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Events
With a diverse community and 150 years of history to commemorate, there is a festival, performance, exhibit or holiday to celebrate for every taste and interest.
Community signature events include Greeley Stampede — a 12-day Western festival including a rodeo series, concerts, carnival and family fun; Friday Fest — a free weekly summer concert series; and Blarney on the Block — a tribute to all things green and Irish, including a St. Patrick’s Day parade. Cultural events range from Greeley’s Multicultural Festival in October to Martin Luther King Jr. programs in January to Cinco de Mayo Festival in May. Plus, don’t miss the wide variety of concerts, theater performances, art shows, comedy nights, trivia nights and food festivals that happen throughout the year. MANY EV ENTS TO CHOOS E FRO M
H igh Pl ains Chautauqua A ug. 5-8 Aims Community College, Greeley H igh Plains Chautauqua will celebrate 20 years of bringing history to life, when eight memorable figures — Mark T wain, Eleanor Roosevelt and Marie Curie to name a few — will appear on stage. Chautauqua offers a unique blend of theatre, history, and the humanities under the big tent where audiences meet and engage in conversation with personalities from the past. In addition to nightly performances, daytime programs for adults and family activities are featured. All events are free and open to the public. More info:H ighPlainsC hautauqua.org.
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M onster D ay G reel ey A ug. 17 Downtown Greeley A family-friendly event to celebrate all things monster — Monster Day features professional monster creations and impersonators with music, demonstrations, costume contest, face painting and lots of photo ops. Most of the event is free. H owever, there will be an area where patrons can pay to see a few of the more complicated monsters that include animatronics and lights, and other related attractions. More info: MonsterDayG reeley.com.
Don’t miss out on the final two HIRE events for 2019 at the Doubletree Downtown Greeley
Doors open at 2:30pm for Veterans and 3:00-5:00pm open to the public
G reel ey T rib une H ome & G arden S how T he H ome & Garden S how has brought together landscapers, florists, roofers and the like, to grow a sincere connection to the communities in this region. T his is a great opportunity to start those home and garden projects with the help of northern Colorado’s best. T he H ome & Garden S how happens twice a year — in O ctober at DoubleT ree by H ilton at Lincoln Park and in March at Island Grove Regional Park. More info: G reeleyT ribune.com/ home-and-garden.
H eritage D ays S ep t. 13-14 Various locations in Evans N ormally a one-day event, Evans is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019 and this year H eritage Days is two days. T he event features fireworks over the S outh Platte River, a 5K race, pancake breakfast and H eritage Day Parade. V arious music acts and entertainment will perform S aturday and there are many family-friendly activities including a zip line and outdoor gym. Food trucks and beer garden are available throughout the celebration. More info: E vansC olorado.gov. G reel ey Lights the N ight Parade N ov. 30 Downtown Greeley T he 24th annual Greeley Lights the N ight Parade and downtown lighting ceremony initiates the holiday season. T he parade, heads north on 9th Avenue from 15th S treet to 7th S treet. After the parade, stay at Lincoln park for the lighting ceremony, tasty holiday goodies and visits with S anta. S ome parade entries include horses, bands, dance teams and classic cars. More info: G reeelyDowntown.com. G reel ey Bl ues Jam June Downtown Greeley T wo amazing days full of the best blues music. Blues Jam has a family-oriented atmosphere where everyone can expect a wonderful blues experience. Great food and drink, merchandise vendors, ample free parking, plus camping and RV sites available just outside Island Grove Arena. More info: G reeleyB luesJam.com. G reel ey S tamp ede July Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley Celebrating western heritage and the northern Colorado community, Greeley S tamped is Colorado’s premier western, summer celebration. T op events include the Greeley Independence Day Parade, the Big Buckle Ball benefiting the Greeley S tampede Foundation and a handful of other promotional events that focus on youth rodeo engagement and entertainment. T he Greeley S tampede summer event is a 10-plus day festival leading up to the 4th of July each year including a concert series, a PRCA rodeo series, an American Bullfighting event, a Demolition Derby, large carnival, food, vendors and children’s activities. More info: G reeleyS tampede.org.
