Boulder Creek Fest

Boulder Creek Festival® is Boulder’s weekend taking place on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23rd-25th 2026. Hosted annually for more than 30 years, the event is the official kickoff to summer in Boulder. Presented by the City of Boulder, the event features four days of festivities, including bands and performances; food and beverage, ranging from food trucks to healthy vegetarian eats; a curated marketplace showcasing local makers and fine art; a creek-side Beer Festival; and a Creekside for Kids area with family-friendly activities. 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.