2025 ARTS PICNIC

  • Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Lincoln Park, 802 10th Ave.

FREE two-day arts festival featuring artists and crafters from across the country.

This year marks the 46th Annual Arts Picnic and it is a Northern Colorado favorite! This is a two-day event to include 150+ artists and crafters booths, 8-10 food trucks, kid's activities, a beer tent and 2-stages to include 14 total performances. Shop for handmade treasures. Enjoy the food court, beer garden and live entertainment on two stages. Be sure to check out the Creation Station tent for children and so much more!

Advertisement poster for the 2025 Arts Picnic with dates, times, location, featuring the Food Court and Beer Garden, 175 handmade arts and craft booths, kid creation station, and entertainment on two stages

Friday Fest Kick Off Concert

Friday, July 25, 7 - 9 p.m.

Kick off the Greeley Arts Picnic with Friday Fest on the 9th Street Plaza. Hosted by the Downtown Development Authority, the free event includes strolling performers, a go-cup area and music.


Arts Picnic Vendors and Event Map

Discover high-quality, one-of-a-kind handmade arts and crafts, from more than 150 juried vendors. Local, regional and national artists bring a diverse selection of works. Browse items ranging from photography and glass to canvas and ceramics.

Pick up a FREE Arts Picnic guide at the main gazebo in Lincoln Park. The guide includes a vendor list and event map.

Food Court and Beer Garden

Visit the food court for more than a dozen booths full of delights from around the world. Sample BBQ, pizza, gyros, or a sweet treat, to satisfy your festival food cravings.

A large shady tent shelters the Beer Garden, hosted by the Greeley Chamber Orchestra. Savor a cold drink and enjoy hours of fantastic FREE center stage music.

Make sure you have a valid ID if you plan to drink in the beer garden.

Entertainment and Kids Creation Station

With a dozen acts on two stages, Arts Picnic celebrates the performing arts all weekend long! Entertainment includes a dance group, country music, big band, blues, and rock.

Bring your crafty kiddos and let their imaginations run free at the Creation Station, located in the NW corner of Lincoln Park. The station is open all weekend long with FREE hands-on craft projects. Crafty kits are also available to pick up and complete at home.

Entertainment Schedule

Center Stage

TimeGroup
10:00-11:00 a.m.   King Cake
12:00-1:00 p.m.   Wild Nights
2:00-3:00 p.m.   George Gray and the Elvis Experience Band
4:00-5:00 p.m.   The Sauce

 

Plaza Stage

TimeGroup
9:30-10:00 a.m.   Troupe Sidysaan
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.   Sherwood Flute Ensemble
1:00-2:00 p.m.   Steve Manshel-Duo
3:00-4:00 p.m.   David Smith Music

 

Center Stage

TimeGroup
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.WestRock
1:00-2:00 p.m.Archie Funker
3:00-4:00 p.m.The Jacob Larson Band

 

Plaza Stage

TimeGroup
10:00-11:00 a.m.Violet Wild
12:00-1:00 p.m.Loveland Opera Theatre
2:00-3:00 p.m.Denise Ford & Friends

 

Creation Station Schedule

TimeActivity
9:00-11:00 a.m.    Paper Bag Puppets
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.    Garden Bouquets
1:00-3:00 p.m.    Magic Wands
3:00-5:00 p.m.    Tube Creatures

 

Don't miss magic and fun entertainment provided by Funny Business and the Great Loudinin from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

TimeActivity
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.    Discovery Journal
12:00-2:00 p.m.    Troll and Fairy Houses
2:00-4:00 p.m.    Summer Crowns

 

MUSIC and VENDOR List coming soon!!!

Festival Parking and Free Shuttle Service

There are at least 1,600 parking spaces within walking distance to Lincoln Park. These include:

  • Weld County parking lots: 10th Street and 11th Street
  • Downtown Greeley Parking: Permit parking ends from Friday at 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday.

Take the free shuttle service provided by Greeley Evans Transit. The shuttles run about every ten minutes between Heath Middle School and Lincoln Park for the duration of the Arts Picnic. Shuttles are wheelchair accessible.

Contact Us

651 10th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631

Aaron Mitchell
Special Event Manager
P: (970) 381-3278
Aaron.Mitchell@greeleygov.com

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