The city of Loveland Proclaims Never Give Up Day. August 18 is officially Never Give Up Day! The city of Loveland joins community members in celebrating Never Give Up Day on August 18th, 2023. Never Give Up Day is a celebration focused on cultivating a mindset of determination and highlights the unbelievable power of individuals who simply refuse to give in to life’s challenges.
Never Give Up Day provides a common platform that inspires individuals and professionals to organize virtual and physical events to take place on a local or national scale. The Mayoral proclamation signals the city’s role in recognizing the importance of perseverance and encourages awareness-raising activities. On Never Give Up Day we praise those who have won and achieved great things, and we admire those who struggle and know no despair.
Event Type: Festivals/Fairs
Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Annual Mountain Festival
The Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Mountain Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9. Come rain or shine, events will include a full day’s lineup of entertainment and activities for the entire family. Presented live onstage in partnership with the Bohemian Foundation will be Liz Barnez, Also Known As, Nick Critchlow, the Ron and Julie Lynam Band, and Rusty 44. All proceeds benefit the 100 percent volunteer-based, donation-funded Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department.Festival favorites include gigantic used book sale, silent auction, bake sale, plant sale, firefighter dunk tank, craft and art vendors, food trucks, large-covered seating area, and the 2023 RCVFD commemorative t-shirt booth. Admission, parking, tractor-pulled hayride shuttle to/from the parking area (handicapped parking section available), musical entertainment, large kid’s activity area, farm animals, educational booths and demonstrations, and ice cream all are free of charge. www.festival.RCVFD.org
Francisco Fort Day
Francisco Fort Day takes place in the plaza of Francisco Fort Museum, Colorado’s only surviving adobe fort.When: July 28th and July 29th
Kick off-Opening and Free Street Dance, Friday night July 28th, 5 pm to 9 pm, featuring food by Mario and the Cornmasters and music by Dynamix.
Saturday, July 29th, 7:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser at 7:00 with folk singing, followed by a full day of live music, performances, presentations, and family fun. Sarsaparilla in the saloon, Buck skinners, mountain men, crafters, artists, authors, and naturalists. Blacksmithing demonstrations in the fort’s blacksmith shop. Lots of events and activities for kids. Chicken Bingo, Duck race if the Cuchara is running. Pictorial archive of 25 founding Hispanic Families of Huerfano County, courtesy of the Huajatolla Heritage Foundation. Come see where history lives in Huerfano County and experience the creative spirit of the Spanish Peaks Region.
The event is free and open to the public.Full list of performers, demonstrators, and vendors on our website. www.franciscofort.org
Breckenridge Beer Festival
The Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival is one of the premiere summer events in Breckenridge each year bringing breweries for tastings, live music, a VIP area and wonderful food and retail vendors. All taking place outside at Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center in Breckenridge with amazing views of the mountains! Enjoy a weekend of playing outdoors and a Saturday afternoon of beer tastings from some of Colorado’s finest breweries & other breweries from around the world! The Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival draws a wide range of people from beer aficionados to families. The Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival celebrates Brews, Views & Great Live Music!
Block Party Eagle 2023
Block Party is a three-day, outdoor live music event located in Downtown Eagle, Colorado with 13 bands playing on three stages, offering a full-weekend summer kickback filled with food trucks, bars, craft vendors, camping, and a VIP experience.Block Party 2023 headliners are Lettuce, Oteil & Friends, and Pepper with supporting musical artists Paul Cauthen, Sam Bush, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Record Company, Dumpstaphunk, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Bill & Jilian Nershi Ft. Jason Hahn, Celisse, Float Like a Buffalo, and Trees Don’t Move.
Independence Day Fun & Fireworks on July 1st!
July 1st, 2023
4 pm – 10 pm
Waneka Lake Park
1600 Caria Dr., Lafayette
From 4 – 8:30 pm Enjoy an old fashioned Independence Day!
FIREWORKS SHOW AT DUSK!!!
