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Boulder Creek Festival

October 30, 2016 10:20 AM

For over a quarter century, the Boulder Creek Festival® has been the unofficial kickoff to summer in Boulder.  Widely considered Boulder County’s favorite event, the Festival includes three days of festivities featuring a large variety of events, activities, food and entertainment unique to the Boulder community.

 The Festival is free to the public and features something for everyone:  9 separate event areas with 500 vendors showcase everything from community arts and crafts to healthier alternatives and technology while 4 performance stages feature a spectrum of music and dance.  The festival also features carnival rides, food and beverage vendors, and the signature event: rubber duck race down the creek! Join us over Memorial Day Weekend 2017 for the 30th Annual Boulder Creek Festival®, the best event in Boulder!

Website: http://www.bceproductions.com/boulder-creek-festival

Location: The Boulder Creek Festival® is located in downtown Boulder along the Boulder Creek corridor. The Festival stretches from 9th Street to 14th Street (east to west) between Canyon Blvd. & Arapahoe Ave. (north and south).

Contact: PO Box 108 Boulder, CO 80306?   info@bouldercreekevents.com   Tel: 303 . 449 . 3137   Fax: 303 . 604 . 0203


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