August 2 Friday Fest, Greeley 2-4 Pets ‘N’ Popsicles, Greeley 3 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 5-6 Back to School Swim, Greeley 5-8 High Plains Chautauqua, Greeley 6 National Night Out, Evans 9 Friday Fest, Greeley 9-11 Pets ‘N’ Popsicles, Greeley 10 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 10 Greeley Kids Triathlon, Greeley 10 Moonlight Ride, Greeley 16 Friday Fest, Greeley 17 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 17 Monster Day Greeley, Greeley 17-19 Greeley Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show, Greeley 23 Friday Fest, Greeley 24 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 24 Discovery Bay Doggie Day, Greeley 24 Superhero Skate, Greeley 30 Friday Fest, Greeley 31 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 31 Family Fest & Bears Bash, Greeley
S ep temb er 1 Centennial Village final day of the season, Greeley 6 Friday Fest, Greeley 6 First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley 6 Block Party, Greeley 7 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 12 Boz Scaggs: Out of the Blues Tour, Greeley 13 Full Moon Bike Ride, Greeley 13-14 Heritage Days, Evans 14 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 14 Potato Day, Greeley 19 Morph Masters: How Disability Made Famous Artists Awesome!, Greeley 21 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley
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Our athletes and coaches do amazing things throughout the year, and they deserve a special night to reward their focus, efforts and accomplishments. Join us in honoring and celebrating the very best in regional prep athletics!
For over 20 years, The Greeley Tribune Craft & Gift Show series has become a well-established specialty to Greeley shopping, and has connected our communities with local and creative vendors and gifts for everyone.
Join the Greeley Tribune and UNC Athletics for this family event that will provide many activities & games for all ages, with vendors, food, and more! Come engage with the community for a day of fun for families in Weld County.
Beer f estival s Greeley is home to several craft breweries and there are two beer-centric events to tap into the local beer scene. O ktoBREWfest at the end of S eptember offers great beer, brats, games and a free concert in downtown Greeley. T rend-setting WeldWerks Brewing Co. hosts the WeldWerks Invitational Festival in June, bringing dozens of the nation’s best brewers to Greeley for the ultimate tasting.
The Taste of Windsor has officially become an annual night out to relax, try new foods, meet friends, enjoy live music, and discover businesses that add to the “flavor” of the Windsor community.
Come hear speakers educate and motivate you in your leadership roles. Six leaders will share 10 of their company’s most successful programs and initiatives — both big and small — that can be applied to any business.
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Wel d County Fair Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley H ome to many events for both spectators and participants, Weld County Fair held the last week in July has something for everyone. T he fair gives the youth and adults of Weld County an opportunity to exhibit their skills in a wide variety of areas including agriculture, livestock, natural resources, engineering, consumer and family, fine arts, horticulture and family living. All events are open to the public. More info: WeldC ountyF air.com.
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22 GoWest | 2019 www.greeleytribune.com/subscribe 21-22 Civil War Weekend, Greeley 27-28 Greeley’s OktoBREWfest, Greeley 28 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley
Oc tob er 4 First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley 5 Reduced Shakespeare Company: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), Greeley 11 Broadway’s Rock of Ages, Greeley 11-13 Fall Craft & Gift Show, Greeley 12 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 12-13 Herstory: The Visionary Life of Lydia Ruyle and the Banners of the Divine Feminine, Greeley 18 Jurassic World in Concert: with the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Greeley 18-20 Fall Home & Garden Show, Greeley 19 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 19 Greeley Multicultural Festival 19-20 Howl-O-Ween Trick or Treat, Greeley 26 Haunted Library, Greeley 26 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 26-27 Frozen Jr., Greeley
N ovemb er 1 First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley 2 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 7 Melissa Etheridge: The Medicine Show, Greeley 16 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 22 Jack Wright: The Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond, Greeley 29 Tree Lighting Ceremony, Evans 30 Holiday Open House, Greeley 30 Lights the Night Parade, Greeley T BD Dia de Los Muertos, Greeley T BD Festival of Trees, Greeley
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First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, Greeley Holiday Craft & Gift Show, Greeley Homesteader’s Holiday, Greeley Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley USAF Academy Band Holiday Concert: Holly and Ivy, Greeley Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley Festival of Trains, Greeley
January 3 First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley 4 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 18 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 28-30 Colorado Farm Show, Greeley T BD MLK Celebration, Greeley T BD Polar Pedal, Greeley
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Feb ruary 1 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 7 First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley 7-9 Shrek The Musical, Greeley 15 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley
M arc h 6 First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley 6 The Music of John Denver with Jim Curry and the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Greeley 7 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 21 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley
Ap ril 3 First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley 4 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 18 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley T BD Spring Craft & Gift Show, Greeley
M ay 1 First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley 23 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 30 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley T BD Kentucky Derby Gala Dinner and Dance, Greeley
June 5 First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley 6 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 13 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 20 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 24 Bike to Work Day, Greeley and Evans 27 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley T BD Greeley Stampede, Greeley T BD Family Bike Night, Greeley
Jul y 3 First Friday a Night of Art, Greeley 4 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 4 Independence Day Parade, Greeley 11 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 18 Greeley Farmer’s Market, Greeley 25-26 Arts Picnic, Greeley TBD Greeley Stampede, Greeley TBD Concerts Under the Stars, Greeley
