Festival Info

Bohemian Nights 2011 is bigger and better than ever! This year’s festival will feature over 80 Colorado musicians coming from around the state to perform during the FREE, three-day, outdoor music extravaganza. Proudly hosting both emerging and established Colorado artists and national headliners in a unique outdoor setting, Bohemian Nights’ music lineup offers a diverse mix of musical talent.

The three-day Bohemian Nights 2011 music festival is FREE to the public and will run August 12th–14th in Historic Downtown Fort Collins.

Musical performances kick off the weekend on Friday night. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Colorado band and the 2011 International Blues Competition winner, Lionel Young Band, will hit the stage; followed by alt-rock band, Cracker; and ending the evening, the cool blues, hip hop and roots sounds of G. Love & Special Sauce will rock Downtown.

Shows start at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Fans are encouraged to attend early in the day to catch some of the best, new Colorado acts. Tedeschi Trucks Band will headline Saturday night, combining two amazing performers into one of the most celebrated acts in recent years. Husband-wife duo, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, will showcase their incredible talents and perform a blues, rock, soul-funk repertoire to wow Fort Collins.

Sunday ends an amazing weekend of music with Austin’s most famous Texas swing group and nine-time Grammy Award winner, Asleep at the Wheel.

“Each year we strive to offer a lineup that provides the entire community with a diverse array of terrific music. Through Bohemian Nights, we bring the world of music to Fort Collins and Colorado’s best musical talent to the world,” stated Merry Hummell, Director of Music Events at Bohemian Foundation. “Our goal is to create a space for Colorado’s hottest and most talented bands to reach out and create a cultural experience for the Northern Colorado community.”

In addition to the headliners, local bands performing include favorites such as: The Epilogues, Air Dubai, The Widow’s Bane, and Fort Collin’s own, Fierce Bad Rabbit.

Bohemian Nights 2011 will also feature a Dance Showcase Stage and a Creative Garden featuring art, food, and beverages from Fort Collins. Celebrating the Fort’s birthday, the festival will offer over 300 festival booths, two beer gardens, and of course, mouth-watering food! All ages are welcome, and the entire event is FREE to the public.

People can browse fine art and photography booths, find beautiful handcrafted jewelry, learn about non-profit organizations and visit arts & craft vendors from across the country while enjoying Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest. When it comes time to eat, the festival offers a wide array of food including Thai cuisine, Greek gyros, BBQ, Indian food, turkey legs, and funnel cakes!

Beet Street offers a fun, FREE, and accessible experience. Under beautiful shade sails, amidst cooling plants, you’ll be soothed by the melodies at the Bohemian Nights Acoustic Stage while enjoying gourmet food, craft beers, wine and spirits. Local actors, dancers, musicians, and artists will perform short, free family-friendly shows in a comfortable garden setting. You’ll enjoy an oasis for creative expression within the hustle of the festival.

For families and kids, a large portion of Library Park and the Fort Collins Museum is dedicated to the Kids’ Music Adventure.

With so much local talent, there’s truly something for everyone at Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest!