Every year, Fort Collins proudly hosts some of Colorado's most renowned festivals and events, showcasing the vibrant spirit of our city. From celebrations of craft beer and biking to music and culinary delights, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Listed below are annual events that deserve a spot on your travel itinerary, so mark your calendars! While a few dates are yet to be officially confirmed, it's never too soon to familiarize yourself with these noteworthy occasions and incorporate them into your plans for an unforgettable Fort Collins experience!
Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art WalkTM
Every 1st Friday of the month - all year long!
This free walking tour highlights many Downtown Fort Collins businesses, including the Museum of Art and the Global Village Museum of Arts and Culture. Stroll through town to enjoy a variety of art mediums, including live music. Check out all of the stops on the Downtown Fort Collins website.
Fort Collins Foodie WalkTM
Every 3rd Friday of the month - all year long!
Fort Collins Foodie Walk is a monthly free self-guided walking tour from 5-8pm on the third Friday of each month. It celebrates the culinary culture and thriving foodie scene in Downtown Fort Collins. Join Downtown’s finest culinary shops each month for interactive showcases, seasonal flavors, and exciting taste experiences! Learn more here.
Great Plates of DowntownTM
March 1-14, 2025
Head to Fort Collins between March 1st and March 14th to take part in this award-winning promotion and fundraiser for the Food Bank for Larimer County. This year will be the 20th year of Great Plates! Expect wonderful menu options to choose from at many restaurants in the downtown area. Specials will be announced on Valentine's Day, so be sure to check the Great Plates of DowntownTM page to plan your tour of the Fort Collins food scene.
The Horsetooth Half Marathon
April 13th, 2025
The 52nd running of the Horsetooth Half Marathon is coming up on April 13th, 2025! This annual race takes you on a scenic journey from Hughes Stadium, the former home of the CSU Rams, to the finish line party hosted at New Belgium Brewing. The prize purse is $12,000, and the course is challenging and surprisingly fast with +917 ft / -1,154 ft of elevation change (net 237 ft loss)
FoCoMX
April 18 & 19, 2025
The 17th annual FoCoMX (Fort Collins Music eXperiment) will take place April 18-19, 2025 and is presented by the Fort Collins Musicians Association (FoCoMA). This unique live music festival will showcase 400+ Northern Colorado Bands across 30+ different local venues in a two-day span. Over the years, FoCoMX has garnered national attention and earned the unofficial title of “The Biggest Little Festival in America.” Tickets will be on sale soon on the FoCoMX website.
Earth Day Fort Collins
April 19, 2025
Taking place on April 19, 2025, Earth Day Fort Collins is a free event to celebrate Earth Day and inspire the Fort Collins community to honor the Earth each and every day. This event, put on by the Sustainable Living Association, includes informational booths and displays, kids' activities, arts & crafts, live music, speakers, local food trucks and farmers market, and even a beer garden.
Downtown Fort Collins Art Week
TBD
Downtown Fort Collins Art Week, date TBD, will be back to showcase the Choice City’s lively arts and culture scene. From experiencing vibrant, year-round public art to enjoying collectible and shareable art to uncovering tiny hidden art and experiencing artistic expression in its various forms, Downtown is bursting with creativity! (Photo features Pianos About Town, piano artwork by Amelia Furman and Kristen Vohs.)
Summertime Concerts in Fort Collins
Summer 2025
Summertime in Fort Collins is about good times spent groovin' with friends and family to live tunes outdoors while taking in all the beauty that is Fort Collins, Colorado. You can attend events like The Lagoon Concert Series at CSU, Bohemian Nights Thursday Night Live in Old Town Square, Friday Concerts at New Belgium Brewery, and the Food Truck Rally concerts at City Park, among many other regular concert series! Be sure to watch our event calendar for specific dates and more updates coming soon.
Global Sounds
May 31, 2025
Join in the celebration of music from around the world! This one day event will be held in Downtown Fort Collins. Keep an eye on the Bohemian Live Music page for the lineup to be announced!
