Monster Day Greeley 2026: The 10th & Final Event Guide | Weld County Garage GMC

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Monster Day Greeley 2026: The 10th & Final Event Guide

By Ryan Green, Marketing Director — Weld County Garage GMC | Updated August 2026

Monster Day Greeley 2026, the 10th and final event, Saturday August 22 in Downtown Greeley with title sponsor Weld County Garage GMC

After ten years of monsters taking over downtown, it ends this Saturday. Monster Day Greeley, the free street festival that turned our city into the monster capital of Colorado every August, is throwing its tenth and final party on August 22, 2026. And Weld County Garage GMC is proud to be a title sponsor for the send-off.

If you’ve never been, this is your last chance. If you’ve been every year since 2016, you already know why the plazas will be packed. Here’s everything you need to plan your visit, plus what we’re bringing to our booth (hint: three big GMC trucks, a mountain of balloons, and a real Distortions Unlimited zombie animatronic you can win).

Direct Answer

Monster Day Greeley 2026 is Saturday, August 22, from noon to 5pm on the 8th and 9th Street Plazas in Downtown Greeley. Admission is free.

A kickoff concert runs the night before, Friday, August 21, from 6 to 10pm. This is the 10th and final Monster Day.

Full details and updates at monsterdaygreeley.com.

Monster Day 2026: Date, Time & Location

Event When Where Cost
Kickoff Concert Friday, August 21 • 6–10pm Downtown Greeley Free
Monster Day (main event) Saturday, August 22 • Noon–5pm 8th & 9th Street Plazas + 9th Ave Free

Expect the plazas to be full of costumed monsters, vendor booths, food and drinks, professional makeup demonstrations, face painting, live music, kids activities, and the fan-favorite costume contest. Distortions Unlimited will have dozens of their creations set up around the plaza for photo ops, so charge your phone before you come.

Want updates as the weekend gets closer? RSVP to the official Facebook event and follow the schedule at monsterdaygreeley.com.

Why This Is the Last Monster Day

Monster Day started ten years ago as an idea from Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited, the Greeley company that has built monsters and haunted attraction props for decades. What began as a quirky local celebration grew into a nationally attended event, a partnership between Distortions and Downtown Greeley that put our city on the map for monster fans everywhere.

“We’ve loved doing Monster Day with all our heart for almost a decade now, but just like an old vampire, it’s time to put a stake in it.” — Marsha and Ed Edmunds, Distortions Unlimited

The organizers have hinted at a possible future fall event with the same spirit, but nothing is finalized. So treat August 22 as what it is: the last dance. Organizers are planning to make this the biggest Monster Day ever.

One more reason to feel good about going: proceeds benefit Don’t Be A Monster, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that puts on anti-bullying assemblies for students in 4th through 10th grade.

The Costume Contest: $2,000 in Prizes

The costume contest is the heart of Monster Day, and for the final year the prize pool is $2,000. Whether you’ve spent months on a full creature suit or you’re throwing something together Friday night, get in on it. Rules, categories, and registration details are on the official contest page. Read them before Saturday. A few things changed this year.

Title Sponsor • Monster Day Greeley 2026

Ten Years of Monsters. One Last Party.

Find the Weld County Garage Booth (Both Days)

Weld County Garage GMC booth at Monster Day Greeley with GMC trucks on display in Downtown Greeley

Weld County Garage has been part of Greeley since 1908, so sponsoring the final Monster Day felt like the right way to say thank you to a downtown event that gave this community ten great years. We’ll have our booth up Friday night for the kickoff concert and all day Saturday.

Here’s what’s waiting for you at the booth.

Win “Death Rising,” a Real Distortions Unlimited Zombie Animatronic

Booth Giveaway • Friday & Saturday

It Rises From the Grave.
It Could Rise in Your Yard.

One Monster Day visitor is taking home a real Distortions Unlimited monster.

Death Rising zombie animatronic prop by Distortions Unlimited, the Monster Day giveaway prize at the Weld County Garage GMC booth

Death Rising is an all-electric zombie animatronic from Distortions Unlimited’s Frightronic line that raises up and down from its grave. It’s hand painted, built to last, and comes with a downloadable Frightronic audio track. Perfect for Halloween, haunted houses, and home haunters. This is a real prop from the Greeley shop that’s been “Making Monsters” for over 40 years. Watch it in action below. (Clothing may vary.)

To win, you must sign up in person at the Weld County Garage booth, Friday night or Saturday. No online entries.

Enter at Our Booth • Aug 21 & 22

Three Monster-Sized GMC Trucks for Photos

Climb up, take photos, put your little monster in the driver’s seat. We’re bringing three of the biggest, boldest GMCs on our lot, as long as nobody drives them home before Saturday. Tap any of them to see the actual truck we’re bringing:

2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X on display at the Weld County Garage booth at Monster Day Greeley

2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X →

The off-road flagship of the Sierra lineup. Factory-lifted, front and rear e-lockers, and enough attitude to fit right in with the monsters.

2026 GMC Yukon XL Elevation SUV at the Weld County Garage booth at Monster Day Greeley

2026 GMC Yukon XL Elevation →

The family hauler, stretched. Room for the whole crew plus every piece of candy, face paint, and monster merch you collect on the plaza.

