Know Before You Go

Poudre RiverFest returns Saturday, August 8 from 11 AM to 5 PM at New Belgium Brewing!

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the event:

  • Schedule of Events

    • 11 AM: Event Opens
       

    • 11 - 11:45 AM: Free yoga class with Old Town Yoga on the New Belgium grass in front of the stage. Bring your own mat! [RSVP]
       

    • 12:15 - 5 PM: Live Music on the outdoor stage, featuring artists Cary Morin Duo, Antonio Lopez, Desiderata, and Slow Caves
       

    • 1 - 2 PM: Free painting class with Pinot's Palette in the New Belgium Community Room (air conditioned!). [RSVP HERE]
       

    • 3 - 4 PM: Free painting class with Pinot's Palette in the New Belgium Community Room (air conditioned!). [RSVP HERE]
       

    • 5 PM: Event Over - New Belgium Brewing will be open until 9 PM

  • Important Details

    Visit the Welcome Tents
    Have a question? Looking for a schedule, map, or Bingo Card? Stop by one of our Welcome Tents for event info, lost & found, or help navigating the day. We’re here to help!

    Street Closures 
    Linden Street will be closed to vehicles from Buckingham Street through the north side of Linden Circle Drive starting at 7 AM on Saturday, August 8. The street will reopen by 7 PM that evening.

    Parking & Transportation

    • Limited parking is available in the New Belgium Brewing lot (Matrix Lot, accessed via Linden Circle Drive)

    • Street parking available along Linden Street and Buckingham Street

    • Nearby neighborhood parking is available (do not block any driveways) 

    The festival and venue, including New Belgium Brewing and Linden Street, are wheelchair and walker accessible with ADA-accessible restrooms onsite. ADA parking is limited, we encourage early arrival to secure these spots and invite anyone needing assistance to contact us in advance.

    Biking is Encouraged! 
    Utilize the bike racks sponsored by Simple Steps. Better Air. 
    Want to help improve air quality in the summertime? Biking is a fast and fun way to get around your neighborhood! And, it helps keep cars off the road — and their emissions from contributing to our most pressing air quality issue in the Front Range: ground-level ozone.

    Many bike lanes and routes are mapped out on various mobile apps, including Bike Streets, Bikemap, Google Maps, and more. You can also integrate biking into a trip with public transit, bike racks on buses and on trains, and free bike storage along major transit routes.

    Restrooms
    Restrooms will be available inside New Belgium Brewing throughout the event.

    Food Trucks
    Come hungry! Local favorites will be serving up tasty options all day:

    Leashed Dogs Welcome!
    Furry friends are part of the fun! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join the festivities. Please remember to clean up after your pet.

    Help Us Keep It Clean
    This is a low-waste event, please do your part by sorting your waste into the correct bins for trash, recycling, and compost. Look for labeled stations throughout the festival grounds. Please only compost food waste - do not compost any food wrappers, containers or other materials. Learn more from Compost Queen here.

  • All Day Activities

    Family Zone presented by Grey Rock Landscape and Construction
    The Family Zone is a playful space where children and families can explore crafts, games, and activities designed just for little ones. Plus, see live animals courtesy of Rescued Friends Animal Sanctuary

    Poudre River Experience presented by OARS Whitewater Rafting and Fort Collins Nursery 
    Step into a 30′ x 10′ immersive tunnel and journey from the Headwaters to the Lower Watershed. Learn about the entire river system.

    Bingo Card presented by Downtown Development Authority
    This all-ages activity invites you to explore the festival, collect stamps at featured booths and activities, and turn in your completed card for a chance to win a Scheels Gift Card! Pick up and return your Bingo Card at the PRF Welcome Tents.

    Cultivating A Forest Project with local artist Erika Osborne
    Cultivating a Forest is an ongoing environmental art project that parallels post-wildfire reforestation efforts in northern Colorado with a sustained, durational drawing practice and community-based workshops. Stop by her booth and be a part of the project! 

    Fund A Tree Booth
    Support reforestation efforts and healthy watersheds by donating $10 to plant a tree in the Poudre River Watershed. You can also write a message to be planted alongside your tree and sign up for future volunteer planting days.