Festivals & Events

I was introduced to the craft beer movement in college where I spent more than a few hours throwing back pints at Boundary Bay Brewery in Bellingham while attending Western Washington University in the late 1990s. To say it’s been ... [ Read More ]

My first cactus sighting happened when I was 24-years-old. I’d just moved to Colorado from the Pacific Northwest with my then boyfriend, now husband, Ryan. We were hiking in Roxborough State Park, and I became obsessed with these tiny cactus ... [ Read More ]

When I was approached by First National Bank (FNB) last year and asked to work with them on their #WeGrowAsOne Campaign, I hesitated because let’s face it, banks aren’t considered the purveyors of fun. Photo provided by Boulder Humane Society ... [ Read More ]

Are you a 20-something looking for a place to enjoy beer and live music? Loveland Fire & Ice Festival has got you covered. Maybe you’re the mother of three active kiddos and are looking for a fun way to keep ... [ Read More ]

Ullr Fest Polar Plunge | Breckenridge Tourism Office | Photo Credit: Louie Traub I’ve been to each of these festivals and can personally vouch that they are worth the drive. The fact is, I have actually been to 99% of ... [ Read More ]

HeidiTown.com turned ten this fall and that’s a real milestone for a blog. It’s been a fun ride with many adventures along the way. This year happened to have more than its fair share of plot twists with two big ... [ Read More ]

‘Tis the season for holiday-themed festivals and while craft shows and Christmas parades abound, here are a few unique events where you get to join in the fun. Photo Credit: Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crowds of Santas Spotted in Breckenridge ... [ Read More ]

A brand new holiday event is coming to Loveland, Colorado and it is one that the organizers hope becomes a long-running Northern Colorado tradition. Photo credit: Joshua Hardin Winter Wonderlights will be a light show like no other in the ... [ Read More ]

… and now for something completely different. This photo & all following photos by Eddie Clark. I’m always encouraging festival organizers to do something that sets their event apart. This is an example of a festival that’s doing just that ... [ Read More ]

I’ve attended this festival a number of times and it always makes my list of best mountain destination beer festivals. Find out why in today’s Featured Festival post. Photo Credit: Brewtography Project Location, Location, Location First, let’s talk about the ... [ Read More ]