Poudre RiverFest
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 11am - 5pm
Location
New Belgium Brewing Company
500 Linden Street
Details
Celebrate the Poudre River at Poudre RiverFest – A Free, Family-Friendly Festival!
Join us for a full day of fun, learning, and community at Poudre RiverFest—a free, family-friendly festival celebrating the Cache la Poudre River and its importance to Northern Colorado.
Hosted at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Poudre RiverFest brings together live music, local food, hands-on activities, environmental education, and community connection in one lively festival experience.
Poudre RiverFest is all about celebrating and protecting the river corridor we all know and rely on. The Cache la Poudre River provides clean drinking water, supports wildlife habitat, fuels local agriculture, and gives our community countless ways to recreate, explore, and connect with nature.
Festival Highlights:
Live music from local bands Cary Morin Duo, Antonio Lopez, Desiderata, Slow Caves
Food trucks and New Belgium brews
Free community activities, including yoga and a painting classes
65+ local exhibitors
Hands-on river education and family-friendly activities
Why It Matters:
Poudre RiverFest is more than a fun day out. It’s a chance to learn more about the river that supports our community and the work being done to protect it. From clean water and wildlife habitat to agriculture, recreation, and restoration, the Cache la Poudre River plays a critical role in our everyday lives. This festival helps make river education approachable, engaging, and fun for all ages.
Mark Your Calendar!
August 8, 2026
11 AM - 5 PM
New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins
Free Admission!
Bring the whole family, tell your friends, and come celebrate the river that connects us all!
Learn more at poudreriverfest.org
This event is produced by an outside organization and is unaffiliated with the Downtown Development Authority. The DDA website serves as a marketing outlet for events and promotions occurring inside the Downtown boundary. For questions regarding the event, please contact the event producer.
