Music, Brews and Mountains is the foundation for the WinterWonderGrass Festival returning to the Vail Valley February 19- 21 for its fourth year, featuring more than 25 bands and 18 Colorado breweries over three days. WinterWonderGrass Festival is the perfect storm of world-class bluegrass, roots and acoustic artists, craft beer and libations and star filled Rocky Mountain nights encapsulating all things Colorado. WinterWonderGrass is the most revered outdoor winter bluegrass and craft beer festival, entering its 4th year in Colorado and has elevated the fan experience to an exceptional level.

WinterWonderGrass packs an incredible amount of fun into its three day event, offering attendees the community and spirit of a small gathering with a contagious high energy. With the unbroken sound of acoustic rooted jams coming from 4 different stages throughout the weekend, the music never stops. Drawing from the environmental beauty and mountain lifestyle the majestic New York Mountain Range provides the backdrop for the festival, creating the ultimate winter gathering.

Headlining WinterWonderGrass Colorado for two nights is the acclaimed bluegrass band from Michigan, Greensky Bluegrass. Greensky has developed a large following in the bluegrass scene through grassroots touring,and are defining the genre for a new generation with their gritty, rootsy, Americana sound. Greensky Bluegrass is joined by The Wood Brothers and Nahko and Medicine for the People on the main stage.  Deep rooted, bluegrass legends Peter Rowan and Larry Keel also add to the stellar 2016 roster.

Additional artists on the line-up also include, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, Fruition, Dustbowl Revival, Grant Farm, Lil’ Smokies, Drunken Hearts, Mandolin Orange, Dave Simonett and Dave Carroll from Trampled by Turtles and more.

Colorado craft breweries will be pouring their signature brews from 2:30-5:30pm each day in the two heated beer tents. Both brew tents include side stages surrounded by hay bails and whiskey barrels, hosting raucous bluegrass jams.  The festival has partnered with Great Divide Brewing and Crazy Mountain Brewing as the festival’s presenting beer sponsors. New to WinterWonderGrass this year is Napa Valley’s sustainable farmstead and winery, Long Meadow Ranch presenting The SoapBox Cafe and Wine Bar.

Each year WinterWonderGrass supports local Colorado non-profits with a focus on music education, environmental protection and disaster relief.  This year the festival has partnered with Education Foundation of Eagle County (EFAC), Eagle Valley Land Trust and All Hands Volunteers. The festival will have composting and recycling stations to offset the environmental impact of the event.  A Klean Kanteen stainless steel commemorative festival mug is included with each three-day festival ticket dramatically reducing single use plastics.  WinterWonderGrass is a community and family friendly event with a colorful kids zone including face painting, hula hooping and crafts while parents can sip libations as the sun sets over the Colorado Mountains and the music plays into the night. 

 WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Ticket Type

•   Early Snowbird 3-day GA pass  - $129 
•   3-day VIP tickets start at $249
•   The Gold Miner Pass includes a 3-day GA pass to both WWG Tahoe and Colorado - $249

All three-day festival tickets include a commemorative festival beer mug, three hours of beer tastings and live music from 3-10pm on four stages. Children under the age of 12 are free.   All tickets are on-sale at www.winterwondergrass.com for a limited time.

Music and brews will integrate with the mountains of Steamboat Springs to deliver an authentic Colorado gathering celebrating bluegrass and craft beer. The 5th year festival was born in Edwards, Colorado, moved into Avon in 2014 and expanded to Squaw Valley, California, creating WinterWonderGrass Tahoe.  The festival has now found the ideal Colorado location in Steamboat, Ski Town, U.S.A.®.  Steamboat Springs has welcomed WinterWonderGrass as a natural addition to the town’s rich western history and close-knit community.

“We have nothing but respect and gratitude for the people and businesses of Avon and Edwards who have supported us on this journey”, said WinterWonderGrass founder Scotty Stoughton. "The move to Steamboat allows us to realize our original vision of a truly integrated music and mountain experience, with on mountain events and a festival site next to the ski hill.

The WinterWonderGrass vision is grounded in the commitment to deliver the best and most authentic grassroots bluegrass and Colorado craft beer festival imaginable.  Paramount to that vision is establishing roots in a setting that incorporates on mountain activities and offers an assortment of affordable lodging within walking distance to the event and the ski mountain.

The move to Steamboat will bring with it many new and exciting elements.  Kicking-off the weekend on Thursday, February 23rd, will be a free welcome party featuring the WinterWonderGrass Allstars at the base of the Gondola as well as a mountaintop dinner at Thunderhead Lodge on Steamboat mountain. Throughout the weekend, WinterWonderGrass will host “pop-up” bluegrass jams at different locations on the Champagne Powder® snow covered mountain surrounded by outdoor fire pits and barbecues. There will also be workshops and bluegrass picks for those staying warm while sipping whiskey and hot cocoa in the base area. After the festival each night at the top of the Gondola at 9100 feet, fans can join “An Evening with” series featuring 2017 WinterWonderGrass headliners and special guests. 

WinterWonderGrass at Steamboat will see additional craft beer partners, new hard cider sampling stations, a new warming hut and a tent celebrating the 5th year anniversary of WinterWonderGrass with festival history and photos. Special ski packages, trips to the famous natural mineral hot springs, and late night shows around town will add to the fan experience. WinterWonderGrass features local libations and brands rooted in Colorado and aligning with the festival’s core values of community, sustainability and environmental stewardship.

“Steamboat is thrilled to work with Scotty and the entire WinterWonderGrass team to host a community event focused on authentic bluegrass, Colorado craft beers and comradery in the mountains,” says Katie Brown, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation.  Ski Town, U.S.A.® is known for our western hospitality, and we look forward to welcoming guests from near and far to share in our excitement for WinterWonderGrass.”

WINTERWONDERGRASS

Music, Brews and Mountains is the foundation for the WinterWonderGrass Festival featuring more than 25 bands and 20 Colorado breweries over four days.  WinterWonderGrass Festival is the perfect storm of world-class bluegrass, roots and acoustic artists, craft beer and libations under star filled Rocky Mountain nights encapsulating all things Colorado. Previous WinterWonderGrass artists include: Greensky Bluegrass, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, the Infamous Stringdusters, Peter Rowan, Elephant Revival, Fruition, Les Claypool, The Wood Brothers, Head for the Hills and many more. Each year WinterWonderGrass supports local Colorado nonprofits with a focus on music education, environmental protection and disaster relief. The festival boasts a strong environmental program diverting over 80% of festival waste from landfills.  A Klean Kanteen stainless steel commemorative festival mug is included with each three-day festival ticket dramatically reducing single use plastics.  WinterWonderGrass is a community and family friendly event with a colorful kid’s zone including face painting, hula hooping and crafts.

WinterWonderGrass packs an incredible amount of fun into its’ four-day event, offering attendees the spirit of an intimate gathering combined with a contagious high energy. With the unbroken sound of acoustic rooted jams coming from 4 different stages throughout the weekend, and the 'Grass after Dark' late night shows around the community, the music never stops.

THE COMMUNITY

Steamboat is famous worldwide for its authentic Western atmosphere, genuine friendliness, Olympic tradition and Champagne Powder® snow. Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® encompasses 165 trails, 3,668 vertical feet and nearly 3,000 skiable acres across six peaks filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, meadows, legendary trees, terrain parks and rarely a lift line to be seen.

To welcome the WinterWonderGrass family, Steamboat is offering the limited-edition Steamboat-WinterWonderGrass 3-day Ski Pass, starting at $159 when you book early bird lodging deals from Steamboat Central Reservations ®. This pass includes lift tickets and lodging only, festival tickets are on sale October 13th. WinterWonderGrass has sold out all 4 years in Colorado and hopes to carry on the tradition in Steamboat Springs so buy your tickets early. Full lineup announcement and tickets on sale October 13th at 9am MST.

Upcoming WinterWonderGrass events:

October 13th – 9 am MST Full festival lineup announced and tickets on sale

October 13th – 6 - 9 pm MST - WinterWonderGrass Kick-off Party in Steamboat Springs with the WinterWonderGrass Allstars- Free

October 14th – 6 – 9 pm MST - WinterWonderGrass Kick-off party at Great Divide Brewing in Denver with the WinterWonderGrass Allstars- Free

For more information on the festival, lodging and ski passes please visit www.winterwondergrass.com

The move to Steamboat will bring with it many new and exciting elements, starting with a free welcome party, Thursday, February 23rd, 2pm-5pm at Gondola Square at the base of Steamboat Mountain featuring WinterWonderGrass artists Gipsy Moon and Head for the Hills.

