What is Happening in Northern Colorado This Weekend?

School is back in session; the warm days keep ticking by, and the summer months are coming to an end. This weekend will be the final one in August, which means fall is nearly here, and this weekend is one of the final ones of the summer season. Don't let a warm summer weekend go by without having a little fun. There are some exciting events happening this weekend in Northern Colorado, so get off your couch, get out, and have some fun this weekend.

Friday, August 28 - Country Swing Dance Lessons

Have you ever wanted to learn how to country swing dance or line dance? Perhaps you want to refresh your memory on how to because it has been awhile. Get out and enjoy a date night, a night with friends, or just because you enjoy dancing by going to Country Swing Dance Lessons in Greeley this Friday. The lessons will be happening at 1535 8th Avenue in Greeley, and it costs $5 for college students, $10 for those 15 to 18, and $15 for all adults. The lessons will be from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. For more details, click the link above.

Saturday, August 29 - Greeley Farmer's Market

If you enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables, and browsing a farmer's market, checkout the Greeley Farmer's Market this Saturday. It will be open from 8 AM to noon and is located at Lincoln Park on 7th Street. Stop by and check it out to start your Saturday morning. For more on the market, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, August 29 - Berthoud Market

If Greeley is a little too far or you aren't in the area, you can head to Berthoud for the Berthoud Market this Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at 200 N 7th Street. There will be a variety of booths offering fresh produce, handmade goods, crafts, food, and much more. There will be live music as well. For more on the market, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, August29 - Tour De Fat

This is an event you will only find in Northern Colorado. Tour De Fat is happening this Saturday in Fort Collins and is a costume bike parade that begins at 9:30 AM. The event will continue throughout the day though with an all day party at New Belgium Brewing with music, costumes, entertainment, and games. While you must be 21 to drink, this event is open to all ages, and there will be a kids zone for the younger attendees. The parade will start at City Park and will loop Mountain Avenue until 11:30am. At noon the party will begin at New Belgium Brewing. For more on Tour De Fat, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, Agist 29 - Rotary Duck Race

Have you ever raced a rubber duck before down a river? You have that chance this weekend and it goes towards a good cause. The 3rd annual Rotary Duck Race will be happening in Fort Collins this Saturday, August 29 from 11 AM to 2 PM at City Park Lazy River, located at 1599 City Park Drive. It is $25 to adopt a duck, but the proceeds goes toward local charities. You can choose which charity your money goes too from the list provided online. You could win cash prizes if your duck wins as well. It is a fun time for the whole family and an event you won't forget. For more on the event, make sure to click the link above.

Sunday, August 30 - NOCO Cars & Coffee

If you are a car enthusiast and want to see some amazing cars in the area and talk cars with other enthusiasts, make sure to attend NOCO Cars and Coffee this Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM at the north end of the Promenade shops at Centerra near On the Border. Bring your own classic or special car to show off and enjoy some free coffee as you walk around and check out the vehicles. For more on the event, make sure to click the link above.

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Don't waste a weekend, especially one of the final ones of the summer. Get out and enjoy some cars and coffee, learn to country line or swing dance, race some ducks, enjoy a bike parade and fun in Fort Collins, go to the market in Berthoud, or go to the farmer's market in Greeley. Whatever you decide to do, have fun, be safe, and enjoy your weekend.