June 2011

Old Fashion Corn Roast Festival in Loveland, Colorado
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Corn Roast Festival runs August 26-27, 2011, in Loveland, Colorado. This event is still nearly two month away, but today the entertainment line-up for this corny community festival is being released on Facebook. I thought it was the ideal time to direct my readers to  the Mayor of HeidiTown’s article on this long-running festival –> read article here. Get the low down on this year’s festival entertainment on Loveland’s Official

Where to celebrate 4th of July (Northern Colorado edition)
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Outdoor picnics, patriotic hymns and fireworks – there’s nothing more American the 4th of July and there are several Northern Colorado communities that do a wonderful job at keeping this tradition truly red, white and blue. First up, what’s more American than NASCAR and fireworks? Every year, Colorado National Speedway in Dacono, puts on a two-day event that includes fast cars and fireworks. This year the Mid Season Championships and

Ryan at Ren Faire
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I’ve been attending festivals since I was just a kid. Our family favorite was the Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering in Enumclaw, Washington. We also attended regional and community events, such as the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Mt. Vernon, Washington. As an adult, I attend festivals in Colorado year round, but summer is always extra special. There’s nothing better than dusty festival feet at the end

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This year, Summerfest in the Rockies will kick off on July 8, 2011 with Spirits at Sunset. This is a twist on their usual wine tasting event. With a unique new distillery now open in Loveland, as well as a new brewery, the organizers thought it would be fun to highlight these two small businesses. The evening will be an interactive beer and spirits tasting with drinks provided by Dancing

Rock of Ages
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Guest post by Christian Toto www.WhatWouldTotoWatch.com   Matt Weaver spent years trying to convince the world his idea for a “guys” musical featuring hair metal hits from the “˜80s would rock the Great White Way. Now, Weaver is huddling with Tom Cruise on bringing “Rock of Ages” to the big screen next year. It seems every day there’s a new star attached to the big screen “Ages,” which Weaver is

Greeley Stampede Rodeo
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You don’t have to be a cowboy, or even own a pair of boots, in order to love the Greeley Stampede. This week long event has been held in Greeley, Colorado for over 100 years. The Stampede is a family-friendly celebration of western culture and American independence. While you can expect all the usual stuff at the Stampede, this year’s event has lots of new entertainment as well. Read all

SummerFest in the Rockies is just around the corner
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Held annually on the  second weekend in July, this year (2011) will be the  5th SummerFest celebration. Held at Civic Center Park/Foote Lagoon in Loveland, Colorado, this community event features a smorgasbord of activities, and always kicks off with a Friday night event to remember. Continue reading about Summer Fest here and get a hint about an exciting upcoming HeidiTown giveaway.

Ryan at Colorado Brewers' Festival 2010
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I’ve been writing and attending festivals in Colorado for long enough to inform you with authority that we Coloradoans celebrate beer very, very well. I don’t try to keep up with all of the beer festivals around the state – it would be nearly impossible. There are events that feature chili beers, microbrews, home brews, and there are small fests and large fests and then there’s the grand daddy of

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As many of you already know, I’m crazy about Celtic festivals. I grew up attending a Scottish/Irish festival in Washington State where the massing of the bands took up two football fields. When they played Amazing Grace and Scotland the Brave, my hair would stand on end. While the Rocky Mountain Irish Festival, formerly the Fort Collins Irish Festival, has had a bumpy ride over the last year, I have