FAQs

There are three entrances. Off of the intersections of LaPorte Ave & N Mason St, N Howes St & W Mountain Ave, and LaPorte Ave & N Meldrum St (Only open beginning at 4:00pm).

Taste of Fort Collins celebrates the best of Fort Collins and Northern Colorado, including businesses, food vendors, and local bands. We will have some of Fort Collins and Northern Colorado's best food, businesses, and local entertainment playing music all day long.

Absolutely no refunds will be issued.

Coming soon!

It's simple- you can either buy a weekend pass or a single day pass that includes entry into the event and to see the bands live on stage. You can visit each of our vendor booths and food vendors along the way!

Early bird pricing goes until 5/26:

• Weekend Passes $19
• Single-Day $17
• Student Single Day $15
• VIP Single-Day $50

The day of the event, tickets will be $40 for GA one-day access. Make sure to get your tickets early!

Tickets go on sale beginning 5/22!

As long as we aren't sold out, single day tickets will be available at the gate for $40.

Yes! Everyone can get in free from 12:00 - 1:00pm.

FNBO card holders, active military, adults 65+, and kids under 5 get in free until 3PM.

There is no re-entry for free tickets.

Yep! If you have a paid ticket then you'll get a hand stamp, which can be used for re-entry. No stamp = no re-entry. You will go through security EVERY time you enter the event.

If you're in the shopping mood, you can check out many vendor booths that will be at the festival. You'll also be able to purchase alchoholic beverages, non-alchoholic beverages, merchandise, food from local food trucks and concessions, and more! Whether certain booths accept credit/debit cards will be at the discretion of the vendors. ATMs will be on site if you need cash.

There will be 3 ID tents - 1 near the Corner Bar, 1 near the Civic Bar, and 1 at the Main Bar. Head to those locations before the bar so you can get your ID checked and you will receive a wristband- without the wristband you will not be able to purchase or drink alcohol.

Check out our Directions and Parking page to learn more about the best places to park!

All bags must be smaller than 8in x 6in and will be checked every time you enter the event. The only exceptions are medical bags/coolers and diaper bags. These items will still be searched.

Yes, keep in mind that they can only be used in Washington and Civic Center Parks. Chairs will not be allowed in the street to offer more people the opportunity to stand and be close to the stage.

Any bags larger than 8in x 6in, outside food or drinks, glass of any kind, metal water bottles, weapons (including pocket knives), drugs, coolers, golf umbrellas, pets (service animals are welcome), kites, frisbees, balls, scooters, skateboards or inline skates, and bad attitudes. We will also have metal detectors at each entrance, so plan to leave any objects listed here and any that could set off the metal detectors at home. Please also keep in mind- Fort Collins and the Taste of Fort Collins event area are no smoking zones.

Sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, empty water bottles, the party, and good vibes.

Yes! It will be hot outside so please bring an empty, clear, PLASTIC water bottle. Metal bottles (Yeti, Hydroflask, Stanley, etc.) will not be permitted. There will be water fountains throughout the event where you can fill up your water bottle and stay hydrated.

Absolutely. This is an all-ages event, including the concert. Children 12 and under will be accepted into the festival for free. Anyone 13 and older will require a ticket.

Yep! FC Connexion will have wifi available for all participants. Please check out their tent on Laporte if you have any trouble connecting.

The event happens on Maple St between N Meldrum St and N Howes, and on N Howes St from Maple St to Mountain Ave, Laporte Ave between N Meldrum St and N Mason St.

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