Celebrate the Poudre River at Poudre RiverFest – A Free, Family-Friendly Festival!
Get ready for a full day of fun, learning, and connection at Poudre RiverFest—a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the Cache la Poudre River and its importance to our Northern Colorado community. Taking place at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, this lively festival brings together music, food, education, and environmental stewardship in one unforgettable experience.
Poudre RiverFest is all about celebrating and protecting our river corridor—a vital natural resource that provides clean drinking water, supports wildlife habitat, and offers countless opportunities for recreation and exploration. With something for all ages, this event makes learning about the river fun and accessible for everyone.
Enjoy performances from an exciting lineup of local Fort Collins artists.
12:15 PM – Veronica May
1:30 PM – Heart Tribe
2:45 PM – Rosebay
4:00 PM – Johnny & The Mongrels
Poudre River Experience
River Fun Zone Educational Programs
Kids Zone
Painting with Pinot’s Palette
Discover local organizations, businesses, and nonprofits working to protect our environment, support community health, and promote sustainability.
Tasty Food & Craft Beer: Grab a bite from a variety of delicious food trucks and enjoy specialty brews from New Belgium, crafted just for the occasion.
Poudre RiverFest isn’t just about fun—it’s about fostering a deeper understanding of our river’s role in our lives. From wildlife habitat to recreation to clean water, the Cache la Poudre River supports our way of life. This festival helps promote restoration efforts and encourages us all to be stewards of this essential natural resource.
August 9, 2025
New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins
Free Admission!
Bring the whole family, tell your friends, and come celebrate the river that connects us all!
Catch live music, community events, and unique hotel happenings created to connect guests and locals all year long.
Rotating Jazz Pianist: Spencer Zweifel & Owen Ostermueller. They love getting dressed up every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with the folks at Sunset Lounge, and can’t wait to see you there.
The Matt Skinner Band is a 4-piece alt-country/ roots-rock band headquartered in the Northern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Rotating Jazz Pianist: Spencer Zweifel & Owen Ostermueller. They love getting dressed up every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with the folks at Sunset Lounge, and can’t wait to see you there.
Born in 2017 from the solid bedrock of Fort Collins’ thriving Irish scene at Mulligan’s Pub, Once Upon a Tune is a lively, traditional, Celtic trio featuring Janel Vanderwarf, Scott Steidley, and Mary Ellen Watterson.
