Local Events: September 2010: Fall Harvest Weekends -Every Weekend in September and October - Apples, pumpkins, 2 country stores, 15-acre Vote 2008 Presidential Seal maze, and fun country hayrides at a turn of the century farm. Weston Red Barn Farm, 16300 Wilkerson Rd., Weston. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free. www.westonredbarnfarm.com 386-5437 September 17-19: 7th Annual Zona Rosa Arts Festival- features music, dance, food, and artists representing a variety of different art mediums. Platte County Arts Council and Zona Rosa bring the work of local and national artists together. Zona Rosa, I-29 and Barry Rd., Kansas City. Hours: Call or visit website for Festival schedule. Admission: Free. www.zonarosa.com September 18-October 31st: Pumpkin Patch- U-pick pumpkin and gourd patches close to old barn filled with squash, dried gourds, honey, painted pumpkins, straw, stalks and Indian corn. 42 varieties of mums and asters. Free mazes. East of Platte City between Hwy. 92 and Hwy. HH on Farmer Lane, Platte City. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission: Free. www.pumpkins-etc.com October 2010 October 2-3: Applefest-19th annual lost arts festival features demonstrations of quilting, basket weaving, cider pressing and apple butter making, displays by artisans and crafters, music and other entertainment. Pioneer skills and activities for children in Ciy Park. Downtown main Street and City Park, Weston. Hourd: 9am-6pm Sat; 10am - 5pm Sun. Admission: Free www.westonmo.com 640-2909 or 640-2300 October 8-10: 11th Annual Weston Irish Festival- Great Irish music, piping, dancing, and storytelling along with traditional Irish food and drinks. Featuring musicians from across the United States, Canada and Ireland performing on the open-air courtyard stage and two indoor pub stages. O'Malley's,500 Welt St. at Short Street, Weston. For hours and admission costs please visit the website www.westonirish.com November 2010 November 13: 2nd Saturday in Weston and Holiday Open House- Sample a "taste" of Weston from local restaurants, wineries, brewery, and specialty shops. City of Weston tree lighting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and Father Christmas arrives. Downtown Weston, Main St. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tastings 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Dining & entertainment until midnight. Admission: Free. www.westonmo.com November 20 : Northern Lights at Zona Rosa - Annual holiday lighting ceremony spotlights the large crowns suspended above the streets and featuring the 50 ft. Christmas tree in Town Square. Includes the official arrival of the holiday Fairy Princess and Santa Claus with his live reindeer. Holiday music performances, carolers and variety of children's activities. Zona Rosa, I-29 and Barry Rd., Kansas City. Hours: 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Admission: Free. www.zonarosa.com November 24: 16th Annual Holiday Lighting Celebration (Sponsored by Platte City Parks Rec. and Platte City Chamber of Commerce.) Platte City Courthouse Lawn, 3rd & Main St., Platte City, MO. Hours: 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Admission: Free. www.plattecitymo.com |
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Local Area Companies We are proud to serve the following businesses in our immediate area:
Platte County Convention and Visitors Bureau www.co.platte.mo.us |
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Recommended Restaurants Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy Bo Lings Bravo! Cucina Italiana Cold Stone Creamery Granite City Food & Brewery Hereford House LattéLand Majestic Café, Theatres and Improv |
Mimi's Café O'Dowd's Little Dublin Irish Pub Quiznos Sub Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Smokehouse BBQ Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine Ted's Montana Grill Tomfooleries Restaurant and Bar |
