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Poudre RiverFest
July 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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 engaging virtual content and safe in-person 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.
The 2021 event will feature four (4) full days of programming centered around Wildlife (May 7), Recreation (June 25), Everyday Water (July 15) and Celebration (August 21)! All activities are FREE for participants. Learn more and RSVP for select events.
Schedule
Hiking with a Purpose
Friday, June 25, 2021
9:30 AM 10:00 AM
A Colorful History of the Poudre River
Friday, June 25, 2021
10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Lee Martinez Park
Fly Fishing – Understanding Fish Food
Friday, June 25, 2021
1:00 PM 1:30 PM
Lee Martinez Park
Everyday Water
Thursday, July 15, 2021
10:00 AM 7:00 PM
Water is a critical resource in the arid West, and we rely on it for everything from drinking out of our taps to tapping those beer kegs! Join for a deeper dive into the role that water plays in shaping our community and contributing to our prosperity, the challenges presented by drought and a changing climate, and how everyone can help make a difference to keep it flowing for all.
Mini-Celebration
Saturday, August 21, 2021
1:00 PM 6:00 PM
New Belgium Brewery
Join for a day of education, restoration and celebration of the Poudre River! There will be live music, exhibitor booths, interactive games, food trucks, tasty beer and door prizes! You can also learn about river restoration projects being led by local non-profits and sign up to volunteer.