summer

SummerFest in the Rockies is just around the corner

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.

Foote Lagoon Concert Series is just around the corner!

This is one of my favorite events of the summer and because it’s on a Thursday night it doesn’t interfere with my crazy weekend festival schedule. I like lots of things about this festival – the proximity to downtown Loveland, the beautiful setting and the floating stage. The 2011 musical lineup for Loveland’s Foote Lagoon Concert Series has been announced and I’m very excited to see fiddle players on the

A Note from the Mayor: Keeping up with Colorado summer fun

If you are anything like me, you plan ahead – especially when it comes to the busy summer months. On that note, I’m going to do my very best to give you a heads up on Colorado  summer festivals well before they happen. This way, you can fill up your summer calendar with lots of fun and not miss any of it! I won’t always get ahead of stuff… sometimes

SummerFest in the Rockies is this weekend

Held annual on the second weekend in July, this year (2010) will be the 4th SummerFest celebration. This community celebration features a smorgasbord of events, including an opening evening of wine and music on Friday, July 9. This event is hosted by World Beverage and kicks off the weekend with attendees enjoying samples of over 600 wines, appetizers and live music, all in the tranquil ambiance of Foote Lagoon in

Some new changes in town

There’s been a bit of construction here in HeidiTown, so things might look a little different as you cruise around.   First and foremost, you can now subscribe to HeidiTown.   If you’d like to be notified via  an email from the Mayor  each time  a new and exciting post goes up, please enter your email address into the box at the right.   Second, you may notice the  Cinema

Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur Colorado

I love summer festivals, but there’s one in particular that I look forward to with a special sort of anticipation. I have been going to the Colorado Renaissance Festival since moving here in 2000. My husband, who grew up in Littleton, Colorado  has been attending since childhood. It’s literally the best festival in  the  state  and if you’ve never been, you’ve been missing out.   Running every weekend from June

Best of Colorado, Summer Events & Festivals - What's your favorite?

With summer fast approaching, the Mayor is excited about numerous upcoming Colorado events and festivals.    However, before I start sharing my favorites, I’d like to know what event/festival you are most looking forward to attending this summer. Please share your favorite Colorado summer event/festival with HeidiTown in the comment section below.   Tell us what makes this event  your all-time favorite.   The best description will receive a fabulous

8th Annual Wildfire Arts Festival is tomorrow!

Breathless in Berthoud Morris Dancers performing at Berthoud Days in June 2009. The troupe brings their high energy dance to the Wildfire Arts Festival this weekend. They will be dancing in the streets of Berthoud this weekend.   From 4 to 10 p.m., on Saturday, August 29, there will be live music, face painting, dance performances, wine tasting and much more. The festival will be held on Massachusetts Street between