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Loveland's Oktoberfest 2014

8/7/2014

August 7, 2014 --Loveland, Colo

Ein Prosit, ein Prosit…….

Break out your lederhosen and dust off your polka shoes – it’s that time of year again! LOVELAND OKTOBERFEST!

This is one of NoCo’s largest FREE community events and it will be held at the Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson complex on Saturday, September 20, 2014. All the free fun will take place from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM. The fun will continue throughout the evening when The Epilogues, Proverbial and Flobots take the stage at the Thunder Mountain Apitheater. (Ticket information posted below.)

As a proud sponsor, My Big Day Event Company is excited to announce that this year’s Oktoberfest is the largest one yet! Due to the larger venue and participants, a greater portion of the proceeds will benefit the efforts of Colorado Youth Outdoors, a unique non-profit in Northern Colorado that aims to connect kids and parents through hands-on outdoor experiences.

Seven breweries will have signature brews available – five of them from local establishments:
Samuel Adams
Crow Hop Brewery
Grimm Brothers
Loveland Aleworks
Verboten
Big Beaver

There will also be a number of food venders and musicians providing tastes and entertainment with a local flare. The Waido Experience, Dr. Doctor, and the Harvestmen are ready to rock your lederhosen off and will all be providing family fun entertainment throughout the afternoon. The event’s schedule can be found at http://lovelandoktoberfest.org/schedule/

Ticket information for the evening concert:
-Tickets for the concert start at $15 for students, $18 for presale tickets and $20 at the gate.
-Tickets include entry to all three performances.

Presale tickets can be purchased at Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson, all Loveland and Fort Collins King Soopers’ locations, the Loveland Visitor Center, Grimm Brothers Brewhouse and online at www.lovelandoktoberfest.org.

We hope to see you there, enjoying all the fun and festive activities and partaking in some tasty brews! Don’t forget to plan ahead and remember how important that mornin’ after kloche is to cure your Oktoberfest hangover!

   “Ein Prosit, ein Prosit
   Der Gemütlichkeit.
   Ein Prosit, ein Prosit
   Der Gemütlichkeit.
   Oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa”

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My Big Day, a Loveland based event company, is honored to be a sponsor of this year’s Oktoberfest.
For more information about My Big Day, visit http://www.mybigdaycompany.com
or call (970) 613-1455 or 303-886-3068.
Christine Kovacs Forster   mybigdayevents@outlook.com

For more information about the event, or to become a sponsor, contact:
Ingrid Bush ingrid@lovelandoktoberfest.com
Website: http://lovelandoktoberfest.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oktoberfestloveland
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LovelandOfest

Kickball, Beer, and Costumes!

8/3/2014

by Randi Juric

Saturday's 2014 Sloshball event was so much fun! Hosted by the event planning business, My Big Day, for 7 years running.

Every year brings new faces and fun times. If you like adult drinking games you’ll love this one. Kickball with softball rules and a drinking game twist. There were 3 teams this year competing for the ultimate title – 2014 Sloshball Champs. The competition was fierce between the Slitty Lickers, U Kan’t C ME!, and The Shockers! The theme was wrestling this year and many showed up with the right spirit as “wrestler types” and others came with their own personal flair adding to the madness on the field.

Sloshball is a super fun local event and growing each year. Come join us next year for the best time you’ll ever have playing kickball!

SLOSHBALL page

Event Site Review: Pelican Lakes, Windsor CO

7/31/2014

The My Big Day team recently interviewed Taylor with Pelican Lakes and Water Valley, Windsor's event center, wedding site and golf course.

Whether you picture an indoor or outdoor reception Pelican Lakes can accommodate your dream. Looking for a beach wedding in the mountains? The two are hard to find, but there is a sandy beach and small island, suitable for wedding vows in front of your guests (up to 180 people).

While some brides look for venues offering a DIY option, Pelican Lakes truly is a full-service option for brides who don't want to worry about juggling multiple vendors and contracts. All catering, bar, tables, chairs, and service staff are offered with their event package. While you may pay a little more up front, a full-service event package helps make your day stress-free. As event planners, the My Big Day team appreciate brides who hire us when booking with Pelican Lakes, as we are able to focus on the larger details and pampering our clients vs. setting up tables, chairs, lines, etc.

For corporate, company, or family events, the Water Valley Banquet Room is flexible, and offers some of the best views in Northern Colorado!

Not only is the event space kept very clean, the decor is a mountain/rustic theme, which appeals to most Coloradoans.

For more information about events at Pelican Lakes or the Water Valley Banquet space in Windsor, CO, visit their website HERE.

SLOSHBALL is just ONE WEEK away!

