Fun Things To Do This Month!
It's happening in Northern Colorado! Visitors, residents and guests, here are a few fun things to do in September...

Fun Things Fort Collins
Loveland
Greeley
Windsor
Johnstown
Estes Park
Bike In Cinema ~ Fort Collins
Fun ThingsSeptember 2, 9 & 16

You are encouraged to trade in your cars for bikes and head to the brewery where you can sit on the front lawn, sip a beer and see a movie. Bring a blanket or chair. All beer sales benefit nonprofit partners at Wolverine Farm Publishing and Bicycle Fort Collins. Movies start at dusk.

Sept 2 Easy Rider
Sept 9 Clips of Faith
Sept 16 The Hangover


Tour de Fat ~ Fort Collins
Fun ThingsSeptember 4, 2010

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
New Belgium Brewery Mothership

The schedule has not yet been finalized, however, the general schedule tends to be...

9:00 a.m. - Bike Parade Registration
10:00 a.m. - Bike Parade
11:00 a.m. Performances Begin
1:30 p.m. - Funeral procession for the car belonging to the Car-for-Bike Trade volunteer
3:30 p.m. - Car-for-Bike Trade Celebration
4:00 p.m. - Curtain Closes


Homegrown Fort Collins ~ Fort Collins
Fun ThingsSeptember 10-26, 2010

Celebrating Local Food & Our Agricultural Roots
Location: Downtown
Website: www.beetstreet.org

This is a month long celebration of our local food and agricultural roots. It introduces our community to the local farming and agricultural community and creates connections between the Northern Colorado public, our local growers and our fine chefs and restaurants in the following ways:

- Adventures in Food, a ticketed event in the historic Masonic Temple.
- Downtown Tasting Tours
- Chef's Table
- Battle of the Burners: Well know chefs compete
- Free Educational opportunities.

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A Night On The Town ~ Loveland
Fun ThingsSeptember 10, 2010

Downtown Loveland
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Year round event where the downtown Loveland galleries, shops and restaurants invite people in for featured artist's receptions, live music, and an overall block party like atmosphere for a night of art, shopping and dining.

2nd Friday of every month!

Peace in the Park ~ Loveland
Fun ThingsSSeptember 11, 2010

4th Annual Peace in the Park
Location: Foote Lagoon in Downtown Loveland
Time:12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Festival will offer activities, entertainment, information and opportunities to make connections with people and groups who have come together to support peace and justice.

The Economy: The Musical ~ Loveland
Fun ThingsSeptember 10-11, 2010

After its sold-out spring performance, this popular comedy group is back for a return engagement. Enjoy an evening of laughter and song as the Moonlighting Teachers troupe takes a quirky look at the state of the economy—and pokes fun at the world of education and modern life in general. With original songs, skits, music, and dance, the group provides a fast-moving, fun-filled show featuring new material as well as fan favorites. Tickets: $15, $12 groups of 10 or more
 

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Slammin' @ Your Place ~ Greeley
Fun ThingsSeptember 4, 2010

Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Your Place Coffee Shop

Hey all you slammers, join us at Your Place Coffee Shop, 2308 W 17th Street, Greeley, for some poetry slammin'. Enjoy a cup o' joe or hug the mike. It's all about the performance. 7-9 pm. Sponsored by the High Plains Library District and Your Place Coffee Shop.

Potato Day Festival ~ Greeley
Fun ThingsSeptember 11, 2010

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Centennial Village Museum

Everyone will enjoy a full day of living history demonstrations, toe-tapping musical entertainment, kids' activities and even a free baked potato with each admission. Come and enjoy this major fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Greeley Museums.


Oktoberfest 2010 ~ Greeley
Fun ThingsSeptember 24-25, 2010

Oktoberfest is family-friendly event where you can enjoy regionally popular German food, local polka bands, a large variety of brews, and a great children's area. You can even find shopping with a variety of vendor booths. Oktoberfest is held in historic Lincoln Park at 8th Street and 9th Avenue. Admission is FREE!

Greeley's Oktoberfest is presented by the Downtown Development Authority and sponsored by the City of Greeley, along with a host of other sponsors who make this event possible. The majority of the proceeds from the event go the Downtown Development Authority, whose mission is to promote the economic redevelopment of the Greeley central business district. A portion of the proceeds from the children's area gets donated to the Greeley Transitional House.

