Poudre RiverFest is back on August 10, 2024! Join us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration at New Belgium Brewing!

The Poudre RiverFest is a free, family-friendly festival that celebrates the Poudre River, promotes restoration, and educates people about our river corridor, an important natural resource in our community. The festival features activities for children and adults to explore the role of the river as an important habitat for wildlife, a lively recreation area, and a source for clean drinking water.

Poudre RiverFest is a dog-friendly event. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. Visit the Poudre Pet and Feed booth with your furry friend for waste stations, water and treats!

Schedule of Events:

Entertainment Lineup:

Bohemian Foundation Music Stage

1:00pm-1:45pm: Julia Kirkwood

2:15pm-3:00pm: Sol Pride

3:30pm-4:30pm: Tonguebyte

5:00pm-6:00pm: Ash Redhorse and The Midnight Suns

Special Activities

River Clean Up Sponsored by Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW)

Spend your morning with the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) for a river cleanup in Old Town, Fort Collins. Volunteers will be led by experienced crew leaders and all safety equipment and supplies will be provided by CPRW.

Advance registration is required and space is limited. The event will begin and end at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins. Parking is available at the parking lot just west of the brewery on Linden Center Dr. or, even better, ride your bike!

Painting Class with Pinot's Palette

Are you ready to have some fun! Join us at our Poudre RiverFest painting sessions!

Experienced Pinot's Palette artists will guide you step-by-step through a scenic river painting. The painting process is closely guided and well-structured, while giving participants the wiggle room they need to be creative with their art! This activity is free and perfect for all ages.

Painting sessions will be held on the New Belgium Patio from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Spots are limited and awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

River Fun Zone

Discover endless excitement at the River Fun Zone, a vibrant space designed for attendees of all ages! This free, family-friendly zone offers a range of educational and interactive workshops and activities throughout the day.

12:15pm-12:45pm: Watershed Science 101

12:50pm-01:20pm: Woah! We Had Water Woes: Colorado History and The Poudre

02:00pm-02:30pm: Stormwater Soup

03:15pm-03:45pm: Predator Olympics

04:15pm-04:45pm: FoCo Floods - Understand and Explore

04:50pm-05:20pm: Xeriscape Workshop

Kids Zone presented by Grey Rock Landscape and Construction

The Poudre RiverFest Kids Zone is a special area where children and families can let their imaginations soar! This safe and engaging space is filled with activities, craft stations and games tailored just for kids. Let your little ones explore, create, and enjoy while you relax knowing they're in a secure and joyful environment.

Poudre River Experience

Step into an immersive journey along the Cache la Poudre River. Our 30’ x 10’ tunnel allows you to learn about each section of the river from Headwaters to the Lower Watershed. See the wildlife and habitat along the way, smell the scents of nature and hear the sounds of the outdoors. The Poudre River Experience will be open the entire day.

Date: August 10, 2024

Time: 12:00pm  - 6:00pm

Location: New Belgium Brewing Company,

500 Linden St,

Fort Collins, CO

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