WINDSOR MATTERS
New Parade Route, Schedule Announced for 2023 Windsor Harvest Festival
Can you believe it? Labor Day weekend is almost here, which means the 101st Windsor Harvest Festival is right around the corner! This year, the Town of Windsor and the Windsor Harvest Festival are announcing major changes to the parade route through downtown.
The new route begins at its usual starting point at the intersection of 1st St. and Walnut St. and travels west on Walnut St. to 3rd St., where it will turn to the north one block to Main St./CO 392. It will again turn west and travel along Main St. to the Windsor High School administrative parking lot, where the parade will end.
Main St. will be closed from 11th St. east to CO 257 from 6:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4 to accommodate the parade. During this time, vehicles parked along the parade route will need to be relocated. Motorists planning to travel in or around the affected areas will need to use alternate routes during the parade window. The parade will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and run until all participants have completed the route.
The new route is a major change from years past and is meant to enhance accessibility for spectators. to help increase community involvement and better showcase
Windsor’s historic downtown. As the parade will no longer travel down Walnut St. and 7th St., spectators are encouraged to scout out viewing locations early along the new route. Learn more about the Harvest Festival on the following page of this newsletter or visit windsorharvestfest.com for the latest details.
The Windsor Harvest Festival kicks off its 101st year over Labor Day weekend. The festival starts Saturday, September 2 and runs through Monday, September 4. Activities take place at various locations including Boardwalk Park, Eastman Park and Main Park.
Weather permitting, attendees can expect morning hot-air balloon launches at Eastman Park, a Saturday night fireworks display at Boardwalk Park, over 200 vendor booths on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Park, and so much more!
Between the live music, farmers market, pancake breakfast, games for kids, Windsor Cruise-In Car Show, and grand parade, there's plenty of things to do in Windsor to keep the fun going all weekend long.
Saturday, Sept. 2 - Monday, Sept. 4
Saturday, September 2
Hot Air Balloon Launch
6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. | Eastman Park
Several hot air balloons take to the sky, weather permitting.
Farmers Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Boardwalk Park Fresh produce and unique products will be available for purchase.
Windsor Cruise-In Car Show
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Eastman Park
Fuel your inner classic car junkie at the annual car show.
Vintage Baseball Game
11 a.m. | Eastman Park
Join the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association in an 1800s-style game with vintage-style bats and uniforms with the original rules of baseball.
Concert and Street Dance
6 p.m.-9 p.m. | Boardwalk Park
Jam out to live music by Last Men on Earth with special guest Emma Marie Band.
Windsor Harvest Festival Fireworks
9:05 p.m.-9:20 p.m. | Boardwalk Park
Join us at Windsor Lake for a spectacular fireworks display.
Sunday, September 3
Hot Air Balloon Launch
6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. | Eastman Park
Several hot air balloons take to the sky, weather permitting.
Art Live!
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Main Park Gazebo Engage with artist Christine Ginnity and watch a live pottery demonstration.
Doggie Dip
10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chimney Park Pool
Treat your dog to a nice swim in the pool! Pre-registration required.
Movies in the Park
8 p.m. | Eastman Park
Enjoy a free screening of Sky High.
Monday, September 4
Harvest Festival Parade
9 a.m.
Come early, bring a lawn chair, claim your spot along the route and enjoy the parade. Follow the parade west on Walnut to 3rd Street, then north on 3rd Street to Main Street where it will head west down Main Street.
visit WindsorHarvestFest.com.
For the complete schedule and more information,
The 4 D’s of Dodging Mosquito Bites at Harvest Festival
• DRAIN standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs, such as tires, cans, flowerpots, clogged rain gutters, toys and puddles.
• DUSK AND DAWN are when mosquitoes are most active, so limit outdoor activities during that time if possible.
• DEET is an effective ingredient to look for in insect repellants. Always follow label instructions carefully.
• DRESS in long sleeves and pants during dawn and dusk hours or in areas where mosquitoes are active. For
