Today’s Events – Saturday, Sept. 10

Nature Time!. Park history and its plants, birds and animals. Outdoor nature walks weather-permitting. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton.

Byers Masons. 8 p.m., Byers Masonic Lodge.

 

Bennett Days

Burrito Sale to support Bennett Fire Protection District. 6:30-12 p.m., 1^st & Palmer.

“Local Livin!” Parade. 10 a.m., 4^th & Palmer.

Bennett High School Pep Band Performance. 10 a.m., 4^th & Palmer.

Vendor Street Fair and Bennett Community Market. 10-4 p.m., 1^st Street.

High Plains Music Ensemble. 11-11:45 a.m., Outdoor Grandstand.

Jennifer the Aerial Acrobat. 11-2 p.m., Trupp Park.

Beer Garden and Lunch to support the I-70 Chamber of Commerce. 11-5 p.m., Trupp Park Pavilion.

“Raise the Roof Event” to support the Tri-Valley VFW Post 8449 and Bennett Community Food Bank. 11 -11 p.m., Tri-Valley VFW Post 8449.

Tae-Kwon-Do Demonstration. 12-12:45 p.m., Outdoor Grandstand.

2 vs 2 Volleyball Tournament to support Bennett Parks and Recreation District. 12-4 p.m., Trupp Park Grass.

Backseat Driver Contest. 1-2 p.m., Trupp Park.

Block Party with Anythink Libraries. 1-3 p.m., Anythink Bennett, 495 7^th St.

Eastern Plains Electric LLC Horse Shoe Tournament. 2-5 p.m., Trupp Park Horse Shoe Pits.

Amazing Dave Magic Show. 2-3 p.m., Outdoor Grandstand.

Sponsors, Giveaways, Bennett’s Best Winner Announcement and Ribbon Ceremony. 3-3:30 p.m., Outdoor Grandstand.

Pie & Cake Baking Contest. 3-5 p.m., Tri-Valley VFW Post 8449.

 

Free Bennett Days Activities from 11-4 p.m. at Trupp Park:

“Shop Local” – Information booth, sign-up for giveaways, and learn about the Shop Local Campaign.

Kids Zone with Ronald McDonald Magic Show, Hippo Chow Down, Human Foosball, Pedal Karts with Race Track, and Leaps and Bounds Ball Pit.

Bag Giveaway, Ice Cream Social and Grocery Games.

Live Radio Broadcast from Jammin’ 101-5, The Next Generation & FLO 107-1 Throwback Hip Hop R&B.

Family Fun Fest with Rolling Video Games, 10-Person Photo Booth, Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos.

Child Carnival Rides.

Child Pony Rides.

Bubble Magic and Science Show.

Car Show.

Petting Zoo.

Fire Education and Kids Squirt House.

Dunk Tank.

 

High School Sports

Volleyball. Byers & Bennett at Bennett Invitational, 8 a.m.

Cross Country. Byers & Strasburg @ St. Vrain Invite, Lyons, 8 a.m.

Volleyball. Deer Trail Tournament, 9 a.m.

Softball. Strasburg @ Berthoud Tournament, TBA.

JV Football. Bennett @ Strasburg, 11 a.m.

JV Football. Strasburg @ Bennett, 11 a.m.

 

Middle School Sports

Volleyball. Limon Tourney, 9 a.m.