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Farmers Markets in Denver and Boulder CO

April 2, 2020 By Chrissy CO Native

Colorado is Farm Country

The Farmers Market season is one of the most anticipated events in Denver. Did you know that having a farmers market in your community is on the Bucket List when people are home hunting? It’s true!

All Farmers Markets are Likely to have Delayed Openings due to Stay at Home Orders

Boulder Farmers’ Market – Wednesday & Saturday – TBA

Saturdays – The Boulder Farmers’ Market Saturday season runs every Saturday beginning the first Saturday in April through the fourth Saturday in November, 8 a.m to 2 p.m.

Wednesdays – The Boulder Farmers’ Market Wednesday evening season runs every Wednesday beginning the first Wednesday in May, through the first Wednesday in October, 4 p.m to 8 p.m.

The beautiful location on 13th Street between Arapahoe and Canyon is next to Central Park in downtown Boulder. You can walk, ride your bike, take the bus or drive your car to visit us.

We have found in the past that your four-legged friends are happier if left at home.

Parking Information

Saturday parking is available for free in all public garages (NOT CITY LOTS!).

City of Boulder Public Garage Locations:

11th & Walnut (Randolph Center)
11th & Spruce
15th & Pearl
10th & Walnut (St Julien Hotel)
14th & Walnut (RTD Bus Station)

Note:City lots, pay stations, and parking meters are not free on Saturdays!

Wednesday parking is available for free after 3 pm in the City lots accessed from 14th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe.

Longmont Farmers’ Market TBA

Saturdays – The Longmont Farmers’ Market season runs every Saturday beginning the first Saturday in April through the first Saturday in November, 8 a.m to 1 p.m.

Located at The Boulder County Fairgrounds, on 9595 Nelson Rd. Easily accessible from the corner of Hover Rd. and Boston Ave in Longmont CO.

There is plenty to see at the Longmont location and there is an abundance of FREE parking for all!

For more information on the Boulder & Longmont Farmers Markets check out their fantastic website here.

Southlands Farmers Market – Saturdays TBA

Shop local vendors for organic and pesticide-free produce, fresh dairy products, delicious baked goods, homemade salsa, tamales and tortillas as well as gourmet pasta, natural soaps, handmade goods and much more!

Southlands Farmer’s Market
Town Square
Saturdays – 8:00am – 1:00pm

Parker Farmers Market – Sundays TBA

The Parker Farmers Market always starts on Mother’s Day in May and this year is no exception. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Olde Town Parker Colorado where Mainstreet is filled with local area farmers, Palisade Fruit Growers, Flower Growers, Fresh Honey, Eggs, Meat and loads of handmade goods.

Location: Mainstreet at Parker Road

Dates: Mother’s Day weekend through October
Hours: 8 a.m to 1 p.m. (Or until sold out)

Castle Rock Farmers Market – Saturday TBA

The Castle Rock Market starts late in the summer usually the Saturday after the 4th of July and runs through September.

Location: Festival Park – Wilcox

Dates: Saturdays – July – September
Hours: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

MAIN STREET MARKETS TBA

Arvada Farmers Market

May 31st – October 4th

Sundays, 9-1:30

Olde Town Square
W 57th Ave & Olde Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80002

Westminster Farmers Market

June 6th – October 24th

Saturdays, 10-2

Hidden Lake Center
72nd Ave & Sheridan Blvd
Westminster, CO 80030

The Orchards Farmers Market – Sundays’ July – October

The Orchards Retail Center is home to yet one more Farmers Market located at 144th and I-25 offers shoppers a way to meet and greet the people that sow, hoe and harvest their food. Every Sunday more than 40 vendors pour into the center to bring the community the freshest possible foods available.Orchards Farmers Market
14697 Delaware Street, Suite 850Westminster, CO 80023
Sundays in the North Parking LotHours: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Dates: July through October

Metro Denver Farmers’ Market began over thirty years ago in downtown Dates TBA

Denver in an Auraria campus parking lot, on Saturdays only.
Our aim is to bring the freshest, local produce directly to you.

