Arvada Winterfest Celebrates Diverse Cultures with Free, Outdoor Fun

Annual event features live music, dance, food, and more in Olde Town Arvada.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Arvada WinterFest is a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, February 28, 2026, that brings together the city's diverse cultural communities for a day of live performances, interactive activities, and international cuisine in Olde Town Arvada. The festival features two stages hosting a variety of cultural acts, from African drumming to Mariachi music to Brazilian samba dancing, as well as live ice sculpting demonstrations throughout the day.

Why it matters

As one of the region's most culturally diverse cities, Arvada's WinterFest provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to come together and celebrate the area's rich cultural heritage through music, dance, and food. The free, outdoor event promotes cross-cultural understanding and community engagement.

The details

WinterFest takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Olde Town Square in Arvada. There will be two performance stages - the Bank Stage and the Square Stage - hosting a variety of cultural acts throughout the day. In addition to the live music and dance performances, the festival will feature live ice sculpting demonstrations and a wide selection of international food vendors.

  • WinterFest is held annually on the last Saturday in February.
  • The 2026 event takes place on February 28, 2026.

The players

Arvada Festivals Commission

The organization responsible for planning and hosting Arvada WinterFest and other community events in the city.

Colorado African Innovation and Culture Center

A local organization that will perform an interactive African drum demonstration at the festival.

Mariachi Los Correcaminos de MSU

A Mariachi music group from Metropolitan State University that will perform at the event.

Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center

A community group showcasing a dragon and lion dance performance.

Samba Colorado

A local Brazilian samba dance troupe participating in the festival.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Arvada's WinterFest provides a vibrant, free celebration of the city's diverse cultural heritage, offering residents and visitors alike the opportunity to experience a wide range of music, dance, and cuisine from around the world in a family-friendly, outdoor setting.