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People dance on the great lawn at Chapungu Sculpture Garden for Sounds of Centerra concerts
Art

Free & Frugal Summer Fun in Loveland

EVENTS, GALORE! Larimer County Fair & PRCA Rodeo The Larimer County Fair at the Ranch Events Complex is where the community of Northern Colorado comes to enjoy 4-H events, carnival midway rides, entertainment, free concerts, PRCA Rodeo events and much more. Admission to the fair is free. Carnival rides and concessions are available at additional cost. Enjoy the event from August 2-6. Art in the

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A sculpture of Buzz Light Year at Art Castings Loveland
Art

From A Vision to A Reality

Art Castings Foundry has recently started offering public tours after a four-year hiatus. I recently had the opportunity to take a tour around the foundry that has been the stomping grounds of many artists. As an intern working for Visit Loveland this summer (and not being from here), I’ll admit I was not all that aware of what Loveland had

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A woman sips a beer on the patio at Verboten Brewing.
Bars & Beverage

18 Best Patio Restaurants & Bars

Verboten Brewing & Barrel Project Summer may be winding down, but In Loveland, beautiful patios perfect for fair weather dining and drinking abound. Here are some of the best spots to enjoy a meal outdoors or sip a beer in town, including a look at a new restaurant and some dog-friendly options.  NEW This Summer HUB Café by Fresh Plate HUB

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Honey Festival at the Loveland Farmers Market

Honey Festival! September 8, 2024 | 9:00A – 1:00P Fairgrounds Park – 700 S. Railroad Ave. Featuring several honey vendors, mead tasting, observation beehive, Busy Bee Kid Zone, Beeswax and bee-themed products. Honeybee Hustle Run – hosted by Sweetheart City Racing –  Challenge Yourself! The Honey Festival is in addition to the normal Loveland Farmers Market.

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Loveland Farmers Market

The City of Loveland Farmers Market seeks to support local vendors and the community at large by providing a marketplace for fresh, locally grown or raised produce, meats, poultry, dairy, and artisan goods to be sold.

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A woman in a kayak rows across carter lake on a summer day.
Art

Memorial Day Weekend Staycation

Sticking closer to home this Memorial Day weekend? You aren’t alone. After all, staycations — with less stress and a lower price tag — are the new vacation. Consider spending a night (or better yet, two or three) in Loveland. Here are our top choices for what to do, see and eat, along with where to lay your head this

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Children playing on a sculpture in Benson Sculpture Garden
Art

Art Events Aplenty: Summer Edition

Summer in an arts community…it doesn’t get much better than this! Along with nature’s canvas of greenery with touches of floral colors here-and-there, summer arts events are back! Here is a list of notable events to save-the-date for.    Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale Occurring soonest on the list, The Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale, one of the

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Mid section of friends dining in restaurant
Blog

DIY Food Tour of Loveland: Downtown

Along with an incredible art scene, did you know Loveland is a foodie town, too?  With nearly 200 options, there are some truly love-ly restaurants in town, especially in the charming historic downtown district.   Rather than pick just one restaurant for dinner, consider taking a more leisurely approach and hitting up two, three, or even four eateries, all within a

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A Bunch of Brunch: Loveland’s Best Places to Get It

Do you ever wish there was an acceptable occasion to eat breakfast and lunch at the same time that you could drink before noon? Well, dreamers rejoice! You need brunch! If you’re like us, you love a good brunch. Loveland has plenty of solid options for traditional (and some non-traditional) brunches. Here’s our list of favorites for you to try.

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