2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali Ultimate heavy duty truck at the Weld County Garage booth at Monster Day Greeley

2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali Ultimate →

The biggest beast at the booth. Heavy-duty muscle wrapped in the most luxurious trim GMC makes. Stand next to it and feel small.

A Balloon Display You’ll See From Across the Plaza

We teamed up with Balloon Art by Merrymakers for a monster-themed balloon display at our booth. Their crew builds the kind of balloon art that stops foot traffic. Here’s a taste of what they do:

Balloon Art by Merrymakers monster balloon sculpture for Monster Day Greeley 2026
Colorful balloon display by Balloon Art by Merrymakers at the Weld County Garage GMC Monster Day booth
Monster themed balloon art by Merrymakers for the final Monster Day in Downtown Greeley

Tips for Your Last Monster Day

  1. Come early. Downtown parking near the plazas fills fast on event days. Get there close to noon Saturday or plan to walk a few blocks.
  2. Wear a costume. Nobody looks out of place at Monster Day except the person not in costume. And there’s $2,000 in contest prizes on the line.
  3. Charge your phone. Between dozens of Distortions creations, roaming monsters, our trucks, and the balloon display, you’ll burn through storage fast.
  4. Hit both days. The Friday concert from 6 to 10pm is a different vibe than Saturday’s festival. Our booth will be at both.
  5. Enter the Death Rising giveaway. Sign up in person at the Weld County Garage booth. Someone’s taking home a real Distortions zombie animatronic.
  6. Bring a few bucks. Admission is free, but food trucks, vendors, and downtown businesses will have monster-themed specials worth trying.

One more thing. It’s late August in Greeley, which means sun. Hats and sunscreen for the little monsters, water for everyone.

Saturday, August 22 • Noon–5pm • Downtown Greeley

Don’t Miss the Final Monster Day.

Monster Day Greeley 2026 FAQ

When is Monster Day Greeley 2026?
Saturday, August 22, 2026, from noon to 5pm in Downtown Greeley. The kickoff concert is Friday, August 21, from 6 to 10pm. It’s the 10th and final Monster Day.
Where is Monster Day held?
On the 8th and 9th Street Plazas and portions of 9th Avenue in Downtown Greeley, Colorado. Booths, photo ops, and activities spread across both plazas.
Is Monster Day free?
Yes, admission and most activities are free. Bring some cash for food trucks and vendors. Proceeds benefit Don’t Be A Monster, an anti-bullying nonprofit that works in schools.
Is this really the last Monster Day?
Yes. Distortions Unlimited announced the 2026 event will be the tenth and final Monster Day Greeley. A future fall event in the same spirit has been discussed but nothing is confirmed.
What is Distortions Unlimited?
A Greeley company that builds monsters, props, and haunted attraction pieces used around the world. Ed Edmunds of Distortions came up with Monster Day ten years ago, and the company co-produces the event with Downtown Greeley.
Is there a costume contest?
Yes, with $2,000 in prizes for the final year. Check the rules at monsterdaygreeley.com before Saturday since a few things changed for 2026.
Is Monster Day scary for young kids?
It’s built for families. The mission is celebrating monsters in a positive way that encourages imagination and creativity, with face painting and kids activities throughout. Some costumes get elaborate, but the vibe is fun, not frightening.
What’s happening Friday night?
A Monster Day kickoff concert in Downtown Greeley from 6 to 10pm on Friday, August 21. The Weld County Garage booth will be set up Friday night too.
Where is the Weld County Garage booth?
In the plaza area both days. You can’t miss it: look for three full-size GMC trucks and a giant balloon display by Balloon Art by Merrymakers.
Which trucks are you bringing?
A 2026 Sierra 1500 AT4X, a 2026 Yukon XL Elevation, and a 2026 Sierra 2500 HD Denali Ultimate, as long as they don’t sell before the event. All three are open for photos.
What’s the monster giveaway?
We’re giving away Death Rising, an all-electric zombie animatronic from Distortions Unlimited’s Frightronic line that rises up and down from its grave. Hand painted, includes a downloadable audio track. You must sign up in person at our booth Friday or Saturday to win. No online entries.
Where do I park?
Free street and lot parking sits within a few blocks of the plazas, but it goes fast on event days. Come early or expect a short walk. Watch monsterdaygreeley.com and Downtown Greeley’s channels for event-day updates.
How do I reach Weld County Garage GMC?
We’re at 2699 47th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634, about ten minutes from downtown. Call 970-400-9952 or visit weldcountygarage.com. Northern Colorado’s dealership since 1908.

Weld County Garage GMC — Title Sponsor, Monster Day Greeley 2026

See You Downtown This Weekend

Come find our booth Friday night and Saturday, snap photos with the trucks, and sign up in person to win Death Rising, a real Distortions zombie animatronic. Can’t make it? We’re at 2699 47th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634. Call 970-400-9952.

Written by Ryan Green, Marketing Director at Weld County Garage GMC, title sponsor of the 10th and final Monster Day Greeley. Last updated August 2026. Event details sourced from monsterdaygreeley.com and subject to change; check the official site for the latest.


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