Celebrate the start of summer at Arvada Summerfest
Arvada Summerfest is a new event for 2025 that aims to be the premier summer kick-off festival in Arvada.
The new festival will combine the best of two previous events, Arvada on Tap and Arvada Days, for a family and pet-friendly summer celebration. The free event will feature live music performances, kids activities and fundraising for our community partners.
Schedule:
11 am to 4 pm: Kids zone with free inflatables, caricatures and face painting
11 am to 4 pm: Beer served by Someplace Else Brewery, Stay Tuned Brewing and Resolute Brewing.
All proceeds benefit our community partner organizations: Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis Club, Arvada Sunrise Rotary and Arvada Vitality Alliance.
11 am to 12:30 pm: Pet Swimsuit competition and parade. Winners will be announced between the first set break at approximately noon.
11 a.m. to noon: Mighty Holler performs
12:45 to 1:45pm: Earl Nelson and the Company performs
2:30 to 4 pm: The Barlow performs
Live Music Featuring The Barlow, Earl Nelson and the Company, and Mighty Holler
What's a summer kick-off celebration without some great music. Arvada Summerfest will feature a full lineup of local bands that you won't want to miss.
The Barlow is a four-piece country-rock band based right here in Arvada. They recently released their fourth studio album, "High Spirits."
Earl Nelson and the Company is a heavy-soul blend of country blues, country funk and old-tome gospel and bluegrass based right here in Colorado.
Mighty Holler enjoys bringing a variety of styles to their shows, including old time, bluegrass, new twists on classic songs, sweet harmonies, and original tunes.
Free activities for the whole family: Pet swimsuit competition, inflatables and face painting
Our free kids zone will be open throughout the event, featuring inflatable bounce castles and face painting.
The pet swimsuit competition and parade will take place at the start of the event from 11 a.m. to noon. Register your pet for free at the event the day of. A parade of all pet participants will take place after the first live music set from approximately noon to 12:30 p.m.
