2021
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It’s all about choice. You can choose from regional favorites to national chains. Homeowned to drive-through. Steak tonight and seafood tomorrow. Comfort food to cutting edge cuisine. Asian fusion to southern barbecue. What sounds good to you? Greeleytogo.com
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craft breweries and distilleries The growing craft beer and distilling scene in Greeley just keeps getting bigger and better. Craft enthusiasts feel right at home in Greeley. The city has 8 craft breweries and 2 distilleries, each serving up unique, flavorful brews created with quality in mind. Go out and enjoy!! Brix Taphouse and Brewery 813 8th St 970-397-6146 Brixbrewtap.com Broken Plow Brewery 4731 W 10th St 970-301-4575 brokenplowbrewery.com Crabtree Brewing Company 2961 29th St 970-356-0516 crabtreebrewing.com Green Earth Brewing Company 725 10th St. 970-702-2332 greenearthbrewingco.com High Brau Taphouse 915 16th St 970-451-5904 Highbrautaphouse.com Lonesome Buck Brewing Co. 819 9th St 970-473-2825 lonesomebuck.com
WeldWerks Brewing Company 508 8th Ave 970-460-6345 weldwerksbrewing.com Wiley Roots Brewing Company 625 3rd St 970-515-7315 wileyroots.com 477 Distilling 825 9th St 970-451-5768 477distilling.com Syntax Spirits 700 6th St 970-352-5466 syntaxspirits.com
things to do GREELEY HISTORY MUSEUM CENTENNIAL VILLAGE MUSEUM
“Utopia: Adaptation on the Plains” is a permanent display at the museum, featuring historical artifacts and stories from throughout Northern Colorado. greeleymuseums.com GREELEY’S PURSUIT FOR PERFECTION SCAVENGER HUNT
This 8-acre living history museum with over 30 original homes and structures, lush gardens and paved walking paths provides a look at local life from the 1870s through early 1930s. greeleymuseums.com MEEKER HOME MUSEUM
Twenty plus challenges in two hours for one epic adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges and explore historic landmarks in our downtown. Scavengerhunt.com/ locations/greeley_ scavenger_hunt.
Experience the home of Greeley’s founding family as it would have appeared in the late 1800s. Learn the fascinating story of the Meeker family and their vision to start a utopian community. greeleymuseums.com
COLORADO MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM
Named one of the finest railroad museums in the world, this is the largest model railroad museum in the United States and second largest in the world. Peek into a miniature world of wonder as you wander through the amazing layout. You can even walk through a real 1919’s caboose that has been lovingly restored. cmrm.org FARMER’S MARKET Summer Farmer’s Market – May thru October Shop for locally grown produce, authentic artwork, crafts and manufactured products under the pavilion at the Historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot. Saturday mornings, 8-noon.
Winter Farmer’s Market – November through April Our local producers don’t rest when the weather cools or the snow flies. Check out locally made products every other Saturday with baked goods, spices and handmade gift items. The market it indoors at Zoe’s Café, 715 10th St on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays. greeleygov.com/fm POUDRE LEARNING CENTER & POUDRE TRAIL
Learn about the wonderful Cache La Poudre River through hands-on education and activities. The Poudre River Trail is 21 miles of a well-paved pathway for walking, cycling, running, rollerblading and more. The trail extends from Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley to Colorado Highway 392 near Windsor. Enjoy!! poudrelearningcenter.org Poudretrail.org
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Greeley was the first city to have a Director of Culture and, to this day, we celebrate artistic expression and encourage public art and music as a way of applauding our community’s cultural identity. The community’s art collection contains more than 300 indoor works and nearly 120 outdoor pieces. greeleygov.com/activities/public-art/home The neighborhood between UNC and Greeley’s downtown is the state-certified Greeley Creative District. This area represents the city’s highest concentration of micro-businesses, performance venues, cultural outlets, galleries, museums, entertainment, and mixed residential development. greeleycreativedistrict.org The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra nurtures, inspires, and enriches lives through symphonic music. As the oldest symphony in the Rocky Mountain region, the GPO has come to represent and deliver excellence in musical performance. greeleyphil.org Our Union Colony Civic Center, one of the state’s finest venues, hosts local and visiting performances. The 1661-seat Monfort Concert Hall hosts touring companies of Broadway’s finest productions, as well as pop and country music, dance, magic, comedy and children’s theater. ucstars.com
