Weekender

TGIF never felt as true to me as it seems to be today. Busy Busy BUSY week for this little blogger, Dealers - tons of work for school and crazy times at the office. I really want to put the old tooties up on a footstool and sleep the weekend away, but just look at everything I would be missing out on:

9/18 Work downtown and notice something funny going on next to your commuter clunker?
It is park(ing) day around the country and word is that there will be some parks springing up in spots around town. If you see one, tell us about it in the comments section!
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9/19-9/20 - It is the 6th annual Festival Italiano this Saturday and Sunday at Belmar, which would TOTALLY be my pick of the outdoor activities this weekend. Free parking, family friendly activities, WINE. (you had me a Wine, Belmar.) Behold the rundown here.
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9/19-9/20 - And in the spirit of equal billing (and because I don't want to accidentally appear to take a side in the issue) Virgillo's pizza in Lakewood is also hosting its own Italian festival this weekend, you can find the details at the restaurant's website.
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9/18-9/27 - Just ahead of the madness that is the sold out Great American Beer Fest (Sept 24-26), Denver presents The Denver Beer Festival. There are tons of different activities celebrating all things beer going on all over the Mile High City this weekend and next week. Check out all the offerings here.
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9/17-9/20 - It is the 40th anniversary of Oktoberfest as done by the Larimer Group. It is also their last time presenting the festival. So head to Larimer Street between 20th and 22nd and do the chicken dance in the middle of the street one last time. Info here. (I liked it better when it was on Larimer Square, myself.)
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9/19- Admission is free for Colorado Residents at the Botanic Gardens on Saturday - they are celebrating 50 years this year!! Click here for maps, directions, hours, etc. You can also check out their Fall Plant and Bulb sale, also happening on Saturday!
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9/20 at 5pm on Sunday, Red Rocks is hosting a free concert (parking is 10 bucks) with proceeds (and donations) going to Pennies For Peace. There will be several interesting speakers issuing a call to action for the nation's youth, encouraging them to become aware and involved in environmental and social issues. A concert by Braddigan will follow. Sounds like a good family event. Red Rocks has details here, you do need to reserve tickets, though there is no cost.
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As Always:
Farmers Markets Still in full swing:
Old South Pearl
Metro Denver Farmers Markets
Colorado Fresh Markets (includes Cherry Creek)

Be sure to post any fun and frugal events and activities you know of in the comments section to share with other Dealers, and Happy Weekend!!