The Loveland Sweetheart Festival
The Loveland Sweetheart Festival is Loveland’s signature event taking place February 14-15, 2020 in Downtown Loveland. The Loveland Sweetheart Festival will span 4th Street and the new Downtown Foundry Plaza. Festival hours are Friday from 5-9 PM and Saturday from 2-9 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Food, beer and other items for sale from on-site vendors are additional cost. Some of the events and attractions include:
- Little Miss Valentine and Mr. Cupid Contest
- Princess meet and greets/photos
- Group Wedding
- Live music by Chris Daniels & The Kings
- Palace of Sweets
- Visitors Center Shop: Love Lock purchases + engraving station
- Live music by Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas
For a complete list and schedule of events, visit https://www.visitlovelandco.org/event/loveland-sweetheart-festival/2020-02-15/
Sip ‘n’ Shop at Backyard Tap
Boutique by Sonja will be parked in the yard and more vendors will be in the taproom including Pour Decor, Jessica Christine Art, Stunnin’ Honey and Rodan + Fields. Shop for yourself or your sweetheart! Grimm Brothers‘ Bleeding Heart Beer will be on tap, plus champagne and wine will be offered to pair with cupcakes from The Cupcake Gypsies while you shop! Grab some crab cakes for dinner from Shell on Wheels.
Thursday, February 13
Backyard Tap 323 N. Railroad Avenue
5:00pm to 9:00pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/115160493214907/
The Red Shawl: A Poetic Response to the Vote Exhibit
Enjoy listening to poets read works inspired by the Museum’s nationally juried exhibition of art related to the 100th Anniversary of Amendment 19, which granted women to the right to vote.
Thursday, February 13
Loveland Museum 503 N. Lincoln Avenue
5:30pm to 7:30pm
More information: https://www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org/programs-events/poetry/
Galentine’s Day Floral Workshop
Learn to style a beautiful bouquet of unique romantic blooms perfect to gift to yourself or someone you love. The Flower Gypsy will provide the vessel and all the tools necessary for your special floral design! Also included in your ticket purchase is a cupcake and a coupon good one drink of your choice from Black Blues Music & Brews. Continue your ladies night with a drink after the class has commenced
Thursday, February 13
The Cupcake Gypsies 415 N Cleveland Ave.
5:30pm to 7:00pm
More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/galentines-day-with-the-flower-gypsy-tickets-90700897827
Paint by Candlelight
Enjoy a romantic evening of painting pottery by candlelight with chocolate, light appetizers, and music.
Friday, February 14
Artisan You 405 E. 7th Street
More information: https://www.artisanyou.com
HeArt of the Book Show
Celebrate the opening of the HeArt of the Book Show at Artworks Loveland. Artists from across the country will be showing 2D and 3D work that looks at books as subject matter, form and materials. Attendees will be able to help create a collaborative book to be donated to the Loveland Library while enjoying light refreshments and viewing all the work on display. This is a family-friendly exhibit and is free to the public.
Friday, February 14
Artworks Loveland 310 N. Railroad Avenue
6:00pm to 9:00pm
More information: https://artworksloveland.org
Loveland Love + Light Art Installation
Take a journey through the visual landscape of Love + Light at Loveland Aleworks. Multiple contemporary art installations both inside and outside the brewery will be featured for two evenings. Enjoy a pint as you explore the different artists’ work.
Friday, February 14 at 5:00pm
Saturday, February 15 at 5:00pm
Loveland Aleworks 118 W 4th Street
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/659678627903275/
Country Line Dancing & Lesson
Take your date out on the dance floor for a line dance lesson at 7pm followed by open line dancing ‘til 10pm. Come early for dinner and drinks!
Saturday, February 15
Tilted Barrel Brew Pub 110 E. 29th Street
7:00pm to 10:00pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1506818546141239/