7/24/2014

Don’t forget that Sloshball is just 1 week away!
You can put together your own team, or we’ll do it for you. Tickets can be purchased online: CLICK HERE

2014 Tournament Info:
Date: August 2nd, 2014
Place: Loveland Sports Park 950 N Boyd Lake Ave, Loveland, CO 80538
Time: Kick-off is at 2pm (arrive early)
Fee: $25 per person (covers kegs, equipment, liquor license, shelter rental, and park rental)

2014 Theme: "WWS” (World Wide Sloshball)

Sloshball DD's

7/12/2014

My Big Day event participants are safe party people!
And to help them stay safe and party smart, we consistently offer recommendations for local transportation services to help people get to and from their destination without having to worry about drinking and driving.

My Big Day's summer Sloshball event is a huge hit with Northern Coloradoans. While we like to 'throw them back on the field,' and 'kick them out of the park'... we don't like to foul out by getting behind the wheel sloshed!

As Northern Colorado grows, we have more services to choose from! Below are the companies that My Big Day has worked with and recommend for your next night out!

NoCo Short Bus Tours is partnering with My Big Day again to offer an incredible Sloshball deal. For groups traveling to the same area, NoCo Short Bus will only charge $10 per person- round trip to get you to and from home plate safely!

Contact Mechelle to arrange your ride!
(720) 515-0151

You can choose from taxis, limos, a personal driver, a traditional car service, or a short bus!

Trunk Drivers

NoCo Executive Comfort

Noco Short Bus Tours

Sapphire Car Service

Shamrock Yellow Cab

***Sloshball Tickets are on sale NOW!***
Purchase HERE

Event Site Review: Party Island

7/11/2014

Recently My Big Day visited Party Island in Fort Collins to learn more about their event spaces for our clients. Kelly Benedict gave us a fantastic tour!

With 3 different event spaces to pick from, up to a 400 person capacity, Party Island can be the perfect space for your next event, no matter what the occasion!

My Big Day often finds that some of our clients specifically seek out venues where you can choose your own caterer. Party Island does offer a preferred caterer list, but you can also 'pick your own!'

Their packages include something for everyone: a boat ride for you and your guests to/from the island, grills, fire pits, volleyball, water trampolines, canoes, slushie machines, stereo system, horseshoes, paddle boats and MORE!

My Big Day loves and original event venue... and Party Island is most certainly that! A tropical island in the middle of Colorado is certainly rare.

Contact Kelly at Party Island for more information:
islandpromotionevents@gmail.com

Event Site Review: Zoe's Cafe, Greeley CO

7/7/2014

Recently My Big Day visited Zoe's cafe in Greeley to learn more about their event space for our clients. Ben Fusco, the Director of Events gave us a fantastic tour!

With 3 different event spaces to pick from, an ideal soda bar, a stage perfect for a band or DJ, and with a 256 person capacity, Zoe's can be the perfect space for your next event, no matter what the occasion!

My Big Day often finds that some of our clients specifically seek out venues where you can choose your own caterer, and bring your own alcohol. Zoe's is one of the rare venues that allows both. Their basic package includes 2 bartenders, and security. Beer and wine can be provided by you! They don't enforce a preferred vendor list, so you can feel free to chose vendors of your liking.

In our opinion, the rental rate is extremely affordable, and the space is extremely flexible! My Big Day has assisted with a wedding at this location, and the staff was very accommodating. If you are researching venues for your next birthday party, holiday party, charity event, company event, shower or wedding, we highly recommend Zoe's Cafe in Greeley, CO!

4th of July Fun in Northern Colorado!

6/29/2014

You know we love a party, and Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, and Estes Park all have their own special way of celebrating Independence Day!

Whether you are in the mood for fireworks, live music, water-sports, or some good old fashioned family fun, Northern Colorado has something for everyone!

Here is My Big Day's compiled list of all the 4th of July happenings around town!

Loveland:

Loveland Liberty 5k Info: CLICK HERE

July 4th Festival at North Lake Park
2014 SCHEDULE of EVENTS:

The flag raising ceremony will take place at 10:00am by the Lone Tree School House. The American Legion will have the honors of raising the american flag for this 4th of July celebration.
Car Show - The northern Colorado chapter of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America will return this year with a car show of 25 vintage collector vehicles ranging from the 1920's - 1970's. The car show will be from approximately 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Performance by Rocky Mountain Cheer & Dance Company at Shelter #1 from 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Dance performance by Morris Dancers - Breathless in Berthoud from 3:45-4:45 p.m. at Shelter #1 in North Lake Park.
Drum performance by Djembe Jive, LLC will be from 5:15-6:00 p.m. at Shelter #1 in North Lake Park.
Loveland Concert Band will provide entertainment at the Norma and Lynn Hammond Amphitheater stage starting at 8:00 p.m. This 80+ member band will play many of Loveland's patriotic favorites culminating at the beginning of the fireworks show; set for 9:17 p.m.
Booths - Please see the table at the bottom of this page for the booth participants.
Fireworks Show - at 9:17 p.m. the show is set to begin over Lake Loveland. This year's show should be approximately 30 minutes in length, and will culminate with a finale of close to 500 shots.

