Special Events

FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF CONCERT: Boulder Creek Events is starting the Festival weekend early by featuring a free concert starring *TBA at Twenty Ninth Street Mall! Stop by the kick-off concert on Friday night and enjoy entertainment, great food, Boulder Beer, margaritas, and plenty of free parking! Friday, May 28, 7:00-10:00 p.m., Twenty Ninth Street Mall (corner of Canyon and 29th Street)

THE BCE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE:  Your adventure starts here! Use your speed, wits and expertise to explore your way through the Boulder Creek Festival.  Challengers will be given a list of clues and a trail map.  Be the fastest to discover all the correct answers and you will be given the ultimate prize for your next excursion!  Your quest starts at the BCE tent located at the red X on the Festival map. Click here for rules & regulations.

THE GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE: The Boulder Creek Festival’s signature event! Thousands gather on Boulder Creek’s shores to watch the ducks speed to the finish line. Proceeds benefit the Boulder Parks & Recreation EXPAND Program, which provides recreational & cultural opportunities for people with disabilities. Monday, May 31, 4 p.m., on Boulder Creek.

FISHING DERBY: Kids 12 years old and younger can enjoy a morning of fishing at the Fishing Pond, hosted by the Boulder Fish & Game Club. Saturday, May 29, 7-10 a.m. at 6th & Canyon.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Join us for a breakfast hosted by the Boulder Kiwanis as a fundraiser for their organization. Sunday, May 30, 8-10 a.m. in the Main Food Court.

SALUTE TO VETERANS BAND CONCERT: Sponsored by the Boulder County Veterans Service Office and the Boulder Veterans Council, the service recognizes and remembers all Boulder-area veterans and also serves as a tribute to those currently serving in the U.S. Military. Featuring a concert by the Longmont Concert Band. Sunday, May 30, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Bandshell.