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Mud Volleyball Tournament ~ Windsor
Fun ThingsSeptember 4, 2010
Location: 801 Diamond Valley Drive, Windsor, CO 80550
Contact: (970) 674-3500
Cost: $120/team (includes up to 10-T-shirts)

Get down and dirty with the Windsor Parks and Recreation Department for the 10th annual Mud Volleyball Tournament on Labor Day weekend! Register at the Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th Street, by phone at (970) 674-3500!

Divisions:
Adults 16+
Youth 15& under

Check-in: 8:00 am


Windsor Harvest Festival ~ Windsor
Fun ThingsSeptember 4-6, 2010
Come to the 89th Annual Windsor Harvest Festival!

This year's festival kicks off at 7 am, Saturday, September 4th with a Balloon Festival at Eastman Park (weather permitting), then feed your hunger with the Town Barbeque at Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th Street, beginning at 4:00 p.m. (All proceeds will benefit the After Prom Committee.) The Concert will follow the Barbeque at Boardwalk Park featuring Nightown. The night will wrap up with a great Fireworks display over Windsor Lake. The activities will switch to Main Park on Sunday and Monday where there will be close to 200 Arts and Crafts and Commercial Booths as well as a great selection of Food Vendors. There will be great music and demonstrations coming from the Entertainment Stage in the park along with plenty of rides and games for the kids! The parade on Monday promises to be as great as always.

http://windsorharvestfest.com/


Windsor Business Expo ~ Windsor
Fun ThingsSeptember 21, 2010

Location: Community Recreation Center
Time: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Making New Contacts Beyond Belief
Exceptional opportunity to showcase your products and services to the Windsor Community. Over 1,000 people attended last year!
Sales Promotions Networking Partnerships Leadership

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Oliver ~ Johnstown
Fun ThingsAugust 27-October 24, 2010

Playing at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre!
Website: http://www.coloradocandlelight.com/season.html

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse proudly presents the Tony Award-winning "Oliver!", based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Villaninous, charming, wily and endearing characters abound in this family classic full of hummable songs. Will warm the hearts of your entire family!!

Oliver plays Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

Dinner and show prices start at just $45.50 for adults/$29.50 for students 18 and under.

Farmer's Market ~ Johnstown
Fun ThingsEvery Friday in September!

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Farmer's Market in Johnstown will feature fresh locally-grown produce, food, crafts, and entertainment. Come enjoy the festive atmosphere.


Pirate Storytime ~ Johnstown
Fun ThingsSeptember 13, 2010
Time: 9:30am - 10:15am
Location: Glen A Jones MD Memorial Library

Ms Kristi returns to storytime with Pirate fun for all! Where your pirate garb and join us for stories, pirate games and treasure maps!


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Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show ~ Estes Park
Fun ThingsSeptember 4-6, 2010

Saturday and Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm.
Monday from 9 am to 3 pmon: Bond Park

More than 100 booths feature a variety of hand-crafted goods during the Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show, a traditional Labor Day weekend event in Bond Park. The show on September 4, 5, and 6 includes paintings and drawings, jewelry, metal work, clothing and tapestry bags, gourmet pantry items, home decor, wood carvings, doll clothes and toys, pottery, glass and more. It is a weekend that promises a fun day of unique shopping in Bond Park and throughout the adjacent downtown area. The Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show is sponsored by the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club.


Scottish Irish Highland Festival ~ Estes Park
Fun ThingsSeptember 9-12, 2010

Location: Stanley Park

The Heritage Festival represents a celebration of the important history of Estes Park in a manner in which both citizens of the Valley and visitors of all ages can enjoy and participate in the goals of the festival.

Musical events on stage go through each day, surrounded by heritage demonstrations, crafts, a petting zoo, Stanley Steam car rides, wagon rides from MacGregor Ranch; all celebrating the history of the Estes Valley.



Autumn Gold - A Festival of Bands, Brats 'n Beer ~ Estes Park
Fun ThingsSeptember 25-26, 2010

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Bond Park

Hear great music and enjoy the treats. It's an annual event heralding golden sights and sounds from a series of bands.
Cost: FREE


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