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Friends of Barr Lake - a support group for Barr Lake State Park

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Friends of Barr Lake is a 501(c)3 non-profit support organization to Barr Lake State Park.

Friends of Barr Lake is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that enhances education, recreation, and conservation at the park by providing support from grant funds, donations, and fundraising events.

10/08/2026

✨ NEWLY RENOVATED. BEAUTIFULLY HISTORIC. OPEN FOR ONE SPECIAL AFTERNOON. ✨

Be among the first to take fall photos at the newly renovated Historic Bergman Barn at Barr Lake State Park! This rarely accessible location offers a warm, rustic backdrop filled with history and character—and we’re opening it for just eight private photo sessions.

Your $150 session with Ann Vargas Photography includes:

🍁 A private 20-minute photo session
📸 Five professionally edited digital images
🚐 Transportation to and from the barn
🏚️ Exclusive access to this special historic setting

📅 Saturday, October 10
🌧️ Rain date: Sunday, October 11

Space is extremely limited! Register through the link below, then be sure to complete payment—your time slot will not be held until payment is received.

A valid Colorado State Parks pass or daily vehicle admission is required. Proceeds support Friends of Barr Lake and programs benefiting Barr Lake State Park. 💛

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49AEA628A6FDC34-65636957-historic #/

10/06/2026

🍂 FALL PHOTOS IN A PIECE OF BARR LAKE HISTORY 📸

The newly renovated Historic Bergman Barn is opening its doors for a very special afternoon of fall photo sessions!

Join Ann Vargas Photography for a private, 20-minute session inside this beautiful, limited-access setting. Each $150 session includes transportation to the barn and five professionally edited digital images—with the option to purchase more.

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Barr Lake State Park
📸 Only 8 sessions available!

Perfect for families, couples, kids, pets, maternity portraits, senior photos, holiday cards, or simply capturing this season somewhere truly special.

A valid Colorado State Parks pass or daily vehicle admission is also required. Reserve your session through the link below—your appointment is not confirmed until payment is received!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49AEA628A6FDC34-65636957-historic #/

10/03/2026

🍂🦅 TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🦅🍂

The Annual Harvest Festival at Barr Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks is finally here!

Join us tomorrow, October 3 from 9 am – 1 pm for a full day of fall fun at Barr Lake State Park!

🎶 Live music & performances
🍴 Local food vendors
🛍️ Artisan goods
🐴 Wagon rides
🦃 Turkey shoot
🪶 Indigenous cultural programming
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities
🌾 A beautiful day on the prairie

Bring your family, gather your friends, grab your favorite fall sweater, and come celebrate the season with us!

📅 TOMORROW — October 3
📍 Barr Lake State Park

The event is free, but registration is encouraged—see the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual-harvest-festival-at-barr-lake-state-park-tickets-1997513349199?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait to see you at the lake! 🍁

Tag someone who needs to come with you! 👇

10/01/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ONE DAY. SO MANY WAYS TO HAVE FUN. 🍂

Your family’s fall adventure starts at Barr Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks!

The Annual Harvest Festival is bringing together music, food, nature, culture, and good old-fashioned fun for a day everyone can enjoy.

🎶 Listen to live music
🐴 Climb aboard a wagon ride
🛍️ Discover local artisans
🍴 Grab lunch from local food vendors
🌾 Explore the park
🦅 Look for birds and wildlife
💃 Enjoy cultural performances
❤️ Spend quality time together

Whether you have little ones in tow or just want an excuse to get outside with the people you love, there’s something waiting for you at the lake.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9 am – 1 pm
📍 Barr Lake State Park

The event is free, but registration is encouraged—see the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual-harvest-festival-at-barr-lake-state-park-tickets-1997513349199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Make the Harvest Festival part of your family’s fall tradition! 🍁

09/29/2026

📸 Only 8 Fall Photo Sessions Available! 🍁

For one afternoon only, you can enjoy a private professional photo session at the Historic Bergman Barn—a beautiful, limited-access location at Barr Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks!

Photographer Ann Vargas Photography will capture your family, children, pets, partner, senior portraits, or holiday-card photos surrounded by the charm of this special historic setting.

Each $150 session includes 20 minutes of photography, transportation to and from the barn, and a gallery from which you can select five professionally edited digital images.

