Longmont Water Fair

Name: Longmont Water Fair
Start: 2024-06-09T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-06-09T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Dickens Farm Nature Area

When: June 9, 10am-1pm

Where: Dickens Farm Nature Area

Where does your water come from? Where is it going? How can we be good water stewards along its journey? The Longmont Water Fair is a collaborative event that brings together science, art, and education to celebrate the watershed you live in. Follow water’s journey from mountain to home through hands-on science activities, art projects, live performances, and conversations with local water experts. Join us for this free, family-friendly event to meet your neighbors, complete our scavenger hunt for prizes, and leave with action steps you can take towards a more water-conscious future.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Professional Artist Presentations:
- 10:30am – Water Blessing with Mario Jose Olvera/ Danza Mexica Tlahuitzcalli/Mi Chantli
- 11:30am – Creekside Dance Performance with Alpine Artist Collective
- 12:30pm – TBD
Hands-on science activities & art-making
Fun interactive movement games
Receive info about water conservation projects you can do in your home
Learn about ways to sign up for City of Longmont water conservation programs
Provide input on City of Longmont NEW, 7-year Water Conservation Plan
Learning opportunities for the whole family
Kid-friendly activities
Prizes & Raffle
Creekside access for swimming and tubing

What To Bring?

Sunscreen & water bottles
Snacks
Umbrella and/or hats for shade
Picnic blanket for being comfortable on the ground while watching performances
Swimsuit and toys for water play! There is direct creek access and a family-friendly swimming hole onsite.

Where to Park?

Free parking is available in the lot at Dickens Farm Nature Area. Overflow parking can be found behind the strip mall on Ken Pratt & Emery Streets (Best Buy, Ulta Beauty, etc). Follow the handicap accessible paths and bridges over the creek to the nature area.