All locations are part of the SNAP Program and accept EBT card for payment!

SATURDAY

LAKEWOOD

JUNE 27 – SEPTEMBER 26
9077 W Alameda Ave
Alameda & Garrison (Mile Hi Church)
10am-2pm or Sellout
Click for Map

SOUTHWEST PLAZA

MAY 2 – OCTOBER 31

Southeast Parking Lot
Wadsworth & Bowles
8am-2pm or Sellout
Click for Map

SUNDAY

HIGHLANDS RANCH

MAY 3 – NOVEMBER 1

Highlands Ranch Town Center
9288 Dorchester St.
10am-2pm or Sellout
Click for Map

WEDNESDAY

LITTLETON

JUNE 17 – OCTOBER 28

Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center
7301 S. Santa Fe Dr.
10am-2pm or Sellout
Click for Map

THURSDAY

WHEAT RIDGE

JUNE 18 – OCTOBER 29
4252 Wadsworth Blvd.
10am-2pm or Sellout

Click for Map

Highlands Ranch Farmers Market – Sunday TBA

Located at Highlands Ranch Town Center Square
9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Dates: May 6 through October
Hours: 10am until 2 pm or Sellout

Directions to Highlands Ranch

Southwest Plaza Farmers’ Market – Saturday

Located at Southwest Plaza SE parking lot
Wadsworth & Bowles

Dates: May – October
Hours: 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. or sellout

Directions to Southwest Plaza

Havana Exchange Farmers Market – Monday

Located at 2712-2892 S Havana St (Havana & Yale)

Dates: June 18 – October
Hours: 10 am until 3 pm or Sellout

Directions to Havana St

Littleton Farmers Market – Wednesday

Located in Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center
at 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr.

Dates: June 13 – October
Hours: 10am until 3 pm or Sellout

Directions to Littleton

Wheatridge Farmers Market – Thursday

Located at 4252 Wadsworth Blvd.

Dates: June 14 – October
Hours: 10am until 3 pm or Sellout

Directions to Wheat Ridge

Colorado Fresh Farmers Markets

Cherry Creek Fresh Market

Saturdays

Dates: May 5 – Oct 27,
Hours: 8 am – 1 pm

Wednesday

Dates:Jun 20 – Sep 27
Hours: 9 am – 1 pm

1st Ave. & University Blvd.
(Map) (Photos)

City Park Esplanade Fresh Market – Saturdays
Presented by Kaiser Permanente

Dates: Mother’s Day weekend – Oct
Hours: 9 am – 1 pm

E. Colfax Ave. & Columbine St.
(Map) (Photos)

Stapleton Farmers Market – Sundays
Presented by Stapleton MCA

Dates: Jun 17 – Oct 14
Hours: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

E. 29th Ave. & Roslyn St.
(Map)

More information is available on these market at their website here.

The Highlands Ranch Farmers Market and Street Market has become one of the area’s finest. Having a farmers market is one of the things people look for when moving into a neighborhood.

The HRCA Street Market has over 30 vendors and offers handcrafted items, accessories, cooking items garden accessories and lots more each week. The two markets are side by side.

Sundays May through October

When: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., May – October
Where: Wadsworth Blvd. and Bowles Ave., Highlands Ranch
Made up almost entirely of farmers and producers from the areas surrounding Denver, this is a fun, fresh market that is worth the drive to Highlands Ranch.

Highlands Ranch Farmers Market & Street Market Vendors

Colorado Farmers:

Domenico Farms – Colorado grown produce, much of it organic
Forté Farms – Peaches, cherries, and apples from Palisade, Colorado
Galicia Farms – Colorado grown vegetables
Martindale Farms – Grows a wide variety of vegetables, proudest of their corn.
Mazzotti Farms and Greenhouses – Colorado-grown fruit and vegetables, bedding plants, herbs, vegetable plants and perennials
Mumm Farms – Colorado-grown produce – Our Rocky Ford connection, brings melons, and produce.
Rocky Mountain Rice Company – has varieties of rice and Pastamoré vinaigrettes
Snow Creek Ranch – Raises Black Angus Beef and features Cottonwood Creek Farm eggs.
Styria Bakery II – Makes European gourmet and artisan bread and dipping sauces.

