The 2019 Songwriter Showcase winner is… Alexa Wildish! Alexa is the first officially booked artist for the 30th Annual Rocky Mountain Folks Festival (August 7-9, 2020). Congratulations to all of our 2019 finalists: Lauren Pratt (2nd), Christopher Williams (3rd), catherine the great (4th), Caroline Cotter (5th), Wyatt Espalin songwriter/singer/fiddler, Rob Nance, Tim Ostdiek, Cole Scheifele & Mike Stocksdale. And many thanks for our Songwriter Showcase partner, Taylor guitars!

The 29th Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Program is now available online! Read up on each artist, get a sneak peek at what libations you’ll get to sip all-weekend-long & much more.

To enhance the Festivarian experience in Lyons, we’ve installed a brand new bridge at the Planet Bluegrass Farm! Now, when you park at the Farm, you will be able to easily access the Festival grounds without having to cross the Highway. The bridge is pedestrian and bicycle friendly, so please enjoy, and let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you.

Help us name this cider for your chance to win TWO 3-day passes + camping for the 2019 Folks Festival PLUS a bundle of Stem Ciders & Planet Bluegrass goodies! Stop into Acreage by Stem Ciders between now and Wednesday, August 14th, for a taste of this special collaboration and to enter your name. (Must be 21+ to enter.)

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A celebration of summer and our Festivarian community, made in collaboration with our friends at Stem Ciders. A blend of fresh pressed apples, cucumber, and hibiscus tea. 

Winner will be announced Wednesday, 8/14. Cheers!

You can now listen to the 2019 Songwriter Showcase finalists via SoundCloud! These 10 finalists will compete on the Main Stage and kick off the 29th Rocky Mountain Folks Festival on Friday, 8/16 from 10:30am - 12:30pm! The winner will get a brand new guitar from Taylor Guitars and a spot on the 2020 Folks Fest lineup…!