Westminster kicks off fall with Westy Fest on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from noon to 8 p.m. at the City Park Soccer Fields. This FREE event includes carnival games, trick-or-treating, spectacular hot-air balloons, live musical performances by local bands, food trucks, jumping castles, and more. You can even pick out the perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch!
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Most activities are free: entertainment, bounce houses and carnival games. You may purchase food, beer and pumpkins.
Hot air balloons will arrive at 4:30 p.m. and inflate at about 5:45 p.m. Balloons will remain on the ground during the event and visitors can chat with the pilots and ask questions.
A pumpkin patch will be set up. Prices depend on pumpkin size. Don’t worry if you don’t want to tote your pumpkin around the festival. A free pumpkin valet will check your pumpkin until you are ready to go home.
Stage Schedule
Noon: Samba Colorado : West Stage
1 p.m.: Las Daliahs : East Stage
2 p.m.: Chancer’s Hooley : West Stage
3 p.m.: School of Rock : East Stage
4 p.m.: Stonebeat Invasion : West Stage
5 p.m.: Taiko Drummers : East Stage
6 p.m.: Kalama Polynesian Dancers : East Stage
6:30 p.m.: Trevor Michael : West Stage
7 p.m.: Westminster TaeKwon-do : East Stage
West Stage is near the Pumpkin Patch
East Stage is near the Carnival Area
Free Activities
Carnival games, bounce houses, trampolines, ropes courses, and trick-or-treating are all FREE!
Everyone is welcome to dress in costume. Please leave any sharp objects or replica weapons at home.
Getting to the Festival
Shuttles: Use the shuttle system to get to the festival. Shuttles will run about every 15 to 20 minutes from noon until 9 p.m. Courtesy golf carts will be available for those will mobility needs.
Shuttle Locations:
- College Hill Library: 3705 W. 112th Ave.
- Westminster City Hall: 4800 W. 92nd Ave.
- Westminster High School: 6933 N. Raleigh Street
Parking: Parking is extremely limited at the event. Please do not use lots at the Recreation Center or Fitness Center.
Handicap Parking: Is located near the event, parking management will help direct you to the location.
Biking: There will be a free bike valet located on the north side of the park.
Westminster City Park is at 10455 N. Sheridan Blvd.