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Published on 2026-03-07
In response to the cancellation of the long-running Country Jam festival in Grand Junction for 2026, Tico Time River Resort and the non-profit organization Pura Vida for Good have announced the launch of the Tico Time Country Festival, taking place June 26–28, 2026, just south of Durango.
Robert Holmes, owner of Tico Time River Resort, said the idea came together quickly after news spread that the popular western Colorado festival would not be happening this year.
“When we heard Country Jam wasn’t going to happen in 2026, we realized there would be a lot of country music fans and artists without a place to gather,”
Tico Time River Resort has become an emerging music festival destination in the Four Corners region, hosting multiple events each year that bring together music, camping, art, and community along the riverside property near the Colorado–New Mexico border.
The new festival comes at a time when many music festivals across the country are facing increasing challenges. Rising costs for touring artists, staging, and production have led to a number of festivals canceling or pausing operations in recent years.
Organizers say early excitement has been strong as soon as the lineup was released with many major National Touring Artists.
More information about the Tico Time Country Festival can be found at the festival website at www.ticotimecountry.com
