Arvada Winterfest Returns to Olde Town This Saturday
Winterfest is back in Olde Town
Happy Wednesday, Arvada!
There is something different about Olde Town when the whole community shows up. Music drifts down the street, kids are bundled up with hot cocoa in hand, and you start hearing rhythms from all over the world. If you have been looking for a reason to get out this weekend, this might be it.
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Arvada Winterfest
Arvada Winterfest returns to Olde Town Arvada this Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and yes, it is completely free.
The celebration takes over Olde Town Square with two performance stages set up similar to the summer concert series. Expect a steady lineup of live cultural performances, interactive demonstrations, craft vendors, local food trucks, and live ice sculpting happening throughout the day.
Square Stage Highlights
Interactive African Drum Demonstration
Mariachi Los Correcaminos de MSU
Dragon and Lion Dance
Brazilian Samba Dancing
Bank Stage Highlights
McTeggart Irish Dancers
Kalama Polynesian Dancers
Fiesta Colorado Dance Company
Red Dragon Martial Arts demonstration
It is the kind of event where you can wander between stages, grab a bite, warm up with something sweet, and let the kids explore without feeling rushed.
Parking tip
Parking in Olde Town will be limited. Organizers recommend using the Olde Town transit hub or alternative transportation if you can.
If you have not been before, this is one of those easy, low-pressure community events that feels very Arvada. You run into neighbors. You learn something new. You stay longer than you planned.
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See you in Olde Town
Winterfest is one of those events that reminds you how many cultures and stories live right here in Arvada. You can show up for 30 minutes or stay all afternoon, and it still feels worth it. Bundle up, bring a friend, and we’ll see you in the Square this Saturday
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