Fall is one of the nicest seasons in Colorado (followed shortly behind by winter, spring and summer). Colorado is blessed with four distinctive seasons. After a hot, sunny summer, the weather begins to cool and leaves begin to turn beautiful shades of gold, red, orange and purple. This is a great time to get out and about and experience some of these fun, fall festivities!
Now is the time to visit the local farmer's market. The end of season harvest is overflowing with goodness. Fresh herbs, vegetables, fruits and flowers can be found along with other fare from local farmers and artisans.
The Longmont Farmer's Market is held every Saturday from 8am-1pm May 5-Oct. 27th at the Boulder County Fairgrounds (Hover Rd. & Boston Ave.)
The Prospect New Town Farmer's market is every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm at the community plaza in Prospect (located just south of Longmont off Hwy. 287)
Tanaka Vegetable Stand open daily on S. Main St. (hwy 287) and Quail Rd. near the new rec. center and museum. The Tanaka family has been farming the area since 1920 and consistently produces some of the best sweet corn you can find!
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch Open Door Market offers fresh produce from another stellar local grower. See below for fun offerings around the Halloween holiday!
With fall in the air, Halloween is just around the corner! There are many fun family activities to enjoy.
Rocky Mtn. Pumpkin Ranch offers a pick-your-own pumpkin field as well as a fresh market stand. During the annual Fall Festival, families can enjoy a varitey of agri-tainment activities including a petting-zoo, hay bale maze, pumpkin painting, haunted house, corn maze and playground. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm self-guided tours. Weekends 9am-6pm.
Anderson Farms will host it's annual corn maze and haunted town. This year's theme is "Pirates of the Cornibbean". Visitors can take a hayride out to the field and pick their own pumpkins. For the adventurous types, the corn maze is just up your alley. Visit in the evenings and take a tour through the haunted town - not for the feint of heart! Sept. 22- Oct. 31st 10am - 6 pm. Terror in the Corn is held on the weekends (Fridays & Saturdays) from 7pm-11pm.
Sunflower Farmis a sweet place to visit with small children. Farm animals are available to feed and pet. Kids can play on the hay-bales or swing from the tire swing. Exploring this working farm is sure to be a fun day for your family. Sundays in September and October, join in the Fall Farm Fest and experience a true working farm. Kids ride the ponies and everyone enjoys the live musical entertainment.
This is just a small sampling of some of the fun fall activities in Longmont Colorado. For more information, please contact Chrissy Harrison with ERA Tradewind Real Estate (303) 684-7734, www.ChrissyREALTOR.com.
Copyright 2007 Chrissy Harrison
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