RockyGrass Festival returns with river vibes and farewell sets

🎟️ If you go: Tickets are sold out, but there are still open camping spots.

• Gates open at 10am Friday and Sunday and 9am on Saturday.
• Expect local food, beverages and a variety of artisan craft vendors on-site.

🪕 The music: Acts include Sam Bush Bluegrass Band and The Infamous Stringdusters.

• When the musicians finish their sets, they can "slap on a bathing suit and jump in the river," Planet Bluegrass spokesperson Grace Barrett told Axios Boulder.
• Friday night promises "a special moment," she added, as Molly Tuttle will make her final appearance with her touring band, the Golden Highway, including Colorado native Dominick Leslie.
• In addition to the onstage acts, Barrett said, there will be "lots of campground picking."

🌊 The river: What sets RockyGrass apart is its landscape, as cliffs and towering trees overlook the St. Vrain, where festivalgoers can literally dip their toes in the river while soaking in world-class bluegrass.

• "You can sit, plop your chair down in the river and watch the main stage," Barrett said.

• While not deep enough for tubing this year, the river is still a refreshing escape from the summer heat.

⛺️ The vibe: Barrett said the family-friendly environment and tight-knit community are what make RockyGrass special.

• "People were bringing the kids and now their kids have kids; it's a wonderful community surrounding the event," she said.
• Events for children include crown-making, face-painting and an "instrument petting zoo" where kids can try a variety of instruments.
• RockyGrass has a policy that encourages people to occupy vacant tarps on the lawn until the owners return: "The whole point is to make new friends and listen to new music," Barrett said.