Kick off Summer Fun with the Boulder Creek Festival® over Memorial Day Weekend
Photo credit: Ryan Cox Photography
The 35th annual community event to draw over 100,000 attendees for three days of food, live music, entertainment, and family fun
GOLDEN, Colo. (March 4, 2023) - The City of Boulder and Team Player Productions (TPP) have announced the return of Boulder Creek Festival® May 24-27, 2024. The 35th annual Boulder community event, which drew over 100,000 attendees last year, returns to downtown Boulder over Memorial Day weekend for a three-day celebration. Festivities include a free Friday night kickoff concert with headliner Steely Dead on May 24, followed by three days of live music from more than 30 bands, a farmers market-style shopping experience with over 200 artisans and local businesses, delicious eats from 20+ food trucks and vendors, a skate park activation, family-friendly fun, and more to be announced.
“Boulder Creek Festival is the unrivaled destination to welcome summer on the Front Range,” says Boulder Creek Festival Event Director Ryan Slater. “We have an affordable all-inclusive beer festival, dozens of free live music acts, some of the region's best artists, and an entire kids lineup. Boulder Creek Fest is fun for those that age 1 to 100!"
Enjoy the following activities at Boulder Creek Festival:
Creekside Beer Fest: More than 20 breweries including Avery Brewing Co, Upslope Brewery, and Ratio Beerworks, will be pouring their best suds at this all-inclusive tasting May 25 and 26. Tickets for the beer fest will launch in April.
Creekside for Kids: Enjoy concerts for kids of all ages by Jeff & Paige, interactive performances, games, attractions, and much more.
Live music: More than 30 musical artists, from folk rock to funk and soul, will be playing throughout the weekend. Full lineup to be announced in April.
Street Wise Art Battle: Located at the Boulder Creek Festival Art Zone, this partnership with Street Wise Arts includes 10 artists that have been hand-selected to participate in an epic painting competition. Their works of art will be displayed in Boulder throughout the year. Stop by and vote for your favorite artist and watch them work on their masterpieces. The first-place winner will receive a cash prize.
Local eats: From vegan and vegetarian to international cuisine and carnival favorites, more than 20 tasty food trucks and vendors will be serving up delectable eats.
Free skate demos: Enjoy free lessons in the Boulder Public Library’s parking lot in partnership with Square State Skate all weekend. On Sunday, 303 Board Shop will be bringing out their pros to take over 13th Street for a Bash at the Banks Skate Jam event.
The Boulder Creek Festival takes place along the Boulder Creek from 9th Street to 14th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue. Artist, volunteer, sponsor and vendor opportunities are still available through the website.
“We are thrilled for the return of the annual Boulder Creek Festival, a cherished tradition that brings our community together in celebration,” says City of Boulder Events Manager Justin Greenstein. “The Boulder Creek Festival marks the unofficial kickoff to summer and serves as a vibrant showcase of our city's culture and spirit.”
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About Boulder Creek Festival
Taking place May 24th - 27th, 2024, Boulder Creek Festival® is Boulder’s weekend. Hosted annually for more than 30 years, the event is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Boulder, and features three days of festivities, including 30+ bands and performances; food and beverage, ranging from food trucks to healthy vegetarian eats; a curated marketplace showcasing 200+ local makers, fine art and more; a business bazaar; a Creekside Beer Festival showcasing Colorado breweries; and a Creekside for Kids area with family-friendly activities and entertainment. At its core, the festival is a Boulder-centric event produced for and by the community. For more information, visit www.bouldercreekfest.com, or follow @bouldercreekfest on Instagram and @bouldercreekfestival on Facebook.
About Team Player Productions
Founded more than 25 years ago in Denver, Team Player Productions (TPP) has produced and managed more than 400 events around the country, raising more than $2 million for its various nonprofit partners. TPP has created and continues to produce beloved annual events including Vail Wine Classic, Breckenridge Wine Classic and Vail Craft Beer Classic, and adopted others, such as Denver Burger Battle and Boulder Creek Festival. The company was also the originator of events including Taste of Fort Collins, Steamboat Wine Festival and Park City Food & Wine Classic. TPP consults and produces events for a portfolio of clients as well, such as Goose Island Beer Co., Blue Point Brewing Co., Great Divide Brewing Company, Odell Brewing Company, Red Bull, City of Centennial, Anheuser-Busch, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and City of Littleton. For more information, visit TPPEvents.com, or follow @TPPEvents on Facebook and @TeamPlayerProductions on Instagram.
About City of Boulder
Located approximately 30 miles northwest of Denver at an elevation of 5,430 feet, the City of Boulder is home to 103,840 residents and the state's largest institution of higher learning, the University of Colorado. Boulder is a world-class destination with over 300 miles of public hiking and biking facilities. Its spectacular scenery includes more than 45,000 acres of open space. Boulder is a home-rule municipality that is self-governed under the Constitution of the State of Colorado. To learn more about the City of Boulder, visit their website or follow @cityofboulder on Instagram and Facebook.