Strategic Community Partners: | | (be sure to scroll down to check out all the links) Those who live and work in parker know that you haven't truly experienced the town until you've been to the Parker Country Festival, a signature event of the Parker Chamber of Commerce! Complete with a carnival, homespun crafts, good food and plenty of FREE music, the festival offers three action-packed days of activities for the entire family. The 2009 Parker Country Festival is scheduled for June 12, 13, and 14 in beautiful downtown Parker, on the northeast corner of Parker Road and Mainstreet. ***Important Note: Because of insurance requirements, no open-toed shoes or sandals will be allowed on any carnival rides. No exceptions! Anyone with open-toed shoes or sandals will be turned away from the carnival rides. *** NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN Carnival Hours Friday, June 12, 5pm-Midnight Saturday, June 13, 9am-Midnight Sunday, June 14, 9am-10pm KYGO Main Stage Hours Friday, June 12, 6pm-11pm Saturday, June 13, Noon-11pm Sunday, June 14, Noon-10pm Marketplace Hours Friday, June 12, 5pm-8pm Saturday, June 13, 9am-8pm Sunday, June 14, 9am-7pm Parker Adventist Cultural Stage Hours Saturday, June 13, Noon-8pm Sunday, June 14, Noon-7:30pm
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A combination of beautiful Colorado weather, rides and games, FREE live entertainment and more than 120 fun-filled arts and crafts booths in the Market Place provide the community with a fantastic weekend of fun. As always, there will be plenty of your favorite Festival Food options and beverages in the Food and Beverage Garden. A special area known as Kids Country features special activities for children, such as unique bounce houses and a family entertainment stage. Saturday morning of the Festival ushers in the traditional hometown parade. Each year, Mainstreet and Victorian Drive is lined with families enjoying a variety of parade entries, including floats, marching bands, horses and vintage cares. Several civic organizations and nonprofit groups host special events as well, such as community pancake breakfasts. The popular Parker Idol contest will be back, however it only for adults. There is a Youth Talent Showcase for ages 4-18! , performances will be On Saturday and Sunday. Information will be available by April 15 for tryouts and IDOL Competition. A great way to get involved in your community is to volunteer at the Festival! For more than 30 years, the Parker Country Festival has been the signature summer event of the Parker Chamber of Commerce, uniting Parker in community pride. With more than 100,000 people attending over the three days, it is an event that simply cannot be missed. We look forward to seeing you there! |