Farmers Market Vendors:

Ant D’s Fine Foods: Jams, jellies, pasteles, bbq, catering. We source and use as much local produce as is available.
Avanti Winery: Featuring over 25 Colorado wines
Baba & Pop’s Handmade Pierogi: Handmade pierogi and other Eastern European delights
Bavarian Sausage Express: Our Wurst is the Best! gourmet sausages, etc.
Big E’s BBQ Sauce: Big E’s BBQ Sauce and Mountain Berry Farms Jams, Jellies, and Preserves
Big Soul’s Catering: Chili cheese dogs, hot dogs, nachos and popcorn
Cecolors & company: Beautiful skin-loving artisan soaps and sand-cast rhubarb leaf garden art, and luminous Rosy Rings botanical candles!
Clay Inspirations: Handmade and wheel-thrown, functional ceramic pottery, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. Unique, decorative pit fired vases.
Devil Dog Colorado: 100% Arabica select coffee, slow-roasted in the ‘South American’ style — supporting Marine families, all active and Veteran Military, & Community 1st Responders with each purchase.
Diné Creation: Handmade jewelry designed and created using materials from natural stones and metals such as turquoise, mother of pearl, Lapis, and coral.
Dixie Maid Pickles: Far and away the best pickle on the face of the earth!
East to West Imports: Shawls
Furry Friends Biscuit Bakery: Homemade dog biscuits containing only the finest ingredients. Each biscuit is hand-cut and slowly baked to provide a great snack for your furry friend.
GRATE ROOTS: Premium horseradish
Grumpy Geez, LLC: Buffalo Bill’s Beef Jerky, Mountain America Natural Beef Jerky (Colorado made), Jeff’s Famous Beef Jerky and Jerky Seasoning
handmade stuff:
High Country Products, Inc: Water Bottles
Honey Gal: A unique selection of Premium Rocky Mountain Wildflower Honey, specializing in “Whipped Honeys.” Whipped Honey are a “spreadable” blend of thick Wildflower Honey, blended with natural fruits, nuts, and natural flavors–also a great selection of HoneyStix
Illuminada: Jewelry
Juice Plus+ (Heather Allen): Whole-food Nutrition in capsules and shakes
Juice Plus+ (Kelly & Jim Arter): Whole food nutrition in capsules, chews, and shakes.
Leashes Etc: Humane pet products for owners who care. Featuring No-Pull harnesses and two dog walkers, unique and effective products that make interactions with your pet more enjoyable.
Lindsey Handbags: Purses and totes
Maggie’s Magnificent Cakes, Inc.: Wisecakes are one of the most delicious and healthiest cakes in the country – four flavors and gluten-free. Just add water, stir, and bake.
Mama Montoya: Frozen Pork Green Chile – Medium & Hot, made from our family’s 70-year-old recipe with 100% fire-roasted, hand peeled Colorado chiles.
Matchstick Cards: Greeting cards
N&N Cuisine LLC: Lebanese foods – Spinach, meats pies, za’atar, cheese pizza, hummus, baba ghanoujj, baklawa, flatbreads, pita bread, and vegetarian grapes leaves.
Philpott Goat Dairy: One of the last traditional goat cheese dairy farms in Colorado using age-old methods for making ricotta and goat cheese.
Posh Pastries: The finest in gourmet desserts and bakery items — an excellent selection of gluten-free pastries and seasonal baked goods.
Renewal by Andersen: Replacement windows that saves on utility costs and protects what counts.
Roberts Gorditas LLC: Flat quesadillas. Frozen and hot tamales Mexican and Colombian. Tacos. Shell quesadilla. Flour, wheat and corn tortillas. Enyucado. Flour and wheat gordita. Pupusas. Arepas, Chipotle, red and green salsa. Chips. Aguas Frescas.
Taspen Organics: Natural,organic wellness products: herbs, oils, and pure essential oils.
Wild Alaskan Seafood Products: Quality Alaskan seafood — vacuum packed products flown to Colorado. Also, local Pappardelle’s Gourmet Pasta
Posh Pastries Also at the Parker Farmers Market on Sunday

For vendor information about the market visit the Denver Farmers’ Market website or call 303-710-2408.

