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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
July...
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July 4th Celebration ~ Loveland
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 July 4, 2010
North Lake Park is the location for a day of family fun, food, concerts,
and fireworks. Activities run throughout the day and firework celebrations begin at
8:00pm. Check out www.cityofloveland.org for more information.
5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - The Folk Collection (Traditional Folk)
7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. - Peter Davison (Children's Performance)
8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. - Loveland Concert Band and Fireworks Show
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Loveland Loves BBQ ~ Loveland
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 July 9-10, 2010
Nestled beneath the majestic Rocky Mountains, Loveland, Colorado is host to the fourth annual Loveland Loves Barbecue cook-off. Competition is Friday, July 9th from Noon to 9pm and Saturday, July 10th from 11am to 6pm at the southwest corner of Cleveland and 5th street in historic downtown Loveland. Judging will include the big four - beef brisket, chicken, pork ribs, and pulled pork. Entries of sauces, desserts, side dishes, and "anything goes" will also be judged.
http://www.lovelandlovesbbq.com/
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Cherry Pie Celebration ~ Loveland
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 July 24, 2010
Cherry Pie Celebration
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Peters Park, Loveland Museum/Gallery
503 N Lincoln Ave
5:00 p.m. - Book ‘em Danno (Hawaiian Swing)
6:40 p.m. - Loose Cannon Bluegrass (Bluegrass)
Pie, ice cream, historical displays, cheery pie recipe contest, car show and live music!
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FAC in the C: Friday Afternoon Club in the Courtyard ~ Fort Collins
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 July 2, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Ft Collins Museum Courtyard
Website: http://www.fcmdsc.org
Kick off your weekend right! Leave work early (we won't tell your boss), pick-up your friends and family and hang out in the Museum's Heritage Courtyard on Friday afternoons while listening to musical performances or fun presentations from members of our community. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks, enjoy the show and then head into Old Town for your Friday evening. Details on each FAC are available on the Museum's website. Access to the Heritage Courtyard is always free during Museum business hours.
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4th of July Fun! ~ Fort Collins
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 July 4, 2010
FireKracker 5K
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Annual Fourth of July race that features a 5K walk/run around City Park.
Old Town Square Entertainment
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Live music, a beer garden and good ole American fun are in the square.
FREE and open to the public, so bring your lawn chairs, your sunscreen and enjoy the sunshine on July 4th Downtown. Don't miss the Pie Eating Contest and face painting!
Old Fashioned July 4th at the Avery House
Come enjoy a gone by era. Life was at a slower pace, and Independence Day was still a day of family, community and fun. The Avery House (328 W. Mountain Ave.) hosts a full day of historic activities, games, food and fun. Just 3 blocks west of College Ave, come enjoy this free celebration as part of your Downtown Fort Collins experience!
Firworks Show
The annual Fireworks Show at City Park starts at 9:35pm!
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Breakfast in the Park ~ Fort Collins
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 July 31, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: City Park, Shelter #7
Website: http://www.pathways-care.org
Phone #: 970/663-3500
Fans of this 12 year family-friendly, affordable local event will be pleased to know that it is back with all the things you've loved - a delicious breakfast in a beautiful hometown setting, musical entertainment, City Park train rides, butterfly release, a basketball competition, face painting and balloons for the kids and much more. All proceeds benefit Pathways for Grief and Loss programs for children and teens and bereavement outreach and education for local school districts.
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Greeley Stampede ~ Greeley |
 June
25 - July 4, 2010
Location: Island Grove
Website: http://greeleystampede.org/
This festival spans over two weekends and features Pro Rodeo, Bull-Riding and Kids Rodeos, Country and Classic Rock Concerts, Demolition Derby, televised 4th of July Parade, Carnival Midway, Western Art Show, Free Stage Entertainment, and loads of festival grounds activities, mixed with food and fun galore—a real taste of Western hospitality!
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Greeley Arts Picnic ~ Greeley
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 July 23-25, 2010
Friday 7pm-9pm
Arts Picnic Kick-off concert/Friday Fest
Location: 9th St Plaza
Greeley's annual Arts Picnic Kickoff Concert presents Denver's best dance band, FUNKIPHINO, on the 9th Street Plaza located across the street from Lincoln Park. So grab your picnic basket and a lawn chair and head to the 9th Street Plaza for a wonderful evening of music under the stars. Free admission! Free refreshments! And don’t forget your dancin’ shoes!
Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 9am-4pm
Historic Lincoln Park will again be transformed into one of the largest free arts festivals in northern Colorado. Over 175 juried exhibitors will gather for the 32nd Annual Greeley Arts Picnic to sell their handmade wares ranging from soap, silver jewelry and segmented bowls to candles, kids toys and caricatures! Be sure and sample some of the hearty fare including Greek gyros, smothered burritos and smoked turkey legs in the food court or enjoy a "cold one" while relaxing and unwinding in the beer garden. Featured are more than 25 of the best Colorado entertainers performing everything from Celtic rock to country swing and rhythm and blues to rock 'n roll. Parents can find musicians, magicians and puppeteers as well as a kids hands-on area! This top-rated festival is a wonderful place to spend the day with the whole family.
