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| No rain, No Rainbows |
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The single-day lineup for the 19th Annual Folks Festival (August 14-16) is now complete. Gillian Welch, Madeleine Peyroux, Rufus Wainwright, Susan Tedeschi, a special slo set from M Ward, Scottish songwriting legend Dougie MacLean, the youthful grooves of Brett Dennen, and much more. Tickets and camping (including single-day tickets) are available now for three days of songs, stories, and summertime. Bring the family, plant yourself along (or "in") the St. Vrain River, and celebrate with a few thousand of your festivarian friends. If you missed out on last year's "soaks fest" read a few reports, then get your tickets for this year. We can't wait to see you in August.
The Festival
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| Drying out on Folks Fest Sunday |
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Lyons locals often look forward to the Folks Festival as their time to finally relax and enjoy summer. In contrast to the hot licks and hyper tempos of RockyGrass, the mellower moods of Folks Fest are the perfect antidote for the warm Colorado sun.
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| Tim O'Brien at Folks |
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The festival opens with the prestigious Folks Songwriter Showcase, where a juried group of the most gifted new songwriters from around the world compete for a spot in the 2010 lineup. Songwriting workshops continue throughout the festival in the intimacy of the new Wildflower Pavilion.
Festivarians at the Folks Festival welcome newcomers with a space on their tarp and conversation about summer and song. Children create their masterpieces in the sandy beach next to the stage while parents dream their own masterpieces to the sound of acoustic guitars and lyrical songs.
As the sun sets over the Rocky Mountain Foothills the campgrounds come alive with festivarians from around the country eager to sing their latest creations or share in the creation of new ones with new friends. Whether you are a musician or a music lover, camps from around Colorado and around the country welcome you in with a hearty hug. Connect with your past and future tarpmates on the Folks Fest board at Festivarian.com.
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| KT Tunstall on the Folks stage |
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A Summer Day in Lyons
In August the St. Vrain is transformed from a hub of recreation to a cooling wet paradise. The shallow depths of the river are filled with damp armchairs and constantly evolving rock sculptures.
The relaxed pace leaves time to explore the spectacular environment of Lyons, Colorado. The historic quarry town is located just 15 miles north of Boulder in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The small town (population 1,600) is known for its antique stores, restaurants, artists, and musicians.
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| Watching the stage from a hammock |
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Numerous camping options nearby include: on-site at the festival grounds or under the cliffs at Meadow Park (a quick five-minute walk to the festival). Convenient parking is available at the Olson Property, just a 10-minute walk (or free shuttle bus ride) to the festival grounds.
Non-musical activities in and around Lyons include mountain biking at Hall Ranch, touring through Rocky Mountain National Park (40 minutes up the hill from Lyons), and hiking in the nearby National Forest lands and County Open Space.
Tickets and camping - including the coveted on-site camping passes - are available now at shop.bluegrass.com or 800-624-2422. Order your festival passes now for the 19th Annual Folks Festival - August 14-16, 2009.