August 2022 Windsor Matters Special Edition Newsletter

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THE OFFICIAL TOWN OF WINDSOR NEWSLETTER

WINDSOR MATTERS AUGUST 2022

Saturday, Sept. 3 - Monday, Sept. 5 Saturday, September 3

The Windsor Harvest Festival kicks off its 100th year over Labor Day weekend. The festival starts Saturday, September 3 and runs through Monday, September 5. Activities take place at various locations including Boardwalk Park, Eastman Park and Main Park. This year, the Harvest Festival theme is, Build for the Future While Honoring the Past, welcoming everyone to the fun. Weather permitting, attendees can expect morning hot-air balloon launches at Eastman Park, a Saturday night ireworks display at Boardwalk Park, over 200 vendor booths on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Park, and so much more! Between the live music, farmers market, pancake breakfast, games for kids, Cruise-In Car Show, beer garden, and grand parade, there's plenty of things to do in Windsor to keep the fun going all weekend long.

Sunday, September 4

Hot Air Balloon Launch 6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. | Eastman Park Several hot air balloons take to the sky, weather permitting.

Windsor Cruise-In Car Show 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Eastman Park Fuel your inner classic car junkie at the annual car show.

Chalk on the Walk 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Downtown Windsor Compete in a chalk art competition presented by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. Registration required.

Doggie Dip 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chimney Park Pool Treat your dog to a nice swim in the pool! Pre-registration required.

Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Boardwalk Park Fresh produce and unique products will be available for purchase.

Beer Garden 12 p.m.-5 p.m. | Main Park The Windsor Rotary Club has created a spot for adults to mingle, relax and enjoy adult beverages.

Band TBD 6 p.m.-9 p.m. | Boardwalk Park Jam out with our live band hitting the stage at 6 p.m. Windsor Harvest Festival Fireworks 9:05 p.m.-9:20 p.m. | Boardwalk Park Join us at Windsor Lake for a spectacular fireworks display.

Sunday, September 4 Hot Air Balloon Launch 6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. | Eastman Park Several hot air balloons take to the sky, weather permitting.

Vintage Baseball Game 2 p.m.-4: p.m. | Eastman Park Join the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association in an 1800s-style game with vintage-style bats and uniforms with the original rules of baseball. Movies in the Park 8 p.m. | Eastman Park Enjoy a free screening of the Little Rascals.

Monday, September 5 Harvest Festival Parade 9 a.m. Come early, bring a lawn chair, claim your spot along the route and enjoy the parade. Follow the parade west on Walnut to 7th Street, then south on 7th Street to Eastman Park Drive.

For the complete schedule and more information, visit WindsorHarvestFest.com.


Want to become a Harvest Fest Volunteer? Sign up here: bit.ly/HarvestFestVolunteer

We need volunteers to help make this year's Harvest Fest a success! Join the Windsor Volunteer Experience by signing up to be a Parking Docent, Historic Building Steward, Cleanup Crew Member, Vintage Baller, or Parade Float Guide.

Text "Volunteam" to 22828 to subscribe to our volunteer newsletter! th

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Sun., Sept. 4 | 2 p.m. Eastman Park Join players from the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association (CVBBA) and face off against other teams in an 1800s-style match.

museums@windsorgov.com Must be 16 years or older to participate; individual players accepted on a first-come basis. No cost to play.

Sunday, Sept. 4 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Eastman Park Are you a car junkie? Looking to show off your ride? Register your car for the 2022 Windsor Cruise-In Car Show!

Register at: recreationliveshere.com/226/Windsor-Cruise-in-Car-Show

Engage with professional artists and watch the creative process live.

Saturday, Sept. 3 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Boardwalk Park Amanda Gress | Chalk Artist


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