Taste of Fort Collins
June 2025
The Taste of Fort Collins is an annual two-day festival hosted in Washington Park in June. The annual tradition is a fun celebration with family-friendly activities, food trucks, entertainment from acclaimed musicians, and an eclectic display of fine artisanal work. Dates and artists haven't been announced yet! Check the Taste of Fort Collins website for updates!
Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Celebration
July 4th, 2025
The 4th of July celebration in Fort Collins is quite the spectacle. There are many events happening all over town, giving you a number of opportunities to celebrate the festivities on the day of and the rest of the weekend after. One of the most popular Fort Collins traditions in years past is the 4th of July Parade! Although this event is yet to be officially announced for this year, you can expect to sit in awe as you watch incredible floats, firetrucks and even tractors go down historic Mountain Ave. This is the perfect family-friendly activity in historic Old Town. The celebration usually concludes in the evening at City Park with live music and fireworks. Keep an eye on the official event page for more updates coming soon!
FoCo Fondo
July 18-20, 2025
As a platinum-level bike-friendly city, Fort Collins offers many events and recreational opportunities for cyclists! July 18-20 is the FoCo Fondo: "A gravel ride, a gravel race, rooted in the insanity of a Fondo with the levity of the Fort Collins community. Whether you’re into racing bikes or all-day bike parties in the open range of Colorado, FoCo Fondo is your adventure." Interested in participating? Check the routes here and register here.
Poudre RiverFest
August 2025
The Poudre RiverFest is a free festival at New Belgium complete with live music, activities for all ages, and many booths to engage with lining the streets. The festival promotes sustainability and celebrates the Poudre River.
Fort Collins Peach Festival
August 16, 2025
Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Northern Colorado, the Fort Collins Peach Festival is an annual event featuring live music, food, (peach themed) drinks and, of course, peaches! Four bands will play throughout the event, located at Civic Center Park.
Tour de Fat
August 2025
Tour de Fat is an annual Fort Collins summertime tradition that you definitely do not want to miss! "Bikes, Beer, and Bemusement" is the slogan of this annual costumed bike and beer parade and festival taking place in August of 2025. This bike parade gone wild is an annual Fort Collins event that draws crowds from near and far. Dress up in your craziest costumes, hop on a bike, and participate in this downtown bike parade ending in a celebration of New Belgium craft beer, bicycles, and music in a purely fun-loving atmosphere. This event will put you in a fantasy world for the day and give you a good idea of what New Belgium Brewing is all about. Official date will be announced soon!
Tour de Corgi
October 2025
Prepare yourselves for the cutest parade you will see all year. The 11th Annual Tour de Corgi will be taking place this October. Tour de Corgi consists of hundreds of costumed corgis that prance their way through Old Town Fort Collins every year. The event includes a corgi meet-up with dozens of vendors and a costume contest that takes place at Civic Center Park before culminating with a trot through Historic Old Town. Best of all, profits are donated to benefit local dog rescues! The date will be coming soon; check the Tour de Corgi website for the latest information.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
November 1st, 2024
Don't miss the Downtown Fort Collins Holiday Lighting Ceremony which takes place each year in early November! This year, it will be happening on November 7, 2025. Historic Old Town Fort Collins will shine as thousands of strands of holiday lights "flip on" to illuminate the alleyways, sidewalks, and street-tops of our beloved downtown during this annual event. The dazzling display of low-energy and sustainable LED lights stretches through seven blocks to illuminate Old Town’s canopied treetops, unique storefronts, and historic alleyways. The lights stay up through February 14th and make for quite a nostalgic experience in Historic Old Town Fort Collins.
With all these fantastic Fort Collins events happening in 2025, why wouldn't you start planning your travels now? Remember that all event activities and dates are subject to change. Please check the event websites for the most up-to-date information. We will see you in 2025 in Fort Collins!
