the latest adventures of the Curry family to our Cuchara friends and family!  Check out his Website at http://www.garylbridges.com.

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For the Best Customers in the World!
12/31/2009

As we close out 2009 and welcome in 2010, we want to say "Thanks" to all of our great customers who made this last season our best ever... Our Facebook Fanbase is growing every day, nearing 700 as we write this!  You guys are the greatest customers in the world!

Yet to come in the "Off" season, be looking for more broomball action in the next couple of months. As always, your Where In The World Photos and stories are welcome, and of course, we always want to see you and your canine friends on our Wall of Fame!  Keep those cards and letters coming!

And don't forget, the Dog Bar Mercantile is open year round, online at www.dogbarmercantile.com for that special gift or your favorite Dog Bar apparel.

The Dog Bar & Grill and the Shops on the Boardwalk will be open again in May of 2010. Until then, stay warm and come play some broomball with us!

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Special Holiday Hours at the Dog Bar & Grill!
12/18/2009

If you're coming back to Cuchara for the Holiday, we would love to see you!  The Dog Bar & Grill will be open for Dinner this coming Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, closed on the 24th and 25TH... Then beginning on Saturday, December 26th, we'll be open for Lunch and Dinner through January 3rd!

Also, on Saturday, December 26th, we welcome the return of BROOMBALL to the Cuchara Valley... Join us at 1:30pm at the ski area parking area across from the base area...

On New Years Eve, join us for the great sounds of Broken Angel, beginning at 9pm, as we say goodbye to 2009 and welcome in a brand new decade!  Our 7:00pm seating for dinner is sold out, but come on out and enjoy some great music!

Come on back to Cuchara! We look forward to seeing you here!

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Spend the Holiday Weekend With Us!
11/17/2009
After a festive Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, come on back to Cuchara and relax for the weekend! We'll be opening our doors at 5pm for dinner on Friday with Broken Angel performing at 8:30!

Then on Saturday and Sunday, we'll be opening at Noon for Lunch and Dinner... Along with the Dog Bar and Grill, the Shops On The Boardwalk will be open from 10am-6pm all three days with sale prices on your favorite Dog Bar merchandise!

Get your Holiday started off right with the Dog Bar & Grill and Shops On The Boardwalk in beautiful Cuchara, Colorado!

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New Winter Hours and Some Time Off For Family...
11/02/2009

A few special notes for our guests as we move into the winter months... We'll have new hours to take us through New Years Eve... Open on Fridays beginning at 5pm for dinner, Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 12 Noon for Lunch and Dinner...

Also, we're taking some time off to spend time with our sons, Chris and Ryan, as they prepare for their careers in the Marine Corps...

We'll be closed the weekends of November 13-15 and again November 20-22, reopening again on Thanksgiving weekend... We'll have a new entertainment schedule coming out soon as well... Stay warm and come see us when you're back in Cuchara!

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The Dog Bar & Grill is Your Place To Celebrate Fall Colors...
10/09/2009

As the temperatures have cooled in the valley, the leaves are turning the most magnificent shades of Golds, Reds and Yellows... The Fall Colors are at their most vibrant now through the next few days! 

Our new Fall hours at the Dog Bar are 12:00 Noon to 8:00 pm for lunch and dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of the year.

And we still have Live Music on select weekends until the New Year holiday... We're keeping it warm and we'll save you a seat... Come On Back to Cuchara This Weekend!

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Fall Colors and Great Music come together at the Dog Bar!
09/30/2009

Fall Colors have arrived in the Cuchara Valley and the weather is wonderful!

This weekend brings Oktoberfest to La Veta and three great bands and musicians to the Dog Bar & Grill!  Friday night, Silver Eagle returns to the stage at 9pm... Saturday, its the incredible vocals of Jill Michaels and Broken Angel from 9pm until ??... Then Sunday, a repeat performance from La Veta native Trudy Price beginning at 6pm.

