Posts Tagged ‘ colorado agriculture ’

Get Ready for the National Western in Denver

Dec 19th, 2011 | By
Westernaires ride in the Downtown Denver NWSS Parade - image by Colorado Outing

Dust off your boots and shine your belt buckle because it’s Stock Show and Rodeo time!  January 7, 2012 will kick off the 106th National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. Visiting this annual event has become a tradition for many Colorado families and countless out-of- state visitors.  If you have never had the chance to
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Cafe Dinner Series at the Living Farm

Nov 26th, 2011 | By

The Cafe Dinner Series is starting again for the season on December 10th. Living Farm prepares these dinners with featured fresh organic produce from right here on the farm. Another “home grown” feature this year is the son of the Living Farm owners, “Chef Mike”. In addition to the excellent meals prepared by the chef,
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Boulder Farmers’ Market

Sep 25th, 2011 | By

Enjoy the final weeks of The Boulder County Farmers’ Market -  bringing you locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and wines sold by the farmers that produce them. Be there every Saturday and Wednesday through mid November. While you’re purchasing your fresh vegetables and fruits (many of them organically grown) enjoy a
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35th Annual Cider Days Harvest Festival

Sep 1st, 2011 | By

Come to Lakewood and Celebrate the autumn season at the 35th Annual Cider Days harvest festival! October 1st and 2nd, Lakewood Cider Days will include booths serving cider by the glass or gallon. Festival-goers can also bring apples (or buy them at the event) and use our presses to make fresh apple cider to take
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5-Alarm Chili Cook-Off

Aug 31st, 2011 | By

On September 29, 2011 – Kick off the Cedaredge AppleFest weekend with the major fundraiser for the Cedaredge Volunteer Fire Department….The 5-Alarm Chili Cook-Off !! Cedaredge Volunteer Fire Station has held an annual “5-Alarm Chili Cook-off” fundraiser since 2000. Come and enter your favorite chili and be a part of the food, fun and entertainment.
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Festival of Scarecrows in Arvada

Aug 30th, 2011 | By

It’s Autumn in Olde Town Arvada, and so time for the 15th annual Festival of Scarecrows. Be in Arvada Town Square (W. 57th Ave. and Olde Wadsworth) on October 8, 2011 to see the display of scarecrows, pumpkins, cornstalks and gourds. There will be a Giant Pumpkin Contest, a Scarecrow Contest, and community booths, face
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AppleFest in Cedaredge

Aug 29th, 2011 | By

It’s time once again for the fun to begin in Cedaredge Colorado. AppleFest is a great family event that offers many things to enjoy. The first weekend in October the entire community comes together and welcomes visitors to celebrate the apple harvest. There will be over 150 booths, a classic car show, an antique tractor
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Craig Sheep Wagon Days

Aug 27th, 2011 | By

If you want to know more about the history of the sheep industry in the Craig and Moffat County area, bring the family and enjoy Craig Sheep Wagon Days September 15 – 17, 2011. You’ll enjoy sheep shearing demonstrations, trailing of the sheep, working dog demos, touring real sheep wagons and great food and crafts
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Crested Butte’s 26th Annual Vinotok Celebration

Aug 25th, 2011 | By

You remember “Flauschink” in Crested Butte, right? That was in March-April. Flauschink was the flip side of the town’s “Vinotok”, a harvest festival that celebrates Crested Butte’s Eastern European heritage September 18-24, 2011. Vinotok invites people to come outside and play, be merry and enjoy fall before the snow begins. This celebration surrounds the autumn
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Montrose Farmer’s Market Harvest Festival

Aug 20th, 2011 | By

The first annual Harvest Festival is Saturday August 27th, 2011 during regular Montrose Farmer’s Market hours, with special emphasis on GARLIC. Chefs from area restaurants, Simmer Wine & Food and Damiano’s, both located on Main Street in Downtown Montrose, and Smokelicked Seasonings, located at the Montrose Farmers Market, will hold food demonstrations with samples and
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