RockyGrass is back on the banks of the St. Vrain

🪕 The music: As usual, the festival has attracted some of the biggest names in the genre, including the female supergroup I'm With Her, featuring Planet Bluegrass staple Sarah Jarosz.

• Friday: I'm With Her headlines opening night, along with The Del McCoury Band, Willie Watson and the Kruger Brothers.
• Saturday: The festival's deepest lineup features Sam Bush Bluegrass Band, Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue, Steep Canyon Rangers, Watkins Family Hour and Tony Trischka's EarlJam.
• Sunday: Punch Brothers close out the festival following performances by Tim O'Brien, Della Mae, The Kody Norris Show, Howley and Under the Rocks.

🎻 Contests: RockyGrass isn't just for the pros. Amateur musicians can compete in flatpick guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro and fiddle.

• The top three in each category after Friday's preliminary round advance to Saturday's finals on the main stage.
• Bands can also battle for a spot on the 2027 RockyGrass lineup.

🏕️ The setting: RockyGrass feels less like a formal music festival and more like one giant campground jam session.

• A dry winter means Boulder County creeks are down to a trickle, but hopefully some forecast storms late this week will get the St. Vrain waters flowing.
• Beyond the main stage, the more intimate Wildflower Pavilion offers a break from the sun, hosting contests, workshops and special performances.

🎟️ If you go: Tickets are sold out but can be found through the fan exchange on Tixel and open camping spots.

• Kids under age 12 get in free with a ticketed adult.
• Gates open at 10am Friday and Sunday and 9am Saturday.
• Expect local food, beverages and a variety of artisan craft vendors on-site.