Rocky Mountain Folks Festival’s 36th Year Brings World-Class Live Music To Colorado

The annual event returns to Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, Colorado, August 7 – 9.

By Team JamBase Jul 30, 2026 10:07 am PDT

Every August, something special happens along the banks of the St. Vrain River in Lyons, Colorado.

Thousands of music lovers gather on Planet Bluegrass for a weekend that feels part concert and part family reunion.

Now in its 36th year, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival brings together world-class artists spanning folk, Americana, bluegrass, indie, roots, and beyond.

The lineup is as diverse as the community it creates, welcoming everyone from lifelong Festivarians to first-timers!


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Spend your days discovering your next favorite artist, sharing meals from local food vendors, browsing handcrafted goods, floating the river, and making memories with friends and family.

Bring the kids, bring your friends, or come solo and leave with new friends. There’s a reason so many Festivarians return year after year.

There are a lot of folk festivals, but only one Folks Festival!


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