Summer fun for the whole family

Page 8 Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Summer in Berthoud 2022 Summer fun for the whole family

Special to the Surveyor

The Berthoud Historical Society preserves, interprets and presents the history of the town of Berthoud and the Little Thompson Valley. Its events and activities are community building, educational and entertaining. Be sure to invite your friends to enjoy one or many of the opportunities the society is offering this summer.

Berthoud Day Open House — June 4: The Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum (224 Mountain Ave.) will be open to the general public from 12 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free for the day. Every Berthoud resident should know a little bit about the history of this busy little town. Complimentary refreshments will be available at the museum’s Pioneer Courtyard.

Special Paver Dedication 1 p.m. —

Celebrate with the Williams Family as we dedicate a paver that honors the iconic Wayside Inn, owned by Stan Williams for two decades.

History Day Camp — June 20-21: A fun day camp experience for those just finishing kindergarten to students entering high school in the fall. Join teacher Teri Johnson to learn about the early days in the Little Thompson Valley through hands-on activities. The camp will take place at the Pioneer Museum in a historic cabin and a one-room schoolhouse and at the historic McCarty-Fickel Home Museum. Call the museum at 970-532-2147 for more information and to register. Camp is limited to 12 attendees.

Rose Garden Tour and Rose Care Presentation — June

25: 10 a.m. - noon, McCarty-Fickel Home Rose Garden, 645 Seventh St., Berthoud.

Free Summer Concert Series at the Pioneer Courtyard:

The summer concerts held at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum’s Pioneer Courtyard bring together friends and neighbors for a relaxing Wednesday evening with musical enjoyment for everyone. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m. Food and drink are available for purchase.

June 22 – Scott Buckley: Family-man guitarist whose velvety voice and clever lyrics entertain audiences of all ages.

July 6 – Jon Chandler: Popular country-western singer of homespun, original narrative songs that remain in your heart long after the sun goes down.

Aug 3 – Kathy Garrison: Equine vet by day, singer – songwr. iter by night. Let her music hit you in the heart!

*Special fundraiser concert featuring Acoustic

Eidolon – Wednesday, July 20 — Enjoy an evening of “brilliant instrumentality” at the Pioneer Courtyard (224 Mountain Ave.). This is a ticketed event, $20 per person and seating is limited. All proceeds go to support the mission, operations and program of the Berthoud Historical Society. Food and drink are available for purchase. Visit www.berthoudhistoricalsociety.org for more information, or call 970-532-2147.

Museum in the Park: Back by popular demand, the Little Thompson Pioneer Museum comes to you at the Farmers’ Market in Fickel Park on several Saturdays this summer: June 25, July 30 and Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Look for our booth and discover some interesting facts about the past.

Reader’s Theater at the McCarty-Fickel Home Event

Lawn (645 Seventh St.): Friday & Saturday, June 24 and 25 at 6 p.m.

Moon Theater Company and the Berthoud Historical

Society present a reading of “Beets,” a love story that chronicles life in Berthoud when WWII German POWs worked the sugar beet fields of this area. Two free performances. Donations are gratefully accepted to support both organizations. Limited seating. Bring a lawn chair just in case. Light refreshments.

Melodrama Tillie

the Teller: Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30, 6 p.m. at the Pioneer Courtyard (224 Mountain Ave.)

Moon Theater will perform Tillie the Teller – an old-timey melodrama complete with villains, heroes and a damsel in distress. Free family fun! Donations gratefully accepted. Light refreshments.

Pioneer Heritage Gala – Aug. 20, 2022: Berthoud Rides the Rails

Join the Berthoud Historical Society members and friends to celebrate Berthoud’s railroad heritage. Dine al fresco on the McCarty-Fickel Home event lawn (645 Seventh St.). Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to keeping our history alive will be recognized during an evening of fine food and music. Visit www. berthoudhistoricalsociety.org to purchase your ticket and for more information.

Flapjack Day Returns! Labor Day Monday – Sept. 5:

City Star Brewing hosts a day of flapjacks, beer flights and music from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. to support the Berthoud Historical Society’s mission and programs. Once an event in the 50s to drum up business in town now Flapjack Day brings the community together for a meal of pancakes and sausage (Donations gratefully accepted). Over 1,750 pancakes were served in 2019.Come enjoy the fun!

Expires June 30, 2022