Article Contributed by Mike
Published on 2026-05-07
Blues From The Top Celebrates Two Decades! 24th Annual Blues From The Top Music Festival, Three Big Days!
Blues From The Top celebrates two decades as the 2026 24th Annual Blues From The Top Festival, presented by the Grand County Blues Society, returns Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28 at the scenic Rendezvous Event Center (78821 US Hwy 40) in downtown Winter Park, Colorado. Tickets are on sale now at www.bluesfromthetop.org.
This year’s lineup features some of the biggest names in the Blues, Roots, and Americana scene, including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Wood Brothers, Los Lobos, Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-A-Whirl Band, North Mississippi All Stars, Bywater Call, Marc Broussard, Southern Hospitality featuring JP Soars, Victor Wainwright, and Damon Fowler, Blind Boys of Alabama, Vanessa Collier, and the Tyron Benoit Band.
Festival Details
Blues From The Top continues its tradition of bringing world-class music to the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, featuring multiple stages, a unique silent auction benefiting Blue Star Connection, scenic vistas, and the perfect summer festival atmosphere. Set in the picturesque mountain town of Winter Park, the event offers an unparalleled musical experience, showcasing performances from legendary icons to rising new talent.
Festival-goers are also encouraged to check out the Check Out The Music Side Stage in the Vendor Village’s Electric Avenue. During set changes, the stage will feature young up-and-coming musicians from the School of Rock, alongside local and regional artists, offering fans a chance to discover the next generation of blues and roots performers while exploring unique retail vendors and artwork booths.
Attendees can turn the weekend into a full mountain staycation by arriving Thursday, June 26, for a special free concert beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Rendezvous Event Center. Music continues nightly throughout town across the entire festival weekend.
“For the last 16 years, we’ve been coming to Blues From The Top. It’s the best music festival in the western United States with views of the Continental Divide, great music, and easy access to outdoor recreation,” said festival attendee Jamie Caffrey.
Ticket Prices & Details
Festival-goers may choose from General Admission or VIP tickets. For the best pricing, fans are encouraged to purchase early, as ticket prices will increase closer to the event date.
Tickets are available now at:
About Grand County Blues Society
The Grand County Blues Society (GCBS), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, was created in 2002 to enhance the cultural life of Grand County residents while serving as a beacon for visitors who love escaping to the shadow of the Continental Divide.
Over the years, GCBS has produced twenty-one Blues Festivals and more than 285 individual blues concerts while continuing to support its primary educational and outreach programs.
Through its Check Out The Music initiative, the Grand County Blues Society has become a pioneer in blues music education, immersing school-age children across Grand County in live music experiences and performance opportunities.
Blue Star Connection (BSC), now in its twentieth year, remains one of GCBS’s most notable programs. The organization has supplied more than ninety-two children’s hospitals with musical instruments for music therapy departments and gifted personal instruments to more than 800 children.
The organization continues supporting music therapy through ongoing fundraising and outreach efforts.
For additional information, visit:
GrandBlues.org
BlueStarConnection.org
About Winter Park, Colorado
Conveniently located sixty-seven miles west of Denver in the Rocky Mountains, the Winter Park area proudly carries the tagline “Winter Park, Colorado Unfiltered.”
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