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Fun for All Ages at Valleyfest, September 21—23, 2012

Thursday, September 20th, 2012

This weekend, the City of Spokane Valley will host its biggest celebration of the year, with a parade, hot air balloons, gourmet food and wine tasting, bicycling and running events, live music, and more. Valleyfest began in 1990; its mission “is to showcase the talent that enriches our community and give exposure of the visual and performing arts, education, science, and recreation to those families who might otherwise not have the means to experience them.”

Friday night, bring your family to see the Hearts of Gold parade, which starts at 7:30 p.m. at Sprague Avenue at Appleway Florist and travels east to the Spokane Heritage Museum. The parade will feature lighted floats, mascots, dancers, classic cars, and fire trucks.

CenterPlace Regional Event Center will host several fun activities on Saturday:

Start your day with a pancake breakfast from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. Volunteers will be preparing and serving a hot breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, and bacon, plus your choice of coffee, juice, or milk. The price is $7 for adults, $3 for kids 3–6, and free for kids 2 and under. Click here for a $1 discount coupon!
Parents and expectant parents can attend educational workshops and movies and visit baby-themed exhibitions at BabyFest 2012. BabyFest runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Look at the stars under a roof at the Stargazer Planetarium from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At Taste of the Valley, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., you can sample regional wines, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and listen to live music on the patio. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased by Friday.
Valleyfest Car Show will be held on the grass outside CenterPlace. Registration is 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. and is $10.00 per vehicle. Lowco’s car club is hosting and judging the event, with awards given at 3:30 p.m.
Throughout the day, the CenterPlace patio stage will offer live music and comedy. Click here for a schedule.

Mirabeau Point Park, located next to the CenterPlace Event Center, will have plenty of fun things to do and see:

The Spokane Astronomical Society will be around all day Saturday to hand out free DVD’s and other prizes and to let people look through telescopes of all different sizes. You can view sunspots and solar flares with special telescope filters, and in the evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, the group will host a night sky viewing. Come see the galaxy and learn what you are looking at in the night sky!
Weather permitting, Balloons over Valleyfest will launch hot air balloons from the park at 6:40 a.m. on Friday. At 5:00 a.m., you can come and view the “Morning Glow” of the lit balloons before takeoff. Saturday and Sunday, the balloons will launch at 6:35 a.m. Saturday night at 8:00 p.m., the lit balloons will be on display for “Night Glow.”
Sunday, bring your bike for the Spokane River Centennial Trail Bike Ride. Meet at the Mirabeau Point Park North Centennial Trail Head at 11:00 a.m. for check-in ($10.00 for ages 11 and over and $5.00 for ages 10 and under). The ride starts at noon, and you can choose from four routes ranging from 6.8 to 15.6 miles. All routes are loops that finish back at Mirabeau Park. Pre-register here.
If walking is more your style, you can register for the Step up for Down Syndrome Walk, which starts Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Discovery Playground at Mirabeau Point Park. Or race in the 5k/10k Run for a Cause on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., which benefits education, research, and advocacy programs for Down Syndrome. Registration for the run is $15 before Sept 20 or $25 if registered after September 20, 2012.
Saturday and Sunday, the Family Stage will feature performers of various kinds, including music and dancing. Click here for a schedule.
The Meadow Festival Stage will also feature live music and dancing Saturday and Sunday. Click here for a schedule.
All weekend long, there are fun activities for the whole family, including toy making, fishing for kids, the Go Green Zone, an Oreo stacking contest for kids, and a free outdoor movie.

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100 Free Concerts at This Year’s Pig Out in the Park August 29–September 3, Riverfront Park

Monday, August 27th, 2012

The Verve Pipe headlines at Pig Out in the Park this year.

Labor day weekend is coming, the last big holiday before kids go back to school and summer officially ends. You could go camping at your favorite lake spot, but let’s face it, camping at a beyond maxed out campground is not really all that fun. On the other hand, music festivals packed with people ARE really fun, and at Pig Out in the Park you can pick and choose from 100 concerts, all free!

