Back to Memorial Day Weekend: Boulder Creek Festival® Returns to Kick Off Summer
Free downtown Boulder festival will feature Friday night kickoff concert, two-day beer festival, 200+ artisans and local businesses, and more
GOLDEN, Colo. (March 10, 2022) - The City of Boulder and Team Player Productions (TPP) have announced Boulder Creek Festival® is returning to downtown Boulder over Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30, 2022. For the first time, the weekend will kick off with a free show (headliner to be announced in coming weeks) at the Glen Huntington Bandshell on Friday night, May 27, followed by three days of music, craft beer, artisans, family-friendly activities and more to celebrate the Boulder community.
“Boulder Creek Festival has greatly evolved since its inception more than 30 years ago,” said Boulder Creek Festival Event Director Ryan Slater. “We’ve worked hard on curating an inclusive experience catered to the music fan, the craft beer enthusiast, the art lover, the foodie, the Boulder County families and beyond. While longtime visitors are going to be pleasantly surprised by these elevated experiences, the family-friendly charm of the festival will be ever present.”
Boulder Creek Festival, celebrating its 33rd year, features this year include:
Creekside Beer Fest: Imbibe with more than 15 Colorado breweries including Avery Brewing Company, Upslope Brewing Company and Four Noses Brewing Company on May 28-29. The full brewery list will be announced at a later time with tickets going on sale in April.
Live music: More than 30 musical artists, from rock to reggae, will be playing throughout the weekend.
Makers Market: From pottery to sculptures to photography to jewelry, the Boulder Creek Festival Marketplace is a diverse selection of local vendors, artisans, fine art vendors, nonprofits, wellness partners and more.
Creekside for Kids: With uniquely kid-friendly activities such as an obstacle course, rock wall, trampolines, yoga, family disco and more throughout the weekend, little ones aren’t going to want to leave Boulder Creek Festival.
Local eats: Over 30 tasty food trucks and vendors are expected to be in attendance serving up international cuisine, American eats, healthy options and sweet treats.
“Last year, due to the pandemic, we had to host the festival in July, but we’re excited to have it back this year on its traditional Memorial weekend,” said City of Boulder Events Manager Justin Greenstein. “We think Boulder residents and visitors from across the region will be thrilled that it’s back as the official ‘welcome to summer’ festival.”
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.
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About Boulder Creek Festival
Taking place May 28-30, 2022, 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 local makers, fine art and more; a business bazaar; 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 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 the 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 106,400 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.