Food from Abo’s Pizza, Tibet’s, Ruby Ru’s, All-American Grill and dessert from Eats & Sweets
Beer/Cider/Wine Garden (fees apply)
Craft Beer – The Post
Cider provided by Stem Ciders
Kids Activities including: Free Face Painting, Fees apply for some kids activities!
Music by Chris Daniels and the Kings
Bluegrass on The Arkansas
Near the headwaters of the Arkansas River in Salida, Colorado, you will find a delightful venue for your holiday weekend and an opportunity to enjoy bluegrass music, food, drink, and fun for all ages.Bluegrass on the Arkansas, an annual fund raiser for the Rotary Club of Salida, will be back Memorial Day Weekend May 27th and 28th this year. Our thanks go out to everyone who helped make the 2022 show an awesome success!!This is a FREE event that our community has enjoyed for 20 years that draws visitors to and locals the same. In addition to an exciting two days of bluegrass bands, both local and from out of town, we are having food trucks for your convenience and enjoyment. Rotarians will again be pouring SoulCraft beer from the beer truck and hoping to supply sustainable, reusable cups for the event. A Bouncy House will be available for kids on Sunday and nonalcoholic beverages (as well as wine and hard spritzers) will be available. Come join us in supporting Salida Rotary and enjoying BlueGrass on the Arkansas at Riverside Park: all make this a fun weekend.This event is the main fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Salida. We are proud to help the youth of our community not only by providing vocational and scholastic scholarships but also by giving to other local nonprofits throughout Chaffee County. All proceeds of the event go to support our seniors and community organizations who work hard to make a difference.
Arapahoe County Fair
Come out for good ol’ fashioned family fun at the 117th annual Arapahoe County Fair. Included with Fair admission ($25): parking, unlimited carnival rides, fireworks, rodeos, concerts, petting farm, tractor pulls, 4-H exhibits, and so much more! So bring on the FUN, and we’ll see you at the FAIR! Details and tickets at www.arapahoecountyfair.com
Glenwood Art Festival
A Memorial Day Weekend Celebration of Fine Visual Arts and Handcrafted goods in beautiful Glenwood Springs. The Glenwood Art Festival is an annual art and craft show featuring an impressive array of original handcrafted artwork. This free 3 day event will be showcasing local and national artists representing a wide array of mediums and price points. Taking place in the heart of Downtown Glenwood Springs, one of the top tourist destinations in the Rocky Mountains, with its world famous hot springs pool, beautiful mountains, countless recreational activities, outstanding local shops & restaurants. In addition to great shopping there will also be free live music and family fun. The Glenwood Art Festival will kick off the summer with one of the best and well attended events to happen in the entire Rocky Mountain region for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.Glenwood Springs is a historic Colorado destination and is home to the world’s largest hot springs pool. Internationally known as an outstanding mountain destination for both locals and tourists for outdoor adventures, rich Wild West history and an award-winning dining scene. Ranked as one of America’s most fun towns and also as #1 in the Top 20 Arts Vibrant Medium and Small Cities in America and countless other accolades. Conveniently located only 2.5 hours west of Denver, this premier location makes the perfect backdrop for this celebration of art, craft, live music, and community fun.
Taste of Louisville: 5K Fun Run & Dog Jog
The traditional Taste of Louisville 5k race is getting revitalized. With two starts, one for more serious runners then a second start for families and folks that want to go at their own pace. New this year we’re encouraging our community to bring their dog for a jog (well behaved ones of course!) along with fun water stations and music along the way.Start Time + Location:
Main Street and Pine
Fun Run: 9:00AM
Dog Jog: 9:10AMAll participants receive:
T – Shirt
Tote Bag
Water
Dog Treats
Raffle Ticket for a chance at incredible prizes
Race BibThis event is part of the Taste of Louisville month long celebration by the Louisville Chamber of Commerce
Louisville Chamber of Commerce Taste of Louisville 5/1/23 – 6/3/23
For more information please visit: louisvillechamber.com