The line-up, spread out over three stages, includes some great national acts, including the Verve Pipe (Friday at 9:15 p.m. and Saturday at 12:00 p.m.), the Yardbirds (Saturday at 9:30), JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound (Thursday at 9:00 p.m.), Fishbone (Sunday, 9:30 p.m.), and more. There are just too many don’t-miss local musicians playing over the weekend to mention them all, but a few highlights I recommend are Hot Club of Spokane (Thursday at 8:15 p.m.), Silver Treason, Terrible Buttons (Saturday at 7:15), Cary Fly (Sunday at 7:00 p.m.), and Civilized Animal (Sunday at 7:30 p.m.). Saturday and Sunday at 4:00 p.m., kids can enjoy a roving magic show. Click here for a full schedule of the festival’s entertainment.

Chocolate dipped cheesecake at Pig Out in the Park

While the festival has become known for an incredible array of live music performances, drawing people from all over the Inland Northwest, it’s called Pig Out in the Park for a reason. You will find copious amounts of a wide variety of foods from Navajo fry bread tacos to maple bacon cupcakes. Food booths will offer food from all over the globe—Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Cajun, Native American, Italian, Mediterranean, Mongolian, Southwest, and Indian, plus amazing desserts like chocolate-covered fruit kebobs and huckleberry brownie fudge sundaes. And yes, if you must, have a deep-fried Snicker’s bar or Twinkie. After all, Pig Out in the Park only comes around once a year. I like to go with a food tasting buddy or two, so I can try and share several items for less money. Click here for a helpful list of food vendors with sample menu items to help you plan your indulgence strategy—naturally, the food booth areas are very crowded so knowing where you want to go before you arrive is very helpful! There are also three adult beverage gardens.

Pig Out in the Park runs August 29—September 3 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Riverfront Park, downtown Spokane. Admission to the event and to all entertainment is free. All food items are $9.25 or less. Pets are prohibited from this event. Parking is available in paid lots and at street meters throughout downtown (Sunday, meters are free). Click here for bus schedules if you don’t want to deal with parking!

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Healthy, Yummy Food in Spokane

Saturday, August 18th, 2012

Growing interest in adopting a healthier lifestyle has driven a marked increase in the number of Spokane restaurants that offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and fresh, healthy menu items. For cooking at home, or if you are staying somewhere with a kitchen and want to try making local cuisine with fresh ingredients, locally written blogs like At My Kitchen Table and Table for Five provide recipes and tips on preparing nutritious meals. Here is a sampling of dining establishments in the Spokane area that offer tasty, healthy, vegetarian options.

Vegan, gluten-free “chicken” mole enchiladas at Boots Bakery and Lounge.

New! Boots Bakery and Lounge, downtown in the old Rocket on Main Ave. (24 W. Main), opened earlier this summer. This all-vegetarian bistro makes up new creations each day—breakfast, salads, quiche, wonderful cookies and other sweets (like vegan red velvet cookies with cream cheese filling!), fresh fruit sangria, and hot main dishes. Many items are vegan and/or gluten free. They also have a full bar and good coffee.

Pizza! Historic Browne’s Addition houses Pacific Avenue Pizza (2001 W. Pacific Ave.), a full-service restaurant with a full bar, a fun comic-book theme, and big TVs for watching sports. To the best of my knowledge, this is the only pizza place in town that offers vegan cheese and meats (MacKenzie River Pizza has vegan meats and soy cheese that does contain milk ingredients).

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives! Click here to watch the video. Picabu Neighborhood Bistro (901 W. 14^th) is tucked into a small shopping center on Spokane’s Lower South Hill. The menu is “an eclectic mix of Thai-American-Mexican-Cajun inspired favorites” that is sure to please everyone from meat lovers to vegans and features fresh vegetables and vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options as well as steak, burgers, and pastas.

