Summer 2025 Issue 1

Residence Halls & Aggie Village CAM-Unity July

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Logo for the Colorado State University Lagoon Concert Series. The words "Lagoon Concert Series" appear in teal, with the two "O"s in "Lagoon" stylized as musical notes. "Colorado State University" is written in smaller dark green text beneath the logo on a white background.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‹๐š๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ #๐Ÿ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ! The lagoon is your midweek summer escape for great live music, food and fun. Located at the scenic lagoon at Colorado State University, the free Lagoon Summer Concert Series is a staple of the Northern Colorado music scene and is the place to be Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. โ€“ 8:30 p.m. June 11 through July 23! Select nights will feature youth openers from 6:00 p.m. โ€“ 6:20 p.m. From theme nights to delicious food trucks, interactive booths, and giveaways, thereโ€™s something for everyone to enjoy. Please see ourย FAQ pageย for more information on what to expect!

Click here for More Information on the Lagoon Concert Series

Residence Halls & Aggie Village CAM-Unity June

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Click here for More Information about the Food Truck Rally
Logo for the Colorado State University Lagoon Concert Series. The words "Lagoon Concert Series" appear in teal, with the two "O"s in "Lagoon" stylized as musical notes. "Colorado State University" is written in smaller dark green text beneath the logo on a white background.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‹๐š๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ #๐Ÿ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ! The lagoon is your midweek summer escape for great live music, food and fun. Located at the scenic lagoon at Colorado State University, the free Lagoon Summer Concert Series is a staple of the Northern Colorado music scene and is the place to be Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. โ€“ 8:30 p.m. June 11 through July 23! Select nights will feature youth openers from 6:00 p.m. โ€“ 6:20 p.m. From theme nights to delicious food trucks, interactive booths, and giveaways, thereโ€™s something for everyone to enjoy. Please see ourย FAQ pageย for more information on what to expect!

Click here for More Information on the Lagoon Concert Series

International House & University Village 1500 CAM-Unity June

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FOCO Festivals to put on your Calendar

June 7th & 8th ย 
Taste of Fort Collins
It’s all about music, food, drink, and fun! The festival showcases local tastes from some of our favorite Northern Colorado eateries as well as musical performances from national and touring bands, non-alcoholic beverages, craft beer from Odell Brewing Co. and New Belgium Brewing, cocktails from Mystic Mountain Distillery, and more. (Photo credit: https://tasteoffortcollins.com).

June 20

Foothills – Juneteenth Music on the Lawn

Also called Freedom Day, Juneteenth commemorates the liberation of 250,000 enslaved black folks by federal troops in 1865.

Kickoff the weekend at the lawn in Foothills Mall with live performances from talented artists, including Blessing Bled Chimanga. Rain or shine, we’ll be dancing the night away!ย 

(Photo credit: shopfoothills.com)

June 28

Artisan Street Fair

Unique. Handcrafted. Artisans.

Discover Colorado’s Best at Our Local Artisan Markets! Colorado Markets showcase the talents of dozens of handpicked, small-scale makers.

Shop small and local while enjoying music and gourmet bites from food trucks and bakeries.

(Photo credit: https://www.colorado.com/fort-collins)

Orzo Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups orzo
  • 6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1.4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale leaves, stems removed, and chopped
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 3 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 3/4 cup)
  • 4 oz. Geta, crumpled (about 1 cup)

Directions:

  1. Step 1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo until al dente according to package directions. Drain and spread on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and stir to coat. Cool completely in the refrigerator.ย 
  2. Step 2: Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, and remaining 5 tablespoons of oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add orzo, bell pepper, kale, shallot, Parmesan, and Feta, and toss to combineโ€”season with salt and pepper. Chill for 30 minutes and up to 2 days. Add more oil and vinegar before serving if necessary.ย 

University Village 1600 & 1700 CAM-Unity June

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To Our University Village Graduates Congratulations!

May brings the end of the semester and, for many, the celebration of graduation. This spring, Colorado State University celebrated a major milestone, honoring 5,000 graduates in its first university-wide commencement at Canvas Stadium in nearly 30 years. Among the voices that marked past occasions was Coleman Cornelius, who captured the moment best: “Your degree is better than knighthood.”

To the graduates of University Village: your hard work, persistence, and determination brought you to this moment. We hope this community felt like home during your time in Fort Collins and that the support and memories you found here stay with you as you move forward. Most of all, we hope you celebrate this accomplishment and truly recognize what you’ve achieved. We’re proud of you.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025, your journey is just beginning.

Here is a list of more events and activities in Fort Collins for June 2025

Arts & Culture ๐ŸŽจ

  • Downtown Fort Collins Art Week
    • Dates: June 6 โ€“ June 15
    • Location: Various venues in Downtown Fort Collins
    • Explore the city’s vibrant arts scene with public art installations, gallery exhibitions, and interactive events
  • First Friday Art Walk
    • Date: June 6
    • Location: Downtown Fort Collins
    • Visit local galleries and studios during this monthly art walk
  • Fort Collins Foodie Walk
    • Date: June 20
    • Location: Downtown Fort Collins
    • Explore downtown’s culinary scene with self-guided tours and tastings at participating businesses

Live Music & Concerts ๐ŸŽถ

  • Lagoon Concert Series
    • Dates: Wednesdays, June 11 โ€“ July 23
    • Time: 6:30 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM
    • Location: CSU Lagoon
    • Enjoy free weekly concerts featuring various musical acts in an outdoor setting
  • Bohemian Nights Thursday Night Live
    • Dates: Thursdays, June 12 โ€“ September 5
    • Time: 7:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM
    • Location: Old Town Square
    • Experience diverse music acts every Thursday evening in the heart of downtown.
  • New Belgium Friday Live Music
    • Dates: Fridays in June
    • Time: 5:00 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM
    • Location: New Belgium Brewing Lawn
    • Enjoy live music and craft brews every Friday evening

Food & Drink Events ๐Ÿด

  • Taste of Fort Collins
    • Dates: June 7 โ€“ June 8
    • Location: Washington Park
    • Enjoy a two-day festival with family-friendly activities, food trucks, live entertainment, and artisanal work

ย Community Celebrations

  • FOCO Pride
    • Date: June 1
    • Time: 12:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM
    • Location: Library Park, Old Town
    • Join the community for food trucks, vendors, games, and music
  • Juneteenth Weekend Celebration
    • Date: June 17
    • Location: Various venues in Fort Collins
    • Celebrate with dance, music, art, theater, wellness activities, and vendors throughout the weekend
Click Here for more info on Fort Collins Events

Summer Special: Food Truck Extravaganza

Held every Tuesday starting from 5:30 pm till dusk in City Park on Mulberry, the FoCo Food Truck Rally is a dear summer tradition. With free music, lots of pets, and tons of food, this annual celebration brings together local students, residents, and community membersโ€”and even draws visitors from nearby towns. From kettle corn to pizza, BBQ, and everything in between, the food truck lineup changes weekly and offers a wide variety of cuisines. So what are you waiting for? Grab some chairs or blankets and head over for an evening filled with good food, great vibes, friendly folks, and pets on leashes! The food truck rally runs from May 13th to September 16th, 2025.

Click Here to see which food trucks are coming up each week