Fort Collins

Firekracker 5K
7:30 a.m. July 4, City Park, 1500 W. Mulberry St., Fort Collins
Twelfth annual running of the Ft. Collins Running Club’s FireKracker 5K, features a flat fast 5K course that runs through City Park and onto City streets before finishing at Sheldon Lake in City Park.
A kid’s fun run with ribbons for all finishers will be run immediately after the 5K. A great way to kick off your 4th of July.

July 4th Parade
10 a.m., on Mountain Avenue; begins at Jackson Avenue and ends at Howes Street; fcgov.com/july4th

Live Music
4:15-9:30 pm, City Park
Live music will be located on the South Side of the Hill at City Park at the corner of Sheldon and Mulberry.
4:15-5:15 pm: Colorado Swing Big Band
6:00-7:00 pm: Manabi Salsa Band
8:15-9:30 pm: Fort Collins Symphony

Fort Collins Fireworks
Approximately 9:35 pm, City Park

Windsor

4th of July 4-legged 5K Run/Walk - A race for you and your 4-legged friends! Bring the whole family and start out this year’s 4th of July with a 5K 4-legged Run/Walk at Boardwalk Park and Windsor Lake! Prizes /Awards! Pre-register for $15 online now or in person by July 3, 8:00 am at the Windsor Community Recreation Center. You can also register on the day of race beginning at 7:00 am at Boardwalk Park for $20 All ages welcome! All leashed dogs welcome! As a reminder – dogs and other pets must be leashed at all times and are not allowed in Windsor Lake on the swim beach. Register Now!

Town of Windsor Museum opens new exhibits, noon-4 p.m. July 4, 100 N. 5th St, Windsor; facebook.com/windsormuseum.

The Jurassicasters concert, 7-9:30 p.m. July 4, Boardwalk CommunityPark, 100 N. 5th St.; windsorchamber.net.

Greeley

Greeley Stampede
The 92nd Annual Greeley Independence Stampede will be June 26 - July 6, 2014. There are a wide variety of acts performing this summer, including Jake Owen, Billy Currington, Martina McBride and Big & Rich featuring Cowboy Troy!
Also be sure you don't miss the parades, rodeos, the carnival, and more fun activities that await at the 92nd Annual Greeley Independence Stampede!

Run 4 Greeley
Friday July 4th, 2014
5k & 1K Run/Walk, 7:15am
GREELEY, COLORADO 15th St and 10th Ave

Estes Park

Estes Park Go 4th Festival
On Friday July 4th, spend the afternoon enjoying hiking, bike riding, paddle boating, miniature golf or check out the Coolest Car Show. More than 100 "Steam -to-Electric" vehicles will be displayed at the new Estes Park Events Complex, located at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. Along with steam and electric cars, other street rods, stock cars, muscle cars, sports cars, vintage and classic cars will be on display.

At 7 p.m., the Estes Village Band tunes up for its annual patriotic concert featuring the works of John Philip Sousa and others. The concert is free to attend and will be held at the Performance Park Amphitheater, at the west end of downtown.

The Fireworks Show starts at 9:30pm over Lake Estes! You won't want to miss one of Colorado's most glorious fireworks displays! Find a grass spot at Stanley Park, along the Lake Estes Trail or on your favorite mountainside to join in this annual tradition of national pride.

My Big Day Wedding: Todd & Rebecca

6/27/2014

We are in love with love. And these two are clearly head over heels for each other!

Todd and Rebecca picked out a spot up at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, deep in Lory State Park. The rocks are red, the reservoir was full, and love was certainly in the air.

The wedding was one of the most personal and touching ceremonies we have every had the pleasure of witnessing. Todd and Rebecca were surrounded by loved ones, friends and family who came a long way, and a bit of luck as the sun was out for their entire ceremony, but thunderstorms were taking place all around them in neighboring areas.

My Big Day was honored to be selected as the wedding planners for this joyful occasion! Below are the other vendors who helped make this day truly amazing.

Ceremony: Lory State Park, Fort Collins CO
Reception: Club Tico, Fort Collins CO
DJ: Trebled Entertainment
Photography: 2M Photography
Bartenders: BeMixxed Bartending
Rentals: Front Range Event Rentals

Affordable Event Rentals Now Available from My Big Day!

6/24/2014

As an added value to our clients, we now offer affordable event rentals! All My Big Day clients have access to our large list of party rental supplies.
Prices are listed, Additional rentals are available if you don't see what you're looking for, just ask!

A special thanks to Michelle Badger Photography for capturing all of our rentals on camera!

CLICK HERE to view party supply rentals from My Big Day Events