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with art & Music!! The Greeley Chamber Orchestra performs a 5-concert season each year, with a repertoire from baroque to classical periods. The Greeley Chamber Choir joins the orchestra twice a year. greeleychamberorchestra.org The Moxi Theater presents the latest in music from rap, hip hop, tribute and jazz bands all year round. Moxitheater.com
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Greeley’s entertainment is wonderfully enhanced by the College of Performing and Visual Arts at UNC. The music, theater, and dance performances presented on campus and at community venues enrich the soul of our city all year long. arts.unco.edu TOURS Whether you’re focused on history, art, or nature, Greeley presents a myriad of opportunities to pique your interest. The City of Greeley offers G-Town bus tours of its historic district, international markets, a certified Creative District, and more. You can take walking tours of the downtown art district or a selfguided driving tour of city landmarks and sculptures. The Chamber schedules an annual tour highlighting our agricultural heritage and modern trends. You can schedule a tour of The Meeker Home Museum, our community founder’s home. Houston Gardens, a delightful garden in the center of Greeley, features a Colorado life zones nature walk. Greeleygov.com greeleygardentour.org/houston-gardens greeleycreativedistrict.org
Festivals & Events Annual celebrations designed just for fun! BLARNEY ON THE BLOCK MARCH
with great food and entertainment! cincodemayogreeley.com GREELEY BLUES JAM JUNE
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Greeley with a parade, entertainment and family activities. You can even kiss Greeley’s blarney stone for luck! Downtown Greeley greeleydowntown.com UNC/GREELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL APRIL With jazz headliners and the talented UNC students from across the nation, this festival is the largest of its kind. Check to web site to see who will be on stage with fabulous performances over three days. uncjazzfest.com CINCO DE MAYO MAY A commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, Greeley celebrates
“Ain’t nothin’ but a party” This Friday Fest has 3 hours of free blues in Downtown Greeley on Friday evening. Saturday is packed with 12 hours of blues performances on two stages, plus the Blues 101 Stage, in a 45K sq. ft. outdoor arena covered with bluegrass. greeleybluesjam.com SUMMER DRIVE-IN MOVIES AT AIMS! JUNE Aims Community College is pleased to present a Summer 2021 DriveIn Movie Series at the Cornerstone Building parking lot. Enjoy a show, refreshments, and fun from the comfort of your
vehicle. Aims Community College values the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. We look forward to enjoying this series with you while following safety guidelines. Please visit our website for updated movie information and safety regulations. For showtimes and more, go to aims.co/movies 99TH ANNUAL GREELEY STAMPEDE JUNE 23- JULY 4
Enjoy western culture at its finest during Greeley’s premier event. Jon Pardi, Dwight Yoakam, and Brett Young are headliners this year. Revel in night shows featuring country and classic rock artists, PRCA rodeo, daily parades, the Independence Day Parade, western fine art show, carnival and food court. greeleystampede.org FRIDAY FEST JUNE - SEPTEMBER Live music combined with our unique Go-Cup District makes every summer Friday evening in downtown Greeley special! greeleydowntown.com
WELD COUNTY FAIR END OF JULY When your county is in the top ten nationally for agricultural production, you can bet its county fair pulls out all the stops. With youth and adult displays in natural resources, livestock, engineering, fine arts, and more, count on family fun for the week. The Fair also includes animal shows, entertainment, and free barbecues. weldcountyfair.com ARTS PICNIC JULY Performing and visual arts in the park for two full days, including a hands-on area for children. A kickoff concert gets everything started on Friday night. Don’t miss the food court or the fine arts show. It’s a weekend of fun for everyone! greeleygov.com/activities/ arts-picnic AGRICULTURE FEAST AUGUST This event celebrates our agricultural heritage with a locally-sourced gourmet dinner, collaboratively prepared by chefs from outstanding local restaurants. greeleycreativedistrict.org