Fine dining! For a delicious lunch or a fancy night out, try Mizuna (214 N. Howard, downtown), considered by many to be one of Spokane’s finest restaurants. Their seasonal menu features fresh, local, organic Northwest ingredients. During the warm months, you can sit on their pretty patio in the alley (sometimes there is live music outside as well). Vegan and vegetarian options are available for both lunch and dinner, like the vegan meatloaf sandwich, roasted beet and lentil salad, and almond and herb crusted tofu. There is an entire vegetarian menu available for dinner, and all the cuisine is centered around utilizing local organic farmers, fresh fish, and the highest quality organic and hormone free meats.

Just opened this week in downtown Spokane! There really is nothing comparable to fresh squeezed orange juice. Method Juice Café (718 W. Riverside) serves up fresh squeezed juice and smoothies, all vegan and from organic ingredients, starting at $6. Co-founder and owner Nick Murto says they will be bringing in more vegan takeout food soon.

Fast and fresh! Sometimes, you just need a quick sandwich without settling for generic fast food. Stella’s Café, located just north of Riverfront Park and downtown (917 W. Broadway), opened in February and offers an array of fresh-made sandwiches and salads, including vegan and vegetarian meat alternatives. Cold microbrews are available to enjoy with your Jerk Tofu sandwich or Portabello mushroom sandwich. The deli case displays a constantly changing selection of baked goods and salads, like pesto potato salad or quinoa salad with golden beets, arugula, and cherries. They also serve breakfast and locally roasted coffee.

Go for Thai, Chinese, or Vietnamese! If you are looking for healthy, vegetarian-friendly food, these are usually safe bets. Here are a few recommendations that are extremely tasty (I’ve tried them all):

Vietnamese: Vien Dong (1730 E. Sprague), Vina Asian (2303 N. Ash)
Chinese: Gordy’s Sichuan Café (501 E. 30^th), Kaylon Garden (2819 N. Division)
Thai: Thai on First (411 W. 1^st), Thai Bamboo (5406 N. Division; check website for other locations)

Some Asian restaurants offer gluten-free items, including P.F. Chang’s and Red Dragon (FYI, the Red Dragon in Hillyard on Diamond has vegan desserts).

Check Happy Cow, an online healthy eating guide, for more healthy Spokane restaurants. Check GlutenFreeSpokane.com for a list of restaurants with gluten-free menu items.

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Get Away without Going Far: Lakeside Fun at Coeur d’Alene, ID

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Lake Coeur d’Alene

You don’t need to spend a lot of time and money traveling to far-flung destinations to enjoy a relaxing or adventurous getaway. Coeur d’Alene in the summertime is a wonderful place to visit, and it is just 38 minutes east on I-90 from Spokane. You can either make it a day trip from Spokane or take a few days and stay in the lakeside resort town. If you are staying in Spokane, or want to go to Coeur d’Alene as part of a staycation in the Spokane area, stay at Stratford Suites, located close to the Spokane airport, and enjoy the comfort of an upscale furnished townhouse at an affordable rate. Use the money you might have spent on plane tickets or gas for more play!

You can spend a couple of days just hanging out at the waterfront of Lake Coeur d’ Alene. Play in the water at the sandy city beach, stroll the world’s longest floating boardwalk at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, and hike at Tubbs Hill, a 120-acre waterfront preserve on the downtown waterfront. Board a daily scenic lake cruise or make your own adventure with a kayak, stand-up paddle board, or jet boat/jet ski—all are available to rent.

This city also has excellent shopping, restaurants, wine bars, and art galleries, all located in the very walkable, quaint downtown area.

Coeur d’Alene is situated in a playground of the great outdoors, with great fishing, camping, and hiking very close by. Check the Forest Service website for more information. For whitewater rafting, check out ROW Adventures’ trips on the Wild and Scenic St. Joe River.

The Coeur d'Alene Resort

There are numerous options for lodging, including lakefront vacation rentals, but if you want to treat yourself, the obvious choice is the luxurious Coeur d’Alene Resort. From here, you can walk to the beach and downtown. The hotel houses several fine restaurants and a spa, plus a posh golf course with the world’s only floating green. Summer rates average $199–$499. Click here for package specials that will save you money, especially for families.

