The Star Drive In...Wholesome Fun for the Whole Family Montrose CO

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Real Estate Agent with Cedaredge Land Company

The Star Drive In...Wholesome Fun for the Whole Family Montrose CO. The owners of The Star Drive In cater to good, family fun. They prefer to show movies with a rating no worse than PG 13, so everyone in the family can enjoy watching a show under our beautiful Colorado night sky. This is family fun for all generations of the family. 

The Star Drive In...Wholesome Fun for the Whole Family Montrose CO

The Star is still owned by the original family that built the Drive In. Ground was broke in 1949, and the theater opened in 1950. It's owned by the DeVries Family. The Star can accommodate 360 cars. If you really want to take a trip down memory lane, you can use the old traditional metal car speakers, but the theater also offers crystal clear FM sound. 

While there have been advances in sound and viewing, some things never change. The Star is known for it's concessions. The french fries are hand cut and cooked right there and have been since the theater opened. The potatoes come from the DeVries family farm. It doesn't get any better, or fresher, than that. The theater is also known for it's great burger. I've heard rumors that some people come just for the food. 

The Star has a special event coming up. Mark you calendar for June 7th, 2014, the theater is hosting it's Annual Back to the 60s Night. 

Starting May 23rd, The Star will be open every night of the week. They will be playing double features all week. This is the only drive in Theater in Montrose, and it's one of only about 370 drive in theaters left in this country. 

The Star Drive In has a website. You can also reach them the old fashioned way by calling 970-249-6170. 

I've lived on Colorado's Western Slope for over 24 years. I love this area and all it has to offer, and I enjoy sharing what I know about my home. As a real estate broker, I also love to share my expertise in this area as well. If you need any real estate information for Montrose County, or Delta County, Colorado...please give me a call.

Comments (16)

Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Debbie, It is so rare to see a drive in theater these days.  Boy I had some great fun at those growing up!

May 19, 2014 07:23 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Debbie - Drive-ins are cool, and Fort Collins has one too. I don't know of any others in Colorado, but ti sure is a great way to spend a summer evening.

May 19, 2014 07:50 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Me, too, Belinda. I have been to a few shows with my daughter, too. She still likes to go, but has outgrown me in favor of her friends. 

May 19, 2014 08:02 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I didn't know Fort Collins had one, Dick. That is awesome. Maybe the drive ins are special to Colorado. 

May 19, 2014 08:03 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Ah the good days of drive in movies Debbie. Gone but not forgotten in my mind and this area Debbie. Thanks for reminding me of my youth.

May 19, 2014 08:07 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I loved going to them, too, Noah. I'm lucky I still can. 

May 19, 2014 08:14 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks of telling us about the Star Drive-In. This blog will bring back memories for many readers.

May 19, 2014 08:30 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Debbie,

What a great drive in in Montrose CO!! Sure brings back a flood of memories!!

May 19, 2014 08:53 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Wow, we should all personally thank the DeVries family for keeping such a wonderful place open in Montrose, Debbie Laity.  How fun!!

May 19, 2014 09:58 PM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

Now, there's a throwback to the days before I was born!  That it a very neat relic to have right there in Montrose, Debbie Laity!  Thanks for the great photos, too!

May 19, 2014 10:38 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

It brings back memories for me, Roy. Thanks for stopping by. 

May 20, 2014 12:20 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Dorie...I still go to a drive in movie about once a year. 

May 20, 2014 12:21 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Ron...I've got to try some of those french fries. 

May 20, 2014 12:21 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'm glad you enjoyed the post, Don. Thanks for stopping by. 

May 20, 2014 12:22 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

I have always loved the old-fashioned drive-in.  You could watch from your car, or a blanket.  You could watch from the swing set or the concession stand.  What a fun way to play with your family and friends and see a fun oooooor scary movie, too!  

I am so glad that you still have this Star Drive In in Montrose to enjoy, Debbie Laity!

May 22, 2014 10:34 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Debbie~ I really miss going to the drive-in. We had one nearby when we first moved to Colorado, but it was torn down and apartments were put up. It's a shame!

May 24, 2014 05:54 AM

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