Summer Festivals

July 6, 2018 nwdenvercoloradoliving

We are rolling into the second week of July, but there is still plenty of summer to be had! Colorado summers are the perfect time to get out and enjoy everything this great state has to offer. Here are some of the must check out festivals happening near you…

Cherry Creek Arts Festival– free festival with over 200 exhibits, live music, food, kid activities and more. July 6th- 8th at Denver’s Cherry Creek North Shopping District.

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival– this 10 day festival includes photography classes, art workshops, garden tours and guided hikes to get you up close and personal with the gorgeous wildflower display. July 6th- 15th.

Slow Food Nations– this three-day festival blends delicious food and beverage tastings with serious policy discussions. Hear from experts, farmers and chefs about topics such as food waste, regenerative agriculture, sustainability and more. There’s also an entire open-air marketplace where you can eat and drink to your heart’s content. Admission is free, though some events require tickets. July 13th- 15th in Larimer Square.

Westy Craft Brew Fest– enjoy trying new beers from more than 60 local breweries, including cider and mead as well. Live music and food trucks available to purchase from. July 28th, 6-9 pm.

Rocky Mountain Air & Ground Festival– After a three-year hiatus, the skies over RMMA will again feature aerobatic acts and fly-bys, while the grounds of the airport will be filled with unique and interesting aircraft and automobiles for the public’s viewing pleasure. August 4th, gates open 9 am- 4 pm.

Lafayette Peach Festival– Palisade, Colorado peaches will be available for purchase. In addition to the world famous Palisade peaches, there will be an array of peach dishes for sale prepared by The Huckleberry (Louisville), including 4,500 servings of warm peach cobbler and 500 peach pies with crumb topping and 80 individual pans of peach cobbler available for purchase while supplies last. Lafayette Chamber members and local volunteers will be selling these items in addition to the delicious peach smoothies throughout the day. Enjoy fresh baked bread, BBQ, Philly Cheese Steaks, Peach Pizza, Brats, Burgers, Gyros, Turkey Legs and much more from the many food vendors. August 18th, 9 am- 4 pm.

A Taste of Colorado– This end-of-summer festival has it all: delicious food from more than 50 vendors, carnival rides, musical performances and an arts and crafts marketplace. You’ll truly get a sampling of everything Colorado has to offer. Free admission. September 1st- 3 rd.

National Night Out- WHAT IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT?
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August. Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.

Find more on Broomfield National Night Out, being held Tues, Aug. 7th 5 – 8:30 pm.

Red Rocks summer line-up

May 31, 2018 nwdenvercoloradoliving

If you’re a Denver resident, a trip to Red Rocks should definitely be on your summer bucket list! Whether you have been before or not, it is the best way to enjoy a summer concert (or movie, or workout) and truly take in what our beautiful state has to offer.

A little bit of background on Red Rocks-

Date Opened: June 15, 1941
Amphitheatre Seating Capacity: 9,525
Elevation: 6,450 ft
Red Rocks Mountain Park size: 738 acres
National Historic Landmark: 2015

Red Rocks is a geologically formed, open-air amphitheater that is not duplicated anywhere in the world. With Mother Nature as the architect, the design of the Amphitheatre consists of two, three hundred-foot monoliths (Ship Rock and Creation Rock) that provide acoustic perfection for any performance. The dramatic sandstone monoliths serve as a history book of animal and plant life in the area for the past 250 million years. As spectators gaze at the towering red sandstone rocks, they view the ancient tales of prehistoric times.

The area of Red Rocks, originally known as the Garden of Angels, has attracted the attention of musical performers since before the turn of the century. The majestic setting of the amphitheater, along with the panoramic view of Denver, makes for a breathtaking scene.

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For the entire 2018 summer concert line-up, visit the Red Rocks events calendar here.

Yoga on the Rocks takes place most Saturday mornings at 7 am. What a great way to start your weekend out right. Check the calendar here to find a date that works for you!

