The Workforce Symposium is presented each year through a partnership between Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development and Weld County Workforce Center. It promises insightful discussions on the ever-changing talent landscape, networking opportunities, and tactical tools to help with hiring, training, culture-building, and retaining your workforce.
Attendees will gain valuable knowledge around:
The 2026 Rocky Mountain Advanced Manufacturing Expo brings together manufacturers, buyers, engineers, executives, procurement teams, operations leaders, workforce partners, and job seekers for a full day of connections, solutions, and real opportunity.
This isn’t just another trade show. It’s where Colorado’s manufacturing ecosystem comes together: to find partners, solve problems, source parts, recruit talent, and build the relationships that keep production moving. With exhibitors from across the United States and a strong concentration of Colorado-based manufacturers, the Exop is the most direct path to the people and companies powering advanced manufacturing in the Rocky Mountain region.
Join us for our 4th Annual Sour Invitational as we take the party outdoors between Lincoln and Cleveland on 4th Street! Featuring 15+ local breweries serving up their best sour creations, this year’s event will also include food vendors, live music, and multiple ways to enjoy the festival experience.
Come sip, stroll, and see how amazing Downtown Loveland’s 4th Street looks after construction — all while enjoying an unforgettable day of craft beer and community.
Grab your crew and get ready for a FUN time!
Discover Your Dream Home — Then Stay for the Party
Welcome to the Prairie Song Backyard Bash, the most original model home open house you’ll ever experience. This isn’t your average Saturday tour. Prairie Song is throwing open the doors to 10 beautifully designed model homes, showcasing the craftsmanship of 5 premier builders — and making it an event the whole family will be talking about long after you’ve found your favorite floor plan.
What sets the Backyard Bash apart? Each home brings its own unique activity or entertainment, turning your tour into a full day of discovery. As you move from home to home, you’ll find: Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Balloon Artist, Live Performers, Yard Games, Putt Putt, Scavenger Hunt, Bouncy House, Drone Zone, Ice Cream Cart, Coffee Cart & a chance to win prizes! While you envision your future in a stunning new home, the kids will be fully entertained — and honestly, so will you. Whether you’re actively searching for your next home or simply curious about what Prairie Song has to offer, this is the perfect excuse to explore the neighborhood in the most fun way possible.
Come for the homes. Stay for the bash.
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The 2026 Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department (RCVFD) Mountain Festival will feature a full day’s lineup of live music and activities for the entire family. Our first responders provide 911, emergency, and fire response for 110 square miles west of Fort Collins, including Rist Canyon, Stove Prairie, and the Buckhorn. Mark your calendars for the annual RCVFD Mountain Festival.
This year’s musical entertainment will be Liz Barnez, Wendy Woo, Also Known As (AKA), and the Gordon Creek Band. Come rain or shine, the festival will feature free live music presented on-stage in front of a large covered viewing tent, firefighter demonstrations, kid’s activity area, nonprofit booths, car show, parking with a tractor shuttle to and from the parking lot, and the ever-popular free ice cream. The festival also features used book, plant, baked goods, and t-shirt sales; a firefighter dunk tank; silent auction; artisan booths; and food trucks.
Mark your calendars and plan to bring the entire family to enjoy the fun. The festival location is 14 miles from downtown Fort Collins and 27 miles from Loveland. For more information visit www.festival.RCVFD.org or follow us on Facebook.com/RCMountainFest.
WALK for epilepsy COLORADO, Fort Collins is all about coming together, having fun, and making an impact. Individuals, families, and friends gather to connect, celebrate, and take action side by side, all in support of a future where no one faces epilepsy alone.
The Walk is about more than miles. It is about joy, connection, and the magic that happens when community comes together for a great cause.
In 2025, our community showed just how powerful that can be. Thanks to our incredible participants, donors, and sponsors, over $200,000 was raised to help connect, educate, and empower people affected by epilepsy across Colorado and Wyoming.
Funds raised through the Walk support education and awareness efforts, seizure recognition and first aid training, and improved access to specialty and supportive care for the nearly 65,000 people living with epilepsy in our region. Every step taken helps turn understanding into action and ensures support is always within reach.
“One of the best races in Colorado!”
Enjoy the wild & Scenic beauty on the Poudre River Canyon while you run on a downhill point-to-point course to finish in a field of dreams where beer and music flow. Invite your friends & family, don’t miss the experience!
Event includes 2 great distances:
Wild & Scenic Half Marathon: Voted best half marathon and best race shirt in Colorado. Great race to run a new PR, your first half marathon, or just for the beauty and the beer! Enjoy the fall vibes along the Cache la Poudre, Colorado’s only designated Wild & Scenic River! Starting at the famous Mishawaka Amphitheater.
First to the Finish 5-Mile: Fast or Festive? You choose. Push yourself past the 5k and run a unique race distance that gets you to the finish line party first! Wait, you are the Party! This race is for all those or love to run or walk in nature and know how to celebrate the good things in life!
Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while connecting with professionals from participating Chambers of Commerce throughout the region.
Admission is $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Please select your Chamber when registering.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Come join us for a joyful celebration of music, dance, and authentic Turkish cuisine in the heart of Fort Collins. Experience the richness of Turkish culture in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere filled with color, rhythm, and tradition.
Try your hand at the mesmerizing art of Turkish marbling (Ebru), or take home a personalized piece from a calligraphy demonstration. Enjoy the rich aroma and tradition of authentic Turkish coffee, and discover the fun of traditional fortune telling through coffee readings. Be captivated by the breathtaking Whirling Dervish performance, join in the energy and excitement of traditional Turkish folk dances, and watch master artisans traveling from Türkiye demonstrate the timeless crafts of carpet weaving and traditional copper engraving.
From cultural performances to hands-on art, delicious food, and vibrant community spirit, the festival offers something for everyone. Come join us and celebrate culture, connection, and community in an unforgettable day of discovery and joy.