The Western Colorado Children’s Water Festival has grown to be recognized as the largest of its kind in Colorado. Each year, fifth-graders from across the valley join the festival to learn about water-related industries and careers, all while demonstrating the importance of water and how water impacts everything. Presentations are structured to the fifth-grade learning level, which allows the students to retain the information in a hands on and educational manner. Organizers work with school districts, private schools, and home schools to match the festival experience with their water curriculum. For many students, the festival gives them the opportunity to interact closely with professionals who have received a higher education or post-secondary training.

The Western Colorado Children’s Water Festival has grown to be recognized as the largest of its kind in Colorado. Each year, fifth-graders from across the valley join the festival to learn about water-related industries and careers, all while demonstrating the importance of water and how water impacts everything. Presentations are structured to the fifth-grade learning level, which allows the students to retain the information in a hands on and educational manner. Organizers work with school districts, private schools, and home schools to match the festival experience with their water curriculum. For many students, the festival gives them the opportunity to interact closely with professionals who have received a higher education or post-secondary training.