Festival of Ideas
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Festival of Ideas
A Colorado Classical Symposium
Festival of Ideas is a celebration of presentations from diverse disciplines, each contributing to The Great Conversation and intellectual tradition. Together, we examine enduring questions, timeless works, and the ideas that continue to shape our world.
Festival of Ideas offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the power of great ideas together. This free event is open to the public and recommended for attendees ages 12 and up.
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Festival of Ideas 2027
Saturday, October 2nd, 2027 | Fort Collins, CO
Registration Opens Mid-July 2027
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Event Details
Saturday, October 2, 2027
8:30AM – 3:00PM
Liberty Common High School
A Look Back at the 2026 Festival of Ideas
The 2026 Festival of Ideas drew the largest attendance in FOI history. It was a beautiful celebration of shared intellectual pursuits and the truth, beauty, goodness, and perfection defining the Liberty Common School academic community.
Event Schedule
Saturday, October 2, 2027
Liberty Common High School
2745 Minnesota Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30–9:00 AM |
Complimentary Breakfast
Location: Stoa
|
| 9:00–9:30 AM |
Welcome/Performances
Location: Colosseum
|
| 9:30–10:30 AM |
Keynote Address
Location: Colosseum
|
| 10:35–11:35 AM |
Breakout Presentations I
Location: Classrooms
|
| 11:35 AM–12:10 PM |
Complimentary Lunch (Ticket Required)
Location: Great Hall
|
| 12:15–12:45 PM |
Staff & Student Performances
Location: Colosseum
|
| 12:55–1:55 PM |
Breakout Presentations II
Location: Classrooms
|
| 2:00–3:00 PM |
Breakout Presentations III
Location: Classrooms
|
Thank You To Our 2026 Festival of Ideas Sponsors
The Great Hearts Institute is proud to sponsor the 2026 Festival of Ideas. Liberty families are invited to subscribe to On Classical Education, a triannual publication from the Great Hearts Institute. One year ago, On Classical Education launched with a simple ambition: To create a place for serious conversation about classical education, its purposes, its practices, its inheritance, and its future. Twelve months later, that conversation continues to attract readers and contributors from across the classical community. SUBSCRIBE TODAY.
Classic Learning Test (CLT) offers assessments for grades 3–12, complementing, not compromising, a classical education. Taken at home or in school, CLT exams assess key academic skills while encouraging critical thinking and featuring thoughtful reading material from the Great Books. Classical educators are equipped with in-depth analytics reports offering meaningful feedback to strengthen instruction. Explore upcoming test dates at cltexam.com.
Get Inspired
Relive the unforgettable keynote presentations from Festival of Ideas.
Contact Organizers
For inquires about Festival of Ideas, email event organizers at festivalofideas@libertycommon.org.