Other Farmers Markets in the Denver Metro Area include:

Cherry Creek Fresh Market
When: Saturdays, May – October , 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. & Wednesdays, June – September 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: E. First Ave & University Blvd., Denver
Consistently named by locals as their favorite farmers’ market, the Cherry Creek Fresh Market is devoted to Colorado producers. Shopping here helps local family farmers stay in business, preserves quality local food sources for Colorado while using fewer resources, and most importantly, provides you with access to the freshest and most nutritious produce available. Get some just-popped kettle corn or a fresh-made tamale, mingle with the crowd and start shopping!

City Park Esplanade Fresh Market
When: Sundays, May – October , 9 am – 1 pm
E. Colfax Ave. & Columbine St.
Where: E. Colfax Ave. & Columbine St., Denver
The lush, green expanse of City Park is the perfect spot for a good old-fashioned Farmers’ Market. The City Park Esplanade Fresh Market boasts the same vendors as Saturday’s Cherry Creek’s Fresh Market but is usually a little less crowded. It’s also a perfect spot for a picnic – just grab some fresh fruit, some bread, and cheese and find a nice spot in the sun.

The Market at Belmar
When: Sundays, June – August , 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Alaska Dr. and Teller St., just east of Alameda Ave. and Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
This European-inspired marketplace is a great way to spend your Sunday morning or afternoon. For the best fresh picked basil pestos, marinated Italian cheeses and balsamic vinaigrettes this side of Tuscany, head to Loredana’s Pesto. Morton’s Orchard offers Colorado vine-ripened organic fruit—the peaches are to die for. And if the sight of all that food makes you ravenous, pick up an order Sister’s Pantry’s Asian Dumplings with soy lime and cilantro. Or show up early for the fantastic pancake breakfast!

South Pearl Street Farmers’ Market
When: Sundays, May – November , 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: On the 1500 block of Old South Pearl St., between Florida Ave. and Iowa Ave., Denver Super-fresh produce, ready-to-eat treats, artisan cheeses and just-out-of-oven baked goods – this is what a Farmers’ Market is all about! The quaint Old South Pearl neighborhood hosts this splendid Farmers’ Market every Sunday in the summertime. The irresistible smell of freshly roasted chilies will lead you over to Pope Farms’ booth. If you’re looking for tips on what to do with your haul, show up around noon for the weekly “Nibble At Noon” chef demonstration featuring recipes, cooking tips and more.

Littleton Farmers’ Market
When: Saturdays, May – September 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: 8501 West Bowles Ave., Littleton
In addition to filling your fridge and pantry with fresh produce and baked goods, at the Littleton Farmers’ Market, you’ll enjoy a vibrant community spirit and fun atmosphere. A typical Saturday at the market includes a hospitality tent with information about Historic Downtown Littleton, special kids activities, live music, gardening tips, a chair massage, adopt a pet and get veterinarian advice.

Aspen Grove Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays June – October

GET DIRECTIONS…
Farms and locally made food products represented include:

• Domenico Farms • Forté Farms • Galicia Farms • Martindale Farms • Mazzotti Farms and Greenhouses • Mumms Farms • Rocky Mountain Rice Company • Snow Creek Ranch • Styria Bakery II

Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championship

December 30, 2019 By Chrissy CO Native

This is and has always been a free event open to the general public.

Competition/ Sculpting Days: January 20-24, 2020

Viewing Days: January 24-29, 2020

The event site will close at 7:00 p.m. on January 29 and the Sculptures will be taken down.

