This week we saw the first changing leaves of the season! Fall is officially on the way and the fall events are here to help us celebrate the changing season!
Join the Town of Frisco for “ARToberfest” at the Fall Fest. Activities include live music and make-and-take art projects for children and adults. Ein Prosit will be serving up pretzels and sausage. The event will also include a beer garden featuring German beer and will benefit the Friends of the Dillon Ranger District. Hope to see you there!
Now, here’s what’s going on this week in Summit County...
Thursday, September 9th - Give it a try!
Beginner Glass Blowing Class | Breckenridge | 6pm
Learn the art of lampworking (a form of glassblowing) by developing and honing your skills. Work with a torch and flame to melt glass rods into works of art and explore the possibilities of Borosilicate glass. Your creativity will blossom as you craft pendants, beads, marbles and so much more. Safety is an extremely high priority in this class.
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Friday, September 10th
Union Peak Festival | Copper Mountain | 4.30pm
Get ready to end summer on the highest note...the inaugural Union Peak Festival, a convergence of community, sport, and art is on the way September 10th-12th! With free, live musical performances by artists including Walk the Moon, The Record Company, and Saint Motel, plus live art, food demonstrations, and complimentary sports clinics, this new festival is set to be the ultimate celebration of the mountain athlete.
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Saturday, September 11th
Fall Fest | Frisco | 10am
Kick off the fall season and immerse yourself in art at “ARToberfest” at Frisco’s Fall Fest. Peruse local and regional art at the Arts at Altitude art show (curated by the Summit County Arts Council) in the Frisco Historic Park on Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11.
Activities on Saturday, September 11 will also include live music and make-and-take art projects for children and adults. Ein Prosit will be serving up pretzels and sausage. The event will also include a beer garden featuring German beer and will benefit the Friends of the Dillon Ranger District.
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Sunday, September 12th
Clam Bake and Lobster Broil @ Arapahoe Basin, 4.30pm
Enjoy special, one-night-only theme dinners prepared by A-Basin's award-winning chefs, and pair your meals with our famous bloody Mary, local draft beers, or specialty cocktails. Bring your friends and family, and enjoy warm summer nights with stunning mountain views. Live Music by Mark Schlaefer.
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Have a wonderful week living the mountain life!
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