New to WinterWonderGrass Steamboat is the Ranch-to-Table Dinner at Thunderhead Lodge, 9,131 feet above Steamboat Springs. Guests can enjoy an intimate, unplugged set with Colorado darlings, Leftover Salmon and breathtaking views. A family style dinner with locally sourced foods will be served with beer, wine and whiskey tastings by festival partners Great Divide Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, Long Meadow Ranch Winery and Breckenridge Distillery. There is very limited capacity for this event and tickets will sell quickly. The Ranch-to-Table ticket is a separate ticket and prices start at $149.

Partnering with WinterWonderGrass Steamboat as the 2017 Presenting Brew Sponsors are Great Divide Brewing and Oskar Blues Brewery. In addition, 21 Colorado breweries including Big B’s Hard Cider will participate in the beer tastings each day 2pm-5pm. The festival is al- ways working to improve sustainability efforts and will have tasting cups for sale to complete- ly eliminate single use plastic on site. With an 89 percent waste diversion rate in 2016, the festival will again have composting and recycling stations to offset the environmental impact of the event. A Klean Kanteen stainless steel commemorative festival mug is included with each three-day festival ticket dramatically reducing single use plastics.

WinterWonderGrass has donated more than $50,000 to various charitable organizations over the past 5 years, focusing on music education, environmental protection and disaster relief. This year the festival has aligned with E•ƒ(ec), Educational Foundation of Eagle County and Routt County United Way and Yampatika.

WinterWonderGrass is a community and family friendly event with a colorful kids zone including face painting, hula hooping and crafts while parents can sip libations as the sun sets over the Colorado Mountains and the music plays into the night. Children under the age of 12 are free and seniors over the age of 75 are also free.

Three-day GA festival ticket prices start at $139 and VIP three-day tickets start at $279 for a limited time . All three-day festival tickets include a commemorative festival beer mug, three hours of beer tastings and live music from 2-10pm. All tickets are on-sale at www.winterwondergrass.com.

WinterWonderGrass, a sustainable, community-focused, lifestyle-driven bluegrass and craft brew experience, returns to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows for its third year. WinterWonderGrass has established itself as the premier winter bluegrass music and brew festival in the nation, featuring 25 bands performing on four stages over three days. Performing against snowy mountains and star-filled California skies are headlining artists Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon, The Sam Bush Band, and The Infamous Stringdusters. 

Additional main stage artists include Peter Rowan, Fruition, Hot Buttered Rum, The Dustbowl Revival, Everyone Orchestra featuring the WinterWonderGrass Allstars, Mandolin Orange and local Tahoe favorites, Dead Winter Carpenters.  Three large heated tents, Jamboree, Pickin’ Perch and The SoapBox will flank the main outdoor stage with bluegrass artists The Lil’ Smokies, Head for the Hills, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Trout Steak Revival, Grant Farm and Jon Stickley Trio.

WinterWonderGrass Festival is the perfect storm of world-class bluegrass, roots and acoustic artists, craft beer and libations under the Sierra Nevada mountains. Paramount to the festival’s vision is establishing roots in a setting that incorporates on-mountain activities, environmental awareness and a love for the mountain lifestyle. Throughout the weekend WinterWonderGrass will host pop-up bluegrass jams on the majestic slopes of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows as well as spontaneous tram jams with WinterWonderGrass artists collaborating for inspired aerial melodies. WinterWonderGrass has also made its debut in the winter lifestyle arena having been featured in the new Warren Miller film, “Here, There and Everywhere” with footage of Squaw Valley’s 2016 WinterWonderGrass festival. 

“Returning to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and North Lake Tahoe each winter has quickly become a long anticipated tradition for the WinterWonderGrass family. Planting and growing the seeds of the festival in a community so richly immersed and protective of the stunning natural beauty and world renowned features fuels our inspiration. It’s the people of Lake Tahoe we yearn to revisit each winter, to catch up on stories, create new memories and continue to build the foundation of an authentic, locally focused and sustainable musical gathering,” says festival founder Scotty Stoughton. 

WinterWonderGrass, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Tahoe Food Hub team up once again to present The Tram-to-Table kick off dinner, Thursday March 30th. Attendees ride the Tram to High Camp at 8,200 feet, where they will be greeted with an intimate set by bluegrass legend Peter Rowan plus Fruition while enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe. There will be a family style dinner with locally sourced foods from Tahoe Food Hub, accompanied by a cocktail hour of beer, wine and whiskey tastings by festival partners Sierra Nevada Brewing, Long Meadow Ranch Winery and Breckenridge Distillery. There is limited capacity for this event and tickets will sell quickly. The Tram-to-Table ticket is a separate ticket with prices starting at $149. 

California and Nevada craft breweries will be pouring their signature brews from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm each day in three heated beer tents. All brew tents include side stages surrounded by hay bales, patio lights, barn wood decor and whiskey barrels, the perfect space for hosting raucous bluegrass jams. 

WinterWonderGrass has donated more than $40,000 to local charitable organizations focusing on music and arts education, environmental protection and disaster relief. This year the festival has aligned with local Lake Tahoe organizations The Shane McConkey Foundation, Tahoe Food Hub and Arts for Schools.

WinterWonderGrass is a community and family friendly event with a colorful kids’ zone including face painting, hula hooping, acro yoga and craft creation. Children under the age of 12 are free and seniors over the age of 75 are also free.

Three-day general admission festival ticket prices start at $139 and VIP three-day tickets start at $279 for a limited time.  All three-day festival tickets include a commemorative festival beer mug, three hours of beer tastings each day and live music from 2-10 pm.  All tickets are on-sale at www.winterwondergrass.com.

WinterWonderGrass Festival has seen huge success since the line up announce for Steamboat Springs, Colorado and have just announced the festival is officially sold out. WinterWonderGrass, a sustainable, community-focused, lifestyle-driven bluegrass and craft brew experience is likely to have its largest attendance to date this coming year in Steamboat .  The festival went on sale with three day festival tickets on October 13 and has sold out of all ticket types.

WinterWonderGrass has also recently announced the line up for North Lake Tahoe at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, March 31st, 2017 - April 1st, 2017 with headliners Greensky Bluegrass, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band and The Infamous Stringdusters.  An additional 22 bands will perform on four stages over three days. Three day tickets are currently on sale starting at $139.

Paramount to the WinterWonderGrass mission is giving back to the local communities. Over the past five years, WinterWonderGrass has donated to local charitable organizations focusing on music and arts education, environmental protection and disaster relief. In support of #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving on November 29,  WinterWonderGrass is donating 20% of all ticket sales to the six non profit organizations that they support between both festivals. 

This year the festival has aligned with local Lake Tahoe organizations The Shane McConkey Foundation, Tahoe Food Hub and Arts for Schools as well as Colorado non profits,  Educational Foundation of Eagle County [E•ƒ(ec)], Routt County United Way and Yampatika.  The goal of the Shane McConkey Foundation to inspire others to make a difference in the world through random acts of kindness, donating to hundreds of charities each year to influence change.  Tahoe Food Hub is an organization that is working to restore local food distribution by building a regional food system for North Lake Tahoe.  WinterWonderGrass works closely with the Tahoe Food Hub to provide locally sourced on site for fans and artists.  Arts for Schools works to enhance our children's education and fills the gaps in visual and performing arts education for more than 10,000 children at K-12 schools. Arts for Schools will be managing the Kids Tent at WinterWonderGrass Tahoe providing creative crafts and activities.  In conjunction, the Educational Foundation of Eagle County who provides funding for tools, technology and staff within Eagle County Schools will be hosting the Kids Tent in Steamboat. Routt County United Way is instrumental in providing resources to advance the Steamboat Springs community impact in education, income stability, and health. Yampatika’s mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through education. 

WinterWonderGrass has established itself as the premier winter music and brew festival in the country, featuring more than 25 bands performing on four stages over three days. Headlining artists at Steamboat Springs include Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon and The Sam Bush Band, as well as Colorado favorites, Elephant Revival. The Infamous Stringdusters round out the top line to close the weekend festivities on the main stage under the snowy, star-filled mountain night sky. WinterWonderGrass also includes 21 Colorado craft breweries who will be pouring their signature brews each day along with partners Great Divide Brewing and Oskar Blues Brewing Co.

For those fans who may have been left out in the winter cold, WinterWonderGrass is hosting a free welcome party, Thursday, February 23, 2pm-5pm at Gondola Square at the base of Steamboat Mountain featuring several WinterWonderGrass artists.  

For more information on WinterWonderGrass festival and to purchase tickets for WinterWonderGrass Tahoe visit www.winterwondergrass.com 

Campout for the Cause is an event truly rooted in all things authentic. For 9 years, the goal has been to create a platform for artists to be artists, and family to be family. No walls, no boundaries, no corporate sponsors, no negative vibes and no inhibitions. There are plenty of incredible festivals out there to immerse yourself in the party and just blow off steam, but this is not one. Picture the scene of your favorite artists all gathered around the bonfire for an afternoon or evening pick, flowing into each other's sets, having conversation and sharing laughter.