Join the fun January 20-29th, 2020 for the 30th Annual Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships!

Where are the sculptures located?
The Snow Sculptures are located in the area around the Riverwalk Center at 150 West Adams Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424. The Warming Hut exhibit and event headquarters are inside the Riverwalk Center.

2020 ISSC TEAMS

2020 ISSC TEAMS include USA-Alaska, Argentina, USA-Breckenridge, China, Ecuador, France-Normandie, Germany, Great Britain, India, Mexico, USA-Minnesota, Mongolia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA-Wisconsin, USA-Vermont.

2020 SNOW SCULPTURE SCHEDULE

Sculpting Week | January 20-24, 2020

Award Announcements | January 24, 2020

Viewing Weekend | January 25-29, 2020

A Permanent Memento
Be sure to stop by the Thaw Lounge+Music for postcards, pins and for more event information including a look at past sculptures.

ice-sculpture breckenridge international snow sculpture competitoin 2012

Snow carving in Breckenridge began as a local pastime during the town’s winter carnival – Ullr Fest – in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The founders of Breckenridge’s International Snow Sculpture Championships are still involved in the event, which is today attended annually by more than 30,000 people.

History on Display
Discover the process of snow sculpting, information about the teams and lots of interesting trivia. Located in the Thaw Lounge+Music, this exhibit explores the last 25 years of the International Snow Sculpture Championships.

Don’t Forget to Vote for your favorite sculpture

Support your favorite sculpture with the People’s Choice Vote. Throughout sculpting week, simply text the country of your favorite sculpture to vote. Text numbers can be found at each sculpture. More details can be found in the Warming Hut.

Voting starts Wednesday, January 22 at noon
Voting ends Saturday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m.

The Magic of Ice
Don’t miss the spectacular Ice Village, located at the Riverwalk Center. Each intricate carving is sculpted into a glowing statue. The sculptures represent many of the supporters of the Snow Sculpture Championships.

Are Dogs Allowed?

The International Snow Sculpture Championships is a pet-friendly event, however, please be aware that there will be cannons, light shows, crowds and can get very cold. Please keep pets on a leash and away from the snow sculptures.

Free Daily Parking

Free parking is available on Airport Road with free shuttles running every 15 minutes via the Yellow Route on the Breck Free Ride Bus. The closest bus stop to Event Headquarters is F-Lot, which is serviced by most bus routes. View bus schedule

Free public transportation is available throughout town from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. View town bus routes

International Snow Sculpture Championships Stay and Ski Lodging Packages

Call the Breckenridge Resort Chamber at 877-864-0868 or visit GoBreck.com for more information on the 2012 International Snow Sculpture Championships and January lodging packages in Breckenridge.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science Free Days

December 30, 2019 By Chrissy CO Native

The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district’s boundaries. The SCFD collects a one-tenth of 1 percent sales-and-use tax (or one penny on every $10 spent), providing approximately $40 million each year to area cultural attractions both small and large.

Museum Admission is free on the dates listed below. To add a temporary exhibit, IMAX or Planetarium show, purchase tickets at the Museum on the Free Day; upgrade rates apply. Reservations and amenities (lunchroom, coat and lunch storage, bus drop off, etc.) for school groups are not available on SCFD Community Free Days.

2020 SCFD Community Free Days

Monday, January 6
Sunday, January 26
Monday, February 10 (Darwin Day)
Sunday, February 23
Sunday, April 26 (Día del Niño)
Sunday, May 31
Wednesday, July 1 (Free Night- Admission free from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Wednesday, August 12 (Free Night- Admission free from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Wednesday, September 2 (Free Night- Admission free from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Monday, September 21
Sunday, October 11
Sunday, December 6

El Scientific & Cultural Facilities District es un distrito especial aprobado por el electorado, que abarca siete condados de la zona metropolitana de Denver. SCFD es una fuente estable de fondos suplementarios para más de 300 organizaciones científicas y culturales dentro de los límites del distrito. Mediante la recaudación de un décimo del 1 por ciento de los impuestos a las ventas/usos (un centavo por cada $10), SCFD les proporciona alrededor de $40 millones anuales a las atracciones culturales de la zona, tanto grandes como pequeñas.