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Weld County Fair ~ Greeley |
 July
28 - August 1, 2010
Location: Island Grove
Website: http://www.weldcountyfair.com/
The Weld County Fair is an annual event for the community and for the educational benefit of 4-H, FFA, Boy Scout and Girl Scout members. The fair gives the youth and adults of our county an opportunity to exhibit their skills in agriculture, natural resources, engineering, consumer and family, fine arts, horticulture and family living.
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Summer Concert Series ~ Windsor
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 Time: Event 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Boardwalk Community Park
Contact: 970-674-2443
Cost: FREE!
Come down to Boardwalk Park and enjoy FREE music in the Park all summer long!
July 1 Halden Wofford & The High Beams
Classic honky-tonk with original flavor
July 4 Colorado Swing
Big Band brings Gershwin, Dorsey, and Miller to the 4th of July!
Get ready to swing!
Show time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Fireworks at dark
July 8 The Big Motif
Melting pot of music, fusing funk and
psychedelic rock, jazz and reggae
July 15 The Jurassicasters
Loveland's party-rock band with guitar guru Dave Beegle
July 22 The Indulgers
Celtic rock that sets your heart racing and your toes tapping!
July 29 GT and the Sidewinders
"Real American Music" that captures the spirit of the West with attitude.
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Family Camp Out ~ Windsor
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 July 9, 2010
FUN activities including a camp fire, a movie on the big screen, paddle boats and more. Dinner and a light breakfast will be provided.
Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
Register early as space is limited! (970) 674-3500
What to Bring:
Tent, sleeping bags, flashlights, bug spray, and anything else you might need in your camp.
Sorry, no pets, thank you for understanding.
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Windsor Fine Arts Festival ~ Windsor
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 July 31-August 1, 2010
Location: Boardwalk Park
The Windsor Fine Arts Festival will be a juried art show and will feature artists from across the nation. It will be held at Boardwalk Park July 31 and August 1. Please see the Windsor Fine Arts Festival website for more information:
http://www.windsorfinearts.org/
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ~ Johnstown
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 June 4 - August 22, 2010
Playing at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre!
Website: http://www.coloradocandlelight.com/season.html
Description: From the creators of EVITA and JESUS CHRIST SUPER STAR comes one of the most popular musicals of the last 50 years,
a world-wide
phenomenon, this colorful retelling of the biblical story about Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat sings out to young and old alike.
JOSEPH will have you laughing with the antics of the twelve brothers and will move you with a tuneful score featuring many different styles of music
from pop/rock to country to musical comedy. Follow Joseph's journey as he faces adversity and triumphs in a show that has entertained tens of millions of people around the world.
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Business Networking Luncheon ~ Johnstown
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 July 15, 2010
11:30am - 1:30pm
The Business Networking Luncheons are held the third Thursday of each month from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Best Western Crossroads Inn & Conference Center, 5542 E. Hwy. 34 in Loveland (SW corner of I-25 and Hwy. 34). Each event features networking, a buffet lunch, door prizes, and a marketing program. $20 per person payable in advance. Visit the Chamber website at www.johnstownmillikenchamber.com for more information or call the Chamber office at 970-587-7042.
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Yoga Storytime with Kim Smarr ~ Johnstown
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 July 19, 2010
Time: 9:30am - 10:15am
Location: Glen A Jones MD Memorial Library
Join us for a fun and active storytime!
Presenter: Kim Smarr
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4th of July Fireworks Show ~ Estes Park
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 July 4, 2010
Time: 9:30pm
Location: Over Lake Estes
One of Colorado's most brilliant fireworks displays can be seen throughout the Estes Park area. The explosive charges reach the sky above Lake Estes.
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Rooftop Rodeo ~ Estes Park
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 July 6-11, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm; gates open at 5:30 pm
Location: Rodeo Arena Fairgrounds at Stanley Park
Nominated in 2009 as the Outstanding Small Rodeo in the nation, the 2010 Rooftop Rodeo will kick off with a colorful parade on Tuesday, July 6 at 10:30 am in downtown Estes Park. Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) cowboys compete in saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, bareback bronco riding, barrel racing and bull riding. Midway activities begin at 5:30 pm with the rodeo starting at 7:30 pm.
Ticket Price: General Admission: $17; Children $5, senior and military discounts available
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Cool Nights Cruz-In ~ Estes Park
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 July 30, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Estes Park Visitors Center Parking Lot
Classics, muscle cars, hot rods, trucks, kit cars - anything with an engine and four wheels - on display. Listen to old-time radio and admire the steel.
Costs: FREE
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