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Summerset 2008 Schedule

2008 SUMMERSET FESTIVAL

Calendar of Events

Clement Park
General Admission is Free

Friday, September 12, 2008

The following events are in the Clement Park Amphitheater Area on the West side of the park:

Evening Kick Off Picnic
Friday, September 12, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Clement Park Amphitheater Area

Come on out to Clement Park , relax and celebrate the Summerset Festival kickoff - a picnic in the park and concert! Pack a picnic dinner or choose from a variety of food vendors. Food vendors will be available from 5 pm to 7 pm

Hot Air Balloon Glow
Friday, September 12, Dusk – 9 pm

Clement Park Amphitheater Area

Presented by the Colorado Balloon Club, hot air balloons will perform a tethered “glow” to honor those touched by the Columbine High School tragedy on April 20, 1999. Weather permitting.

Contact: Colorado Balloon Club, www.coloradoballoonclub.org

Summerset Fireworks Show
Friday, September 12, 9:30 pm

Clement Park Amphitheater Area

Presented by BELLCO Credit Union. (weather permitting)

Saturday, September 13, 2008

The following events are in the Main Festival Area unless noted in their expanded event descriptions below:

Wild West Auto Fest Car Show
Saturday ONLY, September 13, 9 am– 4:30 pm

East of Columbine Library

Produced by the Denver Mustang Club, this Saturday attraction will surely get your engine started!  Sponsored by Phil Long Ford, car enthusiasts can browse among 600+ vehicles from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm 

The cars represented at the show include everything from race cars to antiques, including hot rods, muscle cars, and sports cars from all years, makes and models.  Pre-registration entry fee for cars is $30.00.  Pre-registered entries receive event t-shirt.  Day of show registration is $35.00.  All entries receive trophy eligibility, door prizes, dash plaque and more.  Car registration is 6:30 am to 9 am

Trophy presentation and door prize giveaway will take place on the Car Show Stage from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm 

For more information, contact Ken Smith at 303/458-1903. Registration form is available online at www.denvermustangclub.com.

Softball Tournament
Saturday, September 13, 9 am– 6 pm

Clement Park Softball Fields

Bring your company team out to play on the fields at Clement Park!  Watch teams battle for end-of-the-season fun. Co-ed teams welcome! For more information, call Bob Martinez at 303/944-6818 or bmartinez@rmblue.com.

Sheriff's Safety Fair
Saturday, September 13, 9 am– 6 pm

Lower Soccer Field - near Pierce Street

Presented by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, this is a "must visit" for all attendees. Important tips, demonstrations and information to enhance safety for you and your family all year around.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

The following events are in the Main Festival Area unless noted in their expanded event descriptions below:

Fishing Derby
Sunday, September 14, 7 – 10 am

Johnston Reservoir

Grab Your Pole! Bait Your Hook! Kids of all ages can try to catch ‘Walter'. Prizes will be awarded to the top place anglers in several age categories.  Register on site at 6:30 am or download entry form from this website.

This event is free! Bring your own rods, reels, bucket and bait. Registrants 16 years and older must have a valid Colorado Fishing license.

Contact/Phone: 720/231-5956 Jay, Fishing Derby Chair

The 2008 Fishing Derby application is available here. Go here to get a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader® if your computer does not already have it.

Sheriff's Safety Fair
Sunday, September 14, 9 am– 6 pm

Lower Soccer Field – near Pierce Street

Presented by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, this is a "must visit" for all attendees.  Important tips, demonstrations and information to enhance safety for you and your family all year around.

“Fun” Day for the Dogs
Sunday, September 14, 10 am– 5 pm

Clement Park – soccer fields east of Columbine Library

“Fun Day for the Dogs”, held on Sunday, September 14 is pleased to announce an exciting day of activities.  These events are free to spectators and their furry friends! (Note: current rabies tag and ID tag are required and dogs must be leashed.)

There will be dog-related businesses selling your pet's favorite treats, apparel, toys and all sorts of fun pet stuff. Many of your favorite pet charities will be present so this is your chance to adopt that cute puppy or older dog you’ve been talking about adding to your family. Bring your pet-related questions – vets and pet care experts will be present with answers and advice.

Best of all, there will be fun activities for you and your dog to participate in – learn how to take your dog through an agility course…show your furry best friend how to catch a Frisbee…pick up some special treats for Fido.

The 2008 Fun Day for the Dogs vendor application is available here. Go here to get a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader® if your computer does not already have it.