Favor de notar que todavía hay un costo adicional para las películas IMAX y las funciones en el planetario. Durante los Días Gratis para la Comunidad SCFD, el museo no acepta reservaciones ni ofrece amenidades (salones para almuerzos, almacenaje de chamarras y almuerzos, estacionamiento temporal de autobuses frente al museo, etc.) a grupos escolares.

Sounds of Southlands Mall Outdoor Concerts 2019

July 4, 2019 By Chrissy CO Native

One of our favorite outdoor concerts in South Denver kicks off on Thursdays this year, take a look at the large variety of music genres. Sounds of Southlands Entertainment at starts at 6 p.m. There are a variety of restaurants to grab snacks from in the area. New this year, they do not allow picnics into Town Square during the concert series and all coolers/ large bags are subject to security inspection upon entry.

Well behaved dogs are welcome at Town Square.

Sounds of Southlands has revealed their band for the Summer Concerts in the Park 2019.

sounds of southlands summer concerts Aurora Colorado

Sounds of Southlands Concert Schedule

“Sounds of Southlands” 2019 Concert Series Thursdays – June, July & August

Thursday, June 13: Jakarta
Thursday, June 20: Montage
Thursday, June 27: The Country Music Project
Thursday, July 4: 101st Army Dixieland Band SPECIAL HOURS (4PM – 6 PM)
Celebrate America’s birthday with soldiers from Colorado National Guard’s 101st Army Band as they honor the most original American art form – jazz!

Remember: The Fourth of July concert will be held from 4 PM-6 PM and the Common Consumption Area will be OPEN! Pop-jet Fountains will be turned off at 3 PM and parking on the East and West sides of Town Square will be unavailable starting at 1 PM in preparation of our concert at 4 PM.

Thursday, July 11: Under a Blood Red Sky
U2 Tribute Under a Blood Red Sky is an acclaimed U2 tribute band that passionately recreates authentic U2 concerts. Covering the “War” tour in 1983 to present day, this band has amazed fans with their ability to recreate famous U2 shows and has solidified their reputation for sold out venues – including the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater
Thursday, July 18: Soul X
Thursday, July 25: Nacho Men
Thursday, August 1: 6 Million Dollar Band
Thursday, August 8: Phat Daddy

This event is kid and well-behaved dog-friendly.

A fantastic date night or family friendly event in South Denver Colorado

Check out these free concerts in the park throughout metro Denver as well.

Free Concerts in the Park 2019

May 7, 2019 By Chrissy CO Native

With 300 Days of Colorado Sunshine, the best seat in the house is outdoors!

There are free concerts in the park all over our beautiful state and here are a few of our favorites.

Pack up the family and enjoy great local music and a beautiful Colorado sunset!

Highlands Ranch Summer Concert Series

Please leave your dogs at home for this event. Admission to this series is free!

The park is at 9651 Quebec Street. Behind the post office. There is limited parking available at the park. The bike lane on Southbound Quebec from University along the park will be closed on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for this event.

2019 Line up:
June 6 – Mostly Harmless (Rock)
June 13 – Michael Friedman Band (Funk)
June 20 – Forever in Blue Jeans (Neil Diamond Tribute Band)
June 27 – The Long Run (Eagles)
July 11 – Deja Blu (Variety)
July 18 – A Country Music Project (Country)
July 25 – That Eighties Band (80s)

FREE SUMMER CONCERTS AT DISCOVERY PARK PARKER

discovery park, parker colorado — Photo Credit: Town of Parker

FREE CONCERT by Wash Park

May 30, 2019, 6:00 pm

A powerhouse group featuring dynamic vocalists, a full horn section, and the rhythm to keep you dancing, Wash Park performs dance music from the 70’s to the top 40 hits of today!

