Outdoor Concert Featuring The Samples Followed by a Movie in the Park at this Year’s People’s Fair
by Colleen Matsuura
The Capitol Hill United Neighborhood’s (CHUN) People’s Fair has come a long way since its inception in 1972. Starting with only 2,000 fairgoers in the early years, and now reaching nearly 200,000 over two days, this Colorado tradition continues to grow each year and always offers something new for its fairgoers.
This year will not be any different as CHUN introduces an outdoor concert and movie in the park on Saturday, June 6. This fair extra will begin at 8 p.m. as the excitement of the fair winds down and the music begins. This combination of live concerts and outdoor movies is one of the great benefits to living in Colorado. Nothing says welcome to summer like a free outdoor event to bring the community together for a good cause.
CHUN has been working on behalf of the Greater Capitol Hill neighborhoods since 1969, when a group of passionate community leaders came together in opposition of the proposed conversion of 11th and 12th Avenues to one-way streets. The neighbors won their fight, and decided to stay together to work on issues such as historic preservation, zoning and liquor licensing, transportation, public safety and more.
CHUN supports many local nonprofits by offering discounted booth spaces at the People’s Fair, and offering groups the opportunity to fundraise by staffing beverage booths at the festival.
Beginning at 8:00pm on Saturday, June 6, the People’s Fair will feature a special FREE performance by Colorado homegrown band, The Samples. The Samples have been a big part of the Colorado music scene for nearly 25 years. Sean Kelley has been the one staple band member, in this Boulder born act. As the veteran in the band Kelley has been involved with 20 albums and over 1 million records sold.
Immediately following The Samples’ performance, the People’s Fair will show “Ferris Bueller’s Days Off” (FREE for attendees!). This is one of those movies that everyone wishes they could duplicate in real life. Taking the day off from work or school and playing hooky with your friends is always a great time! But sadly, most of us stick out the five day week, waiting for the weekend to start. So this event is for all of you Monday to Friday people who bust your backs. Sit back and relax with live music and a movie. You earned it.
Designated food and beverage vendors will remain open for your late night cravings through the concert and the movie. There will also be a safe place for earth friendly bike riders to lock up your rides at the bike corral at Colfax and Broadway.
Start your summer off right by joining us on Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7 for the 44th Annual CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair at Civic Center Park in Downtown Denver. This family-friendly event runs from 10am-8pm on Saturday (with extended entertainment until 11:30pm), and 10am-7pm Sunday.
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