If you have kids, or if you like to play like a kid, add a day or two to your trip for Silverwood Theme Park, just minutes north of Coeur d’Alene on Highway 95. This is also a popular day trip destination from Spokane. It’s the Northwest’s largest theme park, with huge roller coasters, water rides, and entertainment. There are two sides to the park—the dry and the wet. Boulder Beach Water Park offers slides, wave pools, and areas just for toddlers and kids. There is a lot to do, and you should expect to spend a full day on either side. Admission is $21.99–$42.99. If you purchase your tickets online, they are a couple of bucks cheaper, and a discount is given for multi-day passes. Costco also sometimes has discount tickets.

For more information to help you plan a vacation in Coeur d’Alene, go to Coeurdalene.org and CDAdowntown.com.

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What Should We Do for Valentine’s Day? Great Ideas and Hot Deals

Friday, February 10th, 2012

If you or your sweetheart is asking that question, check out these great ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day in Spokane, including several that are very affordable (marked as “DEAL”).

DEAL Romantic Valentine’s Day Hotel Package

Stratford Suites luxury hotel is offering a Valentine’s Day-themed package that includes a one-bedroom suite, a bouquet of red roses, a bottle of red wine, and gourmet chocolate truffles for only $139. All rooms feature 50” HDTV/DVD, full kitchens, and free high-speed wireless internet. Located a short drive from downtown and very close to the Northern Quest Casino and Resort (see below for fun things to do there). Call (888) 705-8877 or (509) 321-1600 or email frontdesk@stratfordsuites.com to make reservations!

Current Spa and Salon

Play at Northern Quest Resort and Casino

Northern Quest offers an impressive array of food, pampering, and entertainment. Choose from fourteen restaurants and lounges, including Spokane’s only AAA four diamond restaurant, a sports bar with a 30’ by 10’ HDTV, a premier cigar lounge, and a nightclub. The 46,000 square feet of gaming includes table games, live poker, over 2,000 slot machines, live Keno, and off track betting. For a relaxing, romantic getaway, check out the Current Spa, where you can treat your sweetheart to a massage, facial, or body treatment. Couples’ treatments are available, and you can even receive a couples’ massage in your room if you stay at the resort’s luxury hotel. Valentine’s Day packages are available. Call 509-242-7000 for more information.

DEAL Wine Tasting Galore

The weekend before Valentine’s Day, the wineries of Spokane (there are nineteen) and local wine shops are opening their doors and offering tastings and special deals. Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., the Spokane wineries will host ValenWine weekend. Visit any participating winery for wine samples paired with delectable sweets. Click here for a map of wineries. Tasting fees may apply and are usually applicable to a wine purchase.

Warm up your taste buds with a pre-Valentine’s wine tasting and food sampling at William’s Seafood Market and Wines Friday, February 10, from 3–6:30 p.m. Taste wines for just $1 (tasting fee credited toward any purchase). Select offerings from Del Rio Vineyards, Sterling Silver Meats, and Just American Desserts will be available to try, and you can pick up some delicious food to prepare a romantic dinner at home. The Market is located at 2118 N. Ruby. Call 509-321-0747 for more information.

At Vino! A Wine Shop (222 S. Washington Street), you can sample bubblies and more for $10 on Friday, February 10, from 3–5:30 p.m. On Saturday, February 11, the entire store is on sale (hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), so you can stock up for Valentine’s Day and the winter. Tastings will be available all day for $5.

DEAL Snowshoe and Wine Tasting on Mt. Spokane

For a fun couple’s outing, give your sweetheart the gift of fresh air, gorgeous scenery, and fine wine. Spokane Parks and Recreation will provide the snowshoes and transportation for a spectacular day of snowshoeing on Mt. Spokane on Sunday, February 19, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After exploring the snowy trails, the group will head to Trezzi’s Farm Winery. The cost is $39, plus a $3 wine tasting fee. Call 509-363-5418, and click here to register. Check out the Spokane Parks and Rec Winter 2012 Outdoor Program for other great ideas for Valentine’s gifts for outdoor enthusiasts.

