2025 Poudre RiverFest Schedule of Events
Join us from Noon - 5 PM at New Belgium on Saturday, August 9! Scroll down to see our full schedule of activities, filled with fun for the entire family.
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Our 2025 Entertainment Lineup
Bohemian Foundation Music Stage
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Veronica May
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Heart Tribe
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Rosebay
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Johnny & The Mongrels
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Special Activities
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 nature 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 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spots are limited and awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. RSVP Link*
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. RSVP Link*
*Attendees with an RSVP to the painting sessions will be able to check in up to five minutes after the session start. After the five minute period, all remaining spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Yoga Class with Old Town Yoga
Join Old Town Yoga at this year’s Poudre RiverFest for two special 30-minute outdoor yoga classes led by OTY instructor Margaux Maertens! These all-levels classes are free and open to everyone—no experience necessary. Come move, breathe, and stretch with us as we celebrate community, connection, and the beauty of the Poudre River.
Class Times:
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Bring your mat, water, and a smile—we'll take care of the rest!
RSVP at https://shorturl.at/kTFZj
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River Fun Zone
presented by Poudre Pet & Feed Supply
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.
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Adaptation Auction with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Learn about bird adaptations and how they help them to survive and thrive in their habitats! Birds are found on every continent and in a huge variety of ecosystems. The diverse anatomies and behaviors observed across species are an evolutionary marvel and inspiration. Join your friends or team up with new friends to take part in the Adaptation Auction! Teams will bid for adaptations to create the ultimate bird best suited to their habitat!
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Watershed Science 101 with Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW)
Learn about the basics of watershed science in this fun and interactive workshop for kids of all ages. All participants will receive a Poudre River Investigators Guide (available in English and Spanish) so they can continue their explorations after the Festival! This activity is free and perfect for all ages.
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Water You Waiting For? with City of Fort Collins Utilities
This session will focus on the importance of having a personalized emergency kit ready and available in case you need to leave your home during a flood (or other emergency). Kids and families can practice thinking about, and assembling, an emergency kit that fits the needs of their unique family.
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.: Stormwater Soup with City of Fort Collins Utilities
As part of a larger community, it’s up to us to make smart decisions and change our behaviors to help keep our watershed and stormwater free from contaminants! Learn about a family whose everyday behaviors affect their stormwater quality. Behavior changes are discussed to explain ways we can keep our water systems clean. This activity is free and perfect for all ages.
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Predator Olympics with The Nature Conservancy (13ers)
Think you can jump like a mountain lion or flap your wings like an Eagle? See how your skills compare to some of Colorado's most prominent predators through the Predator Olympics with The Nature Conservancy in Colorado!
The Predator Olympics is a kid-friendly and kid-safe activity where kids compare their “wingspan” “jumping” and other skills to those of different predators in Colorado. No animals are present, we only use known facts about the predator’s skills. This activity is free and perfect for all ages.
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.: Beaver Believers! with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV)
Join Wildlands Restoration Volunteers for a hands-on adventure where kids and families become restoration heroes! In this interactive session, you'll get to build your own mini beaver dam using sticks, rocks, and other natural materials—just like WRV crews do in real life to help rivers thrive. Learn how beavers (and people!) can shape landscapes, store water, lower fire risk, and create habitat for wildlife.
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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.
The Kids Zone is not monitored by staff, do not leave children unattended.
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Poudre River Experience
presented by Downtown Development Authority and Fort Collins Nursery
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.
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Exhibitors
Visit with our amazing exhibitors! All exhibitors will be on Linden Street in front of New Belgium.
The Nature Conservancy Colorado
Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed
Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
City of Fort Collins Utilities
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Grey Rock Landscape and Construction
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Stonescape Steel Roofing and Exteriors
Native American Cultural Center
Champion Windows and Home Exteriors
Northern Colorado Wildlife Center
City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
Pinot's Palette - Fort Collins
Mountain Valley Family Chiropractic
League of Women Voters Larimer County Environmental Team
Poudre Wilderness Volunteers (PWV)
Larimer County Conservation Corps
Northern Colorado Bird Alliance (formerly Fort Collins Audubon Society)
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 01
Health District of Northern Larimer County
Rocky Mountain Flycasters - Trout Unlimited
Reptile & Amphibian Center of the Rockies
SAINT Volunteer Transportation / RideNoCo
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Sustainable Living Association
Ascent Studio Climbing & Fitness
LatinX Community Network Voter Registration Drive (LCN VRD)