Festival brings international acts to the area

  • 2014-07-05
The 10th Bohemian Nights at NewWest Fest is taking place in Fort Collins over three days next month.

The annual arts and music festival attracts some of the biggest performers in the world and draws visitors from all over Colorado. In addition to over 70 Colorado-based bands, performers like Pat Benetar, WAR!, and Big Head Todd and the Monsters will be appearing at the festival. Over all, there are eight stages that will be providing continuous entertainment throughout the three days.

In addition, there will be a dance showcase and a kids’ world stage. A lot of children's activities are planned for a special kids’, zone which includes a petting zoo, a carnival, and music workshops. The kids’ zone will be set up in Library Park.

Over 250 vendor booths are expected to be set up during the festival. This will include food concessions, artists and crafters, and local non-profit community organizations. Artisans will be selling items like sculptures, prints, jewelry, ceramics, and almost anything that can be handmade.

Fort Collins printing companies are often asked to provide services for events like this, such as flyer and banner printing.

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest is being held at various venues in downtown Fort Collins from August 15 to 17. Admission is free. To find out more, or to volunteer, call 970-484-6500.