Thunder Roads Colorado Magazine Volume 10 - Issue 12 | Page 22

SEPTEMBER Colorado State Fair and Rodeo Date: 08/28/2015 - 09/07/2015 Time: See Website for Details Location: Colorado State Fair 1001 Beulah Avenue, Pueblo, CO Often referred to as the “best familyfriendly party in the Rocky Mountain Region”, the popular Colorado State Fair, one of the Top 20 Colorado USA Events and Festivals, features everything from classic rodeo events, livestock competitions including fun pig racing, cow-milking contests and shows of wild and exotic birds, to the ever popular Mutton Busting competition in which children under the age of 7 years try to keep their balance on mobile sheep, rodeo clowns, a carnival, a fiesta day parade, and a fireworks display. It’s an 11 day event full of concerts, rodeo, livestock shows, horse shows, carnival rides, fair food and so much more! Visit the website for more information. Phone: [phone] Website: http://www.coloradostatefair.com/ email: [email protected] Thunder in the Rockies Date: 09/04/2015 - 09/07/2015 Time: See Website for Schedule Location: Loveland CO “Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson® is proud to present the 2014 Thunder in the Rockies Bike Rally. The 10th annual Thunder in the Rockies Bike Rally is an action packed, four-day event happening over Labor Day weekend. Located in picturesque Loveland, Colorado, motorcycle enthusiasts and hardcore bikers from all over the country love this event! Start gearing up now to check it out. This year’s highlights include: Over 45,000 people Live music including local and national bands Competitions 100+ vendors And much, much more ~ can’t wait to see you here!” Phone: [phone] Website: http://www. thunderintherockies.com email: [email protected] 20 Thunder Roads Magazine® Colorado A Taste of Colorado Date: 09/04/2015 - 09/07/2015 Time: 11:30 AM See Website for More Details Location: Civic Center Park, Denver, CO Over 500,000 people make the fourday Festival their Labor Day Weekend celebration and enjoy the offerings of over 50 area food establishments, 250 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. No matter what kind of food you have a taste for… you’ll find it at A Taste of Colorado. More than 50 of Coloradoans’ favorite restaurants and food establishments will gather at the Festival, featuring small portions to full meals. Bold indicates food items that are available in a one, two, three, or four ticket “taste” portion Festivalgoers can shop in more than 275 Marketplace booths for original arts and crafts, home and gift items, furniture, jewelry, imports, and more. Fine Art in the Park will display original works in a variety of mediums created by artists from around the country. Shoppers also can e xplore the Home & Lifestyles area, which features a variety of exhibitors displaying products and services such as window installation, kitchen remodeling, cookware, basement refinishing, and salons and spas. Friday Kansas 7:30 PM Sunday Joan Jett and the Blackhearts 7:30 PM Monday Bruce Hornseby and the Noisemakers 5:00 PM “ Phone: [phone] Website: http://atasteofcolorado.com/ Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Date: 09/04/2015 - 09/07/2015 Time: See Website for Schedule Location: Ignacio, CO If you’re looking for a wild ride, great music and great events, the 2015 Four Corners Motorcycle Rally is hosting its 23rd Annual Party from September 4 to September 7, 2015 in the heart of the September 2015 Rocky Mountains—Ignacio, Colorado— including activities in neighboring Durango. Nowhere else will you find the D&SNGRR Million Dollar Highway Poker Run, Motorcycle Giveaway, Best Chest in the West Wet T-shirt Contest, Loudest Pipes and LED Bike Contests, motorcycle demo rides, and a Bonfire Lighting as openers for this awesome live music and event festival. Phone: [phone] Website: http:// fourcornersmotorcyclerally.com/ 15th Annual Bikers United for America 9-11 Remembrance Run Date: 09/06/2015 Time: 9:00 AM Location: The Hub Car Wash & Diner 4460 Forest Hill Road Colorado Springs CO “Sponsored by Sons of Silence, Nature of Things Chain Saw Art, Mountain Shadow Riders, Soldiers for Jesus, VFW Warriors Dist 4, Black Sheep, American Legion Riders, Sober Souls, The Brickhouse, Chuck’s Auto, Pro Promotions and Rock House Ice Cream & More Donation of $10 per rider, $15 donation Rider/Passenger. Registration: 9am-10am. First Bike Out: 9:00am at The Hub Car Wash & Diner. Breakfast available at The Hub (for purchase) serving starts at 8am.The ride will end in Colorado springs with trophies, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and more. Proceeds benefit Bikers United for America, a volunteer organization of bikers helping bikers.” Phone: [phone] Website: “https://www.facebook.com/ groups/116435195119271/ or https://www.facebook.com/colorado. bufa?fref=ts” email: [email protected] Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival Date: 09/10/2015 - 09/13/2015 Time: See Website for Details Location: Stanley Park Hwy 36 & Community Drive Estes Park CO Come celebrate at one of the largest Celtic festivals in the nation. www.thunderroadscolorado.com