Live Music in Grand County 

Whether, it is afternoon concerts in the park or a weekend-long music festival, Grand County, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Parshall, Tabernash, and Winter Park/Fraser, has something for every music lover (from bluegrass, rock and jazz to authentic German music and Celtic tunes , ). For specific event dates and information, view our calendar. http://www.grand-county.com/calendar.html  

Some of the most popular events include: 

June 

Blues From the Top. Winter Park, Hideaway Park. June. The annual festival that always falls the weekend before the Fourth of July, features national and international blues artists including names like: Tab Benoit, Johnny Winters, Joe Bonamassa, Trampled Under Foot, Walter Trout, Tommy Castro, Tommy Shannon, and many more. The festival is Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. in downtown Winter Park.  A full weekend of music, with shows Friday and Saturday night at Smokin’ Moes featuring festival artists. For more information and tickets, call 970-531-1641, or go to http://grandblues.org/. 

Granby Fest. Granby. Polhamus Park. June. Music, food, spirits, and fun for the whole family. Local brews and wine. For more information, call 970-887-2311 or visit http://granbychamber.com/. 

 July 

Buffalo BBQ Weekend & Parade. Grand Lake. July. This annual barbeque is packed full of music, a 5K run/walk, bingo, a pancake breakfast on Saturday, and a parade on Sunday. This is an all day event and runs for three days. Past entertainment includes Brad Pregeant’s Blue Rhythm Kings, GT & The Sidewinders, the Jazz Cookers, and Fredi & the Soul Shakers. For more information, call 970-627-3402 or check out http://www.grandlakechamber.com/calendar.html

High Country Blues Festival. Winter Park. July. Enjoy a day of free music from artists, which have included Chris Cagle, The Josh Abbott Band, and Kory Brunson. This concert is presented by radio station, KYGO. For more information, call 970-726-4211 or visit http://www.playwinterpark.com/.  

Winter Park Jazz Festival. Winter Park. July. Come enjoy cool jazz at Hideway Park Events Center. Artists have included Boa & The Constrictors, Hazel Miler, Ryan Shaw, Dotsero, Boney James, and more. For more information and tickets, call 970-726-4118 or visit http://www.playwinterpark.com/.

 August 

Rocky Mountain Blues Festival. Grand Lake, Lakeside. August. Catch this festival in August at Lakeside Park. Enjoy free admission, blues music, and delicious Cajun food. Past acts included Delta Highway, Hazel Miller, Papa Juke, and Sammy Dee Morton. For more information, call 970-627-3402 or check out http://www.grandlakechamber.com/calendar.html. 

Winter Park Beer Festival. Winter Park. August. This is a festival featuring national, regional, and local music. Over 25 breweries and vendors are present while you enjoy a special brew and listen to all the great music. Must be 21 or older to drink at this event. Musical acts, that have attended in the past, include Cowboy Dave, Filthy Children, and JJ Grey & MOFRO. For more information, call 970-726-4211 or visit http://www.playwinterpark.com/.   

September

 Fall Fest. Grand Park, Fraser. September. For more information, call 970-726-4211 or visit http://www.playwinterpark.com/.

Grand Lake Music Festival. Grand Lake. September. For more information call 970-627-3402 or visit http://www.grandlakechamber.com/.  

Grand Lake Bluegrass Festival. Grand Lake. September. This two day event is packed full of live music and great food all located in the Town Park under a heated tent. For more information, call 970-627-3402 or check out http://www.grandlakechamber.com/calendar.html. 

Oktoberfest. Winter Park. September. Get a taste of Germany in Grand County at Oktoberfest. Enjoy Polka Bands, Irish Bands, 70s-80s Bands, and celebrate the end of the summer season. Oktoberfest includes a 5k fun run, food, fun, and of course, music. For more information, call 970-726-4211 or visit http://www.playwinterpark.com/.

Music Across the County 

Granby

• Circle H Retreat on Lake Granby, catch live music from various artists, June through September.

• The Sol Vista and Seven Trails Grille, located at Granby Ranch has live music weekly.

Contact the Granby Chamber for a full schedule list of musical events at www.granbychamber.com or 970.887.2311.

Grand Lake

• Thursday Music in the Park, free concerts at the town’s gazebo, starting in June through September.

Contact the Grand Lake Chamber for a full schedule list of musical events at www.grandlakechamber.com or 970.627.3402.

Winter Park/Fraser

• High-Note Thursdays, free concerts in the park starting in June through August. 

• Cowboys Sing-A-Long, gather around a campfire in Discovery Center Plaza to sing-along to some of your favorite tunes, starting in June through August. 

• Fraser Tuesday’s picnic in the Park at the Old School House Park, catch concerts weekly, starting in June through August. 

• Music on the Mall, free concert at the fountain in Cooper Creek Square every Friday starting in July through the beginning of September. 

• Village Music Series, free music at Discovery Center Plaza every Friday starting in July through the beginning of September.

• Crooked Creek Saloon, in Fraser has live music weekly. 

• Smokin’ Moes, Ullr’s Tavern, and Winter Park Pub in Winter Park all hold live music throughout the year with a variety of different genres.

Contact the Winter Park/Fraser Valley Chamber for a full schedule list of musical events at www.playwinterpark.com or 970.726.4118.

For more music and events in Grand County, click here.  

Each summer, The Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Company presents some of the best live theater available in the mountains of Colorado. Various movie theaters and cinemas are also available in the Grand County, Colorado area showing the latest and greatest Hollywood hits.

Granby, Colorado

Grand County Characters
PO Box 1661
Granby, CO 80446
970.887.9478 office
970.281.9094 cell

Grand County Characters are volunteers serving all of Grand County, dedicated to the accurate portrayal of Grand County and Colorado history. They present educational and entertaining programs by invitation for community and private events.

Grand Lake, Colorado

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Company
P.O. Box 1682
Grand Lake, Colorado 80447
970-627-5087 (Administration)
970-627-3421 (Box Office)

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Company performs its exciting, professional plays and musicals in the Grand Lake Historic Community Center. The summer repertory season (mid-June to mid-August) consists of three musicals in daily rotation, a fall weekend production (through the end of September), and the Youth Theatre Workshop, Teen Theatre Workshop, and Music Theatre Workshop productions. Tickets available at the box office on the boardwalk in front of the Historic Community Center in the center of town.

Winter Park/Fraser, Colorado

The Grand Theatre Company
78415 Park Place Shopping Center 202 & 203
Winter Park, CO 80482
970-726-5048

Enjoy a night of entertainment and comfort with live performances at The Grand Theatre. The repertory shows run in June through September and December through March.  There is a full cocktail bar and desserts made fresh daily. Let the wait staff pamper you as you take in the arts!

Silver Screen Cinema
Downtown Winter Park
970-726-5390

Showing today’s Hollywood new releases.