Spokane Symphony Concert: Brilliance and Virtuosity

Get dressed up (or not) and bring your Valentine to the historic Fox theater (downtown at 1001 W. Sprague Ave.) this weekend for a romantic show featuring a violin concerto. A special Valentine’s package of a long-stemmed rose and small box of chocolates is available for an advance-purchase price of $10. Click here to read the Inlander’s article about this beautiful collection of music and Mateusz Wolski, violinist. Two shows will be performed, on Saturday, February 11 at 8 p.m. (pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m.) and Sunday, February 12 at 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. or by phone at 509-624-1200. They may also be purchased at all TicketWest outlets or at 1-800-325-SEAT.

DEAL Laugh Together at a Comedy Show

Laugher has been called the best aphrodisiac, so a comedy show makes a great Valentine’s Day date! Check out the Blue Door Theater for live improvisational comedy. Every Friday in February, the group will perform “It’s a Date,” in which audience-inspired characters look for love, at 8 p.m. (suitable for all ages). Saturdays at 9 p.m., enjoy “PG-13” short-form improv at the “Safari” show. Tickets are $7–$9. Call 509-747-7045 for reservations.

Uncle D’s Comedy Underground at Bluz at the Bend hosts live stand-up comedy in Spokane’s only Las Vegas style showroom with full bar and dinner service. Doors open at 6:30 and shows start at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are $12; call 509-483-7300 for reservations. On February 14, Tuesday, at 8:00 p.m., there will be a special “Singles Awareness Day” show, perfect for singles or anyone wanting to go out with friends on Valentine’s Day.

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Grab Your Girlfriends for the 7th Annual Girl’s Day Out!

Friday, November 11th, 2011

This Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., local shops in seven different Spokane business districts will offer games, prizes, and great discounts in honor of Girl’s Day Out, a shopping event aimed at introducing women to their neighborhood business centers. Businesses in the Garland, Hillyard, International District, Monroe, Perry, N. Division/Ruby, and SoDo areas are rolling out the “pink carpet” to entice ladies to come in. Each district has a headquarters, where the first 100 shoppers will receive a “swag bag” of goodies, and you can pick up your Girl’s Day Out map. Check out the facebook page for an inside look at what some of the business owners are doing to make this year’s event the best ever.

Many shops will be offering treats and beverages, and every business will have something special to offer. You can start your holiday shopping or shop for yourself—you can find antiques, jewelry, clothing, makeup, skin care, art, new and used furniture, books, and much more. Some of the city’s best coffee houses and restaurants will also be offering great specials for the day. Door prizes and drawings for gift certificates will be part of the fun. You can see all the participating businesses and scope out all the deals before you go in this week’s Exchange, available at free newsstands all over the city.

District headquarters, where you will want to stop first to get your map and swag bag:

Monroe: Cruz ‘n Back in Time, 3107 N. Monroe
South Perry: Skin Care by Yisel, 1016 S. Perry
Hillyard: Corner Cottage, 5210 N. Market
Garland: Glamarita, 901 W. Garland
SoDo: Ronan’s Door, 301 W. 2^nd Ave.
North Division/Ruby St.: Retired Treasures, 2824 N. Ruby
East Sprague/International: Northwest Seed and Pet, 2422 E. Sprague

Posted on the Girl’s Day Out facebook wall by Cruz ‘n Back in Time Collectibles

Although it is an event for women, men are welcome to come enjoy the fun as well. Shopping local is good for the economy, good for the community, and good for the environment, just in case you needed an excuse to spend a day shopping!

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Music, bicycling, wine tasting, and more at Valleyfest, September 23–25

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

This year’s annual Valleyfest kicks off Friday night, September 23, at 7:30 p.m. with the Hearts of Gold parade. Creative floats from local businesses and schools as well as outlying communities, dancers, classic cars, hot rods, animals, and more will travel from the New Life Church (10920 E. Sprague) east to Chase Bank (12005 E Sprague). Come early to claim a good spot for viewing!

