On September 16, 17 and 18, Florence--the antiques capital of Colorado will celebrate the 89th annual Pioneer Day.
Alright, there is so much packed into these three days, that it's near impossible to envision it all.
So, I'll just highlight some of the fun and frolic planned for all ages.
On Friday and Saturday, many vendors of fine antiques and good old fashioned junk come into town and treat everyone to an open-air shopping experience.
Of course, there is a parade, a craft fair, music, delicious food and libations, a street dance, coal car races, a flyover and a tractor pull.
Um, did I mention the hoagie eating contest? No, I did not. My mouth was too full practicing for the event.
Did I mention there will be six former Denver Broncos in town? No, I did not, because I was too busy daydreaming about all the fans that will be welcoming them.
Did I mention that this year the production crew for a Jane Fonda and Robert Redford movie will be in town during the Pioneer Day parade? No, I did not, because I was too busy envisioning all the thousands of people that will be in town not only to enjoy one of the best parades in Colorado, but also might be captured in the background during filming.
Shoot! There's more exciting things going on in Florence lately than Colorado has spectacular mountains.
And you can find out more about Pioneer Day at its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/florencepioneerdays/
Will I be on the streets hoping to get into the parade filming for the Netflix movie, Our Souls At Night?
No, I'll be running my hoagie-eating body around an antiques mall all three days selling beverages and wonderful antiques to all the people fortunate enough to be in Florence during the best little festival ever.