Learn or practice yoga with veteran Campout yogis while friends and musicians flow beside you.

We are only selling 400 tickets this year as we delicately move to a space more designed to let our creative freedoms flow. The Meadows site is absolutely stunning, and the community of Buena Vista is blossoming with a fresh injection of entrepreneurs and environmental and social activism.

BUY TICKETS

• premium viewing areas beside each of the stages
• air-conditioned VIP lounge inside the brewery's Tasting Room
• unlimited Breckenridge beer, Rocky Mountain sodas, and water
• catering provided by Wildflower Cafe of Evergreen
• private indoor restroom
• private outdoor gathering space in the new Beer Fort, just outside the Tasting Room
• commemorative Hootenanny 2017 t-shirt
• additional gifts

The 3rd annual WinterWonderGrass Festival attracted thousands of fans to North Lake Tahoe, March 30th- April 2nd for the sold out three day music and brews festival.  With bluebird powder days giving way to snowy winter nights, fans gathered to watch their favorite bluegrass bands play into the California sky. The festival has created a sense of community with fans returning each year traveling from over 40 states to see more than 30 world-renowned bluegrass acts. .

WinterWonderGrass had an incredibly positive and powerful impact on the community North Lake Tahoe community, having supported several different NPO’s and donating over $14,000.  Several direct local charitable partners were Tahoe Food, The Shane McConkey Foundation and Arts for the Schools.  WinterWonderGrass also hosted a food drive in partnership with Imperfect Produce during the festival and donated over 1,000 pounds of food to Project Mana feeding over 120 families in the North Lake Tahoe Basin.  

Every year the festival puts a large focus on sustainability. There were no single-use plastic bottles on site, and nearly all products were compostable. Each fan received a stainless steel Klean Kanteen commemorative mug to offset to use of plastic cups and contribute to the zero waste efforts. WinterWonderGrass diverted over 16,866 pounds away from landfills and into composting, recycling and donation initiatives.  

“We've cultivated an incredibly grateful, high-intentioned community of festival goers which I think is leading the charge beyond any other event I know of, and that's because of the people. We see this as more than a music festival, it’s a gathering of high-spirited, humble and dedicated artists, attendees, staff and crew. Collectively, we have once again raised the bar of what an inspired and thoughtful community gathering can deliver.” says founder Scotty Stoughton

The WinterWonderGrass team is looking forward to returning to Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows 4th of July weekend with the Freedom Fest featuring the WinterWonderGrass Allstars, The Lil’ Smokies, Bonfire Dub with Bridget Law from Elephant Revival and Big Head Todd and the Monsters.  The WinterWonderGrass Allstars will perform an on mountain tribute set to the 1991 Gold Coast Revival show from Jerry Garcia and David Grisman.  

WinterWonderGrass founder and singer / songwriter Scotty Stoughton makes his live performance debut in Tahoe with his band Bonfire Dub. Bonfire Dub has toured for the past nine years and plays a deep and powerful blend of roots music with rich melodies, featuring down tempo, acoustic laced and electric driven reggae, folk and Jamaican dub.  Bonfire’s lyrical repertoire is inspired from eastern philosophy, indigenous struggles, political injustice, international relief efforts and a deep respect for the soul of love and the balance of nature.

Sunday, July 2nd WinterWonderGrass presents the Freedom Festival All-Star After Party with music by The Grant Farm, Bonfire Dub with special guest Bridget Law from Elephant Revival and more.  The WWG After Party will be at the Plaza Bar in Squaw Village from 9 pm-12 am. This show is free and limited to 21 and over.

WinterWonderGrass returns to Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadow April 6-8, 2018 and looks forward to calling North Lake Tahoe home for many years to come. For more information on the festival visit www.winterwondergrass.com

WinterWonderGrass Festival, and Elephant Revival are teaming up with the Caravan Outpost to produce Caravan to WonderGrass—a unique one-day gathering for the whole family. Taking place in beautiful Ojai, California on Saturday, November 18th, Caravan to WonderGrass promises a simple, sustainable and inspired gathering of music, arts and community with an emphasis on supporting local artisans.

Caravan to WonderGrass will take place at historic Ojai outdoor venue, Libbey Bowl. The Saturday event will take place from 1pm to 8pm, featuring Elephant Revival as well as musical performances from Radio Skies (unplugged), Grant Farm, The Chillz, Wally Ingram, Danny McGaw, Scotty Stoughton and other special guests. Art, food and drink available from local vendors can also be enjoyed throughout the day. Tickets to Caravan to WonderGrass are $39 plus facility fees. Children 12 and under are free.

A limited number of three-day tickets will also be sold as the Deluxe Caravan Ojai Package, which features intimate events hosted by members of Elephant Revival. The Deluxe Caravan Ojai Package includes the “Farm to Fret” dinner on Friday, November 17th, from 5pm-9pm. “Farm to Fret” is a locally inspired farm-to-table experience held at Caravan Outpost, in downtown Ojai, followed by a private performance from Elephant Revival and special guests. The Deluxe Caravan Ojai Package also includes entry to Saturday’s festivities at Libbey Bowl and a “Sunday Morning Send-off” with coffee, tea and pastries on November 19th from 9am-11am at Caravan Outpost, featuring an acoustic set from Bonnie Paine and friends. Limited Deluxe Caravan Packages start at $158.

Over the past six years, Elephant Revival has performed at nearly every WinterWonderGrass Festival, both in Colorado and North Lake Tahoe. Both WinterWonderGrass and Elephant Revival were created with similar values of harmony in mind, and both are excited to come together to deliver this special Caravan to WonderGrass celebration.

“The magic of Ojai is instantly revealed as you drive a few miles east from the wild Pacific. In Native American Chumash language, Ojai means ‘The Nest’, an abundant unspoiled environment, where the locals found use for almost every type of plant and animal available—for food, clothing, medicine and tools. Their environment inspired their art, beliefs, stories, ceremonies and songs. To partner with Elephant Revival, a group that aligns with our ideals of environmental and social activism in a place that espouses connectivity, mindfulness and community, is a true gift!

—WinterWonderGrass founder, Scotty Stoughton

“Scotty' true talent is to curate events that elicit ecstatic outcomes, where both the fans and artists feel supported and considered. To host the gathering in Ojai, CA, in the midst of late autumn, is such a great way to express our love for playing outdoors and celebrating community!”

—Daniel Rodriguez of Elephant Revival

The pristine community of Ojai is nestled in the Central California mountains, surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest, just a few miles from world class surfing, bountiful organic farming, yoga, hiking and biking. Camping is also available at a handful of campgrounds in the area. More information about other activities to do while in town can be found at www.ojaivisitors.com.

For more information on Caravan to WonderGrass and to purchase tickets, visit www.elephantrevival.com/caravan-to-wondergrass

WinterWonderGrass Festival, returning to Steamboat Springs, February 23-25th, has officially sold out all three-day and single day tickets.

Grass After Dark late night shows are announced today with the line up including festival artists, Leftover Salmon, Fruition, Travelin’ Mc Courys, The Lil Smokies, Brad Parsons Band, Jon Stickley Trio, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Old Salt Union and more. Tickets will go on sale December 19th. Late night shows will be hosted in downtown Steamboat Springs at Schmiggity's and The Chief Theater as well as Thunderhead Lodge, the Steamboat Grand Hotel, Bear River Bar and Grill and The Base Club at Steamboat Resort. All late night tickets will be separate tickets and 21 years of age and up. Tickets start at $15 and vary in price per venue.

In addition to the three days of music, throughout the weekend, WinterWonderGrass will host “pop-up” bluegrass jams on the Champagne Powder® snow covered mountains. Steamboat Resort is offering a 3 day lift ticket starting at $189 valid any 3 days, February 22 – 26th. Lift tickets are still available for fans who have already purchased a festival ticket.

WinterWonderGrass sets the intention to get back to the roots with a small community gathering cultivated to reconnect with nature over three days and this year is hosting, 25 bands performing on four stages over three days with headlining artists Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, Elephant Revival and Leftover Salmon. Additional artists include Fruition, Travelin McCourys, Lil’ Smokies, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Jon Stickley Trio, Billy Strings and Trout Steak Revival and many more. The festival has sold out the six consecutive years. For more more information and to purchase late night tickets visit www.winterwondergrass.com

Celebrate ten years of Campout for the Cause at the stunning Meadows in Buena Vista June 1st - 3rd, 2018. Only minutes from town, The Meadows is a picturesque site of cottonwood trees, hay meadows and babbling brooks, all set in front of the breathtaking backdrop of the snow capped Collegiate Peaks.

Campout has spent the last decade manifesting an inspiring environment that stimulates creativity, facilitates openness and energizes the soul. More than just a music festival, Campout for the Cause encourages deeper reflection through workshops, discussions and awareness that starts within.