Come On Back to Cuchara for Fall Colors in the Rockies and Great Music at the Dog Bar & Grill!

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Cuchara Valley's Own Andy Hackbarth to Perform This Sunday!
09/11/2009

Join us this Sunday, September 13 at 6pm for award winning Nashville songwriter and flamenco guitarist Andy Hackbarth!

Andy grew up in La Veta and the Cuchara Valley and now returns home for a performance you will not soon forget... Come on back to Cuchara this weekend for a Special Evening with Andy Hackbarth!

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Dog Bar Facebook Page Reaches Milestone!
09/02/2009

Labor Day Weekend is upon us already! Whew, What a great Summer we've had at the Dog Bar and Grill!

With your help, we've reached a milestone on our FaceBook Page where over 500 of you, our wonderful customers, have become fans of the Dog bar & Grill. We Thank You for your support! If you havn't found our Facebook Page yet, just click on the Facebook link at the bottom of this page...

So come on back to Cuchara and help us celebrate Labor Day Weekend with great music and good food!

Four days of live music begins with Family Juls on Friday Night, Big Cat Band on Saturday, Rockin Horse on Sunday and wrapping up with one more visit from Broken Angel on Monday.

It's your final chance of the summer season to party in Cuchara! Don't miss it!

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Fall Is In The Air, and The Music Continues...
08/28/2009

The Summer is winding down and a hint of the Fall Season can be felt in Cuchara...

There is still alot of great music to be found at the Dog Bar!  Saturday night finds Silver Eagle performing their own brand of great Country Music!

Then get set for a magical Sunday evening with Jill and Michael of Broken Angel, beginning at 6:00 pm. Come on back to Cuchara this weekend!

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Two Great Bands... Playing This Weekend!!!
08/13/2009

Another great weekend of incredible music is upon us at the Dog Bar & Grill in the beautiful Cuchara Valley! 

Join us on Friday Night when Sneakers takes the stage around 9:00 and Saturday with Rockin' Horse again beginning around 9pm...

The Dog Days of Summer are here and the Dog Bar & Grill is the place to be... Come On Back to Cuchara!

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Krush... Big Cat... and Broken Angel All Back One More Time!
08/04/2009

What a weekend of music we have in store for you!

Krush will be here on Friday from 9:00 pm to ?? with their incredible lead singer, Jill Michaels.

Then on Saturday, one of our perrenial favorites, Big Cat Band and super guitarist John Gerlock, will rock the house.

Jill will be back on Sunday from 6 - 9 pm with her talented husband, Michael Feliciano, as the duo of Broken Angel. Can you say "fabuloso"?

Its all at the Dog Bar & Grill, this weekend in Cuchara! Don't miss it!

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There is Nothing Better Than The Dog Bar On A Weekend...
07/23/2009

What better way to spend a weekend than sitting on a deck in Cuchara under a starry sky and enjoying some great music?

How about dancin' too?

We have it all for you this weekend with three of our favorite bands.

Rockin' Horse on Friday, and Big Cat Band on Saturday will have you on your feet from 9:00 - midnite.

On Sunday, local crooner Johnny Watson is here at 6 pm for some dining and dancing tunes. Join us!

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Two of Your Favorite Bands Are Back At The Dog Bar This Weekend!
07/15/2009

This weekend brings more outstanding music to the mountains!

Black Out will be serving up some great tunes with accomplished guitarist Shawn Martinez (do ya like Stevie Raye Vaughn?) on Friday night from 8:30 - midnight.

Then for all you Broken Angel fans, we'll have them performing for two nights this weekend. Put your dancin' shoes on for Saturday night from 8:30 to midnight, and then enjoy Sunday's performance from 6 to 9 pm.

Come on Back to Cuchara!

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A Record Setting 4th of July!
07/10/2009

After a record setting 4th of July Weekend at the Dog Bar & Grill, we're ready to do it again! We thank everyone who chose to be with us and hope you enjoyed Cuchara for the holiday!

