Longmont Colorado Events Highlights

ARTWALK

Longmont hosts yearly ArtWalks, transforming downtown businesses into galleries from 6-9pm. Along with featured artists, enjoy art exhibits, children’s activities and live theater and music. 303-678-8417.

BOULDER POTTER'S GUILD FALL SALE, annually in fall

Browse the stoneware and porcelain at the Potters’ Guild Annual Fall Sale at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, Nelson Road and Hover Street, Longmont. Call or visit the website for 2009 dates. 303-447-0310.

BOULDER COUNTY FAIR, LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO, annually in summer

Families can celebrate a farming and ranching tradition that began 136 years ago through a carnival, rodeo, horse and livestock shows, plus special events including a demolition derby, garden tractor pull, salsa contest and the monster truck and freestyle motocross national tour. At the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Call or visit website for 2009 events and times. 303-772-7170.

BOULDER COUNTY FIVE RACE SERIES

Five independent community races join together to offer huge prize drawings for runners who complete them all. Individual race awards also presented. Scheduled races listed below. Eldorado Springs Cure run (303-499-6584) and Neder-Nederland (303-374-6742) to come, call for details.

DOGS ENJOY READING

Children of all ages read to specially trained -reading dogs in the Meeting Room of the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave., from 1-2pm. See website for supervision details and dates; no registration required. 303-651-8477.

FIBER ART SHOW AND SALE

Find all things fiber at this annaul art event held by the Handweavers Guild of Boulder. Clothing, hats, basketry, jewelry, hand-spun and dyed yarn skeins, pillows, sculptures, dolls, quilts and holiday items are just some of the thousands of items for sale, plus demonstrations, juried shows and other special events. Call or visit the website for schedule. 303-440-8086.

HOVERHOME TOURS

Hoverhome, owned by the St. Vrain Historical Society, opens its doors for tours of the 5,000-square-foot mansion. Tours of the 1914 English Tudor/Gothic Revival building, led by guides in period dress, are scheduled periodically throughout the year. Call or visit the website for dates. 1309 Hover St., Longmont. 303-774-7810.

LONGMONT AREA SINGLES

LAS gives Longmont singles an easy, comfortable way to meet new people. Join in potluck dinners, dancing, games, walks and hikes. Weekly events include Friday Afternoon Clubs and volleyball. Members receive a monthly newsletter with a list of activities. 303-666-8827.

LONGMONT ARTIST’S GUILD

Monthly demonstrations are at The Great Frame Up, 430 Main St., Longmont, at 7pm. Call 303-678-7456 for schedule. 

LONGMONT FARMER'S MARKET, starting in May

Every Saturday from 8am-1pm starting in May, browse fresh local produce and bread, flowers, honey, farm crafts, bedding plants, fresh eggs and more at a shady, tree-lined plaza. The Longmont Farmers’ Market Plaza is located at the Boulder County Fairgrounds at Hover Road and Boston Avenue.

LONGMONT FREE UNIVERSITY

Along with many classes on health, money, computers, art and languages, Longmont Free University offers a seminar on “How to Speak About Your Business (So You Get Some)” every second Saturday of the month from 2-5pm. Lynn Grasberg coaches individuals and organizations to develop communication skills for selling, team building, diversity training and conflict resolution. Seminars are at Longmont Free University, 505 Main St. 303-702-1500.

LONGMONT HUMANE SOCIETY

Assist abandoned, abused and neglected pets by donating gifts or money to the Holiday Pet Food and Supply Drive during the month of December at the Longmont Humane Society, 9595 Nelson Road. 303-772-1232.

LONGMONT MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER DISCOVERY DAYS

This interactive drop-in program encourages children 2 to 5 to engage in creative and sometimes messy art and craft projects with their parents. Projects revolve around weekly themes like holidays, outer space, dinosaurs or food. Three sessions per day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. See website for details. 400 Quail Road. 303-651-8374.

LONGMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY

In addition to book discussion groups, storytimes for kids and bags of books for private book groups, the Longmont Public Library offers music nights and other free performances. 303-651-8470.

LONGMONT STUDIO TOUR AND WORKSHOPS

Discover Longmont’s finest artists in their own lairs during a self-guided tour annually in the fall For 2008 dates, call or visit the website. 303-485-9822.

LONGMONT STUDIO TOUR OUTREACH PROGRAM

Local artists demonstrate art techniques throughout the year at various locations in Longmont. For a complete list: 303-678-7456 or visit the website (click on Outreach).

PUMPKIN PIE DAYS ANTIQUE SHOW, annually in the fall

A local food favorite, this annual show sells hearty bean soup, French rolls and homemade pumpkin pie topped with fresh whipped cream. Challenging though it is, put down the pie for a moment. You won’t want to miss the wide variety of antiques and collectibles available at this 38th annual event. Proceeds benefit the St. Vrain Historical Society. In the Exhibit Building of the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 11am-4pm. 303-776-1870.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ANTIQUE SHOW, annually in spring

Come for history; come for antiques; but especially, come for the strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream. This fundraiser for the St. Vrain Historical Society offers a wide variety of furniture, glassware, quilts, toys and jewelry. 303-776-1870.

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