2019 COLORADO SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE
FA FE SH STI IO VA N L GU ID E
Don’t forget to factor in a pair of waterproof boots. These Chelseastyle slip ons do the trick while still looking stylish. Wear them to: Any outdoor festival! LaCrosse | Grange Chelsea Boots $75
On-point shades that come with a feel good factor (for each pair purchased the brand donates a pair of reading glasses). Wear them to: Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival Warby Parker | Laney sunglasses $145
Made in the USA with antique brass trim, this jacket is the perfect summer festival staple. Wear it to: Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival Krammer & Stoudt | Raglan Jacket $325
Made with vegan leather, the Eola holds up to 12 cans or eight cans and two wine bottles - perfect for music festival campsites. Corkcicle | Eola Bucket Bag $129.95
This comfy crewneck sweatshirt features a custom marble ombre garment-dye fabric. Wear it to: Jazz Aspen Snowmass Mitchell Evan | River Raglan Crewneck Sweatshirt $148
A soft, lightweight cotton dress that is breathable and comfortable yet stylish. Wear it to: Seven Peaks Music Festival Aventura | Celia Dress $82
This fashion forward, lightweight jacket perfect for layering over sundresses. Wear it to: RIDE Festival Mavi Jean Co. | Samantha Jacket $98
These lightweight and packable shorts great for virtually any summer occasion. Wear them to: FUNC Fest Beyond Clothing | Ventum Ultralight Cargo Short $70
Moisture wicking and wrinkle resistant with a zip chest pocket, sunglasses loop holder, and a lens wipe - and its stain proof to boot. Wear it to: FUNC Fest These handmade leather moccasins are made in Portugal and are great for a trendier look. Wear them to: Telluride Bluegrass
Royal Robbins Men’s City Traveler Short Sleeve Shirt $69
Heirloom Footwear | Vintage Tassel Moccasin $595
Wine festival ready, this iconic wrap dress is made from a wrinkleresistant fabric and has a flattering neckline. Wear it to: FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen Everlane Japanese GoWeave Tank Wrap Dress $100
Elegant, comfortable, washable and made with recycled water bottles - need we say more? Wear them to: Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival Rothy’s | The Point $145
Detailed embroidery offers a decorative touch while the 100% cotton crepe fabric is light and airy - ideal for scorching music festivals! Wear it to: Country Jam Royal Robbins | Women’s Oasis Tunic II 3/4 Sleeve $72
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BOOSTING DRY SHAMPOO WIPE $3.99 Keep hair vibrant, pumped up and clean during festival weekends with these refreshing, lightweight powder wipes that leave no residue on hair.
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SUPERGOODP! | SHIMMERSHADE $24 A fun, long-wearing SPF 30 eyeshadow available in four shimmery shades.
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L’OCCITANE | IMMORTELLE PRECIOUS LIGHT CREAM SPF 20 $65 This ultra hydrating face cream with SPF 20 is perfect for dry and sun-filled Colorado summer days.
2 MY CLARINS SKINCARE RANGE
A skincare line made with fruit and plant extracts for healthy-looking skin. The new range is vegan-friendly too!
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KAJA CHEEKY STAMP $24 Festival-ready make up gets a fun and flirty edge with this playful take on blush. Rub in or leave as it is.
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107 | BOTANICS ILLUMINATING MOISTURE MASK (25G X 5 SHEETS) $15 Revive dull and tired skin post-festival with these brightening and purifying sheet masks.
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RENEWAL THERAPY SPF 35 $69 Improve the appearance of dark circles and reduce puffiness, which are both common side effects of late-night festival partying. That it is SPF 35 is an added bonus.
4 WELLECO | DETOXIFYING LIVER TONIC SUPER BOOSTER -- $55 With a plant-based formula designed to support the natural cleansing and detoxifying processes of the liver, this is perfect for getting your body feeling great again after a big festival bender.
5 ALLEVEN | COLOUR SHIELD $80
An airbrush-like mist that’s easy to apply and is formulated to correct and even out your skin tone for a natural-looking all over glow.
10 DEFENSE REFRESH SETTING MIST $28
Infused with antioxidant-rich rosemary, this weightless refreshing sunscreen setting spray lets you reapply SPF over your makeup.
11 MAUI MOISTURE | LIGHTLY HYDRATING + PINEAPPLE PAPAYA BODY GELEE $8.99 This gives a light and refreshing dose of hydration. We recommend stashing in the cooler to sooth skin on sunny days.
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SUNDAY RILEY | CEO GLOW VITAMIN C + TURMERIC FACE OIL $80 Brightening, hydrating and surprisingly light, this face oil helps achieve a dewy, festivalready glow.
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YES TO CUCUMBERS FACIAL WIPES $5.99 Gentle, hypoallergenic facial wipes remove dirt, sweat and makeup without the need to rinse. They’re ideal for use throughout the day when you need a quick and easy refresher.
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I DEW CARE | I DEW CARE STRAIGHT RADIATE $29 Add more shine and shimmer to your complexion with this ultra smooth formula that glides on effortlessly and stays put
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GLOSSIER | PLAY VINYLIC LIP $16 Delivering a high-shine finish minus the sticky mess, this gloss offers a click-pen for precise and easy application.
JUNE
COUNTRY JAM GRAND JUNCTION JUNE 13 - 16, 2019 The biggest celebration of country music in Colorado, Country Jam is four days of fun in the sun with some of the biggest stars in country music. This year is the 28th installment of the festival and will see Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan and Alabama, among others, visit Grand Junction.
FOOD & WINE CLASSIC ASPEN JUNE 14 - 16, 2019 Arguably the country’s top food and wine festival, the three-day celebration of gastronomy and oenology offers attendees the chance to rub shoulders with luminaries and legends of the culinary world as well as attend cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and more than 80 panel discussions and seminars.
TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL TELLURIDE JUNE 20 - 23, 2019 The 46th annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival will once again bring thousands of people to the San Juan Mountains for four days of music from world-class acts. This year the headliners are Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth and Brandi Carlile. Photos (top to bottom): Keith Griner / Country Jam; Ken Goodman; BenkoPhotographics
SONIC BLOOM FESTIVAL RYE JUNE 20 - 23, 2019 This four-day camping festival at Hummingbird Ranch in Spanish Peaks Country brings electronic music, dance, art and human performance together in an atmosphere that aims to inspire creativity.
MEEKERPALOOZA MEEKER JUNE 22, 2019 Hosted by the Meeker Arts & Cultural Council and the ERBM Recreation & Park District, Meekerpalooza is a one-day celebration of dance, song, music, visual and culinary arts. Starting with the Park to Art Run, the day concludes with live music from a handful of great bands including The Samples.
RIDGWAY RIVERFEST RIDGWAY JUNE 29, 2019
Photos (top to bottom): Sonic Bloom; Meekerpalooza; Ridgway Riverfest
RiverFest is a celebration of the Uncompahgre River and features races of all kinds for all ages including inflatables, hard shell boats, stand up paddle boards and the infamous “Junk of the Unc� race. The family-friendly event will also have live music, local food and drinks, various activities for kids as well as educational and cultural programs.
JULY
WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL CRESTED BUTTE JULY 5 - 14, 2019 The “Wildflower Capital of Colorado” celebrates the beauty of nature with this 10day festival. This year, the festival has more than 200 events including lots of hikes to see the flowers as well as photography and plein air painting classes and programs such as Gardens to Glass.
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS DURANGO JULY 6 - 28, 2019 For over 30 years, Music in the Mountains has been bringing extraordinary, worldclass musicians to Durango. The three-week classical music festival has performances in venues as diverse as the Festival Tent at Purgatory to local parks and churches. This year, don’t miss “Charlie Chaplin’s Smile,” a recital of violin and piano arrangements from the man himself.
RIDE FESTIVAL TELLURIDE JULY 12 - 14, 2019
Photo (bottom): Linda Carlson / RIDE Festival
Making its debut in 2012, The RIDE Festival has become a must-attend summer festival in Colorado with huge names from previous concerts including Pearl Jam, David Byrne, Rodrigo y Gabriela and Steve Earle. This year, Widespread Panic will be returning to delight the tens of thousands of music fans who will pack into Telluride.
WINE AND JAZZ FESTIVAL KEYSTONE JULY 13 - 17, 2019 Bringing wine and music together is one thing, add a mountain and you have a weekend to remember. With more than 300 wines on show at the Village Grand Tasting event as well as a Reserve Wine Tasting on Friday evening at Warren Station, Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival has it all.
WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL CRESTED BUTTE JULY 25 - 28, 2019 An annual fundraiser for the Crested Butte Center for the Arts, this year will mark a decade of this celebration of wine. Promising to be more celebratory than ever, this year will see the addition of a new Reserve Tasting. There will also be educational seminars which will be held at the new Center for the Arts Building.
VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL VAIL JULY 26 - AUGUST 10, 2019
Photos (middle to bottom): Nathan Bilow; Vail Dance Festival
The 31st season of this annual festival opens with an evening featuring New York City Ballet ballerina Lauren Lovette, Cuba’s Malpaso Dance Company and artists from American Ballet Theatre, among others, and wraps up with the UpClose performance which explores the relationship between dance and the world we live in with a focus on how movement can create social impact with.
AUGUST
BEAT THE HEAT ALAMOSA AUGUST 2 - 3, 2019 This two-day barbecue bash sees professional barbecue teams compete for $15,000 in prizes. And with that much cash on the line, it’s no surprise that teams come from far and wide. The public can sample dishes during the People’s Choice category. Other activities during the event include a Hot Pepper Chow Down, a Cornhole Tournament and a craft beer tasting.
FUNC FEST MONTROSE AUGUST 9 - 10, 2019 Fun on the Uncompahgre is fast becoming a signature event for Montrose. Now in its fifth year, the event takes place at the Montrose Water Sports Park. With various competitions for both kayakers and SUP borders, as well as the FUNC-y River Parade and a range of food and beer vendors, live music and activities for all ages, FUNC Fest is a fun two days.
YARMONY MUSIC FESTIVAL RANCHO DEL RIO AUGUST 8 - 11, 2019 This four-day festival of music, camping, floating, stargazing and activity on the on the banks of the Colorado River is a celebration of music and the great outdoors. With a lineup that includes Grammy winners the Infamous Stringdusters and the Travelin’ McCourys, Yarmony 2019 is set to be another great year for the festival.
TELLURIDE RESERVE TELLURIDE AUGUST 15 - 17, 2019 Taking place in Telluride’s Mountain Village, this event combines wine, elegant homes and fine dining experiences. Guests will be welcomed with a Champagne sabering. Other events include four-course food and wine pairings hosted by winemakers and chefs. There will also be brunch events to bid farewell to attendees.
JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS SNOWMASS AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 Entering its 28th year, the Labor Day Experience is an open air, dance-oriented extravaganza of popular, R&B, rock, funk, blues, world, and soul music. A nonprofit organization, this year will see Weezer, John Mayer Sting and Portugal the Man perform, among others.
SEVEN PEAKS MUSIC FESTIVAL BUENA VISTA AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 Joining a full and exciting summer festival line up in Colorado this year is Seven Peaks Festival. Staring with a bang, the inaugural year will see superstars Dierks Bentley, Maren Morris and Luke Bryan head to Buena Vista.
Photo (top): Telluride Reserve