Johnny Watson returns this Sunday with his mellow vocals beginning around 6pm... But first, don't miss Krush and Jill Michael's fabulous vocal range on Friday nite, then the funky 70's dance music from Go-Town on Saturday, both starting around 8:30...

Come on back to Cuchara and enjoy another exceptional weekend of great music and good food at the Dog Bar & Grill!

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It's Time To Celebrate America's Birthday!
07/01/2009

Well, folks, the 4th of July is upon us already and we'll be kickin' things off in style Friday night when country western favorites Silver Eagle takes the stage at 9pm...


For America's birthday on Saturday the 4th, get here early and join us on the deck for Margs and Bloody Marys at 9 am while waiting for the parade to kick off at 11...


Immediately afterwards, enjoy a delicious Bar-B-Que while listening to the incredible acoustic duo of Broken Angel performing from noon to 4 pm...


One of Cuchara's favorite bands, Family Juls takes us into the night with dancing into the wee hours.


Its time to party in Cuchara! We'll see you this weekend at the Dog Bar and Grill!


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The Summer is heating up in Cuchara!
06/23/2009
With the 4th of July just around the corner, it's getting hot at the Dog Bar & Grill in Cuchara, Colorado!
This weekend brings a lineup of three great performances that you do not want to miss!
Friday night, Blackout returns to the stage to bring their special touch to your favorite songs...beginning around 9pm.
On Saturday at nine, The Big Cat Band appears for the first time this summer with their blend of blues, jazz and J-pop...
On Sunday, the incomparable Johnny Watson returns to grace the stage from 6 until 9pm...
Come on back to Cuchara and enjoy some great music this weekend at the Dog Bar & Grill!

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Spend Fathers Day Weekend in The Cuchara Valley!
06/17/2009
Fathers Day Weekend is upon us and the Dog Bar & Grill has everything you need for a fun filled few days with Dad...

Things get cooking with Cuchara favorite Sneakers performing Friday Night beginning around 9:00PM. On Saturday, it's Family Juls on stage again at 9:00PM...


Then, on Sunday, a special evening with Susan Gibson beginning at 6:00PM...


Named Country Music Singer/Songwriter of the year for her song "Wide Open Spaces" and recorded by the Dixie Chicks, Susan brings her special talents to the Dog Bar & Grill for one night only.


What a perfect way to spend Fathers Day with Dad!


Join us for great music and good times at the Dog Bar & Grill in Cuchara, Colorado!


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Live Music This Weekend at the Dog Bar!
06/10/2010
Live Music with a couple of your favorite bands is happening this weekend at the Dog Bar and Grill! Friday Night, Rockin' Horse hits the stage beginning around 9pm, then on Saturday night, Crush comes to town for their only performance this month. Don't miss these two great bands at the Dog Bar and Grill!
Also, enjoy a great lunch and dinner special with the Dog Bar serving up their famous Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes on Saturday and Sunday for just $12.95.
It's all this weekend at the Dog Bar & Grill in Cuchara, Colorado!


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Welcome to the All New Dog Bar & Grill Website!
06/01/2009

We are proud to present the all new online home of the Dog Bar & Grill!

Take some time to look around and see whats new, different and exciting here at the Dog Bar & Grill!

The Summer of 2009 is in full swing and Cuchara is coming alive. Within our pages here, you will have an opportunity to share your Dog Bar experiences with us and all of our visitors through our "Wall of Fame" and our special "Where In The World" Features...

Check out our "Live Music" page for details on bands performing this summer...

Of course, our web home would not be complete without our trusted CucharaCam keeping watch on Main Street Cuchara.

Be watching the "Dog Blog" everyday for Dog Bar news and important Cuchara updates on a continuing basis.

And of course, you are always welcome to join us in person at the Dog Bar and Grill in Cuchara, Colorado!

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