The Poudre RiverFest is a free, family-friendly festival that celebrates the Poudre River, promotes restoration, and educates people about our river corridor, an important natural resource in our community. The festival features activities for children and adults to explore the role of the river as an important habitat for wildlife, a lively recreation area, and a source for clean drinking water.
Schedule of Events
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
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
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!
River Fun Zone
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Adaptation Auction with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Watershed Science 101 with Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW)
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Water You Waiting For? with City of Fort Collins Utilities
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.: Stormwater Soup with City of Fort Collins Utilities
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Predator Olympics with The Nature Conservancy (13ers)
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.: Beaver Believers! with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV)
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.
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.
