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Painting Class with Pinot's Palette

Are you ready to have some fun! Join us at our Poudre RiverFest painting sessions!

Experienced Pinot's Palette artists will guide you step-by-step through a scenic nature painting. The painting process is closely guided and well-structured, while giving participants the wiggle room they need to be creative with their art! This activity is free and perfect for all ages.

Painting sessions will be held inside New Belgium Brewing from 1 PM to 2 PM and 3 PM to 4 PM. Spots are limited and awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

1 - 2 PM RSVP Link*

3 - 4 PM RSVP Link*

*Attendees with an RSVP to the painting sessions will be able to check in up to five minutes after the session start. After the five minute period, all remaining spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Cultivating A Forest Project with local artist Erika Osborne

Cultivating a Forest is an ongoing environmental art project that parallels post-wildfire reforestation efforts in northern Colorado with a sustained, durational drawing practice and community-based workshops. Developed in partnership with the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) and the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute (CFRI), the project translates ecological restoration into a cumulative visual form by using a handmade, black ink derived from wood burnt in the Cameron Peak wildfire to create drawings of saplings planted in the burn scar by human hands. This practice transforms material traces of wildfire into marks of regeneration and hope.

This project is supported in part by the Sharon Prize.

Erika Osborne is a Fort Collins-based artist whose creative work explores cultural connections to place and environment, especially in the mountains and deserts of the western United States. She has exhibited internationally and across the U.S., received numerous grants and awards including a 2019 Fulbright fellowship, and is currently represented by Visions West Contemporary.

presented by Grey Rock Landscape and Construction

The Poudre RiverFest Family Zone is a special area where children and families can let their imaginations soar! This safe and engaging space is filled with activities, craft stations and games tailored just for kids. Let your little ones explore, create, and enjoy.

The Family Zone is not monitored by staff, do not leave children unattended. An adult must be present with each child in the Family Zone.

presented by OARS Whitewater Rafting and Fort Collins Nursery

Step into an immersive journey along the Cache la Poudre River. Our 30’ x 10’ tunnel allows you to learn about each section of the river from Headwaters to the Lower Watershed. See the wildlife and habitat along the way, smell the scents of nature and hear the sounds of the outdoors. The Poudre River Experience will be open the entire day.

Visit with our amazing exhibitors! All exhibitors will be on Linden Street in front of New Belgium.

Allover Apparel

Champion Windows and Home Exteriors

Renewal by Andersen

She’s Fly

Jawnski LLC

Trees, Water & People

Rescue River

Ensight Skills Center

Mountain Valley Family Chiropractic

Integrative Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine

City of Fort Collins (Climate Action)

Morning Fresh Dairy

Northern Colorado Bird Alliance

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers

City of Fort Collins - Floodplain

SAINT Volunteer Transportation

The Scout Guide Fort Collins

St. Peter's Fly Shop

Larimer County Conservation Corps

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Merrick

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains

Ellie Mental Health Ft. Collins

League of Women Voters of Larimer County, Environmental Team

Poudre Paddlers

Stonescape Steel Roofing and Exteriors

Americares

Rocky Mountain Flycasters Chapter Trout Unlimited

Great Old Broads for Wilderness

Compost Queen

UpRoot Colorado

Beaverwise

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Ascent Studio Climbing & Fitness

FlyWater, Inc.

Splash NoCo

Tellus

LatinX Community Network Voter Registration Drive

Olsson

Reptile & Amphibian Center of the Rockies

CSU Soil and Crop Sciences

North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization

Pinot's Palette

Combat Recovery Foundation

Rocky Mountain Adventures

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas

Mosiac

Wild Birds Unlimited

CSU Native American Cultural Center