💿 FoCo’s Getting a 90s Rom-Com Prom Night
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This weekend’s looking a little less “quiet night in” and a lot more soundtrack-worthy. Somewhere between the craft beer and the nostalgia, Fort Collins is about to fully lean into its rom-com era. Keep reading because there’s a very real chance your weekend ends with a dramatic dance-floor singalong and zero regrets.
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💿 FoCo’s Getting a 90s Rom-Com Prom Night
If your weekend plans currently involve “maybe just staying in,” New Belgium would like a word. Fort Collins is about to trade hiking boots for butterfly clips, prom poses, and a full night of throwback chaos in the best way possible. And honestly? This might be the closest any of us get to starring in our own cheesy movie montage this year.
🎬 NBB Prom 2026: Rom-Com Prom
On Saturday, May 2, New Belgium Brewing is turning the brewery into a full-on 90s rom-com fever dream — complete with throwback beers, live music, and enough nostalgic energy to make Blockbuster proud.
Here’s the vibe:
🎶 Live music from Nothing But Nineties playing all the iconic singalongs and dance-floor staples
🍻 Special throwback beers brewed just for the event
💃 A “show up however you want” dress code — go full prom royalty or keep it casual
📸 Prime people-watching opportunities because somebody will show up dressed like Cher from Clueless
🪩 An excuse to dance badly without judgment (arguably the most important part)
The whole thing runs from 8 PM–11 PM and it’s strictly 21+. Tickets are $15 now and bump up to $20 during event week, which means procrastination officially has consequences.
And honestly, events like this are kind of peak Fort Collins. One minute you’re grabbing a casual beer, the next you’re slow dancing under brewery lights while someone requests “I Want It That Way.” Beautiful stuff.
📍 New Belgium Brewing Company
⏰ Saturday, May 2 | 8 PM–11 PM
🎟️ $15 advance tickets
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💘 Date Spot in Fort Collins
Fort Collins dates hit that sweet spot between charming and adventurous. Wander Old Town Fort Collins for coffee, shops, and easy people-watching, or keep it classic with a picnic at City Park. Craft beer lovers can settle in at New Belgium Brewing, while outdoorsy pairs can chase sunset views at Horsetooth Reservoir.
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🪩 Meet You Under the Brewery Disco Ball
Whether you go full prom-core or just show up for the throwback beers and people-watching, this feels like one of those “only in Fort Collins” weekends. Forward this to the friend who absolutely owned a butterfly clip collection at some point in life, and start planning the soundtrack for the drive over. See you next week, FoCo
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