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 2:30–6:20 p.m.
📍 Historic Bergman Barn at Barr Lake State Park

With only eight appointments available, these sessions are expected to fill quickly! Choose your time and submit payment using the link below—your session is not held until payment is received.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49AEA628A6FDC34-65636957-historic #/

A $10 daily vehicle pass is required unless you already have a valid Keep Colorado Wild Pass or Colorado State Parks pass.

Rain date: Sunday, October 11.

09/26/2026

🌎 PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: INDIGENOUS CORPORATION 5280 🪶

We’re honored to welcome Indigenous Corporation 5280 to this year’s Harvest Festival!

Their mission is to bring Indigenous cultural awareness into every space through dance and education, creating opportunities for people to learn, connect, and celebrate Indigenous cultures.

We’re excited to have them share their dance and educational programming with our community as part of this year’s celebration at Barr Lake.

Come experience their performance and enjoy a full day of:

🎶 Live music & performances
🪶 Indigenous cultural education
🍴 Local food
🛍️ Artisan vendors
🐴 Wagon rides
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities

📅 Saturday, October 3, 9 am – 1 pm
📍 Barr Lake State Park

The event is free, but registration is encouraged—see the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual-harvest-festival-at-barr-lake-state-park-tickets-1997513349199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come learn, celebrate, and connect with your community at the Harvest Festival! 🍂

09/25/2026

🐐 ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT: SONFLOWER RANCH 🌻

We’re so excited to welcome SonFlower Ranch back to this year’s Harvest Festival!

Located right here in Brighton, SonFlower Ranch is home to a wonderful variety of farm animals and supports animal care and wildlife rehabilitation.

They’ll be bringing some of their adorable goats to Barr Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks for festival goers to meet and enjoy!

Come say hello to the goats and enjoy a full day of:

🎶 Live music & performances
🐐 Friendly farm animals
🍴 Local food
🛍️ Artisan vendors
🐴 Wagon rides
🦃 Turkey shoot
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities

📅 Saturday, October 3, 9 am–1 pm
📍 Barr Lake State Park

The event is free, but registration is encouraged—see the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual-harvest-festival-at-barr-lake-state-park-tickets-1997513349199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come enjoy a fun fall morning, meet the animals, and celebrate with your community at the Harvest Festival! 🍂

09/24/2026

🎶 PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: RICHIE CASTRO 🌎

Music connects us. Stories bring us together. We’re thrilled to welcome Richie Castro to Barr Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks's Harvest Festival!

A traveling performing artist and storyteller, Richie has spent more than two decades living, studying, and performing throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Mexico. His work combines music and storytelling to create meaningful connections across cultures, with a special focus on inspiring cultural understanding in children.

For the past decade, Richie has brought his educational storytelling performances to schools, libraries, and theaters—and we’re excited for him to share his talents with our Harvest Festival community!

🎶 Live music
🌎 Stories & cultural connection
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly entertainment
🍂 All part of a beautiful fall day at Barr Lake!

📅 Saturday, October 3, 9 am – 1 pm
📍 Barr Lake State Park

The event is free, but registration is encouraged—see the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual-harvest-festival-at-barr-lake-state-park-tickets-1997513349199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bring the family and come experience the power of music and storytelling together!

09/23/2026

🦉 WILDLIFE SPOTLIGHT: ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE ALLIANCE 🐢

We’re so excited to welcome Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance to this year’s Harvest Festival!

Through wildlife rehabilitation, education, and community outreach, their mission is to help elevate the care and protection of wildlife while encouraging a better understanding of the animals that share our world.

They’ll be bringing some of their live animal ambassadors to Barr Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks, giving festival goers an unforgettable opportunity to see wildlife up close and learn more about these amazing animals!

Come meet the ambassadors and enjoy a full day of:

🎶 Live music & performances
🦉 Live wildlife education
🍴 Local food
🛍️ Artisan vendors
🐴 Wagon rides
🦃 Turkey shoot
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities

📅 Saturday, October 3, 9 am–1 pm
📍 Barr Lake State Park

The event is free, but registration is encouraged—see link below! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual-harvest-festival-at-barr-lake-state-park-tickets-1997513349199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come learn, explore, and celebrate wildlife with us at the Harvest Festival! 🍂

Address

13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton, CO
80603

Opening Hours

Monday	5am - 10pm
Tuesday	5am - 10pm
Wednesday	5am - 10pm
Thursday	5am - 10pm
Friday	5am - 10pm
Saturday	5am - 10pm
Sunday	5am - 10pm

Telephone

(303) 659-6005

Website

http://www.friendsofbarrlake.org/

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