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ike this year’s spinning vinyl record, the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival celebrates another revolution around the sun. From its humble beginnings 23 years ago in Estes Park, our celebration of songs, stories and summertime remains as vintage and vibrant as ever. Last Sunday we welcomed nearly 200 songwriters, of all ages and aspirations, to the Ranch for our Song School. Their creative and inspirational energy set the tone for this unforgettable weekend together along the St. Vrain. This year’s carefully curated lineup is our most musically diverse ever, as we explore
the rich traditions of Celtic, soul, indie, spoken word, girl-group pop, and the many other branches of roots music. True to our original vision for a “summit on the song,” we’ve once again gathered new artists and beloved legends from around the globe, including Australia, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Canada’s coasts and prairies, and every corner of the U.S. from L.A. to Oregon to Texas to New York. Our friends at New Belgium have brought along another delicious batch of Summer Bliss lager, only available at Planet Bluegrass. As you approach our new flagstone patio you’ll also notice higher quality wines (and no empty wine bottles) thanks to our switch to reusable wine kegs. Find an empty tarp space up front (and begin an enduring friendship when the tarp’s owners return). Share a song or a story in a campground jam. Slather on the sunscreen. Dance and sing with heart. And savor this special time together. We’re so glad you’re here.
Love, The Folks on Planet Bluegrass
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the moon rises and the sun still sets, but don’t forget your heart here - chic gamine 1