Voted as Denver A-List’s #2 Band in the state, Wash Park has been delighting crowds since its inception in 2009. This power house group consists of dynamic vocalists, a full horn section, and a rhythm section to deliver an experience like no other. What sets this band apart is its powerful and faithful reproductions of the horn band era dance music from the 70’s to the top 40 hits of today. With a fully choreographed show, Wash Park is your cure for standard entertainment.

Knot Rock

June 13, 2019 – Discovery Park 6:00 p.m.

A Yacht Rock / Soft Rock band playing hits from the 1970s to the early 1980s featuring both male and female lead vocals as well as five-part harmonies that will take you back in time.

knot rock free summer concerts in Parker Colorado

Knot Rock aims to bring a nostalgic experience to their audience, performing the hits of artists and bands such as Player, Hall and Oats, Nicolette Larson, Linda Ronstadt, The Eagles, Little River Band, Toto, and Fleetwood Mac. Knot Rock works tirelessly to ensure they represent the music, look and nostalgia factor accurately. They bring an authentic experience to the stage with their memories of the mid 70’s and early 80’s – all while having the best possible time while doing it!

Nothing But Nineties

free concert discovery park parker colorado

Thursday, June 20, 2019 6:00 PM

Complete with shameless throwback outfits, 90’s-themed jokes and gags, and pop culture references, this 5-piece Denver-based cover band nails your favorite 90’s hits giving you all the nostalgic feels.

Nothing But Nineties is based on the idea that a leading 90’s cover band must create a fully immersive 90’s nostalgia experience, complete with shameless throwback outfits, 90’s-themed jokes and gags, and pop culture references beyond just music. Don’t be surprised if you and your friends are teleported straight to your childhood when you hear clips out of your favorite 90’s movies, TV shows and even the dreaded AOL dial up tone. If it makes you think of the 90’s, Nothing But Nineties does it.

This 5-piece Denver 90’s cover band nails your favorite 90’s hits with a level of consistency you can set your Baby-G to both instrumentally and vocally. Featuring male and female vocalists, they’ve managed to make waves at classic local venues and events from A Taste of Colorado all the way to Red Rocks.

For more information on Nothing But Nineties, visit their website HERE.

The Burroughs

Thursday, June 27, 2019 6:00 PM

Steeped in classic funk and soul and outfitted with modern flair, this high energy nine piece band known as “The Burroughs”, can only describe their music in one way: SWEATY SOUL.

Steeped in classic soul standards and outfitted with modern flair, The Burroughs are a nine piece band with a powerhouse sound that has been electrifying audiences across Colorado and beyond. Since 2013, the band has lit up stages with their trademark brand of “Sweaty Soul Music,” quickly earning their rightful place as one of the best live bands in the region.

No newcomer to uplifting spirits, Johnny Burroughs works as a licensed minister and music pastor. His church upbringing serves him well on stage, where the red-headed frontman sings, dances, and screams audiences into a revival-like frenzy. His dynamite backing band includes a sizzling 4 piece horn section and tight 4 piece rhythm section that are as versatile as they are fun to watch. The band’s live performances are capped by choreographed dancing, soaring solos, and funky grooves, with the goal of moving the audience to a joyful celebration by each show’s closing tune.

For more information on The Burroughs, visit their website HERE.

Woodshed Red

Thursday, July 11, 2019 6:00 PM

Hailing from the Colorado Springs area, this high energy band performs music inspired by bluegrass, blues, funk and rock spanning eras of music both old and new.

Woodshed Red hails from the Colorado Springs area and performs all over Colorado and the neighboring states. Originally comprised of guitar, fiddle, upright bass, and drums from varying musical backgrounds; the group came together in 2013 and began covering a huge variety of genres, as well as writing their own original tunes. In late 2017, the band welcomed Jason Gilmore on mandolin to round out their line-up. Inspired by bluegrass, blues, funk and rock spanning eras of music both old and new, the band members have incorporated their individual styles to create their own unique sound. The instrumentation of Woodshed Red generates an upbeat positive grassy sound, intertwined with funky, untamed improvisation. They deliver high energy artistic performances at various festivals, venues, and private events. In early 2018 they released their sophomore album “Live in Manitou”.

