Pickin’, sippin’, and sunshine — Keystone’s Bluegrass & Beer Festival fills River Run Village with free live music and Colorado craft brews.
The Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival returns August 1–2, 2026 — with a Thursday-night kickoff on July 31 — bringing world-class bluegrass pickers, local craft breweries, and comfort food together in the heart of River Run Village. Multiple stages run all weekend, the music is free, and an optional tasting wristband unlocks unlimited craft beer samples from Colorado’s best breweries.
It’s a laid-back, family-friendly mountain weekend: catch a band on the plaza, sample a flight, grab a bite from the food vendors, and let the kids loose in the KidZone — all at 9,300 feet.
Festival Highlights
- Free live bluegrass on multiple stages (Montezuma, Events Plaza, and Warren Station) all weekend
- Unlimited craft beer samples — 1:00–5:00 p.m. both days with a festival wristband
- Food vendors — mountain comfort food in the River Run Events Plaza
- KidZone — free crafts, chalk art, and face painting at Quaking Aspen
- Best Brew & Best Dishes competitions — winners crowned Sunday afternoon
- Headliners including The Brothers Comatose, Larry Keel Experience, Buffalo Galaxy, and Rebecca Frazier
Schedule of Events
Here’s the full weekend lineup. Times follow the official 2026 schedule and are subject to change — confirm set times and grab a wristband at keystonefestivals.com.
Thursday, July 31 KICKOFF
| 4:00–6:00 p.m. | Keystone Concert Sessions feat. Moonstone Quill — FREE (River Run Village) |
| 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Eat, Drink, Pick | Beer Pairing Happy Hour with Sugarcane Nellie (Warren Station) |
Saturday, August 1 DAY ONE
| 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Festival check-in (Warren Station) |
| 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Food vendors open (River Run Events Plaza) |
| 12:00–4:00 p.m. | KidZone — crafts, chalk art, face painting (FREE) |
| 1:00–5:00 p.m. | Unlimited craft beer samples (wristband required) |
| All afternoon | Free concerts: Mighty Holler, Old Dangerfield, Tribonacci, Drunken Hearted String Band, Second Gear, Larry Keel Experience & The Brothers Comatose |
Sunday, August 2 DAY TWO
| 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Festival check-in |
| 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Food vendors open |
| 12:00–4:00 p.m. | KidZone (FREE) |
| 1:00–5:00 p.m. | Unlimited craft beer samples (wristband required) |
| All afternoon | Free concerts: Jake Leg, The Deer Creek Sharp Shooters, Charlie Stevens Band, Foggy Mountain Spaceship, Buffalo Galaxy, Rebecca Frazier & Silas Herman & the Tone Unit |
| 4:30 p.m. | Best Brew Competition winners announced |
| 5:00 p.m. | Best Dishes competition awards (FREE) |
The Music
Bluegrass runs continuously across multiple stages all weekend, headlined by Colorado favorites and touring acts like The Brothers Comatose, the Larry Keel Experience, Buffalo Galaxy, and Rebecca Frazier, plus a deep bench of pickers from Mighty Holler and Old Dangerfield to Foggy Mountain Spaceship and Silas Herman & the Tone Unit. Wander between stages, find a spot in the sun, and let the banjos and fiddles carry the afternoon.
Know Before You Go
- Dates: Saturday–Sunday, August 1–2, 2026 (Thursday, July 31 kickoff events)
- Where: River Run Village, Keystone — stages at Montezuma, the Events Plaza, and Warren Station
- Admission: Free general admission and free concerts; beer-sampling wristband sold separately
- Beer sampling: 21+ with valid ID; unlimited samples 1–5 p.m. both days with a wristband
- Food: No ticket needed — vendors take card/debit ($8+ per item)
- Family-friendly: Free KidZone activities daily, noon–4 p.m.
- Altitude: You’re at 9,300 feet — pace your pours and drink plenty of water
A Taste of the Weekend
Planning a Keystone summer trip?
Our local team has been showing guests the best of Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper, Dillon & Frisco since 1996. Questions about the Bluegrass & Beer weekend? We’re happy to help.