There’s something about wine and jazz – they seem to be a natural fit. Perhaps it’s all the notes; flavor notes and C notes. Okay, so that’s just silly, but these two wonderful things really do pair very nicely. I was first introduced to the wine and jazz combo at Copper Mountain back in 2012, and since then I’ve had my eye out for other wine and jazz festivals that
What haven’t I written about Biergarten Festival? It’s one of my favorite Colorado summertime festivals, and in fact, I’d say it’s in the top three. For me, Biergarten Festival ticks all the right boxes because it’s an authentic German summer party with all the proper accouterments. It’s truly fun for everyone, from the smallest member of your family to the oldest. Why do I look forward to Biergarten Festival? Well,
Nothing is better than a small town celebration of the 4th of July, and you’ll find just that in Firestone, Colorado. Firestone is located 30 minutes north of Denver and 40 miles south of Fort Collins, along I25. Founded as a coal mining town in the early 1900s, the town remained tiny until 2000, when folks discovered its charm. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the town grew 431% from
The granddaddy of all beer festivals is the Colorado Brewers’ Festival, and for 25 years they’ve been setting the bar for beer fests across the state. There’s a big change at this year’s Fort Collins’ fest. Admission is now free. General admission hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2014. Also, there’s no VIP ticket this year and your wristband is
We’ve been visiting the Colorado Renaissance Festival for many, many years. In fact, my husband’s been visiting the realm since he was just a kid. It’s one of our favorite summer excursions. At the end of the day we’re hot, covered in dust and turkey leg grease, but we’re happy. Colorado Renaissance Festival is an outstanding production and I’ve pointed to this fest as an example that should be followed
Remember the song Home on the Range? Well, Kremmling, Colorado is where the deer and the antelope play. It’s a destination for those who truly want to get away. There are no malls here, no freeways – just miles of ranch land punctuated by the occasional table top mountain and views of the majestic Rockies. At 7,313 feet above sea level, the town is located in Grand County. Kremmling may
It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes, HeidiTown citizens, Glenn Miller Swingfest is just around the corner. I’ve wanted to attend this festival for a long time and this year, we’re going. Who doesn’t love big band music? This festival is four straight days dedicated to Glenn Miller and the music he loved. Glenn Miller spent his high school years in Fort Morgan. You can learn some fascinating stories
For the first time ever, the recipient of this month’s HeidiTown Gives Back Campaign has been previously featured. I don’t make a habit of featuring charities twice, but National Mill Dog Rescue has touched my heart and I have become involved in helping with a NMDR fundraiser that is slated for later this month. For those of you who may be new to this little town, HeidiTown Gives Back is
There’s a fun, family-friendly event happening in Firestone over five Fridays this summer, and it’s called Food & Flick Friday. This is an event for everyone, from the new baby in the family to that newly engaged couple who is looking for a romantic night out with Disney. Food & Flick Friday gets underway on June 6 and runs through August 8, and takes place in Hart Park, with one
If you’ve been a citizen of HeidiTown for long, you know that I’m a soccer nut. I am a longtime season ticket holder of the Colorado Rapids and World Cup is like a month long party at our house. Ryan and I love finding great pubs where we can watch the games live, and being self-employed, we are able to do that, even on week days. In 2010, I wrote
