The band Northwoods performed original covers from the 90s to the 2000s. Credit: Belen Ward

The Brighton Summer Fest at Carmichael Park on June 9 was a lovely, hot day filled with live music, vendors, food trucks, and fun activities for kids. 

This year, the festival featured the Colorado Military Historical Group, a group of Word War II re-enactors from throughout Colorado and Wyoming. 

Kurt Scholar, Colorado Military Historical Group. Credit: Belen Ward

“We have members as far north as Cheyenne and as far south as Pueblo,” member Kurt Scholar said. “We even have some members in New Mexico.”

The group is dedicated to preserving the history of the United States military.

“Our primary focus is World War II, but we also cover timeline events extending from modern times back to the American Revolution,” Scholar said.

The festival’s music stage lineup featured The Dreamboats, Aubrey Dale, Christine, and the Northwoods performing different decades of music. 

The 2025 Summer Fest sponsors include FNBO, United Power, Allo Fiber, The Home Depot, Intermountain Health Platte Valley, Select Health, Waste Management, E-470 Public Highway Authority, Raisin’ Canes Chicken Fingers, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Blackjack Pizza & Salads of Brighton, and Inside the Orchestra.

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