Good afternoon, Denver. Guess what’s back? Back again! The Renaissance Festival is back in Larkspur and ready to transport us all back to the medieval times!

Happy Father’s Day to all the Father Figures out there, you are appreciated and loved!

In today’s Denver Weekly:

• Hidden Beaches in Colorado?

• Renaissance Festival is Back!

• Video Game Go-Karts

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Mattox

TOP STORIES

Hidden Beach in Estes Park

Sandbeach Lake, which sits at 10,280 feet in elevation, is only accessible via a hiking trail. According to the National Park Service website, the hike from the Sandbeach Lake Trailhead is 4.2 miles with a 1,970-foot elevation gain, and takes about four to five hours.

While you’re enjoy the wondrous beauty the rest of RMNP has to offer — elk, deer, moose, bear you can take a little break from watching wildlife and explore what maybe the highest beach in the United States.

There’s nothing like get a mile high sunburn or even 2x mile high sunburn.

Renn Fest has Returned!

Reporting live from Larkspur once again…

The beloved festival offers a trip back in time to when kings and queens ruled the land, with opportunities for feasting, revelry and sights that will leave you wondering. The festival runs for eight weekends, from June 14 through Aug. 3, in Larkspur.

How to get tickets

The Colorado Renaissance Festival has three ways to purchase tickets for the festival.

The lowest price is offered through King Soopers. The grocery chain partners with the festival each year, offering single-day tickets. This year, the tickets can be purchased at participating locations for $29 for adults and $14 for children ages five to 12. Anyone younger than five can enter the fest for free.

Single-day tickets can also be purchased through the festival’s website. Each of those tickets will cost adults $30.50 and $14 for children.

Video Game Go-Karts

What maybe the ONLY video game style go-karts in the country — Estes Park Ride-A-Kart has opened to the public.

This is like real life Mario Kart folks.. Kelly & Andrew Kessler in their own words.

“Just like your favorite video game you grew up playing as a kid, it has the same features of that. There’s coins, there’s question marks, there’s spots on the track that interact with your cart and with the other drivers,” Andrew said.

Racers will be able to earn speed boosts by collecting coins and can even slow other racers down by (virtually) throwing things at them. Andrew explained that this is made possible with sensors installed in the track, which racers can find on a map, as well as buttons to use power-ups on the steering wheel.

Once everyone crosses the finish line, the scores will be calculated and the winners will be invited to the podium. There is also a scoreboard where racers can see and compare their results.

How to get a discount for the debut on Friday

Estes Park Ride-A-Kart will debut the new go-karts to the public on Friday, June 13, at 4 p.m. Racers who show up dressed as their favorite racing-inspired character, whether from a video game or a real-life driver, can get a 50% discount on their tickets.

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EVENTS

Parker Days

“Colorado's Hometown Festival” is back for four days of shows, carnival rides, food and more. Located on Mainstreet, the 49th annual Parker Days is loaded with festival booths, face painting, a silent disco, inflatable activities, music, crafts, axe throwing, buskers, and carnival rides. The free festival runs Thursday through Sunday. See the festival schedule at ParkerDaysFestival.com.

Global Fest

Aurora's 12th annual Global Fest is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free, family friendly festival is Aurora's signature event.

Saturday's festival will feature 20 food vendors offering a variety of cuisines from around the world, the popular Parade of Nations with 65 countries represented, an international fashion show, and two stages with more than 25 unique performances.

Performer Mayra Alejandra will bring her tribute to Selena to the Aurora Municipal Center’s Great Lawn.

Downtown Littleton Block Party

The Downtown Littleton Block Party is back for the first time since 2018. Saturday's event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with Main Street transforming into a free celebration with live music, street performers, food, drinks and a fireworks finale.

Admission to the event is free and open to all ages.

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PET OF THE WEEK

Save A Life @ Colorado Puppy Rescue

Meet Triscuit — I'm the perfect companion dog -- I love being around my humans and am sweet and cuddly with everyone.

I'm super good on walks already and like to stay close to my human. I love to frolick in grass too! I'm curious around other dogs and a little shy around some people at first. I was fostered with a 9-year-old large dog and I love to mess with her.

I'll be easy to potty train because I'm a smarty-pants and I listen well. I'm pretty vocal in the crate, but after 15 minutes I settle down.

And with my puppy dog eyes, and floppy and expressive ears, I'm just as cute as can be. My foster parents are super sad about me leaving, but I'm ready for my forever home. Are you my forever humans?

For more information about Colorado Puppy Rescue:

Next Adoption Event: Saturday June 14th | 9:30am-12:00pm

Adoptive families must complete an adoption application prior to meeting pups. Signing up is strongly encouraged, but not required.
 
Our Address:

18741 Ponderosa Dr. Unit D.
Parker, CO 80134

SPORTS

Cale Makar Wins 2nd Norris Trophy

Cale Makar has won his 2nd Norris Trophy for being the BEST Defensemen in the NHL. Since joining the Avs he’s absolutely dominated the ice no matter where he skates.

Makar finished the regular season with 30 goals and 92 points, a career high in both categories. He’s also the first defenseman to finish in the top 10 of the NHL’s point leaders since Brent Burns with the San Jose Sharks in 2016-17. Burns had 29 goals and 76 points in that campaign.

The Colorado blueliner finished second on the team in points and goals behind Nathan MacKinnon’s 116 points and 32 tallies in the regular season.

A second Norris Trophy adds to what is already an impressive career with all the silverware Makar has brought home over the years. In addition to being the defenseman of the year twice, he also has a Calder Trophy, a Conn Smythe and a Stanley Cup. He has earned all these honors before turning 27 years old.

Until Next Week!

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