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Festivals and Events
Greeley’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 BE OUR GUEST!
Festivals and Events
BLARNEY ON THE BLOCK 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!
greeleydowntown.com 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
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
HIGH PLAINS CHAUTAUQUA August 3-6
For the 21st anniversary of this event, we are bringing back well-loved characters and Chautauqua scholars where each character reflects issues that still resonate today. This event is a unique combination of live theater and American history presented by scholars, reminiscent of the traveling tent shows at the turn of the 20th century.
highplainschautauqua.org MONSTER DAY August 22
The best photo op ever! Greeley celebrates monsters of all kinds through costume contests, music, face painting, and demonstrations on the downtown plazas. This event supports the Don’t Be a Monster anti-bullying campaign.
monsterdaygreeley.com GREELEY KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW August 14-17
If you’re a canine fan, you’ll get your fill at the largest dog show in the Rocky Mountain Region. Shows begin with specialties on August 14-15, followed by two days of all breed shows on the 16th and 17th.
greeleykc.com AGRICULTURE FEAST August 27
This event is a locally-sourced gourmet dinner, collaboratively prepared by chefs from outstanding local restaurants.
In Greeley’s early days, the potato was king. Today, the spud is honored with its own event at Centennial Village Museum with demonstrations, musical and dance entertainment, activities for children, bake sale - and a baked potato bar!
greeleymuseums.com GREELEY MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL October 17
Take a journey around the world through music, dance, and food in Lincoln Park. Hands-on crafts and activities for the entire family.
greeleydowntown.com
OKTOBREWFEST September 18-19
Our annual event combines the updated festivities of a traditional Oktoberfest with the best of our local craft breweries. Enjoy German food, music and dance, craft vendors and family fun in downtown Lincoln Park.
greeleydowntown.com GREAT AARDVARK EMBARK | HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCH September 26
Everyone is invited to enjoy watching professional hot air balloon pilots set up, inflate & launch at Aims Community College. Experience the majesty and grace of these colorful beauties.
aims.edu FESTIVAL OF TREES November 29 - December 7
Enjoy a winter wonderland of trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. Special events include Whoville Holiday, Teddy Bear Bash, Silver Bells Social and more.
greeleyfestivaloftrees.com GREELEY LIGHTS THE NIGHT PARADE November 28
This energizing holiday kick-off parade showcases illuminated floats, bands and mounted entries along a parade route in downtown Greeley, followed by a lighting ceremony in downtown Lincoln Park. Presented by the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce/Visit Greeley.
visitgreeley.org COLORADO FARM SHOW January 26-28, 2021
Notable for being one of the largest farm shows and agricultural expositions in the country, the Colorado Farm Show presents speakers on timely ag topics, as well as an exhibition hall with the latest in equipment, technology and services.
coloradofarmshow.com
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