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CONTENTS
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The Festival
The signature event for our town returns with its
splendor and rich history ... we think.
BY SEARCH PARKER STAFF
6 | CALENDAR - Coming Events
8 | ICYMI - Around Town
10 | RECREATION - Family Hike
14 | cuisine - The Guide
11 | RECREATION - Outdoor Man
ON THE COVER
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COMING EVENTS
PHOTOS: TOWN OF PARKER
Summer Concert Series
Thursdays | 20115 Mainstreet | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
The lineup for this year's free concert series:
June 4 - The Elegant Plums
July 2 - 101st Army Band
June 11 - The Violet Pines
July 9 - Isaac Points Jakarta Band
June 18 - Lucky Catch
July 16 - Caltucky
June 25 - Boogie Machine
July 23 - El Paso Lasso
Parker Days
June 11-14 | Downtown
Gear up for the ultimate summer vibes at the 50th Annual Parker Days
Festivall. Dive into a weekend filled with vibrant music, delectable food,
and endless fun. And there's a bonus - carnival rides kick off a day early on
June 11th! Save the date and be part of the excitement.
Dash Across the Dam Father's Day 5K/10K
June 20 | Rueter-Hess Reservoir | 8:00 am
Celebrate Dad (or anyone) by running or walking 3.1 miles and Dash Across
the Dam in this fun-filled 5K the whole family can enjoy on Father's Day
weekend! Registered 5K participants receive a commemorative item,
pancake breakfast, and a souvenir bib number.
Bike To Work Day
June 24 | 17301 E. Lincoln Ave. | 6:00 - 9:00 am
Step back in time with displays featuring vintage bicycles, a historic train
engine and maps showcasing Parker’s evolution through the years. T-shirts
for the first 250 cyclists. Flippin' Flapjacks will be serving pancakes. Nutrition
bars, fresh bananas, and water refill stations will also be available.
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AROUND TOWN
PHOTOS: TOWN OF PARKER
Touch-A-Truck
We had tons of fun at Touch-A-Truck on May 17 as Parker Public Works
opened the doors to its biggest trucks, snowplows, excavators and more
vehicles during this kick-off to National Public Works Week. This annual
tradition is a favorite of our young (and not so young) locals.
We're #1
US News and World Report ranked Parker as the #1 place to live in
Colorado and Top 100 in the nation on its "250 Best Places to Live in the
U.S. in 2026-2027" list released this week.
Arbor Day Sucess
The weather cooperated for another tree-rific Arbor Day Celebration
today at Discovery Park. There were tree seedling and flower
giveaways, local vendors with great Earth-friendly info, fun kids’ crafts,
superstar youth dancers, and yummy food trucks!
Development Map
Visit ParkerCO.gov/Development to find the latest information about
projects under review, active development under construction,
annexations, site plans, subdivisions and zoning within the Town of
Parker.
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JUNE 2026 9
GOING ON A FUN
Family Hike
Colorado offers some of the best hiking and outdoor fun to be found.
Many of these amazing hikes are right in our own backyards. No matter
your skill level, from taking a stroll on a paved trail to roughing it with lots
of boulders and hangs, you can find some fun hikes. Pack up the family
and head out to enjoy our wonderful environment. Here are some of our
reader’s favorite places to enjoy a fun family hike.
CASTLEWOOD CANYON
Conveniently located right here
in Douglas County, Castlewood
Canyon boasts some of the
best nature watching around.
A great number of critters
and birds populate the area
and can easily be seen on
your family hike. In addition,
Castlewood has a variety
of trail types ranging from
mild paved walking trails to
moderately technical trails. If
you are feeling adventurous,
Castlewood also has rock
climbing available with
skills areas for beginners to
advanced. cpw.state.co.us
CHATFIELD STATE PARK
Just up the road is Chatfield
State Park. Known for its
reservoir, Chatfield also has
awesome hiking and paved
trails that include biking,
hiking, and even horseback
riding. In addition, Chatfield
also boasts a really cool RC
Plane airport for those remote
controlled plane enthusiasts.
The trail system at Chatfield
also connects to other systems
so you can reach it completely
on trails, if you are one of those
super long runner or biker types.
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ROXBOROUGH STATE PARK
Tucked at the base of the
foothills is a beautiful display
of red rock formations and
vast amounts of wildlife known
as Roxborough State Park.
Definitely worth the drive,
Roxborough has a wide variety
of hiking trails for all skill levels.
The family will have a great
time wandering through the
many picturesque areas and
watching the wildlife. Be sure
to bring your camera.
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WATERTON CANYON
If you are a dirt hiker or off
road biker, then you won’t
want to miss Waterton Canyon.
Located on the west side of
Douglas County, Waterton
has a great six-mile dirt road
that goes up the canyon
and is perfect for your hike
or ride. If you want to get
more technical, many more
advanced trails connect that
will offer great challenges while
you take in the ample wildlife
of the area.
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HIDDEN MESA OPEN SPACE AND
TRAIL
Ride or hike this 1224-acre open
space buffer between Castle
Rock and Franktown. Embark
on this soft-surface trail from the
trailhead at the old homestead
at Parker Road. Follow the farm
lane as it crosses over Cherry
Creek and then winds up to
the top of the mesa where
it loops around viewpoints,
rock outcroppings, grass and
shrublands, as well as pines
and junipers. douglas.co.us
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OUTDOORMAN
HUNTING, CAMPING, FISHING - OH MY
When thinking of men and their passions, outdoor
activities are definitely at the top of the list. And what
better place to enjoy the great outdoors than in the
beauty of Colorado? We took a look around our
community to highlight some of the favorite offerings.
