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As a Chaffee County Heritage Area and Comanche Drive In fundraiser, the 1973 classic American Graffiti will be shown at the Comanche Drive In on Friday, September 18. The celebration will start at 7:00 pm with a hula-hoop contest, 1950-60s dance contest, classic cars and more! The movie will be show at about 7:45 pm.
Did your Mom pile all the neighborhood kids in the station wagon for a night at the drive in movie? Remember when you spilled your soda all over the back seat and you found find stale pieces of candy between the seats for the next year? Or maybe you went on a first date with the person who eventually became your spouse?
Most of us have fond memories of a drive in, but are you aware that we have one here in Chaffee County: the Comanche Drive In just west of Buena Vista? History Colorado knows about this hidden gem, and as one of only 7 drive ins still operating in Colorado, they have recognized the Comanche by placing it on the State Register of Historic Sites, and it is one of seven Chaffee County properties just selected by the National Park Service for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Comanche Drive-In is located 3 miles west of the light on CR 339 in Buena Vista. 
Come out and support the Chaffee County Heritage Board to preserve additional historic resources in our area. Proceeds will also go to the Comanche to keep the drive in alive!
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 18 and under.
Online ticket sales has now closed.
You can purchase tickets at the Comanche (cash or check only). Gates will open at 6:00 pm, the festivities begin at 7:00 pm, the movie starts at approximately 7:45 pm.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
