{"id":298,"date":"2026-06-24T08:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lafayetteflorist.com\/blog\/?p=298"},"modified":"2026-06-24T08:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:54:12","slug":"enjoying-summer-in-erie-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lafayetteflorist.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/enjoying-summer-in-erie-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoying Summer in Erie, Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What makes Erie, Colorado special?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Besides its small-town feel and family-friendly community, Erie embraces summer.\u00a0 With the Garden Tour, Farmer\u2019s Market, the Balloon Festival and a Concert in the Park, Erie is the place to enjoy the warm months.\u00a0 Lafayette Florist moved to Erie to be part of this growing, embracing community.\u00a0 Thanks for supporting all your local small businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s happening in Erie, Colorado this summer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the things we love about Erie is how active the community becomes during the summer months.\u00a0 Here are a few of our favorites:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cultivate &amp; Co-Create Garden Tour\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sunday, June 28<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lafayette Florist is a sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>The Garden Tour celebrates homeowners who are creating spaces that enhance Erie\u2019s character through:<br \/>\n\u2022 Sustainable landscaping practices appropriate for Colorado\u2019s climate<br \/>\n\u2022 Creative outdoor environments that build neighborhood connections<br \/>\n\u2022 Native plantings that support local ecosystems<br \/>\n\u2022 Innovative Garden solutions that inspire other residents \u2013 Get great ideas!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eriemakerspace.org\/cultivate-co-create-garden-tour\/\">https:\/\/eriemakerspace.org\/cultivate-co-create-garden-tour\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Erie\u2019s Farmer\u2019s Market \u2013 Every Thursday from 5:00 \u2013 8:00 pm in Downtown Erie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Support Local!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Erie Balloon Festival \u2013 July 9 \u2013 12, 6 am \u2013 9 am<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Colliers Hill Open Space<\/p>\n<p>A spectacular site!<\/p>\n<p><strong>August Concert in the Park \u2013 August 22, 4 pm &#8211; 8 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beer Garden, Food Trucks and favorite local FACE performance starting at \u00a05:45pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What makes Erie, Colorado special? 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