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2024 ARTS PICNIC

  • Saturday, July 27, 9am to 5pm
  • Sunday, July 28, 10am to 4pm
  • Lincoln Park, 802 10th Ave.

The “Park Your Art” committee welcomes all artists in any fine art or fine craft medium exhibiting his or her own handmade work of art. No dealers or sales representatives are allowed. The show is juried by local committees to maintain high quality, originality, and creativity with a balance of represented arts and crafts.

Applications accepted through April 12, 2024


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

This year marks the 45th Annual Arts Picnic and it is a Northern Colorado favorite! This is a two-day event to include 175+ 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!

Friday Fest Kick Off Concert

Friday, July 26, 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 175 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.

*Check back closer to the event for a full vendor listing.

*Check back closer to the event for the vendor 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, tacos, 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.

*Check back closer to the event for food court vendors.

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.

*Check back closer to the event for a the entertainment schedule.

*Check back closer to the event for a schedule of Kids Creation Station.

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.

Free Shuttle Information

Non-Profit Arts Organization Booths

Each year, Arts Picnic reserves five booth spaces for non-profit arts organizations. Groups can distribute information or sell items benefiting their organization.

To request a space, please fill out the 2024 Arts Picnic Non-Profit Application.

2024 Arts Picnic Non-Profit Application

Contact Us

651 10th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

970-336-4219 or 970-350-9878 tel

andrea.haring@greeleygov.com or
celeste.mccorvey@greeleygov.com

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