HIGH PLAINS CHAUTAUQUA AUGUST A unique combination of live theater and American history presented by scholars, reminiscent of the traveling tent shows at the turn of the 20th century. This year’s theme is “Breaking Barriers, Expanding Boundaries” including portrayals of Mother Jones, JD Rockefeller, Delph Carpenter and Legendary Ladies. highplainschautauqua.org MONSTER DAY AUGUST
The best photo op ever! Greeley celebrates monsters of all kind through costume contests, music, face painting, and demonstrations on the downtown plazas and in Lincoln Park. This event supports the Don’t Be A Monster anti-bullying campaign. monsterdaygreeley.com
GREELEY KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW AUGUST If you’re a canine fan, you’ll get your fill at the largest all-breed dog show in the Rocky Mountain Region. greeleykc.com WELDWERKS INVITATIONAL SEPTEMBER WeldWerks Brewing is proud to present the Annual WeldWerks Invitational Festival Weekend. We have many of the country’s best breweries coming together for an unforgettable day of unforgettable liquid, with a focus on the most unique barrel-aged brews the world has to offer. weldwerksbrewing.com OKTOBREWFEST SEPTEMBER Our annual event combines the updated festivities of a traditional Oktoberfest with the best of our local breweries. Enjoy German food, music and dance, craft vendors and family fun in downtown Lincoln Park. greeleydowntown.com POTATO DAY SEPTEMBER In Greeley’s early days, the potato was king. Today, the spud is honored with its own event at Centennial Village Museum with demonstrations, musical and dance entertainment,
activities for children, bake sale – and a baked potato bar! greeleymuseums.com GREELEY MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL MID OCTOBER
a parade route in downtown Greeley, followed by a lighting ceremony in downtown Lincoln Park. Presented by the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Greeley visitgreeley.org HOLIDAY LANE AT ISLAND GROVE DECEMBER 9-11
This is an annual festival that celebrates and showcases cultures from all over the world. Enjoy a journey around the world through music, dance, and food. Hands-on crafts and activities for the entire family. greeleymulticulturalfestival. org FESTIVAL OF TREES NOVEMBER Enjoy a winter wonderland of trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. Special events include Whoville Holiday, Teddy Bear Bash, Silver Bells Social and more. greeleyfestivaloftrees.com GREELEY LIGHTS THE NIGHT PARADE NOVEMBER 27 This festive holiday kickoff parade showcases illuminated floats, bands and mounted entries along
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This will be second year for this fun family event! Island Grove will be decked out for the holidays with lighting displays by our park staff and from our businesses, civic clubs, and non-profit groups. Drive by, safe and warm in your vehicle, and enjoy beautiful holiday lights along this almost mile long sparkling route. visitgreeley.org COLORADO FARM SHOW JANUARY 2022 Noted as one of the largest farm shows and agricultural expositions in the country, the Colorado Farm Show presents speakers on timely ag topics, as well as an exhibition hall with the latest in equipment, technology and services. coloradofarmshow.com
Welcome to
GREELEY, CO
Greeley is an ideal place to visit with our year-round happenings for everyone. You will be delighted by our rich collection of cultural and natural attractions, music festivals, fine dining, craft breweries & distilleries, outdoor adventures, agri-tourism, farmer’s market and all things cowboy! We celebrate our culture and heritage! Less than an hour away from Denver & DIA, with a view of the panoramic Rocky Mountains to the west and the wide-open space of America’s high plains to the east, we are right in the middle of everything. Drop your bags and have fun! Be part of the community through myGreeley.com. Greeley is known for working together to develop and implement new ideas that keep our community moving forward. We are celebrating our community’s resourcefulness and innovation in 2021. Learn more and share your stories of innovation, collaboration, and community learning at myGreeley.com
CONFERENCES, MEETINGS AND CELEBRATING Visit Greeley is at your service to design a retreat, reunion, professional meeting, or conference. We would love to help you book your event in Greeley! Our Visit Greeley staff stands ready to assist you with all your planning needs. Allow our local eyes and ears to help you find the perfect locations, catering and lodging. We’ll send you a destination planning package to help define your choices. visitgreeley.org
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