The main musical area will feature the stylings of musical acts Mandolin Orange, The Lil Smokies, Bonfire Dub, Tierro with Bridget Law, Intuit and Grant Farm. Additional artists Include Pickin On the Dead, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, Ramona, Sound Travels, and the Campout All Stars. Do not forget about the signature campfire picks. They will be plentiful and ever morphing.

At Campout, the mind and soul are as important as the music. There will be a secondary area devoted to classes, workshops, and a kids zone. There is also a small pond, a short walk down the road, dedicated to improving paddleboard skills and SUP yoga.

Included in admission is  a variety of workshops that encourage patrons to connect in an inspired setting: yoga, movement, sustainability, songwriting workshops, dance, social activism and workshops for children. Campout also offers as many yoga stars to learn from as musical stars including Campout veteran yogis like Gina Caputo, Julia Clarke, Kim Fuller, Bobby L’Hereaux and Heath Perry. These classes and workshops invigorate the body and soul leaving the spirit wide open for the evening music.

“Campout was never about any one band or person. The goal has always been to create a family of artists and fans who can come together in a comfortable setting to let the true artistic moments happen. We never book talent for one show, one time slot, we book acts that want to play and participate in the entire experience of a gathering. This is our time to give back, and the charity is closer to our heart than ever” - founder Scotty Stoughton.

In its 10th year, Campout is dedicating profits to local grassroots fund, Emmy’s Friends. Created in 2017 Emmy’s Friends is a fund benefiting Emery Welle, a 2-year-old from Red Cliff, CO who was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer called embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. She and her family have been fighting this disease the majority of her life and Campout is proud to continue to aid her in that fight.

Additionally, Campout for the Cause will donate a portion of proceeds to the South Main Arts and Park Trust, a Buena Vista local non-profit started by the founders of the South Main Neighborhood. This trust was formed to bring art, culture and world-class recreation to the neighborhood and to Buena Vista as a whole.

Campout is for the family. There is a multitude of idyllic camping onsite, much of is shaded and near the soft babbling waters of the Cottonwood Creek, all of it sitting against snow capped 14,000’ peaks. There will be an area zoned for families away from the main traffic of the festival crowd. There will also be a family activity zone for games and some special visits from many of the performers.

Doors open at noon on Friday, June 1st and the festival ends at sunset on Sunday, June 3rd. Tickets start at $99 for the weekend, and only 1,000 will be available. The ticket price includes camping as well as all music, workshops and yoga classes. A special teen ticket is available for ages 13-20 at $49. Carpooling is always encouraged. Limited RV parking will also be available for an additional $99. Everyone in RVs must purchase an advanced ticket. Dogs are not allowed.

For more information on Campout for the Cause and to purchase tickets please visit www.campoutforthecause.org

Campout for the Cause, having just celebrated its 10th anniversary at the stunning Meadows in Buena Vista, CO, announced today non-profit contributions following the 2018 event, and a limited flash sale for 2019 along with a few new elements for the festival site.

As previously reported, all net proceeds from the 2018 Campout for the Cause were to be donated to Emmy's Friends and to the South Main Arts and Park Trust. Today the team at Campout shared that contributions topped out at $10,000, more than the event has donated in any previous year.

Additionally, a limited number of 2019 tickets are now on sale at the early bird price of $99. Both 3-day passes and RV passes are currently available through Friday at midnight or while supplies last. All RV pass holders must also purchase a 3-day festival ticket.

“The long journey to find home, and our tribe, has finally culminated in the Buena Vista Campout experience. We left the festival this year already excited and full of ideas for next year, it’s amazing how inspiring this gathering has become,” festival promoter Scotty Stoughton shared.

In part of patron feedback and new for 2019, Campout for the Cause will be implementing additional parking support, more water across the festival site, workshops and activities in and around the campgrounds, more shaded space for yoga, disc golf baskets, a Saturday afternoon tiki bar party at the pond, additional signage, a 5k run and children’s parade and separate, dedicated parking for RVs who require running a generator overnight.

Campout for the Cause 2019 is scheduled for May 31 - June 2, once again to be held at the Meadows in Buena Vista.

Please help us relive the great moments of the 10th annual Campout for the Cause with photos by Zach Mahone and Molly McCormick

The WinterWonderGrass Grass After Dark legacy has manifested through our attendees’ experiences of their favorite bands, bearing witness to iconic, true-to-WonderGrass moments in the most intimate of settings. Heading into the final month before the seventh annual Colorado festival, we’re pleased to announce this year’s Steamboat Grass After Dark, late night show series.

The series will kick off with the previously announced Mountain Top Dinner featuring music by the Lil Smokies. Attendees can ride the gondola to 9131’ high above Steamboat Springs to the Thunderhead Lodge to enjoy the third annual ranch-inspired dinner with complimentary beer and spirits sampling, local custom curated appetizers, an informal family style three-course meal where foods and products local to Steamboat and Colorado will be featured and paired with festival beer, wine and spirits sponsors. Tickets for the Mountain Top Dinner are on sale and available here.

Outside of the Thunderhead Lodge, Grass After Dark shows will spill into Steamboat Resort Village and Downtown with shows at the Steamboat Grand, Schmiggity’s and the Chief Theater. Those details are as follows:

THUNDERHEAD LODGE:

Friday, Feb 22 - California Honeydrops with Special Guests

Saturday, Feb 23 - An Evening with Fruition

Sunday, Feb 24 - Billy Strings with the WWG All-Stars

STEAMBOAT GRAND:

Friday, Feb 22 - The Lil Smokies + Tenth Mountain Division

Saturday, Feb 23 - An Evening with the Infamous Stringdusters

SCHMIGGITY’S:

Friday, Feb 22 - Love Canon + Jack Cloonan Band

Saturday, Feb 23 - Jeff Austin Band + Wood Belly

CHIEF THEATER

Saturday, Feb 23 - Lindsay Lou + Della Mae

Festival tickets are not required to purchase Grass After Dark tickets. All Grass After Dark shows are 21+, and tickets are limited in capacity and expected to sell out quickly. These tickets are on sale now and can be found here.

WinterWonderGrass Colorado is Sold Out

All single-day, 3-day GA and VIP tickets for the seventh annual WinterWonderGrass Colorado are now sold out. In an effort to stay true to the authenticity of the festival, WinterWonderGrass has partnered with Lyte to give our fans a scalper-free way to get official tickets after sell out.

About WinterWonderGrass

Music, winter sports, craft beer, fresh eats, and family is what makes up the three days of the WinterWonderGrass Festival. With deep roots in Colorado, California and now Vermont, the event has established itself as a leader in the winter lifestyle culture where the quality of experience outweighs the notion of quantity. WinterWonderGrass is an intimate gathering where inspiration and connection sit at its core. Our community is focused on sustainability, local non-profit support, nurturing the next generation and truly backing the arts, where together, we’ve planted the seed for long-term sustainability.

About Steamboat Resort

Steamboat is famous worldwide for its authentic western atmosphere, genuine friendliness, Olympian tradition and Champagne Powder(r) snow. North America's Top Family Resort, Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.(r) encompasses 165 trails, 3,668 vertical feet and nearly 3,000 skiable acres with six peaks filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, meadows, legendary trees, four terrain parks and rarely a lift line to be seen. Steamboat's winter season is expected to run from November 21, 2018 through April 14, 2019. Find out more about Steamboat at www.steamboat.com or see for yourself by visiting Steamboat this winter with easy nonstop flights from 15 cities including new nonstop from Boston, Ft. Lauderdale and Long Beach via JetBlue.

We are so happy to announce the initial 2019 Campout lineup. This year brings some first-time artists to the community like Billy Strings, plus returning bands like The California Honeydrops and Troutsteak Revival.

New this year is reserved camping. Included in the ticket price is car and tent camping in the field near the SUP Yoga pond. For those wanting to hold a campsite or an RV site, the festival will be releasing a full list of options with a map on April 9th. Choose between shaded creekside walk-in camping near the main stage, RV parking in the main field or new hillside location, car camping, family camping, and pond side camping.

See you in the Mountains,
Scotty and the Bonfire Crew!

A one-time home to the Olympics. Impeccable view of Lake Tahoe. Iconic tram rides to High Camp. A serene Sierra Nevada experience. The 5th annual WinterWonderGrass Tahoe festival will feature over 20 bluegrass and roots artists on three heated indoor stages and one outdoor main stage. Patrons can also expect to taste beers from 20+ local/regional craft breweries daily from 2-5pm. The festival returns to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows on March 29-31, 2019 with headliners Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled by Turtles, Leftover Salmon and Sam Bush.

"From the moment we arrived in Tahoe, we felt the magnetism of this special piece of earth. The alchemy was abundantly clear in the way that bluegrass, the High Sierra, Lake Tahoe, spirited locals and an amphitheater of trees would create magic. It’s an absolute honor to celebrate five years in Squaw Valley and we look forward to turning it up just a notch in honor of this special gathering" said Scotty Stoughton, founder at WinterWonderGrass.  

