Greeley
has many different things to do.
Greeley
offers different activities that meet many interests. There are
cultural events, sports and outdoors, clubs and learning opportunities.
There
are many things to do that are a part of the different cultures. One of the annual events in Greeley that reflects
the Hispanic culture is Cinco De Mayo.
This used to be held in Lincoln Park but was moved to Island Grove
in 2002. This event has dancing, music, games, food and crafts.
In late September, downtown Greeley celebrates Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is a German celebration. It is held in Lincoln Park.
Greeley
hosts the World Largest Fourth of July Rodeo. The Greeley Stampede is a
popular activity for residents and visitors alike.
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The
Fiesta is a newer celebration in Greeley.
Greeley's Hispanic Community has hosted the Fiesta Celebration for
several years now. The Fiesta offers many choices of activities for
families and individuals to participate in. The Fiesta is open to
people from all cultures.
Learn about Fiesta Days.
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Potato
Days is held each September at Centennial Village. One hundred years ago, the potato farmers
in Greeley would gather in Lincoln Park for a celebration
and share part of the harvest.
Today Potato Days still
involves potatoes, but it also includes many other exhibitions and
displays.
Learn more about Potato Days.
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Oktoberfest is held at the end of September. This fun event is held in Lincoln Park in Downtown Greeley. Come enjoy the food, music, dance and fun while learning about the German Culture.
Learn more about Oktoberfest.
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The
Arts' Picnic is held every year. Lincoln
Park hosts the Arts' Picnic during the
last weekend of July each year. This is chance for local artists and
crafters to display and sell their wares. You can find almost any
kind of craft item available.
There
are also artist demonstrations and several hands on areas where
children can make items, such as buttons, sand paintings, rainsticks,
and tiles.
The
picnic also features entertainers from musicians to magicians. Some
appear on the various stages set up in the park while others are
strolling among the crowd performing.
This is the booth area of the Arts' Picnic.
Here is the stage area at the Arts' Picnic.
The food court at the picnic is always popular
There is lots of food to eat at the Arts' Picnic.
Art's Picnic Booths 2006
Here is a Flash Movie of the Arts' Picnic.
Summertime brings a variety of activities for
everyone to enjoy.
Friday
Fest takes place downtown on the plaza. there is food, drinks, treats, music and more.
Friday Fest is starting up!
The Band at Friday Fest Summer 2008
People dancing to the music.
The crowd enjoying the music and dancers.
Flash Snippet of the dancing and music.
The Broncos came to Greeley each summer for training
camp. UNC
was home to the Denver Broncos football team
each summer for several weeks until 2003. People came from all over
the west to see the Broncos get ready for a new season.
The
crowd varied from seasoned football fans to curious onlookers. Autograph
seekers tried to get in early to get a good spot to get their favorite
players' autographs.
Here is a Quicktime Movie of the Bronco Training Camp.
