Greeley Arts Picnic
Click here for the 2008 Arts Picnic Schedule Parking Map
If your garden gnome has seen it’s better days or you’re thinking it’s time to replace the heirloom painting of poker playing dogs above your fire place, grab your sun bonnet, sunscreen and shopping bag and head to historic Lincoln Park for the 30th annual Arts Picnic. Considered one of northern Colorado’s summer highlights, this annual visual and performing arts festival scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, July 27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. draws over 25,000 to downtown Greeley.
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Application deadline June 6, 2008
Over 150 juried artists and crafters traveling to Greeley from as far away as Montana and as close as 15th Avenue sell an assortment of wares and fares ranging from watercolors, weavings and whirligigs to pottery, patio furniture and painted flower pots. Since we all know shopping works up an appetite, you can take a break to sample some of the hearty fare from the food court including burritos, bratwurst, fajitas and funnel cakes or a frosty cold one in the beer garden. Two of the three Arts Picnic stages will feature more than 25 of the best Colorado entertainers performing everything from classical to Caribbean and rhythm and blues to rock ’n roll. Parents can find entertainment just for the very young festival-goers on a third stage set up in the Children’s Hands-On Area. In addition to enjoying live entertainment, little ones can create art and craft projects that inspire creativity and excite the imagination. Who knows...you may be living with a “Picasso”! As well as stage performers, look for magicians and balloon artists roving through the park delighting both young and old and make a point to venture across the street to the 7th Street Plaza where you will discover the Fine Art of Living Area! There is something for the whole family at the Arts Picnic, so mark your calendar for July 26 and 27 in historic downtown Lincoln Park…It’s a feast of fun for everyone!
Arts Picnic Kick Off Concert
Friday, July 25 • 7:00pm
Greeley's annual Arts Picnic Kickoff Concert presents Denver's best dance band, FUNKIPHINO, on the 9th Street Plaza located across the street from Lincoln Park. So grab your picnic basket and a lawn chair and head to the 9th Street Plaza for a wonderful evening of music under the stars. Free admission! Free refreshments! And don’t forget your dancin’ shoes! Prior to the concert, visit the Arts Picnic Fine Arts Exhibit Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. at the Union Colony Civic Center's Tointon Gallery, 651 10th Avenue. Local artists compete in 2 categories with the winners' artwork being purchased by the City for public display. The junior category is for those in grades K-12 and the adult category is open to college students, amateurs and professionals. Artwork in the exhibit will also be available for purchase. Admission to the gallery and the reception is FREE!
Where can I park?
Greeley Downtown offers several parking lots close to the Arts Picnic in Lincoln Park.
They can be found at the following locations:
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• Union Colony Civic Center Lot
• Lincoln Library Lot
• Chase Tower Annex Lot
• Chase Tower Lot
• State Armory Lot
• The Depot Lot
• Ice Haus Lot
• Back Lot
• DDA Lot
• Weld County Parking Lot |
Corner of 8th St. and 10th Ave.
919 7th St.
Corner of 7th St. and 9th Ave.
Corner of 7th St. and 8th Ave.
Other corner of 7th St. and 8th Ave.
902 7th Ave. (South lot will be available after Farmers' Market clears)
Corner of 9th St. and 8th Ave.
South of 9th St. between 8th and 9th Ave. (behind Florio's)
Corner of 10th St. and 8th Ave.
10th At. between 8th and 9th Ave. |
Park Your Art
Over 150 artists from all over the country will “set up shop” in the park to sell their original and unique wares and fares including baskets, drawings, fibers, furniture, glass, jewelry, metalwork, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, wearable art and woodwork.
Entertainment
Continuous entertainment on two stages will feature over 25 performing groups featuring Caribbean, country, classical, rock ‘n’ roll and swing music. Roving clowns, magicians and jugglers will also delight both young and old. Parents can find entertainment just for the very young festival-goers on a third stage set up in the Children's Hands-On Area.
Culinary
Twenty culinary booths featuring foods from around the world will offer “delectable delights” for everyone including burritos, bratwurst, BBQ Beef, fajitas, funnel cakes, fresh lemonade and fruit smoothies!
Hands-On Area
The children’s Hands-On Area will keep little ones busy all weekend as they create art and craft projects that excite the imagination and encourage a sense of great achievement. Who knows...you may be living with a “Picasso”!
Fine Art of Living Demonstrations
Greeley's Downtown Development Authority and the Arts Picnic will be offering demonstrations to enhance the mind and body. Look for presentations including Peruvian culture, Juice Plus presentations, information on Arbonne product information plus UNC’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences will offer their One Day University. Oh, we can’t forget the llama...all across the street from the park on the 8th Street Plaza!
