🍻 Good Vibes, Cold Brews & a Great Cause This Saturday
🧡 Where to Rock Out and Give Back in Longmont This Weekend
Hey there, neighbor!
Grab your crew, your dancing shoes, and maybe a few tissues—because Roots & Rhythm is back, and it’s not just about killer music. This all-day festival at Left Hand Brewing’s beer garden is packed with bands, brews, and heart. Every ticket helps feed families through Community Food Share, turning your good time into a great impact.
🧠 Trivia Time
How tall is Longs Peak, the iconic mountain visible from Longmont? |
👉 Tap to vote—we’ll reveal the answer in the outro!
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🌄 Hike of the Day: Bitterbrush Short LoopWant a short but satisfying adventure? Hit the Bitterbrush Short Loop, a 1.6-mile trail in Hall Ranch Open Space near Lyons. This moderate loop serves up foothills views, birdwatching, and a good leg stretch—perfect for a quick morning outing or a golden hour ride. No dogs allowed, so leave the pup at home for this one, but bring your camera and water bottle. Best explored April through January! | 🌮 Craving: The RoostA rooftop bar, craveable pub grub, and a mission that gives back? The Roost nails the trifecta. This rustic-chic favorite dishes up California-inspired eats with Colorado flair—like bangin’ cauliflower, fried chicken sandwiches, and a killer happy hour. Bonus: 10% of profits support adoptions. Good food, good vibes, good cause. |
🎶 Roots & Rhythm Music Festival
📍 The Garden at Left Hand Brewing | 🗓️ Saturday, July 12 | ⏰ Starts at 12 PM | 🎟️ $25 individual / $90 four-pack
Get ready to rock to a stacked lineup of local talent including:
🎤 Hazel Miller & The Collective – Denver soul legend with powerhouse vocals
🪕 Mackenzie Rae & Buckshot Moon – Alt-country with a Colorado twist
💃 Chimbangle – Latin beats and dance vibes
👻 Ghost of Caroline – Gritty rock and blues
🕺 Thumpin’ – Funk, soul, and everything that grooves
🎸 Mike Chiasson – Americana storytelling with heart
🎵 Why we love it:
🍔 Local food trucks + cold craft beer on tap
🧺 Family-friendly and all ages welcome
💛 All proceeds support Community Food Share, which helps provide 30,000+ meals per day across Boulder & Broomfield Counties
So yeah—it’s music that actually feeds the soul (and your neighbors).
🎉 What’s Happenin’ Longmont
Friday, July 11 St. Vrain Cidery’s FREE Live Music Series 📍 St. Vrain Cidery | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 💵 Free ✅ Recurring Friday Night Bingo! 📍 Longmont Social | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 💵 Free ✅ Recurring weekly on Fridays Live Music @ The Kuper 📍 Kuper Wine Bar | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ✅ Recurring weekly on Fridays 🎵 Free backyard BBQ + Concert with Annie McGregor and Moose Tang with Steph Lujan📍 620 Kimbark, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free 📅 Acoustic Bluegrass Jam @ St. Vrain Cidery📍 350 Terry St. Ste 130, (east side alleyway), Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 🎵 Live Music @ The Kuper📍 600 Longs Peak Ave. Unit H, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed | Saturday, July 12 🎵 Downtown Summer Concert at 4th & Kimbark📍 4th & Kimbark, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 🎵 Summer Concert Series: Student Showcase📍 519 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 😂 Ricky Ramos & Friends: Comedy Night📍 302 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed | Sunday, July 13 Wine & Unwind at The Kuper 📍 Kuper Wine Bar | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 💵 $30 ✅ Recurring weekly on Sundays Bootstrap LOCO Ukulele Jam 📍 Bootstrap Brewing | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ✅ Recurring weekly on Sundays 🎨 Queer Tea Party📍 624 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 📅 Bootstrap LOCO Ukulele Jam📍 142 Pratt St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 📅 STELLAR SUNDAY by Cosmos Cooperative , Longmont📍 457 4th Ave, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed |
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🎸 See You at the Garden!
It’s not every day you get to dance, drink, and do good all at once. Whether you’re there for the funk, the beer, or the mission—Roots & Rhythm is one Longmont summer event you won’t want to miss. 🧠🧠 Trivia Answer: C) 14,256 feet Longs Peak towers at 14,256 feet, making it one of Colorado’s most famous fourteeners and a centerpiece of Rocky Mountain National Park. On a clear day, it’s the ultimate reminder that yes—you really do live somewhere beautiful. 🎟️ Don’t forget: tickets are $25 or grab the four-pack and bring the whole crew. See you Saturday! -What’s Happenin’ Longmont Team 🌸 |
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