The canopy of shade shared through summer, her hues once green now orange and red. Each day her leaves fall slowly upon the ground. Harvest season is surely abound. While many poets seem to use the Autumn season in melancholy writings, Autumn is also a time to celebrate.

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Parker Days has been a premier family event in Parker for more than 30 years. This signature event that is run by the Chamber of Commerce is a weekend full of fun for the entire family. Continuously there will be live music from the main stage that is enclosed in the food and beer gardens. The streets are lined with craft, art, commercial and home –based business vendors who will pass out free samples, showcase their wares, and provide demonstrations. There are two separate carnival areas; one for the older crowd that includes gut-wrenching and numerous spinning rides and another area that is pleasing to a younger crowd. The kid’s area includes bounce houses, a petting zoo, a stage with local talent and family entertainment. This year there is an addition of a Fast Draw competition, buskers performing throughout the festival grounds, a senior resting station, and a mommy changing and feeding area. Starting April 15, a limited number of discounted wristbands for the carnival rides will be available for purchase on-line. Please visit our website at: http://www.parkerdaysfestival.com for more information.

Location

Parker, CO

Date

Fri, 2011-06-10 00:00 - Sun, 2011-06-12 00:00

Festival of Mountain and Plain ... A Taste of Colorado stands proud as the end-of-summer celebration of community pride and spirit in the Denver region. Over 500,000 people make the four-day Festival their Labor Day Weekend celebration and enjoy the offerings of over 50 area food establishments, 270 marketplace artisans and vendors, six entertainment stages, and educational programs promoting the diverse cultural and western heritage of the region — all for no admission fee.

Location

Denver, CO

Date

Fri, 2011-09-02 00:00 - Mon, 2011-09-05 00:00

Come to Oakdale’s Annual Chocolate Festival, which is held the third weekend in May each year. The Chocolate Festival main activities are located at the junction of Highway 120 and 108 at Wood Park and surrounding area. This is the setting for music, a variety of entertainment and of course CHOCOLATE. Stroll though the unique arts & crafts booths and wide variety of commercial vendors. Plus, there’s a variety of food to satisfy every pallet. The food court offers a wide variety of foods such as, giant onion rings, Lockeford Sausage, funnel cakes, smoothies, Chinese and the all American favorite hot dogs. Then join all the chocoholics for a grand tour of Chocolate Avenue where you will find various Chocolate vendors such as Granny Jan's and Grampa's Fudge, Sconza Candy Company, chocolate fudges, truffles, chocolate ice cream, and chocolate cheese cake. Take a moment, relax, and watch our celebrity and western Chef’s perform their wonders on the cooking stage. Hold your hats for western performers (Cowboys and Cowgirls) on stage, strolling, and greeting at the gates. Pre-purchase your tickets at participating locations for $3.00, get a coupon from local Coldstone Creamries, or at gate bring a canned food for Community Sharing to get $1.00 off the regular prices of $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for Senior and kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Mark you calendar & don’t miss the following attractions: 1. Celebrity chefs on Chocolate Cooking and Cowboy Cookin' Stage 2. Chocolate Avenue Arts & Craft Booths 3. Chocolate Challenge Stage 4. Classic Car Show 5. Food Booths 6. Kid’s Land Games for All Ages 7. Local Bands 8. Mascots 9. One Mile Run & the 5K Fun Run 10. Western Area

Location

Oakdale, CA

Date

Sat, 2011-05-21 00:00 - Sun, 2011-05-22 00:00

Put on your coats & boots and join us for the 9th Annual WinterFest. Three days of fun, family events…The All Breed Horse Sale, Chili Cook-off, Dog Keg Pull, Battle of the Breeds, Children’s Art Show, Hockey Tournament, Kids’ Activities, Petting Zoo, Photography Show, Quilt Show, Sweetheart Fur & Feather Show, Packers’ Scramble, Carhartt Sweetheart Dance and Working Horse & Driver Competition. In between events enjoy some delicious food, listen to some music, and wander through the commercial exhibitor building! Break your cabin fever, get out of the house and join us for some Wintertime fun!

Location

Bozeman, MT

Date

Fri, 2011-02-18 00:00 - Sun, 2011-02-20 00:00

Come and enjoy a traditional western fair. The Gallatin County Fair has something for everyone to enjoy – Food, Music, Carnival, Animals & Contests. New for 2010 will be the Bozeman Bull Bash, the Fair Comedy Club featuring Herb Dixon, Double Vision comedy magic, Kids Town America, Cooks Racing Pigs, Plasterman and new carnival rides. This year’s entertainment includes the Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo, Mud Bog, hypnotist Michael Mezmer, FFA Mutton Bustin’ and the ever-popular Carnival. Anyone can enter the Open Class Exhibits in Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Flowers, Foods, Needlework, Photography, Group Projects, Poultry and Livestock. Special competitive events include the Ranch Horse Contest, Dash & Dally, 4-H Rodeo, Super Grasshopper Contest, the Humane Society Pet Show, the Dog Agility, Doxie Derby and Dog Dock Diving Contests.

Location

Bozeman, MT

Date

Wed, 2010-07-21 00:00 - Sun, 2010-07-25 00:00