If you've been paying attention to the calendar, September in Loveland has stacked up into something worth getting out for. Oktoberfest lands downtown next Saturday, September 19th, and between now and the end of the month, the events calendar has enough on it that it's starting to feel less like late summer and more like Northern Colorado's favorite stretch of the year.

What's Happening

The official Downtown Loveland Oktoberfest runs September 19th starting at noon at 118 W 4th St. Loveland Aleworks is the hub — German beers, traditional food, live music, and local vendors in the heart of downtown. If you haven't made it before, it draws people from all over the Front Range for a reason.

The Loveland West Farmers' Market also continues on Saturdays through the fall, so this time of year you've got options almost every weekend without having to go far.

How to Actually Feel Good Out There

A full day at a fall festival is more physical than it sounds. You're standing, walking, carrying things, and pushing through hours of activity that your Tuesday desk schedule doesn't exactly prepare you for. By the time you get home, your feet and lower back have usually said something about it.

A few things we see customers reach for before a big day out: the Koi Anytime Balance CBD Gummies ($30) are one of the most portable options on our shelf — a broad-spectrum daily dose in a berry lemonade gummy that's easy to toss in a bag. Nothing complicated about it. Grab a couple before you head out and you're set.

After the event is when the real work starts. We've been recommending the CBDfx Muscle & Joint Creams – Cooling & Heating Formula ($35) to customers who come in on Sunday after a long Saturday on their feet. The cooling cream soothes on contact; the heating formula adds warmth if you need it to go a little deeper.

The Wind-Down Matters Too

Fall festival days tend to run long. You get home later than expected, you're tired in a different way than a workout tired, and your nervous system is still a little buzzy from hours of noise and people. That's when a lot of regulars reach for Wims Flavored Wellness ($40) — a balanced CBD and Delta-9 THC tincture in flavors like lemon basil and ginger lime. A small evening dose has turned into a bit of a Saturday ritual for a handful of our customers, and it fits.

We're at 677 E. Eisenhower Blvd. in Loveland, open Monday through Saturday 11am to 6pm. Come in before the weekend and we'll help you figure out what makes sense for your plans.

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