When is the Northern Colorado Record Show in Fort Collins?

Music and vinyl fans from across Northern Colorado gather in Fort Collins for an annual event featuring over 40,000 records for sale. The event brings together, music, records, beer and more.

Where Does the Northern Colorado Record Show Take Place?

The Northern Colorado Record Show has been happening since 2021, held at what is now Breckenridge Brewery in Fort Collins. With over five years of experience in hosting the event, Vinyl Heard and Breckenridge have any wrinkles ironed out for a day of food, beer, vendors and lots of records.

Years ago, The Finest (Records, Tapes & CDs) would hold "Parking Lot Sales" at both their Fort Collins and their Greeley spot. You could finds some really great deals at those sales; the Northern Colorado Record Show reminds me of what the Parking Lot Sales might have evolved into had they not closed.

When Does the Northern Colorado Record Show Happen?

The show happens in conjunction with the annual FoCoMX event that happens every year at the end of April. The 2026 Northern Colorado Record Show was scheduled for Saturday April 25, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The event is free to get into after 11:00 a.m.; you can purchase an "Early Bird" pass for $10 to get in at 10:00 a.m.

The event features Live DJs spinning tunes, 40+ vendors selling new and used vinyls, along with food and drink from Breckenridge Brewery. It's an afternoon of searching for, and hopefully finding, those "gotta have" vinyls you've been wanting for so long.