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Festivals and Events
reeley’s your ideal base for exploring northern Colorado. We celebrate our culture and heritage at multiple events and venues. We’re known for incredible entertainment of all kinds. “You Just Gotta Get Here”!! Drop your bags and go have fun! visitgreeley.org
BLARNEY ON THE BLOCK
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March 14 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Greeley with a parade, entertainment, and family activities in downtown. You can even kiss Greeley’s blarney stone for luck!
UNC/GREELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL
April 23-25 Celebrating 50 Years! Featuring jazz headliners from across the nation and the talented UNC students – this festival is the largest of its kind in the country. This year’s theme is Through The Looking-Glass - Celebrating the past and looking to the future, with new and familiar journeys into the fantastical world of jazz. From the towering notes of Wayne Bergeron to the electronic improvisations of Ingrid Jensen, the 100th year of Charlie Parker to the elegant sound of the Swingle Singers, this proves to be a lineup and educational experience to remember. uncjazzfest.com
CINCO DE MAYO
May 2 The Cinco de Mayo Festival held in Greeley is one of the largest multicultural festivals in Colorado. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Greeley’s Island Grove Regional Park. 2020 marks the 35th Annual Cinco de Mayo Greeley Festival and it’s going to be a celebration, to say the least. A commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage with great food and entertainment. cincodemayogreeley.com
FARMER’S MARKET - YEAR-ROUND!
May – October, outdoors at 902 7th Ave. (Parking Lot) Every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - noon. November – April, indoors at 715 10th St. (Zoe’s Café & Events). First and third Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - noon. Shop for locally grown produce, authentic artwork and crafts, and manufactured products under the Pavilion at the Historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot on Saturday 26
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mornings. Our local producers don’t rest when the weather cools or the snow flies. Check out locally made products every other Saturday with baked goods, spices and handmade gift items. greeleygov.com/fm
FRIDAY FEST
June - September Live music and Go-Cup District, every Friday in Downtown Greeley greeleydowntown.com
GREELEY BLUES JAM
June 12-13 Friday - Free blues in Downtown Greeley from 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday - 12 hours of blues in a 45,000 sq. ft. arena covered in bluegrass, with performances on two stages plus the Blues 101 stage. greeleybluesjam.com
99TH ANNUAL GREELEY STAMPEDE
June 24 -July 5 Enjoy western culture at its finest during Greeley’s premier event. Jon Pardi and Chris Young are headliners this year. Revel in night shows featuring country and classic rock artists, PRCA rodeo, daily parades, the Independence Day Parade, western fine art show, carnival, and food court. greeleystampede.org
WELD COUNTY FAIR
July 30 - August 3 When your county is in the top ten nationally for agricultural production, you can bet its county fair pulls out all the stops. With youth and adult displays in natural resources, livestock, engineering, fine arts, and more, count on family fun for the week. The Fair also includes animal shows, entertainment, and free barbecues. weldcountyfair.com
ARTS PICNIC
July 25-26 A performing and visual arts-in-the-park for two full days, the Arts Picnic also includes a hands-on area for children. A kick-off concert gets everything started on Friday night. Don’t miss the food court or the fine arts show. It’s a feast of fun for everyone! greeleygov.com/activities/arts-picnic
