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Art in the Park
May 10, 2008 to Oct 04, 2008
Durango
Purchase handmade arts and crafts at the Arts and Craft Market of Durango every Saturday from May 10 to October 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Buckley Park on Main Avenue and 12th Street in Durango. For information, contact Patty at 970-247-9242 or patty@ACMDurango.org. Durango is in southwestern Colorado at Highways 550 and 160.
Open-Air Art
May 24, 2008 to Sep 27, 2008
Lake City
Lake City DIRT invites you to the Third Street Market in downtown Lake City. Every Saturday morning, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 27 through September 27, a wide array of Lake City artwork can be found at this oen-air market. For information, visit www.lakecitydirt.com or call 970-944-DIRT.
Embellished Quilts
Aug 01, 2008 to Sep 02, 2008
Grand Junction
View the “Encrusted” quilt exhibit through September 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Art Center in Grand Junction. Quilts will be embellished with beads, paint, stamps and more. For information, visit www.theartquiltassociation.com or email info@theartquiltassociation.com. Grand Junction is in western Colorado on I-70
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
Aug 30, 2008 to Aug 31, 2008
Ignacio
Boy Scout Troop 538 will hold a pancake breakfast August 30-31, 7 a.m. to noon, at the Ignacio High School in Ignacio. This coincides with the biker rally. For information, call 970-884-2311. Ignacio is in southwest Colorado on Highway 172.
Watch the Sheepdogs
Sep 03, 2008 to Sep 07, 2008
Meeker
Marvel at sheepdog herding competition September 3-7, 7 a.m. start, in Meeker. Crafts, a petting farm, an art contest and food are also featured. For information, call 970-878-0080 or visit www.meekersheepdog.com. Meeker is in northwestern Colorado on Highway 13.
Community Celebration
Sep 04, 2008 to Sep 07, 2008
Fort Lupton
Celebrate 100 years of community in Fort Lupton September 4-7. This year's theme is "From Tomatoes to Trappers."
Activities for the whole family begin with a golf tournament on Thursday, September 4, and live music, games and food Friday, September 5. Saturday September 6 begins a fun-filled day with a pancake breakfast sponsored and cooked by the South Platte Valley Historical Society, Trapper Days Parade at 10 a.m., Art and Quilt show at the library, 6th Annual Bike and Car Show and all day events at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center. These include vendor and food Booths, a cooking contest, eating Contests, a live auction, music and much more. A basketball tournament and softball tournament have also been scheduled. Sunday September 9 will be the Optimist Club annual duck race. Please call the Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce for information at 303-857-4474 or visit www.trappersday.com for more details. Shuttles run all day from downtown, to the recreation center and out to the rendezvous. Fort Lupton is north of Denver on Highway 85.
Trapper Days
Sep 05, 2008 to Sep 07, 2008
Fort Lupton
See how the trappers of old lived, worked and played at the Trapper Days Rendezvous, September 5-7, in Historic Park in Fort Lupton. Events include Mountain Man encampment, Trader's Ro, flint and steel demos, fire starting and blacksmithing, shooting, hawk throws, stilt walking, knife throwing contests, cannon shooting and tours of the mountain man living areas. Tours are also given of the South Platte Valley Historical Societies Donelson House and Independence School. For information, visit www.spvhs.org or call the Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce at 303-857-4474. Fort Lupton is north of Denver on Highway 85.
Horse Sale
Sep 06, 2008
Grand Junction
Sell or buy horses at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo September 6 in conjunction with the Colorado Cowboy Heritage Festival at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in Grand Junction. Bring sale horses Friday evening or Saturday before 8 a.m. Download contracts at www.rockymountainhorseexpo.com or call 303-292-4981. Grand Junction is west of Denver on I-70.
Fitness for Kids
Sep 06, 2008
Denver
The Children's Museum of Denver promotes health and fitness with the Hop, Skip and a Jump Start annual 5k fun run, infant crawl, toddler trot and kid course. The 5k starts at 9 a.m. on September 6 and kid's activities continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registration for the event is $25 before August 16, $30 between August 16 and September 5 and $35 on race day.
For information, call 303-433-7444 or visit www.mychildsmuseum.org. The museum is at 2121 Children's Museum Drive in Denver.
Art of the Rock
Sep 06, 2008
Crawford
Join artists of all ages in Crawford’s Render the Rock, a local art contest in which artists interpret the landscape in various media, September 6, from sunrise to 3 p.m. Images are judged from 4-6 p.m. A reception, featuring auctions of the artwork, is at 7 p.m. Pre-registration deadline is August 26. Visit www.crawfordcountry.org for information or call 970-921-4300. Crawford is west of Gunnison on Highway 92.
Potato Day Festival
Sep 06, 2008
Greeley
Enjoy a free baked potato with toppings at the Potato Day Festival September 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Centennial Village in Greeley. Festivities include over 35 living history stations, potato patch activities, music, dancers, a bake sale and a book sale. For information, call 970-350-9216 or visit www.greeleymuseums.com
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