Boulder Creek Festival Announces Memorial Day Weekend Music Headliners, New Festival Features; Plus Creekside Beer Fest Tickets On Sale Now
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GOLDEN, Colo. (April 6, 2023) - The City of Boulder and Team Player Productions (TPP) have unveiled the headliners and live music lineup for Boulder Creek Festival® May 26-29, 2023. The 34th annual Boulder community event, which drew over 100,000 attendees last year, welcomes more than 30 bands over Memorial Day weekend.
Back by popular demand, Deadphish Orchestra headlines the Friday kickoff show, followed by a weekend of steller musical acts from karate funk to world jam and tribal fusion. Quench your thirst and take in scenes of Boulder Creek at Creekside Beer Fest where 20+ breweries pour their latest and greatest. Tickets for the all-inclusive tasting are on sale now.
"The Boulder Creek Festival is more than just an event - it's a tradition that brings our community together,” says City of Boulder Events Manager Justin Greenstein. “We're excited to once again showcase hundreds of local artists, businesses, and musicians. With over thirty bands playing across multiple stages, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.”
Festival organizers announced the return of summer with Boulder Creek Festival last March. Newly announced features for the fest include:
Music headliners and musical acts: Deadphish Orchestra kicks off more than 30 artist showcases throughout the weekend on Friday night. Other headliners include TIERRO Band with Bridget Law which features founding members of Elephant Revival, Kan'Nal, and Jyemo Club, as well as Charles Parker Mertens on bass (Thievery Corporation, Rapidgrass) and Nabin Shrestha, Rocket Parade, and Tenth Mountain Division, a revival of soul, spirit and eclectic influences for the modern ear. The full lineup of headliners and musical acts can be viewed here.
Creekside Beer Fest: Enjoy delicious brews from more than 20 breweries on May 27 and 28. The fantastic lineup of breweries include Avery Brewing Company, FlyteCo Brewing, Ratio Beerworks, Upslope Brewing Company, and many more. Tickets for the four sessions are on sale now. The full list of participating breweries can be viewed here.
Creekside for Kids: Enjoy a jam packed weekend of family fun including concerts for kids, interactive performances from Jeff & Paige, games, attractions like rides, bounce houses, and much more!
Local Eats: More than 30 vendors will be showcasing foods from around the world including Brazilian cheese bread, handmade steamed buns and dumplings, lobster rolls, and much more. View the delectable lineup of food stalls here.
Free skate demos and lessons in the library’s parking lot in partnership Square State Skate all weekend. On Sunday 303 Board Shop will take over 13th Street for a pro-am skate demo and jam.
Makers Market: Whether you’re looking for artisan foods and baked goods, crystals and jewelry, or skincare from local businesses, shop from more than 200 local businesses and creators at this farmer’s market-style fair.
The Boulder Creek Festival takes place along the Boulder Creek from 9th Street to 14th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue. Volunteer, sponsor and vendor opportunities are still available through the website.
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About Boulder Creek Festival
Taking place May 26th - 29th, 2023, 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, Boulder Creek Festival, and Vail Oktoberfest. 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 Boulder
Located approximately 30 miles northwest of Denver at an elevation of 5,430 feet, Boulder is home to 108,250 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.