August 2021 Windsor Matters Newsletter

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WINDSOR MATTERS AUGUST 2021

Saturday, September 4 THROUGH

Monday, September 6 Saturday, September 4 The Windsor Harvest Festival kicks off its 99th year over Labor Day weekend. The festival starts Saturday, September 4 and runs through Monday, September 6. Activities take place at various locations including Boardwalk Park, Eastman Park and Main Park.

This year, the Harvest Festival theme is Big Ol’ Block Party, welcoming everyone to the fun. Weather permitting, attendees can expect morning hot-air balloon launches at Eastman Park, a Saturday night fireworks display at Boardwalk Park, over 150 vendor booths on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Park, and so much more!

Between the live music, farmers market, pancake breakfast, games for kids, Cruise-In Car Show, beer garden, and grand parade, there's plenty of things to do in Windsor to keep the fun going all weekend long.

Hot Air Balloon Launch 6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. | Eastman Park Several hot air balloons take to the sky, weather permitting.

Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Boardwalk Park Fresh produce and unique products will be available for purchase.

Retro Eighties Tribute Band 6 p.m.-9 p.m. | Boardwalk Park Come rock out with our live band hitting the stage at 6 p.m.

Windsor Harvest Festival Fireworks 9:05 p.m.-9:20 p.m. | Boardwalk Park Join us at Windsor Lake for a spectacular fireworks display.

Sunday, September 5 Hot Air Balloon Launch 6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. | Eastman Park Several hot air balloons take to the sky, weather permitting.

Sunday, September 5 Windsor Cruise-In Car Show 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Eastman Park Fuel your inner classic car junkie with this gathering of originals, street rods, customs and all-things cars.

Beer Garden 12 p.m.-5 p.m. | Main Park The Windsor Rotary Club has created a spot for adults to mingle, relax and enjoy adult beverages.

Vintage Baseball Game 2 p.m. | Eastman Park Join the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association (CVBBA) in an 1800s-style game with old-school uniforms, vintage-style bats and the original rules of baseball.

Monday, September 6 Harvest Festival Parade 9 a.m.

Come early, bring a lawn chair, claim your spot along the route and enjoy the parade. Follow the parade west on Walnut to 7th Street, then south on 7th Street to Eastman Park Drive.

For the complete schedule and more information, visit WindsorHarvestFest.com.

WATER-WISE WINDSOR

How to Conserve Water as Summer Fades As we move out of the dog days and into the fall, it’s time to adjust outdoor watering schedules and lawn maintenance. Not only can a lawn provide an outdoor play space, but it also prevents soil erosion, which keeps our waterways clean.

In July, lawns may need two to three watering sessions per week. In September, watering sessions can be reduced to one or two.

Watering • Many Colorado lawn issues are due to over- or under-watering.

It’s important to find the right watering schedule for your lawn type, season and irrigation system.

• A half inch of water is ideal for a single watering session.

• Try splitting a watering session into two smaller sessions to reduce puddling and water runoff.

• To reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation, water between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m.

Mowing • Avoid mowing a drought-stressed lawn by watering at least 24 hours before mowing.

• Like with watering, mow during cooler parts of the day rather than the afternoon.

• Allow grass to grow taller, between two to three inches, to encourage healthy root development.

• Keep your blade sharp and follow the one-third rule. Avoid cutting off more than one-third of the lawn’s height in a single mowing.

Fertilizing • Avoid over-fertilizing. Fertilizer that isn’t absorbed by the ground washes into the storm sewer system and pollutes local lakes and streams.

• More established lawns need less fertilizing than newer lawns.

• Don’t apply fertilizer if the ground is frozen or the grass is dormant.

CELEBRATING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS Sun., Sept. 5 | 2 p.m.

Eastman Park Join players from the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association (CVBBA) and face off against other teams in an 1800s-style match.

museums@windsorgov.com Must be 16 years or older to participate; individual players accepted on a first-come basis.

No cost to play.

Stop by and create thank you cards for our first responders. Cards will be presented to the Windsor Police Department and Windsor Severance Fire Rescue on Tuesday, September 7.

Sat., Sept. 4 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Boardwalk Park

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