Top Golf
With a unique take on a traditional sport, Top Golf is
a great way to sharpen your golf skills outside while
still in the comfort of a lounge setting. Its set up is
conducive to be a social space where many can
gather and golf at the same time.
Fishing
With dozens of fishing holes right in our own backyard,
fishermen can enjoy their hobby or sport at a huge
variety of places. Local catches range from bass to
walleye. Hookandbullet.com is a great resource to
search by county to find out detailed descriptions of
fishing possibilities.
Hunting
According to thecoloradohunter.com, our state
provides for hunting of ten large animal species.
These include: elk, mule deer, black bear, mountain
lion, antelope, bighorn sheep, moose, mountain
goat, and whitetail deer. Colorado contains about
27.63 million acres of hunting grounds, or 42% of the
whole state. It is a favorite for locals and travelers
who come to hunt.
Camping
A close and convenient option to camp out is Cherry
Creek State Park, which is open for camping yearround.
A number of sites and variations are available.
Camp overnight and wake up close to the lake to
water play all day.
JUNE 2026 11
The FESTIVAL
The Parker Days Festival seems to be woven into the fabric of our community. It is the most-attended event our town
has and rewrites our weekend plans, as well as the traffic patterns, every June. Whether you attend the festival or
not, you know each year when it's happening. And it's been that way for years. An event with this type of impact,
turnout, and community involvement would surely have a rich and interesting history. And I'm sure it does; it's just not
preserved anywhere. The signature event of our town is wrapped in mystery when it comes to its origin and historical
developement.
Most people guess the festival started sometime in the early 70's, a simple parade with a few booths selling local
wares and goods to celebrate the town's growth. Through the years there have been stories of its evolution;
the year the big tent blew over so several men picked it up and carried it to the other side of Parker
Road (back when the festival was mainly centered in the field where Home Depot now
stands), the tractor pulls and toilet bowl races that took place up Main Street (I
am advocating we bring those back!), and the tornado that hit in '91
that flooded downtown right in the middle of the festival.
The history of the festival hasn't been compiled yet, but it's out there. It
lives in the memories of our long-time citizens. We want
to hear those stories; we
want to compile those
memories. So if you
have lived here for long
enough to remember its
origin, or even just some
stories from "back in the
day," reach out to us and
let us know. Email us at
contribute@tuellers.com.
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CURRENTLY
74.7
MILLION
FATHERS
IN THE U.S.
census.gov
OF DADS
SAY BEING
A FATHER
IS THE BEST
JOB IN THE
WORLD
50%
fathers who took
paternity leave in
2025
COMPARED
TO 14% IN 1980
1 in every 5
stay-at-home
parents is a father
in 2026
COMPARED
TO .6% IN 1970
Tools and tinkering. Soup and
superheroes. Dads and Doughnuts
Day. Hard work, fun, and family.
Whatever “father” brings to mind
for each of us, June is the time to
give back to the influential men in
our lives. They run out into the storm
to clear a path for us; leave early to
save us seats; build or fix our variety
of contraptions; coach us through
sports, jobs, and school; cheer us
through our best or worst days;
know how to lighten a sour mood;
and so much more! We appreciate
husbands, fathers, and father figures,
and everything they do for us. Be
sure to throw some love their way this
month on Father’s Day.
76% prefer an
experience over
a physical gift for
Father’s Day
63% received a
greeting card
WHAT A MAN WANTS
37% asked for
a gift card to a
favorite store
WHAT A MAN GETS
48% received
clothing
29% would like
electronics &
gadgets (a drone
or VR goggles)
25% received
electronics
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PARKER’S
FAVORITE
WEEKEND!
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
1 pm – 11:00 pm:
Carnival Only
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Fri 1 pm – 11:00 pm: Carnival
Fri 4 pm – 11:00 pm: Festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
Sat 10 am – 11:00 pm
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Sun 10 am – 9:00 pm
1976-2026
FREE ADMISSION
JUNE 11-14, 2026
Shopping H FOOD H EXHIBITS H MUSIC H RIDES H FAMILY FUN
FUN THINGS TO DO:
• Live Music, Festival Food, Shopping
• Street Performers, Free Kids Crafts
• Carnival Rides, Water Bubbles
• Bungy, Nerf Terf, Inflatables
TURF PROS SOLUTION
EAST MUSIC Stage
Music All Day — Highlights
Friday, June 12
6:15 pm: Brian Hornbuckle
8:45 pm: Jacob Larson
Saturday, June 13
5:45 pm: The Hot Lunch Band
8:30 pm: Minneapolis Sound
(Prince Tribute)
Sunday, June 14
4:45 pm: HomeSlice
6:45 pm: Latin Sol
$119/Night *
*plus taxes and fees
Book your stay with
PARKER DAYS FESTIVAL attendee rate!
Scan the QR code or call Hampton Inn & Suites
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MAIN STAGE – Music All Day — Highlights
Friday, June 12 presented by
6:45 pm: YACHT ROCK
9:00 pm: THE LONG RUN
Saturday, June 13 presented by
7:00 pm: RYAN CHRYS
9:15 pm: WASHPARK
Sunday, June 14 presented by
4:00 pm: NINETY % 90s
7:00 pm: FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS
CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Community Stage – Entertainment ALL Day
supported by Allegro Music
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
parkerdaysfestival.com
CARNIVAL RIDES & GAMES:
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PURCHASE DURING THE FESTIVAL
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$45 each
TICKETS FOR INDIVIDUAL RIDES
Food, Beverage & Ride Tickets may be
purchased at Festival Ticket Booths.
Parker Days Festival is brought to you by the Parker Chamber Foundation
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