The 2017 Rist Canyon Mountain Festival is full speed ahead! Mark your calendar to join your neighbors and community on Sunday, Sept. 3, from 10 am to 4 pm. Held on a beautiful meadow cradled by our beloved Rocky Mountains, the annual RCVFD Mountain Festival will include a gigantic book sale, live music, gift basket auction, bake sale, arts and crafts booths, free ice cream, plant sale, and food and drink vendors. Both admission and parking are free for the event across from RCVFD Fire Station 1, 11835 Rist Canyon Road. Featured attractions for children are the climbing wall, bouncy house, pony rides, and barrel train. Youth will also be delighted with education and demonstrations provided by Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Larimer County Search & Rescue, Lifeline Helicopter, and the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. Live entertainment starts at 11 am with four bands and the ever-popular belly dancers. Organizations providing recreation and community information will include Rocky Mountain Flycasters, Overland Mountain Bike Club, Colorado State Forest Service, CSU Forestry Club, and Fort Collins Conservation District. For more information, visit rcvfd.org.