Longmont Water Fair

2026 Longmont Water Fair:
SUNDAY, June 14, 2026
11am-2pm
Dickens Farm Nature Area, Longmont

The Longmont Water Fair is a free, family centered community event
blending science, arts, and education to celebrate water.

Thank you to With the Flow Media for our 2025 photos & video!

This annual event features hands-on science activities, creative art projects, live performances, water ceremony, and conversations with local water leaders to explore water’s journey between Nature and home. We partner with dozens of organizations, government agencies, community groups, and artists in order to curate a lively, accessible learning environment. We strive to provide learning that lands and actionable steps to help protect our water future.

What to Expect for 2026

Ever wonder where water goes after you wash your hands or flush the toilet? This year, we'll find out together! Join us for the FREE event designed for the whole family.

Play at learning stations with NEW activities
Create art on life-size maps
Enjoy live music, dance, and ceremony
Chat with local water experts
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
Spend time at the water
Complete a Water Passport and earn fun prizes

Gain a greater sense of community and knowledge about how Colorado water is shared, and take home simple ways to protect our water for the future. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Schedule of Events

10:30am : Opening Water Ceremony with Danza Mexica Tlahuizcalli

11:00am-2:00pm : Learning Stations Open

2:00pm: Closing Water Dance

11:00am - 2:30pm: Marco's Tacos Food Truck

What to Bring

Sunscreen & water bottles
Snacks
Umbrella and/or hats for shade
Picnic blanket for being comfortable on the ground while watching performances

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.

Read our Water Fair 2025 Impact Report

Previous Water Fair Highlights:

2025 Water Fair: June 8
2024 Water Fair: June 9
at Dickens Farm Nature Area

Aztec Water Blessing with Danza Mexica Tlahuitzcalli
Music & Dance Performances with Kutandara, Alpine Artist Collective, Mokombo
Fun interactive movement games
Hands-on science experiments & art-making
Kid-centered activities and Water Passport
Information & sign up for City of Longmont water conservation programs
Prizes & Raffle
Sweet Cow Moo Mobile ice cream truck

2024 Longmont Water Fair
Video by Andrew Yang

Call for Youth Artists

The Longmont Water Fair is seeking youth artists for a spring project to be showcased at the 2026 Water Fair. Over four Saturday afternoons youth artists will create representations of native Colorado creek and riparian species using recycled 5 gallon water jugs.
Ages 7-18. Free!
Learn more and sign up HERE