In part of the festival, all patrons are invited to join Horseshoes & Hand Grenades on Thursday, March 28 from 2-5p in the Plaza at Squaw for a free performance. A satellite box office location will open during this time, as well as a limited-offer merchandise tent. Thursday evening, patrons are invited to the annual Tram to Table dinner, presented by the Bluegrass Situation and Protect our Winters. This event is ticketed and will feature music from members of Elephant Revival, Leftover Salmon and Fruition, as well conversation with our partners at Protect our Winters. Alongside two full sets of music, patrons can expect music on the tram, a family style seated dinner, passed appetizers and complimentary tastings from our beer, cider, wine and whiskey partners.

The festival itself kicks off Friday afternoon at 2pm and runs through Sunday night at 10pm. All attendees have access to over 20 breweries daily, where each brewery will be sampling their finest products. The festival site is broken out into three heated beer halls (each with a stage) and one main outdoor stage. The tent stages run bands concurrently, with the main stage schedule at opposite times. The full music schedule can be found at https://winterwondergrass.com/ca-schedule/ and features sets by Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled by Turtles, Leftover Salmon, Sam Bush, Billy Strings and many more, including first time WinterWonderGrass artists ALO, Upstate and a special WinterWonderWomen set featuring the women of the festival.

In addition to music and beer, WinterWonderGrass proudly welcomes kids under 12 years old free of charge. A designated Kids Zone is available daily as well and is fully equipped with arts and crafts, puzzles, coloring, artists, etc. 

Tram to Table and festival single day tickets, as well as 3-day GA & VIP ticket options are still available, but limited. Tickets may be purchased here.

The WinterWonderGrass Grass After Dark legacy has manifested through our attendees’ experiences of their favorite bands, bearing witness to iconic, true-to-WonderGrass moments in the most intimate of settings. With that, we're proud to present the 5th installment of our late night, Grass After Dark series, featuring sets by Leftover Salmon, Fruition, the Travelin McCourys (who are recent Grammy Award winners) and many more. Tickets are limited, but some remain available and can be found here.

SUSTAINABILITY

WinterWonderGrass is committed to leaving host communities in better shape than we found them. The festival works closely with organizations that allow it to thrive in that capacity. Waste-Free Earth is a full-service sustainability company that partners with WinterWonderGrass and offers a broad range of services, including sustainability direction for events. Waste-Free Earth Founder and WinterWonderGrass Director of Sustainability, Marina McCoy, said, “We pride ourselves on being free of single-use and plastics as much as possible, serving food and drinks only on reusable or 100% compostable flatware, and we educate attendees on how to identify compostable, recyclable and landfill items. Because of all of this effort, on average we divert 80-90% of our waste to recycling rather than landfills each year."

[NEW THIS YEAR] WINTERWONDERBUS

On Monday of next week, 3/11, WinterWonderGrass will be launching the addition of a free nightly shuttle. This service was a direct response to fan-provided feedback regarding local transportation. The WinterWonderBus will depart hourly from the Clock Tower at Squaw beginning at 9:30pm, with the last bus leaving at 1:30am following Grass After Dark curfew. Two routes will be offered including one from Squaw to the Truckee Bus Depot and the other from Squaw to the Tahoe City Transit Center. The festival is encouraging patrons to utilize the local TART bus for their inbound travels to Squaw, as parking is limited. 

ABOUT WINTERWONDERGRASS

Music, winter sports, craft beer, fresh eats, and family is what makes up the three days of the WinterWonderGrass Festival. With deep roots in Colorado, California and now Vermont, the event has established itself as a leader in the winter lifestyle culture where the quality of experience outweighs the notion of quantity. WinterWonderGrass is an intimate gathering where inspiration and connection sit at its core. Our community is focused on sustainability, local non-profit support, nurturing the next generation and truly backing the arts, where together, we’ve planted the seed for long-term sustainability.

ABOUT SQUAW VALLEY ALPINE MEADOWS

Voted ‘Best Ski Resort’ in North America for the third year in a row by USA Today and 10Best Readers’ Choice, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is an internationally renowned mountain resort in North Lake Tahoe, California. Spanning over 6,000 skiable acres across two mountains, skiers and riders of all ability levels are welcomed by over 65 percent beginner and intermediate terrain, legendary steeps, 14 easy-to-navigate mountain zones and a custom app to make the most of every visit. The resort features slopeside lodging at The Village at Squaw Valley®, which bustles year round with nonstop events and over 50 bars, restaurants and boutiques. With an annual average of 450 inches of snowfall and 300 sunny California days, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is known as the Spring Skiing Capital™ as it provides one of the longest ski and snowboard seasons in Lake Tahoe. Visit the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows website or call 1.800.403.0206 to learn more. You can also visit us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Vimeo.

WonderGrass Presents, the organizers behind WinterWonderGrass, announces the lineup for 2020’s iteration of Campout For The Cause, taking place May 29th - 31st at The Meadows in Buena Vista, CO. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 3rd at 10 AM MT and will be available at: campoutforthecause.org.

“It's hard to believe that this is the 12th annual gathering of what ultimately inspired WinterWonderGrass,” reflects festival founder, Scotty Stoughton. “Combining the elements essential in nurturing and reigniting our spirits is core to Campout—the river, family, open spaces, towering peaks, sweet music, yoga, meditation, conversation and generally enjoying the freedom of the huge meadows. It's never been about who is playing, it's more about knowing you'll see your friends again with time to slowly and simply reconnect."

A festival founded for those seeking to connect, give back, practice yoga, play and camp will be treated to music by headliners The California Honeydrops (x3), Drew Emmitt, Lindsay Lou and Daniel Rodriguez. Additional performance will be provided by Rapidgrass, Grant Farm, Tierro Band, Mama Magnolia, We Dream Dawn, WinterWonderWomen, The Sea Stars, Pickin’ On The Dead, Wood Belly, Boot Gun, WhipPoorWill, Jackie And The Racket, Tiffany Christopher and High Country Hustle. Finally, joining the lineup for the 12th time is Campout host band, Bonfire Dub, featuring the music of festival founder and promoter, Scotty Stoughton. 

Proceeds from every ticket sold will benefit the annual cause, Emmy’s Friends, which was established in 2017 as a way to designate funds to Emery Welle—a 2-year-old from Red Cliff, CO who was diagnosed at 5 months old with a rare childhood cancer called embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Evolving over the years, Emmy’s Friends has become an official grassroots, non-profit organization benefiting young patients facing severe illnesses and their families. 

As Campout tradition dictates, it’s all about the camping for this three-day event. The grounds at The Meadows are comprised of 200+ acres of private, shaded creekside with flat grounds which overlook the majestic peaks of the Collegiate range. Tall stately trees frame the open fields and a winding river flows lazily along one side of the property. Attendees will have the option to camp at The Meadows’ shaded creekside walk-in site near the Main Stage, pond side camping near the festival’s yoga space, or in the designated family or car camping areas. RV camping options are also available and RV parking is located in the main field or last year’s new hillside location. 

A limited quantity of reserved camping will be available for $10 per person at on sale, with general camping included in the ticket price. Festival admission also includes access to the daily yoga and wellness offerings, plus access to all three days of the music festival. 

Limited early bird tickets, including preferred camping spaces, to Campout For The Cause are available on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10 AM MT. For tickets and more information, please visit campoutforthecause.org.

Stay tuned this year’s yoga partners, yoga class offerings and additional wellness program schedule of events.

Rising Americana singer Danny Burns is back with his brand new single, “Many Moons Ago.” Serving as the first taste from the Irish-born hitmaker’s upcoming sophomore project slated for release in early 2021, the track features Grammy-winning singer Sarah Jarosz on vocals as well as octave mandolin. As previously announced, the record will be released via Bonfire Music Group, who will handle marketing and distribution. Fans can download the haunting ballad HERE.

“‘Many Moons Ago’ took years to get the recording stages just right,” says Burns. “I couldn’t have been happier to work with the brilliant and talented Sarah Jarosz on this track. I was delighted and grateful to have her lend her veracity.”

“Many Moons Ago” picks up right where Burns’ critically-acclaimed debut North Country left off. With its edgy production and haunting melodies, the single is a perfect fit for fall, as the seasons begin to change. The singer took his musical talents to new highs, serving as the writer for the song, along with producing the recording at Galt Line Studio in Nashville, Tenn. To celebrate the release, Burns is also excited to reveal a special visualizer video for fans to watch, listen and feel the vibes from the epic track. Watch it HERE.

