Community Veteran Events

A Celebration of Community: Honoring Today’s Veterans and Tomorrow’s Heroes

Join us for a very special afternoon of connection, gratitude, and joy at the Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado. On Saturday, June 13th, we are opening our arms to the entire community for our annual Free Community Picnic—a heartfelt celebration dedicated to our veterans, their families, and the children who represent our brightest future.

Whether you are a veteran, a loved one, or simply a neighbor wanting to share in the camaraderie, there is a place for you under our tents. There will be plenty of comfortable seating, engaging conversations, and special giveaways for both adults and children.

Event Details:

• When: Saturday, June 13 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Where: Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado, 2626 W. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO

• Cost: Completely Free!

To help us ensure we have plenty of food and fun for everyone, we kindly ask that you let us know how many family members and friends will be joining you. Please RSVP by Friday, June 12th at 6:00 p.m.

We can’t wait to share this beautiful day of remembrance, celebration, and community with you and your family.

Come on down to show off you classic ride, or just to have a beer and enjoy the sights and sounds of the most spectacular vehicles in the northern Colorado area.

Part of the day's proceeds and car registration will go toward Veteran’s Plaza. There will be a food truck, awards, door prizes, live music, and more! This event is free to the public.

Beer garden will be installed outside for guests to get their favorite beverage

Want to show off your car? Considering heading over to the Gilded Goat's website to register.

Custom Gilded Goat/Veterans Plaza "Thank You" Veteran Challenge Coin distributred to car and truck owners who join the event!

For an entry fee, divers may sit at a table in the deep end of the center’s pool and play poker with playing cards. The water is a warm 86 degrees, and players will be sitting in the deep end of the center's pool. Players don’t have to be certified divers to participate. Certified diving instructors will be nearby. The idea is to bring residents to the center and raise some money to help veterans.

Date: Nov. 6-8
Time: Fri: 3PM - 6PM  -  Sat: 9AM - 4PM
Location: High Plains Scuba Pool
115 W. Harvard, Fr. Collins 

Prizes awardsd to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place winners.
$40.00 Donation for Entry Fee - All Revenue Will Go To Support Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado
Call 970-493-8562