Nearby fall festivals to enjoy
With the colorful falling leaves and cooler evenings, autumn is a beautiful time of year to enjoy outdoor fall festivals with family and friends. Whether you delight in live music, a maze and scavenger hunt, the fine arts or pumpkin picking, there is something for everyone. Here are some nearby festivals to enjoy:
Castle Rock ArtFest
This event in downtown Castle Rock is Saturday, September 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features more than 110 artists from around the U.S. There will be live, main stage entertainment, food trucks, vendors, a Kids Zone and live demonstrations. For more information, visit www.castlerock.org/castle-rock-artfest.
Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) Harvest Day
CALF will hold its Harvest Day festival at Lowell Ranch, just south of Castle Rock, on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event for all ages features hayrides, pick your own pumpkin and produce, a bake sale and more. For more information, visit www.thecalf.org/harvest-day.html.
Larkspur Autumn Arts & Crafts Fest
This family-oriented event featuring unique arts and crafts booths is Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, at the Larkspur Community Park in the middle of town. Admission is free. For times and more information, visit larkspurchamberofcommerce.com/annual-events/autumn-fest/. (See ad in E Guide on page 2).
Lone Tree Fall Festival
The annual City of Lone Tree Fall Festival is Sunday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Schweiger Ranch, with pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, crafting, carriage rides and more. Live bluegrass music, food trucks and vendors will also be onsite. For more information, visit schweigerranch.org/event/lone-tree-fall-festival/.
Parker Fall Fest
The Town of Parker celebrates the start of autumn Saturday, September 21 through Saturday, September 28 at O’Brien Park in downtown Parker. Enjoy a hay bale maze, a scavenger hunt and other fun family-friendly events and activities. There are also adult-friendly attractions, including a beer garden and an axe-throwing booth. The festival closes with a drone light show on the final day. For times and more information, visit www.parkerco.gov/2326/Parker-Fall-Fest.
Anderson Farm Fall Festival
The festival runs from Wednesday, September 25 through Saturday, November 2, with all sorts of fall fun for the whole family. The farm recommends purchasing tickets online in advance, as dates could sell out. For more information, visit andersonfarms.com/attractions/. (See ad in E Guide on page 2).
By Susan Helton; photo courtesy of Lone Tree Fall Festival