The Denver Film Society presents Film on the Rocks 8 times throughout the summer. Tickets are $15. Music starts at 7 pm and the movie begins at dusk. Here’s the full line-up:

Film on the Rocks 2018 Summer Schedule
Tuesday, May 15 – Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Monday, June 4 – 10 Things I Hate About You
Monday, June 11 – The Grand Budapest Hotel
Monday, June 18 – Heathers
Monday, July 9 – The Big Lebowski
Monday, July 23 – Happy Gilmore
Tuesday, August 7 – The Goonies
Monday, August 31 – Black Panther

People all over the country have this gorgeous venue on their bucket lists! So take advantage of your close proximity and get yourself up to Red Rocks this summer. You won’t regret it!

Memorial Day Weekend

May 25, 2018 nwdenvercoloradoliving

With Memorial Day fast approaching, we have gathered a list of fun activities happening in the Denver area to keep you busy this holiday weekend. And with temps possibly reaching the 90’s this weekend, you should be pleased to hear that most pools should be open by Saturday!

It’s easy to celebrate another day off of the work week, but of course Memorial Day is about more than just BBQ’s and pool time. Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice by dying while serving in our country’s armed forces. In 2000, congress established an exact minute of remembrance for Memorial Day. The National Moment of Remembrance Act encourages every citizen to pause each Memorial Day at 3:00 pm local time, to remember the brave men and women who died serving this country. In addition to any federal observances, Major League Baseball games usually come to a stop during the Moment of Remembrance, and for the past several years, Amtrak engineers have taken up the practice of sounding their horns in unison at precisely 3:00 p.m.

Let’s take a look at some fun events happening this weekend…

The Boulder Creek Festival– hundreds of booths to peruse, music, dance, jump castles and more to explore alongside the Boulder creek. Sat, May 26th- Mon, May 28th

The Bolder Boulder– Over 50,000 participants gather each Memorial Day for this super fun 10k throughout Boulder’s neighborhoods. The race ends at Folsom Field, the University of Colorado’s football stadium. 2018 marks the 40th year of this incredible Memorial Day experience! Not a runner? No problem! There are over 100,000 spectators that gather throughout the course to offer words of encouragement along the way or to watch the amazing after race show that takes place at Folsom Field. Be sure to stay for the skydivers, flyovers, pro race, and a heartwarming Memorial Day tribute (the largest in the US!) Sat, May 28th, the race starts at 6:50 am.

Elitch Garden’s Memorial Day fireworks- Sun, May 27th at 10 pm. Purchase a discounted park entry pass after 5 pm and stay for the show! Or stake out a spot in a nearby parking lot just after dark and enjoy the show for free.
Veteran’s Memorial Day Tribute- POF Hall, 1340 Sherman, Denver, CO 80203 The Memorial Day tribute to Colorado’s fallen heroes will be held at POF Hall south of the state capitol. The event will feature a Reading of Names, the laying of Remembrance Wreaths, inspirational music, and the U.S. Navy Bell Toll for heroes. The annual family-friendly tribute will be free and open to the public.

Denver Arts Festival- held at Stapleton’s Conservatory Green on Sat, May 26th- Sun, May 27th @ 10 am. The fine arts and crafts festival will be a family-friendly event that is expected to be attended by over 50,000 people. There will be entertainment for people of all ages, including music, the Kids Art Zone, the wine and beer garden, and more. Admission and parking will be free.

Commerce City Memorial Day Veteran’s Parade- held @ East 64th Ave. and Newport St. to 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City, CO 80033, on Mon, May 28th @ 9:15 am. The 54th Annual Memorial Day Parade will step off at 10 a.m. and will march along a 1.5-mile route and conclude at 6060 E. Parkway Dr. Prior to the parade there will be a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to recognize the Grand Marshals. The entire family will have fun at this patriotic community event.

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