Burns burst onto the national scene with the release of his early 2019 debut album North Country. Two decades before releasing the project, Burns kicked off his career as a traveling Folk singer, logging shows on both sides of the Atlantic. He's been on the road ever since, sharpening a sound that mixes the folk traditions of his native Ireland with diverse American influences. The collection turned many heads, securing praise and coverage in top publications like Rolling Stone, CMT, American Songwriter, Billboard, No Depression and more. The star-studded collection saw Burns teaming with top artists like Dan Tyminski, Tift Merritt, Holly Williams, Mindy Smith, Cara Dillon, Tim O’Brien, Critter Fuqua and Chessboxer. North Country was accompanied by a major North American tour, which saw Burns performing at select cities in the United States including New York City, Washington DC, Boston, New Orleans, Nashville, Philadelphia and more.

To keep up with all things Danny Burns, visit dannyburnsband.com to get the latest news stories, check upcoming tour announcements / dates, and more.

Friends of the Yampa (FOTY) is proud to announce that the nonprofit’s Big Snow Bash fundraiser is going virtual this year on November 21 at 6:30 p.m. Thanks to a partnership with WinterWonderGrass, the event promises a night full of fun and entertainment, complete with town’s best band, Buffalo Commons, streaming LIVE from Old Town Pub. As part of this year’s fundraiser, an online auction will take place from 12 p.m. Nov. 15 to 12 p.m. on Nov. 22 at www.friendsoftheyampa.com (to donate please email [email protected]).

“Our fundraising goal for the event and online auction is $25,000, and thanks to a match grant from Might Yarrow Family Foundation, we have high hopes to exceed our goals,” says FOTY program manager Lindsey Marlow. “It should be a great, super fun event that benefits everything we do. Plus, there’s incredible gear to be found all week at our silent auction.”

Hosted live from Old Town Pub, the event will feature exclusive live and prerecorded music from Buffalo Commons as well as Andy Thorn (Leftover Salmon), national flatpicking champion Tyler Grant, Andy Hall (the Infamous Stringdusters), Daniel Rodriguez, Lindsay Lou, The Rev. Matt Rieger and Jake Simpson (The Lil Smokies) and more. It will also feature special guest appearances commenting on the importance of rivers, conservation, and the Yampa

Sponsored by Mighty Yarrow Family Foundation, Smartwool, Hala Gear, American Rivers, Fishpond and more, the Big Snow Bash is FOTY’s main annual fundraiser, with proceeds going toward the organization’s newly formed Youth River Camps, river monitoring programs, environmental and recreation advocacy, educational outreach, river cleanups, infrastructure improvements, Yampa River Awareness Project and more. Projects completed by FOTY in 2019 include the Yampa is Wild Mural, the co-founding of the Yampa River Fund with The Nature Conservancy, re-treeing projects, and more.

In keeping with proper COVID-19 protocols, limited VIP in-person tickets will be available to members and the general public to see Buffalo Commons live at the event’s virtual staging hub at Old Town Pub.

“Come join us to celebrate a year of growth, progress, and an upcoming winter season of abundant snow and good times,” says Marlow.

About Friends of the Yampa: The Friends of the Yampa’s mission is to protect and enhance the Yampa River’s environmental and recreational integrity through stewardship, advocacy, education and partnerships. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it has a long-standing history of organizing river clean ups, advocating the watershed’s attributes, facilitating habitat and feature improvements, and participating in regional and national policy efforts and campaigns. To join or donate, visit www.friendsoftheyampa.com.

Today, on National First Responders Day, the teams behind the WinterWonderGrass Music & Brew Festival and the Mishawaka Amphitheater (the Mish) announce a benefit concert to aid regional wildfire relief efforts on Friday, November 13 at the Mish.

The concert, billed as “Gratitude - A Benefit for the Poudre and Rist Canyon Volunteer Firefighters” will feature sets of music by the WWG All-Stars featuring Jeremy Garrett (The Infamous Stringdusters), Andy Thorn (Leftover Salmon) and Tyler Grant & Adrian Engfer (The Grant Farm).

"I am thrilled to be a part of this all-star cast, bringing you some music and partnering up with local firefighter relief,” shared Jeremy Garret. “I have gained first-hand experience this summer with these very large fires, having been evacuated for weeks now from the Cameron Peak Fire, as well as having seen my neighbor’s house literally burn down. Make plans to be with us as we point towards local relief as well as bringing you fire music, as we all know how to do as best we can!”

As reported nationally, the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires are the first and second wildfires to burn in Colorado state history, burning at +208,000 and 192,000 acres respectively. “We have put a lot of extra miles on our vehicles patrolling the area ahead of the fire front and putting out spot fires,” shared Hugh Collins, Poudre Canyon Fire District Fire Chief. “[We’re] mopping up hot spots in the black, and otherwise supporting the fire crews.  We have used a 6-month supply of fuel in 2 months, and a year's supply of foam concentrate.”

The event producers have put forward a fundraising goal via GoFundMe of $50,000, where all proceeds are intended for the Poudre and Rist Canyon Volunteer Firefighters.

Dani Grant, Owner at the Mish, went on to say, “As our fire departments become depleted of material goods and emotional resources and our neighbors’ resolve wears thin, it is my hope we can provide significant funding to resolve the financial deficits and provide cheer to uplift our community and 1st responders by publicly honoring their incredible work and celebrating their achievements in the face of such overwhelming adversity. It's time to show our gratitude with our support and love, Mishawaka and WWG want to provide the platform.”

Tickets and information, including venue COVID-19 protocol and seating details may be found here.

Today the team at Bonfire Entertainment and promoters of the WinterWonderGrass Music & Brew Festival have announced the postponement of the annual Colorado festival in Steamboat Springs. The decision comes amidst the need to take abundant precautionary measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For 2022, limited WinterWonderGrass pre sale tickets will go on sale this winter, which will include access to an intimate celebration once public gatherings are back in the mainstream.

“The partnership between WinterWonderGrass and Steamboat Ski Resort has been and will continue to be a benefit to our entire community,” shared Rob Perlman, President/COO Steamboat Resort. “While it is disappointing to have to postpone this year’s event; given the circumstances, we are hopeful that WWG fans understand this difficult decision and we can all look forward to 2022 and beyond.”

WinterWonderGrass is excited to share its 2022 dates, to be held at Steamboat Resort. Those dates are February 25-27, 2022.

“The health and wellness of our community will always be the driving force behind any decision we make, and although we all need our musical medicine more than ever, we have received no indication that large gatherings in Colorado will be approved by this February,” shared Scotty Stoughton, festival founder. “We are working in conjunction with our partners at Steamboat Resort and the local community at large to be ready to produce a smaller event if the opportunity to safely gather opens up. By making this call, we can continue to dive into other musical business possibilities that keep the team working, the creativity flowing and the lights on. Don’t worry, we plan to be in Steamboat for a very very long time!”

And while the tentpole festival will not be happening, there has been quite a bit of movement at Bonfire Entertainment HQ. The team, immediately following the postponement of the 2020 WWG Tahoe festival, got to work and expanded out deeper into the wilderness with the announcement of the RiverWonderGrass Expedition series, a multi-day, fully-immersive raft trip through Dinosaur National Monument in partnership with Adrift Dinosaur.

Additionally, WinterWonderGrass will be airing Episode 4 of its WWG TV series this fall, is co-presenting a Colorado Wildfire Relief Benefit concert featuring Andy Thorn, Jeremy Garrett, Tyler Grant and Adrian Engfer at the Mishawaka Amphitheater on Friday, November 13, is supporting the annual Friends of the Yampa Benefit on November 21 in Steamboat and has already announced and gone on sale with its 2021 RiverWonderGrass series, that will feature members of the California Honeydrops, Andy Thorn, Daniel Rodriguez, Lindsay Lou, Bridget Law and more.

The WinterWonderGrass Music & Brew Festival, known for its mix of eclectic bluegrass and Americana artists, local and regional craft brews and world-class skiing and riding, announces today that it is postponing its rescheduled 2020 festival ahead to April 1-3, 2022, and will not occur on its initially rescheduled dates of April 9-11, 2021. The festival will again take place at its traditional California home of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in North Lake Tahoe.

As a continued testament to the strength of the WinterWonderGrass community and the relationships with artists and their teams, the festival is extremely pleased to confirm that all but one act from the 2020 lineup will fully return in April of 2022. The festival will be anchored by a two-set Billy Strings headlining Sunday night performance, and will once again welcome the likes of The Infamous Stringdusters, Keller and the Keels, Peter Rowan, Fruition, The War and Treaty, Brothers Comatose, The Lil Smokies, Lindsay Lou, Pickin on the Dead and many more. WinterWonderGrass will be making a special announcement of the third and final headliner this year to replace The Devil Makes Three, at this time they are not confirming any future dates.

