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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Libby Wagner (16) is the 2025 Boulder County Fair Queen who works hard at the fair by cleaning stalls, grooming horses, and greeting visitors. She will ride her horse with the American flag at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Jack Murphy Outdoor Arena Grandstand and will also take part in sponsor visits and school events. Colorado Hometown Weekly
- ➤ The Boulder County Fair will host a Mexican Rodeo Fiesta on Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. at 9595 Nelson Road—where visitors will see charreria with horse riding, traditional dance, and music that shows Mexican culture. Announcer Luis Canela said charros are training daily in Fort Lupton so guests will experience true heritage. Colorado Hometown Weekly
- ➤ Boulder County Fair will open this week with a Royal Critter Contest where young exhibitors will showcase their farm animals and compete for a $100 prize and crown. The fair will offer a diverse music lineup with acts such as OKAN and Nathaniel Riley as well as carnival rides, special food stands and kid’s day on August 7 — a mix of fun and local tradition that will bring families together — and attendees can enjoy a lively weekend of attractions. Colorado Hometown Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boulder County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on August 12 at 1 p.m. at 1325 Pearl Street — 3rd floor — or online to gather feedback on two ballot measures for the November election. A separate public hearing for a community measure on the Niwot Area Public Improvement District is scheduled for August 19. Boulder County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers in Colorado—working with international colleagues—found that cancer survivors who got COVID early in the pandemic had a higher risk of dying from cancer that had spread. Data from the United Kingdom showed that survivors had twice the risk and from the United States a 44% higher risk while researchers continue to study if current COVID variants and vaccines affect this risk. Colorado Hometown Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
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Lafayette Farmers Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Lafayette Colorado Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover local flowers and fresh produce while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Vitalant Blood Drive
10 AM - 2 PM — Lafayette Public Library — Walk-ins welcome — Donate blood and help save lives at this local drive by Vitalant.
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Art Night Out
5-9 p.m. — Festival Plaza — Free entry — Engage with local artisans and enjoy live performances under the summer sky.
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Lafayette Colorado Farmers Market — Star Acres Flower Farm
9 AM – 1 PM — Lafayette Colorado Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh flowers and meet local growers at this vibrant market.
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Bourbon, Blues, & Grooves with Ghost Town Blues Band
6:30-10 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — Free admission — Experience high-energy modern blues with a Memphis flair from the acclaimed Ghost Town Blues Band.
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Picnic on the Plaza
12-1 p.m. — Festival Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a picnic with live music featuring Laurie & Lorrie on the lawn.
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Live Well Love Yourself: A Self-Care Meetup
1-2:30 p.m. — Waneka Lake Park — Free entry — Connect with the community while learning self-care practices in a serene environment.
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26th Annual Lafayette Peach Festival
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Old Town Lafayette on Public Road — Free entry — Celebrate Palisade peaches with culinary delights and local vendors at this beloved community festival.
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Lafayette Farmers Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Lafayette Colorado Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore local flowers and meet friendly vendors at this vibrant community market.
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Playback Concert
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — Free admission — Experience the dynamic sounds of Colorado's supergroup Playback featuring Heather Love.
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