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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Compost Queen

Wild Birds Unlimited

Colorado Water Conservation Board

Stonescape Steel Roofing and Exteriors

Poudre Pet & Feed

The Family Center/La Familia

Native American Cultural Center

ISAAC of Northern Colorado

Trees, Water & People

BIPOC Alliance

Champion Windows and Home Exteriors

Poudre Fire Authority

She's Fly, LLC

Northern Colorado Wildlife Center

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

Pinot's Palette - Fort Collins

Water Education Colorado

Project Healing Waters

Mountain Valley Family Chiropractic

League of Women Voters Larimer County Environmental Team

Morning Fresh Dairy

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers (PWV)

FoCo Trash Mob

Renewal by Andersen

Larimer County Conservation Corps

Global Village Museum

Northern Colorado Bird Alliance (formerly Fort Collins Audubon Society)

St. Peter's Fly Shop

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 01

Health District of Northern Larimer County

Rocky Mountain Flycasters - Trout Unlimited

Reptile & Amphibian Center of the Rockies

BODY20 Fort Collins

Rocky Mountain Adventures

Olsson

Inland Ocean Coalition

SPLASH Youth

Poudre Paddlers

Poudre Valley Community Farms

SAINT Volunteer Transportation / RideNoCo

Merrick & Company

City of Fort Collins

OTT Hydromet

Cedar & Sage Mercantile

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Ensight Skills Center

Square One Health

Yonderzone Sun Wear

UpRoot Colorado

Sustainable Living Association

Ascent Studio Climbing & Fitness

Well Adjusted Chiropractic

Topo Designs

Reef Healers

LatinX Community Network Voter Registration Drive (LCN VRD)

King Frog

Team River Runner

Ember Alliance

City of Fort Collins - Connexion

Clear Vision Life

Passanante's Home Food Service

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains

Colorado Parks and Wildlife- Aquatic Nuisance Species

City of Fort Collins - Environmental Services

City of Fort Collins Utilities - Floodplain

American Whitewater / Diversify Whitewater