“I humbly wish to express the deep gratitude I, and the WWG Team have for the endless support of the Resort and the Community, shared festival founder, Scotty Stoughton. "Especially everyone hanging on to their tickets and riding the wave with us. Your investment into the future of WWG and kind notes of support have been a bright spot through these troubled times. Since most tickets are already sold and with the huge expected demand for 2022 tickets, I encourage friends and fans to hop on board for 2022. However, know that at any time, we will work with you to honor a refund.”

Along with the announcement of this postponement, WinterWonderGrass has presented current festival ticket holders, and those without tickets that are interested in attending in 2022, with a handful of options. Those details are as follows:

Return

All current single-day, 3-day and VIP festival tickets will be honored in April 2022. No action is required for those who want to roll over.

All lift tickets purchased for 2020 will be honored for festival weekend in 2022.

Buy Tickets

Tickets for WinterWonderGrass Tahoe 2021 can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-winterwondergrass-tahoe-tickets-71439177503

Since the event is close to selling out, we anticipate high demand for these tickets, so if plans change, you can always sell/exchange in the future through Lyte.

Refund 

Given the continued stress surrounding COVID, WinterWonderGrass is happy to work with fans on refunds for extenuating circumstances.

Please direct ticket specific inquiries to [email protected].

More information on WinterWonderGrass, including the Tahoe event

The WinterWonderGrass Music & Brew Festival, known for its mix of eclectic bluegrass and Americana artists, local and regional craft brews and world-class skiing and riding, announces today that Trampled by Turtles will be headlining its 2022 Colorado festival, held at Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The event, as previously announced, will take place on the weekend of February 25-27, 2022.

Trampled by Turtles is only the first artist to be announced on the lineup that typically boasts 20+ artists with roots in bluegrass and Americana. To keep things interesting, WWG will release one artist per month until the final line up is announced in November, 2021. Along with this announcement, WinterWonderGrass is pleased to offer a very limited allotment of GA * VIP tickets; on sale now at www.winterwondergrass.com/steamboat.

“It feels so strange to be alone this weekend, when for the past nine years the WWG family of over 100 team members descended on Steamboat, and previously The Vail Valley for two weeks to build, produce and clean up the annual festival," shared Scott Stoughton, festival founder. "At least we can revel in the memories through a new episode of WWG TV and the announcement of Trampled by Turtles as our first 2022 headliner!”

And while those accustomed to attending WinterWonderGrass Colorado, historically held on this weekend, continue to be riding out the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be airing episode 5 of its WWG TV series, made available exclusively on YouTube here: youtube.com/winterwondergrass

This episode of WWG TV will feature selections by past WinterWonderGrass artists including Trampled by Turtles, Greensky Bluegrass, Billy Strings, the Travelin’ McCourys, Andy Thorn/Andy Hall/Tyler Grant/Daniel Rodriguez (from RiverWonderGrass), Tyler Grant and Lindsay Lou (from RiverWonderGrass) and Horseshoes and Hand Grenades. WWG TV Ep4 will air Friday, February 19 at 7:00pm MT.

More information on WinterWonderGrass 2022 and RiverWonderGrass 2021 will be released in the coming months. 

WinterWonderGrass, known for its mix of eclectic bluegrass and Americana artists, local and regional craft brews and world-class skiing and riding, announces today that Sierra Hull will be joining the lineup for the 2022 Colorado festival, marking the first time that this Grammy-nominated mandolin player performs at the event.

WinterWonderGrass is traditionally held at Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The event, as previously announced, will take place on the weekend of February 25-27, 2022 and will feature headliner Trampled by Turtles. Once again, along with this announcement of Sierra Hull, WinterWonderGrass is pleased to offer a very limited allotment of GA & VIP tickets; on sale now at www.winterwondergrass.com/steamboat. The Festival will be announcing one act per month as we ramp up to the return in February of 2022.

Those looking for a dose of WonderGrass ahead of 2022 will be thrilled to learn that in addition to the multi-day RiverWonderGrass float trips through Dinosaur National Monument, the team at Bonfire Entertainment today announces a single-day RiverWonderGrass experience, slated to kick off June 19, running weekly on Saturdays through August 28.

These single-day trips will be limited to 25 people per, and will feature music by the likes of Tyler Grant, Pickin on the Dead, Adam Greuel (Horseshoes and Hand Grenades), a Yarmony Float, Buffalo Commons, the Sweet Lillies and more. Each float will run from Rancho del Rio down to State Bridge, just outside of Vail, CO. More information at https://bonfirentertainment.com/all-events

“The inspiration and influence the upper Colorado River basin has bestowed upon my life is immeasurable. The days of living in a teepee above State Bridge, and managing the musical program starting in the late 90’s, led to the creation of WinterWonderGrass, Bonfire Entertainment, and now RiverWonderGrass.” shared festival founder, Scotty Stoughton.

“Those days saw travelers from all over converging Sunday afternoon at what was once a Lodge. River runners, bikers, hunters, ski bums, ranchers, hippies, yuppies, fisherman and all characters in between would come together and get down dancing under the stars. We’re excited to bring back that energy!”

More information on WinterWonderGrass will be released in the coming months.

Fresh off the heels of a sold out Renewal, the Bonfire Entertainment team is excited to bring things home with this season’s iteration of Caravan to WinterWonderGrass. The show will take place this Sunday, October 10 from 2:00 - 7:00 PM at the Snowbowl in Steamboat, and will feature music by Bonfire Dub and Buffalo Commons.

The all ages event this Sunday is free to attend with a $10 suggested donation, where with every $5 spent, fans will be issued a raffle ticket for free Steamboat WWG passes. A limited number of tickets to WWG Colorado will be on sale without the processing fees.

“It feels so good to be producing shows again, it’s really the only place where I truly feel comfortable. Skipping WinterWonderGrass Steamboat last year was seriously depressing, but the light at the end of the tunnel is approaching and we are grateful to be back. I just love these Caravan events as we get to hang out with the community and have a little fun!”

As previously announced, WinterWonderGrass Music & Brew Festival, known for its mix of eclectic bluegrass and Americana artists, local and regional craft brews and world-class skiing and riding will host the likes of Trampled by Turtles, the Travelin’ McCourys, Yonder Mountain String Band, Sierra Hull, Lindsay Lou and Tejon Street Corner Thieves. The remainder of the 2022 lineup, as well as general onsale will be later this fall. The event will take place on the weekend of February 25-27, 2022, with the Travelin’ McCourys kicking things off on Thursday evening with the annual dinner at Thunderhead Lodge.

Today the Steamboat Snow Bowl is pleased to announce the complete lineup for the new Westside Wednesdays on the Grass Series. The series, which will take place outdoors on the lawn at the Snow Bowl is free to attend, and will feature national level touring artists, as well as the best in local/regional bluegrass and Americana. The series is being presented in partnership with Bonfire Entertainment, as well as Dano's Dangerous Tequila and Billi Fine Cannabis.

“Come prepared to dance and party with some incredible acts in our huge dog-friendly turfed lawn with 600 of your closest friends and music lovers!” shared Alex Faulk of Snow Bowl.

The Westwide Wednesday lineup includes:

    June 8 - Wood Belly
    June 15 - The Jauntee
    June 22 - Pixie and the Partygrass Boys
    June 29 - The Sweet Lillies
    July 6 - Pickin' on the Dead ft. Tyler Grant
    July 13 - 10 Year Echo
    July 20 - Liver Down the River
    July 27 - Buffalo Commons
    August 3 - Lindsay Lou
    August 10 - Jay Roemer

"Community is an area of focus for the team at Bonfire Entertainment," shared Ariel Rosemberg, co-presenter of the series. "The goal in the partnership with Snow Bowl is to bring the community great roots music with a sprinkle of WinterWonderGrass love as the icing on the cake."

For more information on Snow Bowl, visit them at www.snowbowlsteamboat.com and for Bonfire Entertainment at www.bonfirentertainment.com.

Picture this: it’s 2013 in Edwards, CO, a fervent blizzard hitting while Greensky Bluegrass & The Infamous Stringdusters rip on the main stage. As the music grew, so did the community, and WinterWonderGrass was born. From that first sold out show, to the park at Nottingham Lake in Avon, to finding a home in Steamboat Springs, the Colorado community has been there every step of the way. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in 2023!

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Bursting with hope, inspiration, and gratitude, WinterWonderGrass Festival announces its 2023 lineup, and will celebrate its 10 year Colorado anniversary on March 3-5, 2023 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Shaped over the last decade this critically acclaimed, boutique music festival brings together some of the best in bluegrass and Americana, a spectacular mountain backdrop, inspired community, sustainable awareness, and world class craft beer.

The WinterWonderGrass, Colorado, 10 year anniversary lineup is stacked with Colorado legends and rising acts. Original 2013 headliners Greensky Bluegrass, and The Infamous Stringdusters, are joined by Steamboat favorites Leftover Salmon, and newcomer Paul Cauthen. Joining the top line are favorites Kitchen Dwellers, The Lil Smokies, The Lone Bellow, Neal Francis and plenty more.

