1. Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival
City: Lafayette, CO
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (303) 926-4352
Address: 100 South Public Road
Description: When Lafayette business owners decided to initiate a unique annual festival, someone noted that January is “oatmeal month.” Not surprisingly, Lafayette now boasts the “world’s largest oatmeal breakfast buffet.” Quaker Oats was more than happy to participate, and the annual festival now includes a 5K health walk, a health fair, kids’ activities, and lots of entertainment. Scheduled for January 10th in 2009, the all-you-can-eat breakfast has become a tradition in this town. Visit their Web site for up-to-date information on this event
2. Old Town Lafayette Antiques & Country Peach Festival
City: Lafayette, CO
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (303) 666-7200
Address: 401 South Public Road
Description: This annual event in early to mid-August features dealers’ booths with antiques and crafts all along the Old Town section of Public Road. It features peach cobbler, peach ice cream, and peach smoothies, as well as other food concessions and entertainment. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.