Time to pick a weekend

[Marietta Graziella]

Ok Coloradians... It's crunch time.   If I'm going to make the trip to your beautiful faire this year I have to decide right now...
It's either this coming weekend or the final weekend.  I'm not even sure I can pull off this weekend but I'm willing to give it a go.

What are your thoughts?  Which is the better weekend?

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Well this weekend is Fathers Day and Soldier appreciation and beer tasting
Last is Marde Gras

This weekend hopefully will be better than this past i.e. not so wet Last weekend MAYBE hot

Hard to say. I like all of them.

[Francisco Paula]

May i point out that we have a big group of R/F coming in this coming weekend to see our faire and might be a nice choice to meet not only the fellow coloradian R/f'ers but ones from other places.

For those that missed it was a wonderful time opening weekend even with the rain.

[Norfolk]

My recommendation would be for this coming weekend, MG.  The weather forecast is for sunny skies and temperatures in the high 70's or low 80's, with only a 10% chance of thunderstorms.  You are extremely unlikely to find a more favorable weekend weather-wise.  Go for it!

[Sir LJ]

May i point out that we have a big group of R/F coming in this coming weekend to see our faire and might be a nice choice to meet not only the fellow coloradian R/f'ers but ones from other places.

For those that missed it was a wonderful time opening weekend even with the rain.

"Cause we got friends in Ren Places!" (Sorry, Garth Brooks flashback. Sorta.)

[Marietta Graziella]

Well, it looks like this weekend is out for me unless something changes in the next 24 hours.   I will keep hoping that I can get things in place (house, child care, new garb ) for the final weekend.

Wishing you all a marvelous faire season!!!

[Norfolk]

 

We'll keep our fingers crossed for you.  Just remember that the final weekend is Mardi Gras, so be sure to pack your mask.

[Marietta Graziella]

Not going to make it out this weekend.     Perhaps for final weekend, instead.

Sending hugs to all in attendance and safe journey to those traveling.

MG

[Blushing]

Well, here's hoping for final weekend! 

[Marietta Graziella]

It's official!  Coming final weekend!  Whoot!   

Am now looking for discount tickets, lodging (my previous location is full up; Pike's Inn), and friends!  Huzzah!

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Usually no discount tickets that late in faire sadly but if we hear of any... you will know. Try locations in Castle Rock as it is 5 minutes from the grounds. And friends? Just look for us. we are all here waiting for another friendly face

[Tanda]

King Soopers (local grocery store owned by Kroger companies) always has tickets for $15.95.

There is one in Castle Rock by the Sonic. Ask at your hotel, they should be able to point you there. And I would also recommend Castle Rock for Lodging. Close to Faire, close to Denver for an extended vacation.

[Norfolk]

It's official!  Coming final weekend!  Whoot!   

Am now looking for discount tickets, lodging (my previous location is full up; Pike's Inn), and friends!  Huzzah!

Huzzah!  The Baroness and I are looking very much forward to meeting you, MG.

Lodging:  Most visitors stay in Castle Rock, about 15 minutes North of the festival site.  There is a Motel 6 (or Super 8, can't remember which), a Hampton Inn, and a Best Western.  About 20 minutes South of the site in the town of Monument is a brand new Fairfield Inn which, by all reports, is quite nice, but perhaps a bit pricey.  

As for discount tickets:  The only discounts that we're aware of and that will be in effect for the final weekend -- usually one of the largest crowds of our season -- are the coupons available from King Soopers.  These will only save you $2 per ticket, but it's better than nothing.  If you wind up staying in either Castle Rock or Monument, there are King Soopers in both places very near the motels.

If there is any other information we can provide, feel free to ask.  I sure one of we locals will have an answer to nearly any question, and some of those answers may even be the correct ones!

[auntiegiggles]

Hey MG!  Lee and I stayed at the Super 8 in Castle Rock for $50 a night.  The rooms were pretty nice (new carpet and paint).  It was also close to the Interstate and Faire. 

[Marietta Graziella]

I was looking at the Staybridge extended stay suites down near the Air Force Academy but that looks to be waaay too far south.  Think I'll come back up toward Monument and Lake Palmer.    

Am trying to get a couple of girlfriends to come with but they will likely only do faire 1 day and sight seeing the other.  Garden of the Gods, Pike's Peak, etc.   We'd hit Denver on the Monday since I much prefer to book a late return.

*clapping*

Thank you all for the welcome and info!  Can't wait!

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