Kicking off the celebration is a special free show at the base of Steamboat Resort on Thursday, March 2nd featuring Trout Steak Revival. At this 3-day music & brew festival, you will experience the best in bluegrass, Americana, and roots music, find carefully curated local food vendors, spirits, and craft beer & seltzer (with complimentary tastings). The outdoor event takes place at the base of the Steamboat Ski resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with an open-air outdoor main stage and three side stages, which are heated and covered. Daily beer, whiskey and spiked seltzer tastings are complimentary with your tickets for those 21 and over, from 3-5 pm in the heated side stage tents.

WinterWonderGrass is a family friendly event and children 12 and under are free.

The seeds of WinterWonderGrass were planted back in 1993, as founder Scotty Stoughton followed the band, The Grateful Dead on the West and East Coasts. His “Dead-Head” experience as a fan, hand drummer and grilled cheese salesmen combined with years in Colorado as an event producer and performer gave him the inspiration and vision to launch an event focused on community.

Stoughton notes: “The intention behind WinterWonderGrass and all our Bonfire Entertainment events is to deliver a mindful, clean and comforting fan experience. First and foremost, we create this for the people, the communities, and our artists. We offer to host bands in town for multiple days in order to allow them to soak up the magic of Steamboat and give a little reprieve from road life. WWG is itself a community; our attendees share our passion for protecting the environment, tasty craft brew, authentic music, and collective kindness. We cannot wait to get back for the 10 year anniversary!”

The first annual WinterWonderGrass kicked off at The Crazy Mountain Brewery, Edwards Colorado in 2013. As the festival grew, it moved on to Avon and eventually found its perfect fit and permanent home in Steamboat Springs.

In 2015, the popularity of the festival allowed it to grow beyond the borders of Colorado, and a second event was born. Many fans now take part in both WinterWonderGrass events, first Steamboat, Colorado and then to the majesty of Lake Tahoe, California just one month later.
“The ultimate ski and music getaway” ~ Freeskier Magazine

“The quintessential Colorado music festival” ~ The Denver Post

“… one of the ski season’s most lively modern events” ~ Warren Miller Entertainment

Come celebrate the 10 years of WinterWonderGrass, March 3-5, 2023 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

For more information or to purchase GA, VIP, and Lift Tickets, go to winterwondergrass.com

Bursting with hope, inspiration, and gratitude, WinterWonderGrass Festival announces its 2023 lineup at Palisades Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, California, March 31-April 2, 2023. GA, VIP, Ski/Ride, Tram to Table passes and Lodging on sale now at WinterWonderGrass.com.

Originating in Colorado since 2013, WinterWonderGrass found its second home in California 2 years later. This critically acclaimed, boutique music festival brings together some of the best in bluegrass and Americana. Set over a period of 3 days, attendees will experience a spectacular mountain backdrop, welcoming community, sustainable awareness, a lively kids zone, carefully curated local food vendors, spirits, and world class craft beer & seltzer (with complimentary tastings).

Mark your calendars (and prep your lift tickets) for the free Thursday Kickoff Show in The Village at Palisades Tahoe, followed by a weekend of music, brews, and mountains with bluegrass and Americana favorites. Inside the venue, you will find an open-air outdoor mainstage, three side stages (tented and heated), plus daily beer, whiskey, and spiked seltzer complimentary tastings for those 21 and over, from 3-5 pm.

The lineup will satisfy all audiences with 25 bands across 4 stages, including WinterWonderGrass veterans, Trampled by Turtles and Greensky Bluegrass, plus newcomers Marcus King, The Main Squeeze, and The Lone Bellow. The weekend rounds out with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Mapache, Neal Francis, Tray Wellington Band, Big Richard, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Lindsay Lou, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, Cris Jacobs Band, the Brothers Comatose, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Pickin’ on the Dead and others.

WinterWonderGrass is a family friendly event and children 12 and under are free.

The seeds of WinterWonderGrass were planted back in the 90's, as founder Scotty Stoughton followed the band, The Grateful Dead on the West and East Coasts. His “Dead-Head” experience as a fan, hand drummer and grilled cheese salesmen combined with years in Colorado as an event producer and performer gave him the inspiration and vision to launch an event focused on community.

Stoughton notes: “The intention behind WinterWonderGrass and all our Bonfire Entertainment events is to hold space for a mindful, clean and comforting fan experience. First and foremost, we create this for the people, the communities, and our artists. WWG is itself a community; our attendees share our passion for protecting the environment, tasty craft brew, authentic music, and collective kindness.”

The first annual WinterWonderGrass kicked off at The Crazy Mountain Brewery, Edwards Colorado in 2013. After 2 years of sold out festivals, and incredible response from the Colorado community, Stoughton made a trip to the majestic High Sierras with an intent to expand the bluegrass family. Standing on a worn out parking lot below the world famous Tahoe Tram, he declared the new WinterWonderGrass location. Many fans now take part in both WWG events, first Steamboat, Colorado and then Lake Tahoe, California just one month later.

We love keeping it fresh and pulling off sweet music in gorgeous locations. It only seemed natural to host a little gathering south of the border where we can defrost from the snow season!

Join us in Baja California Sur at La Tuna, for the very first BajaWonderGrass. It will be incredibly intimate with less than 300 people, in a beautiful remote location along the Sea of Cortez, El Sargento, Baja California Sur. No hype, no packages, just an "X" on the map and some of our favorite WWG artists. Follow the dirt road and enjoy fishing, kite surfing, mountain biking, beach combing, and killer fish tacos!

See you at the Beach,
Scotty & the WWG Family

Colorado Reggae Rock band, Bonfire Dub, releases a long anticipated new single “Never Settle” – the first of more to come. They are celebrating with tour dates including a keynote speech by Scotty Stoughton, band frontman.

Never Settle

The release of “Never Settle” comes highly anticipated, as Bonfire Dub has been performing the song for some time now. They are finally ready to officially record and release it.

“The original inspiration came from meeting my wife. It took me a long time to find my human, and I was tempted many times in the past to settle down,” Bonfire Dub frontman Scotty Stoughton says. Upbeat, tender, and liberating, “Never Settle” offers an anthem to love, freedom, and a dedication to your dreams.

“Like all the pursuits in my life, I always focus on staying intentional and never stopping before I realize my dream. This song keeps me grounded and believing in the dream, finding success in failure, and staying the course. It is usually much easier to settle. You are usually pressured into settling, so in this song, I attempt to remind myself and my community to Never Settle!” - Scotty Stoughton

Colorado Tour

In between announcing the 11th Season of WinterWonderGrass Steamboat, and producing Renewal with Billy Strings at The Meadows in Buena Vista, Bonfire Entertainment founder and Bonfire Dub frontman, Scotty Stoughton, will take some time with his band mates to do the thing that fuels his energy for these professional, and often energetically taxing, endeavors: play music.

Bonfire Dub will play a free show at Snow Bowl Steamboat’s Summer Music Fest on Wednesday, September 6th from 6:30 - 9:30 pm, celebrating the release of their new single “Never Settle.” Food, music, drinks, dogs, and all ages welcome!

On September 14, Bonfire Dub will play a free show at The Lariat, in Buena Vista, where the following weekend Stoughton will switch hats as he produces the Billy Strings Renewal Festival at the Cottonwood Meadows.

Stoughton will attend the Outdoor Industry Summit in Leadville on September 15, hosted by The Colorado Central Mountain Small Business Development Center (CMSBDC) as one of two keynote speakers. The Summit will revolve around sustainability and encouraging responsible tourism in Central Colorado. Stoughton’s speech will identify the bond between humanity and nature, as well as offer insights on how to preserve it for future generations. Bonfire Dub will also perform during the Summit’s final event, the freight train afterparty.

Sweet and Simple

Bonfire Dub plays a powerful, yet sweet and simple blend of chilled out reggae rock. A medley of original songs with rich melodies, featuring downtempo, acoustic laced and electric driven reggae, folk and dub. Lead vocalist and lyricist, Scotty Stoughton is inspired by eastern philosophy, indigenous struggles, political injustice, international relief efforts and a deep respect for the soul of love and the balance of nature, reflected in the songs.

Stoughton is the lead vocalist, lyricist and acoustic guitar player for Bonfire Dub, with Rodney James Coquia on electric guitar, Jeff Armistead on the keyboard, Mark Levy on percussion, and Trevor Noel Gagstetter on bass.

Bonfire Dub 2023 Tour Dates:

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Steamboat Springs, CO Snow Bowl Steamboat

Thursday, September 14, 2023 Buena Vista, CO The Lariat

Friday, September 15, 2023 Leadville, CO Outdoor Industry Summit*

*Scotty Stoughton will also be a keynote speaker