On the Road Community Hosting Application

What is Saving Places On the Road?

Saving Places On the Road is Colorado Preservation, Inc.’s dynamic traveling conference designed to spotlight and celebrate historic preservation efforts in communities across the state. This immersive, two-day event brings together local leaders, preservation professionals, and curious visitors for hands-on training, behind-the-scenes tours, and exclusive access to preservation projects that highlight the unique history and character of each host community. In addition to educational sessions and site visits, the event features a lively Taste Of celebration—an evening dedicated to showcasing the area’s local music, cuisine, artisans, and cultural traditions. With an average attendance of 75 to 150 participants, Saving Places On the Road offers a unique opportunity for communities to share their preservation successes, explore region-specific challenges, and foster meaningful connections with a statewide network of advocates. Check out some of our past On the Road programs below:

Saving Places On the Road 2024 - Steamboat Springs

Saving Places On the Road 2023 - La Junta

Saving Places On the Road 2022 - San Luis

Now Accepting Applications to Host!

To expand this popular program and ensure it reflects the rich diversity of Colorado’s communities, CPI is inviting towns and cities to apply and bid for the opportunity to host a future On the Road event. Selected host communities will play a leading role in shaping the event experience, working closely with CPI to plan tours, identify speakers, and coordinate the two-day program. In addition, hosts are expected to help secure event sponsorships and in-kind support, identify suitable venues and lodging options, and actively promote the event to local audiences.

Hosting Saving Places On the Road is a chance to shine a spotlight on your community’s heritage, engage local partners and businesses, and connect with preservation advocates from across the state. If your community is passionate about its history and eager to showcase it on a statewide stage, we encourage you to apply!

Host Community*

Host Colorado County*

Primary Applicant*

First NameLast Name

Applicant's Relationship/Role to/with the Community*

Organization if applicable

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

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Is your community a Certified Local Government (CLG)?*

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Which "On the Road" conferences have you, or a member of your team attended in the past?*

Why should CPI feature your community for an upcoming Saving Places On the Road? (Describe what makes your community's preservation story unique and why this is the right time to feature it)*

What are the key preservation challenges and opportunities currently facing your community?*

Please list any recent or ongoing preservation projects you would like to feature in the town and/or county*

What do you hope to accomplish by hosting this event? How will On the Road benefit your community?*

Does your community have venues available for event activities (tours, workshops, evening events, etc).*

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If yes, please describe the venues you would recommend, their capacities and any associated costs or if you think those would be donated.*

What preservation themes would you feature in your proposed tours*

Please describe proposed tours if hosted at your community. Typically the On the Road schedule follows: - Friday Evening: Early Check-in typically tied to ongoing events like local art walks, farmers markets, local events, etc. - Saturday Morning: Group presentation followed by breaking up into tours with 2 options offered - 1 a bus based or county tour and 2 a local walking tour(Lunch: provided on the tours or at a common meet-up area) - Saturday Afternoon: 2 tour options again a bus based and then a more local walking based tour - Saturday Evening: Taste of Event for all includes provided food, music, entertainment - Sunday Morning: Group meetup followed by 1 or 2 tour options with the event being done by 1pm *

"Taste Of" Proposal - please tell us of your proposed Taste Of event (in the past the Taste Of event is included in all registrations and features local cuisine, history, music, etc in a fun historic location). *

Are there signature sites, walking tours, or behind-the-scenes opportunities your community can offer during the event?*

Do you have volunteers or staff available to assist with event logistics and promotion?*

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Typically the local community hosts a committee to work with CPI in planning the event. (3+ individuals preferred) Please provide information on who you would ask to serve on that committee and what they can offer.*

Tell us about any local accommodations that would be available to host attendees and any discounted rates they could provide*

Is your community able to provide financial contributions to support event costs (venue, catering, transportation, etc)?*

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If yes, please specify the anticipated amount or assistance available

Can your community help identify and secure sponsorships or in-kind donations for the event?*

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If yes, please describe potential sponsors or donors you plan to approach

Please indicate which of the following supports your community can provide (check all that apply)*

Typically On the Road is held in the summer or fall - Preferred Month to Host the Event*

Requested Host Year (after 2026)*

Are there any local events or festivals that could be coordinated with Saving Places On the Road?

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your community's interest or readiness to host this event?

Elevator Pitch: Why should CPI select YOUR Community to Host a future On the Road?*

Please upload any photographs or supporting documents that would strengthen your application (proposed tour locations, Taste of locations etc)

Please upload any community letters of support for hosting On the Road

CPI's On the Road Community Hosting Application

Why Your Community?

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Financial and In-Kind Support

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