Hero Fest 2025 is all about Celebrating first responders.
Canvas Foundation is thrilled to bring our annual Hero Fest to Northern Colorado.
These everyday hero's are on the ground every day working to keep us all safe. Some are volunteers, some paid but all have community at heart and serve to make our way of life safe. Come join us as we celebrate our local first responders and help them build connections to the communities they serve.
Over 50 first responder units, nonprofits, businesses, and emergency preparedness and safety
organizations will participate in the fourth annual Hero Fest in Fort Collins in late September at Front
Range Village in Fort Collins.
Hero Fest is a free, family-friendly event sponsored by the Larimer County Office of Emergency
Management, City of Fort Collins Emergency Preparedness and Security, and Canvas Credit Union
Foundation. The event celebrates regional first responders and raises funds for Revital Colorado, a
nonprofit supporting the needs of these community heroes.
Come out Saturday, September 13 from 10 AM–2 PM at Front Range Village, 2720 Council Tree Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (near Urban Air Adventure Park).
Families can meet first responders, learn about emergency preparedness, see real K-9 units, emergency
motorcycles, mounted patrol, and explore vehicles and equipment used to help keep our communities
safe.
Hero Fest 2025 marks the third year of the event, created by the Canvas Foundation. The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management and Canvas joined forces to expand the fest to include first responders from Northern Colorado.
First responder agencies from across our region assemble at the Hero Fest to present and engage our
community on preparedness and safety. “The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management is
grateful for the collaboration from the Canvas Foundation to unite regional first responder agencies in
this free and family-friendly community celebration to honor local heroes,” said Lori Hodges, Director,
Larimer County Office of Emergency Management.
“The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority is excited to team up with our incredible nonprofit partners for the
2025 Hero Fest --- a one-of-a-kind event --- designed to bring education, connection, and fun to our
community,” said Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Fire Chief Timothy Sendelbach. “This special day is a
chance for citizens of all ages to meet our firefighters, explore our equipment up close, and learn more
about the vital services we provide to keep Loveland safe. We invite everyone to come out, celebrate
with us, and be part of this amazing event as we work together to keep our community strong and safe.”
Members of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, regional fire and rescue authorities, municipal police,
Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Colorado State Patrol, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses will also
be present at the Festival, along with other emergency personnel.
Fort Collins Chief of Police Jeff Swoboda is enthusiastic about the upcoming event. “This event is a
valuable opportunity to connect with our community, engage in meaningful conversations, share
important safety information, and collaborate with partners who share our commitment to public
safety,” Swoboda said. “We’re excited to see everyone there.”
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Hero Fest is a free, fun-filled day featuring:
First responders from across the region
Emergency vehicles to explore
Free food from local food trucks
Interactive nonprofit booths
Bounce house and inflatables
Kids Zone
Carnival-style games
Face painting, a live DJ, and more!
Check out the Facebook event here.
More information on the event and Canvas here.
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