For more information on Woodshed Red, visit their website HERE.

Conjunto Colores

Thursday, July 18, 2019 6:00 PM

Opening for such bands as: Tito Puente Orquestra & Sonora Poncena, they are one of the few bands that specializes in “Salsa Dura” (Hard Salsa) which emphasizes strong percussion and horns over vocals.

The band performs regularly at top salsa clubs in the US and abroad. Conjunto Colores frequently performs at La Rumba, D-Note, Blue Ice, Mercury Café, Oskar Blues, and Shine club in Boulder to name a few. Some of the festivals Conjunto Colores performs in are: Taste of Colorado, Cherry Creek Jazz Festival, Rhythm On The River Festival, Five Points Jazz Festival, Taste of Puerto Rico Festival, Cinco De Mayo Celebration, Columbian Day Festival, Sonny Lawson Jazz Festival, The First Annual Salsa Music Festival, and many more!

For more information on Conjunto Colores, visit their website HERE.

Buckstein

Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:00 PM

“I don’t like country music but I like you.” He gets that a lot. Randomly. He can’t really tell you why. Maybe it’s that “no-fear-of-the-edge” mentality that hooks the non-country-lovin’ folk while he manages to maintain a balance of traditional vibes that will remind you of a modern day John Wayne. He’s a 6’4” bass-baritone powerhouse who once hit 200 million television sets worldwide as a contestant on “American Idol.” With each performance he fights to create something electric, something that grabs you and makes you look up. Maybe that’s it. Maybe that’s why some people don’t like country and yet… they like him. His musical tastes fall outside of the expected box, running a gamut that includes blues, rock, rap, classics from the ’50s, and whatever was on Top 40 radio at any given time.

For more information on Buckstein, visit their website HERE.

Boogie Machine

Thursday, August 1, 2019 6:00 PM

Decked out with giant hair and custom retro style costumes, Boogie Machine is a four piece 70s Disco tribute band playing all your favorite Disco era hits with a taste of Funk & Rock.

With their giant hair and custom retro style costumes, Boogie Machine brings you a fun, energetic, and engaging show the whole family can enjoy. You can count on everyone getting out of their seats and having fun on the dance floor!

For more information on Boogie Machine, visit their website HERE.

Have you been to Discovery Park yet? Ice Skating in the winter and free concerts this summer.

TICKETS: FREE

Join your neighbors in the summer sun as Parker Arts presents the Discovery Park Summer Concert Series. That’s right! FREE summer concerts have returned in the Discovery Park amphitheater! This state-of-the-art venue features an open-space design, monumental art pieces, an interactive water fountain for the kids, and more! Feel free to bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and beach blankets to enjoy the open green space and soak in the sounds of summer!

This space is open to patrons of all ages. Food trucks will be on-site during the concerts. Due to its open-space design, no alcoholic beverages are allowed. For more information on Discovery Park Summer Concert Series general rules and policies please click here

The concerts in O’Brien Park and the PACE Patio Concerts have been replaced by the Discovery Park events.

SUMMER CONCERTS IN CASTLE ROCK COLORADO

Savor the sounds of summer; tickets on sale now for 2019 Summer Concert Series

Celebrate a perfect summer night in Castle Rock with great music, warm temperatures and time under the stars. Nestled in the beautiful setting of Philip S. Miller Park, the Amphitheater has become one of Colorado’s most sought-after live-music venues. Don’t miss the Town’s Summer Concert Series at the Amphitheater. Tickets for the 2019 season are on sale now.

The concert series brings amazing events to Castle Rock on select weekends May through September. Enjoy live music from nationally known bands, along with craft beer and cocktails under the stars. The intimate setting, family-friendly environment and amazing acoustics make for a great musical experience. These ticketed music events have become a signature part of summers in Castle Rock.