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Pancake Breakfast I 7:30-9:30 a.m. I Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd. The Active Adult Center will be hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for the community. The menu will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Fees: $4 Seniors 62+/Children 12 & under and $6 Individuals ages 13-61.
A cash only Low-Cost Produce Fair will be available during the Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-9:30 a.m. or until sold out. Stop by and pick-up some healthy produce to take home.
Harvest Fest Fishing Derby I 8-11 a.m. I Grandview Ponds, 4401 E. 104th Ave. This event is open to children 4-12 years of age when accompanied by an adult. In addition to the natural lake inhabitants, the lake will be stocked with fish for this event. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish caught in the following age categories: 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 year olds. A prize will also be awarded to the Most Authentic Fisherman. Participants must bring their own fishing pole, bait and supplies. All types of bait and lures are permitted. Cost is $1 per child.
Harvest Fest Marketplace Experience great shopping provided by over 100 participating craft exhibitors, home businesses and other various vendors. There will also be an array of exhibits from local businesses and nonprofit organizations for you to discover.
Low-Cost Produce Fair Seasonal produce will be priced at a lower cost for all to enjoy. This event will be weather permitting. Payment methods accepted: Cash, VISA, MasterCard and Discover.
Skate Park Competition I 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Thomas J. Slocum Memorial Skate Park comes alive with the thrill of competition for scooters, bike riders and skateboarders! There are three skill levels for scooter, bike and skateboard divisions. Registration fee is $5 and registration begins at 8:30 a.m. A waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian. We will announce the 2024 Skate Park Competition Series winners following the event! HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. For more information, please visit goCOT.net/harvestfest or call 303-255-7800.
Food Court Enjoy the full festival experience by partaking in the assortment of menu items provided by our food vendors. From hotdogs and burritos to funnel cakes and ice cream, there is something for every palate. Sit, relax and enjoy your meal in the picnic area located just outside the food court.
Beer Garden Adults age 21 and over are invited to stop by the festival beer garden located next to the Larkridge Stage to socialize with other adults, while enjoying an ice-cold beverage. A photo ID will be required to enter.
First Responder Row Stop by and visit with representatives from the Thornton Fire Department, Thornton Police Department and North Suburban Medical Center. Here you can explore Thornton’s antique fire truck, police e-motorcycles, a police cruiser as well as enjoy Operation Copsicle.
Autumn Tree Sale Thornton Forestry will be selling one inch caliper size trees that weigh approximately 20 pounds, making them easily transported. Cost is $50 per tree payable by cash, check or credit card.
Hugo’s Lucha Libre Join us for live action Mexican wrestling provided by Hugo’s Wrestling Promotions. Be amazed by the luchadores’ spectacular costumes and movements.
10:15-10:45 a.m. I 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. I 1-1:30 p.m. I 3:30-4 p.m.
Kid Zone Enjoy inflatables, a bungee trampoline, face painting and a mini train. Many of the activities are FREE, some require a small fee.
Retro Games Participate in fair games such as Pumpkin Bowling, Autumn Bingo (11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.), Three-legged Races (10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m, 2:30 p.m.), Hula Scarecrow Toss, Cornhole and more. Try your hand at these various activities for the chance to win fun prizes
Children’s Pumpkin Decorating Kids come claim your free pumpkin and decorate your gorgeous gourd with our various array of stickers! This activity is for children only. One pumpkin per child please. While supplies last.
The Tracers I 11 a.m.-12 p.m. A Denver-based R&B cover band made up of some of the area’s best musicians.
The Last Men on Earth I 12:30-1:30 p.m. One of Northern Colorado’s most popular rock bands. Playing a mixture of classic cuts from the 70s, 80s and 90s, they are sure to please even the most discriminating rock music fans.
Hillbilly Demons I 2-3 p.m. This high-energy band of lovable cowboys bring rock and roll and country together in a way that has to be seen to believed.
Margarita Brothers I 3:30-5 p.m. This group will add a tropical rock spark to your day that you will not soon forget. Playing the music of Jimmy Buffet and the Beach Boys, along with an array of nautical-themed tunes guarantees plenty of lively audience interaction.
CMDance Performances This stage will feature performances by CMDance throughout the day. Be sure to stop by and checkout the various dance styles being displayed during your time at the festival.
Latin Dancers I 12 p.m.
Street Dancers I 1:30 p.m.
Swing/Jazz Dancers I 3 p.m.
CMDance strives to build healthy, thriving communities through world-class arts education programs that bring the global culture of both solo and partnered vernacular dancing to youth and adults.
