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Send off the summer with these Northern Colorado Labor Day weekend events

Rubber ducks are scooped out of the Chicago River, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in downtown Chicago. Over 50,000 ducks went into the river for Ducky Derby. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)
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Among the many Labor Day Weekend events in the area, the Vail Duck Race is a popular and fun one. The race typically launches 15,000 ducks. The first duck across the finish line wins $5,000 for the person who adopted it.

Northern Colorado has a wide variety of options for a summer send-off celebration this Labor Day weekend.

Festivals


Featuring: Local art and craft vendors and live music.
When: September 2-4
Where: Bond Park in downtown Estes Park
Cost: Free


Featuring: Local art and craft vendors and live music.
When: September 2-4
Where: Colorado Mountain College in Breckenridge
Cost: Free


Featuring: Children’s Pet Parade, Labor Day Parade and Fall Festival
When: September 4
Where: Downtown Louisville
Cost: Free


Featuring: Parade, live music, vendors, games, car show, vintage baseball game
When: Sep. 2-4
Where: Windsor Chamber Office, Boardwalk Park, Windsor Main Park, Eastman Park and Windsor Lake in Windsor
Cost: Free general admission for most events/attractions

Food and Drink


Featuring: Live music, food/beer/merch vendors, kids’ activities
When: Sep. 1-3
Where: Beaver Creek Resort in Avon
Cost: Free general admission with food and drinks for purchase


Featuring: Live music, food/beer/merch vendors, kids’ activities
When: September 2
Where: Keystone Resort in Keystone
Cost: Free general admission with food and drinks for purchase

Outdoor/Sports


When: Sep. 4
Where: Salisbury Park in Parker
Cost: $35-$80


The Vail Duck Race typically launches 15,000 ducks. The first duck across the finish line wins $5,000 for the person who adopted it. Local Vail Valley businesses donate prizes for runners-up.
When: Sep. 3
Where: Gore Creek in Vail
Cost: $10 to adopt one duck and can go up to $1,000 to adopt 250 ducks

Cultural Events


Featuring: Anime and Japanese culture exhibits/panels, merch and food vendors
When: Sep. 1-3
Where: Gaylord Resort & Convention Center in Aurora
Cost: $35-$65 per badge


Featuring: Live music, DJ, cultural dance lessons, hookah lounge, inflatables, henna/face paint, photo booth
When: September 4
Where: St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church in Lakewood
Cost: $4/person (children under 5 free)

As a reporter and host for KUNC, I follow the local stories of the day while also guiding KUNC listeners through NPR's wider-scope coverage. It's an honor and a privilege to help our audience start their day informed and entertained.