🎶 River Views & Acoustic Vibes: Folks Fest Is Back!
🎸 Let the Music Flow: Folks Fest Hits Lyons This Weekend
Hey there, neighbor!
Got a tarp? A lawn chair? Maybe a tambourine you haven’t shaken in years? Time to dust it all off—because the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival is taking over Lyons, August 8–10! This iconic celebration of songwriting, camping, and riverside harmony is back with three days of music, mountain air, and the kind of feel-good energy you’ll be talking about ‘til next summer.
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🎸 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2025
August 8–10, 2025 • Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, CO
The Rocky Mountain Folks Festival is back, and it’s more than just a weekend of great tunes — it’s a full-on riverside celebration of storytelling, community, and summer joy. For over 30 years, this iconic gathering has drawn world-class songwriters and loyal “Festivarians” to the cozy town of Lyons for three days of music under the mountains.
✨ Here’s what makes it special:
Main Stage Magic – Lay down your tarp, kick off your shoes, and soak in legendary artists and up-and-coming acts all day long. You never know who’s about to blow your mind.
Wildflower Pavilion Sets – Intimate performances that feel like you’ve been personally invited to a living room jam session. (But with better acoustics and way more people singing along.)
St. Vrain River Vibes – You’re literally on the banks of a river. Dip your toes in the water between sets, or set up your chair in the shade and let the music float by. Bliss.
Family-Friendly Fun – Kids 12 and under get in FREE, and the Family Tent is packed with activities that’ll keep your little Festivarians smiling all weekend long.
Fest Food & Local Vendors – Fuel up with tasty eats, sip on local brews, and browse booths full of art, crafts, and music merch. Bring cash (and stretchy pants).
🎟 Tips for First-Timers:
Bring sunscreen, layers, a reusable water bottle, and a low-back chair or tarp.
No pets, no glass, and no high-back chairs. Be kind to your neighbors — this fest runs on good vibes.
Camping available on-site, or check out nearby spots in Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, and Estes Park.
Whether you’re a die-hard music lover or just in it for the river dips and good energy, Folks Fest is one of those events you’ll want to write songs about after. 🌄🎸
🎉 What’s Happenin’ Longmont
Friday, August 1 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 🎵 We're Turning Seven! Whiskey Release, Archive Sale, Live Music!📍 519 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 🛍️ Boulder County Fair 2025📍 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ Time TBD | 🎟️ Ticketed | Saturday, August 2 🛍️ Longmont Farmers Market📍 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |Recurring weekly on Saturdays 🎨 Saturday Art Experience📍 667 4th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Recurring weekly on Saturdays 📅 Saturday Sessions📍 700 Ken Pratt Blvd, Suite 200, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Recurring weekly on Saturdays 🎨 Neon Liger Full Moon Party📍 350 Terry Street, #120, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM | 🎟️ Ticketed 🎵 Free Live Music in the Garden with AoxomoxoA📍 1245 Boston Ave, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free 📅 Public Tour of Jack's Solar Garden📍 8102 N. 95th St, Longmont, CO 80504 | ⏰ 10:00 AM to 1:30 AM | 🎟️ Ticketed | Sunday, August 3 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 😂 Silly Gooses: Mixed Comedy Mic📍 624 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Recurring weekly on Sundays 📅 All-Level Flow & Restorative Yoga📍 350 Terry St. Ste 130, (east side alleyway), Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Recurring weekly on Sundays 🌲 Coeur Outdoor Divas Triathlon📍 461 County Rd. 26, Longmont, CO 80504 | ⏰ 8:15 AM | 🎟️ Ticketed 📅 Full Throttle Yoga at Bootstrap Brewing📍 142 Pratt St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 10:30 AM to 12:00 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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🌅 That’s a Wrap!
 | Whether you go for one day or post up all weekend, Folks Fest is one of those only-in-Colorado summer gems you don’t want to miss. Music, nature, and good vibes await—so lace up your river sandals, grab your sunhat, and we’ll see you in Lyons. 🎉 Trivia Answer: C) 3.5 miles — McIntosh Lake’s scenic loop trail stretches 3.5 miles and offers stunning views of Longs Peak, Mt. Meeker, and plenty of prairie dog sightings along the way! Catch ya under the cottonwoods, —The What’s Happenin’ Longmont Team 💚 |
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