Valleyfest 2011 is based at Mirabeau Point Park in Spokane Valley off I-90 exit 289. There is plenty to do for all ages, including hot air balloon viewing, a run for diabetes, a family trail ride, music and other live entertainment, and a car show. Click here for a map of the park. Here are a few of the main attractions.

The Spokane Astronomical Society will let you look through telescopes at solar flares and sunspots (don’t worry, they have special safe filters) on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus they will host a night sky gazing session Saturday night from 7 to 10 p.m. You can also check out the planetarium in the Great Room at CenterPlace from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Taste of the Valley, 6–8 p.m. Saturday night at CenterPlace, is an evening of wine tasting with hors d’oeuvres from Red Rock Catering and live music and entertainment. Afterward, you can stroll outside to watch the hot air balloon “Night Glow” show. Click here to buy tickets ($40 each).

Although registration is now closed for the Valleyfest 5K/10K Run for Diabetes, which starts Saturday morning at 9 a.m., everyone is welcome to take part in the Family Trail Ride on Sunday, with four routes to choose from. Click here for a video and click here to register. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Saturday and Sunday, a variety of performers will provide free entertainment, including local bands, hula dancing, skits, comedy, and more. Click here for a full schedule of all the fun!

Grab your kids or borrow someone else’s for Fishing at the Falls. Kids 14 and under can learn how to fish in the stocked pond at the park starting Saturday morning at 10 a.m.

Balloons Over Valleyfest is an excellent reason to get out of bed early this weekend. Right after sunrise Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, 80-foot hot air balloons will launch and fly over the Spokane Valley. You can also see the balloons lit up at night on the back grass of CenterPlace just after sunset Saturday night.

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All the Food and Free Music You Can Handle: Pig Out in the Park 2011

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

For six days, August 31–September 5, Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane will be filled with 48 food booths (225 menu items), three adult beverage gardens, and three stages that will host 82 free concerts. Pig Out in the Park, now in its 32^nd year, brings dozens of great bands from near and far to perform on outdoor stages without charging any admission fees, raising the $320,000 needed to put on this year’s event through sponsorships, restaurant participation fees, and support from over 385 local businesses.

MarchFourth Marching Band

This year’s headliners are Marcy Playground, Charlie Musselwhite, Too Slim, Leon Russell, Carbon Leaf, and MarchFourth Marching Band. Pig Out in the Park will also showcase many local favorites, including Mon Cheri, Blue Ribbon Tea Company, and Hot Club of Spokane. Click here for a full schedule of bands.

Pig Out in the Park is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the music starts at noon each day. You won’t run out of new kinds of food to try even if you eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the park, with everything from bacon-wrapped hot dogs to authentic Greek, Vietnamese, and Indian dishes. As Spokane’s largest cultural event, this is a golden opportunity to broaden your taste horizons for a decent price—the price cap for all items is $8.95. Picky kids (of all ages) will be happy to see plenty of tame options like Zip’s hamburgers, pizza, and of course funnel cakes.

Riverfront Park is always a fun place, and all the usual attractions will be running during Pig Out—IMAX Theatre, Looff Carrousel, Spokane Falls SkyRide, and Pavilion amusement rides. The day pass is the best deal at just $16.25 for unlimited amusement park rides and mini-golf plus one regular IMAX feature.

Getting there: As Pig Out is contained in the park, street closures are not an issue; however, this very popular event means close parking will be limited. If you drive, try to carpool and arrive as early as possible. In the afternoon, expect a healthy walk if parking on the street. Parking meters are free on Sunday and Labor Day. Buses will be running all weekend, including the Arena park-and-ride shuttle, but check schedules to make sure you don’t miss the last bus home! Bicycles are a great option for this event, with places in the park and surrounding businesses to lock up. Most concert seating is on the grass. Feel free to bring your own chairs and blankets, but keep in mind that wandering through the food booths can be a little tight for carrying bulky items, so think slim folding chairs and/or backpacks. See you there!

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