A band we looooove was playing so we tried to get tickets online, but that was a bust. So we did a…read moreroadtrip from Iowa hoping Karma was our friend at the box office. And score!! The venue is indoor and this parties band was standing room only. It was still very intimate and I felt even though we chose to stand in the back we were close to the band. Staff were friendly and drinks were moderately priced, especially compared to bar prices other places we went to. Looks like regularly host some great talent, so may be worth a check if you're in the area and like live music. Free parking across the street (a short walk) was a huge bonus!

Great venue Parking…read moreis easy. Exiting after a (sold out) show is easy. The sound is good and the ushers are helpful.

Not enough action. And not enough parking. You will mostly see 25 minutes of rodeo and listen to…read morethe PA announcements the rest of the two hours. Skip the bbq, it's crowded and bad.

Fun time in Steamboat. Good entertainment and a fun time watching all the events. Food was…read moreexpensive for what it was but it was fair quality. I might eat before I go next time. If you get general admission tix, might bring a cushion to sit on as we were there for three hours.

What happened???? The only good thing about the festival…read morethis year was the music. I loved the bands that I got to hear. I have been going to this festival for 25 years or more. I've seen it grow and become one of the highlights of fall. I have not been since COVID. Wow. What happened? I really hate leaving critical reviews, but had to in the hopes that person(s) who are organizing this event will read this and make some improvements. While I realize that inflation is terrible now, the cost of food was insane. Some other reviewer mentioned that the cost for a booth this year was around $200. Overall, they didn't have much to offer this year. We went on a Sunday which is often less busy, but it felt like the Arapahoe County Fair. There were only a few Scottish themed food items and rest were typical carnival food. There wasn't a vendor selling Guinness or cider. They had some craft beer, mead, and wine in a can. There was one small food truck selling scotch eggs and another selling cottage pies. Each of these vendors had very long lines. There were a few vendors selling fish and chips. Several turkey leg vendors. There were only one-two people working at each booth. The admission fee was strange. The website said purchasing tickets online would save money. It was $35 at the door and $40 if you purchased it online plus a $5 convenience fee. That made no sense. That is higher rather than lower. I purchased two tickets online anyway and only got one. I emailed them and they emailed me my tickets. A few people mentioned that whomever organized the Festival needed to find a better vendor for selling tickets online. I would agree. Their website needs to be updated. Schedules of events were unclear. There was no information about parking and when we arrived, there were no signs indicating where we should park. There was a janky little machine that you could pay for parking through that. When got there, there was no program or one printed map and schedule on a sandwich board sign, so you could take a picture of. It was a map that looked like a 3rd grader did it with Minecraft and information on which tent to go to for the music. There were about half the number of pipe bands, competitive dancing, dogs of the British Isles, and agility dog shows. At the closing ceremony, there were only a handful of people in the bleachers and maybe 3 bands. It was so sad to see it decline like this. Just overall, it seemed like no thought or attention was given towards anything and it was like they thought the festival was going to run itself. I don't know how the festival is supposed to be run -- is it all volunteers?

I'm still a fan, but there have been many negative changes to the festivities: prices are higher,…read morethere were no rescue dogs there, on Sunday there were minimal dog agility activities, the heavy armour jousting was absent, and many of the clans have pulled out. We plan to get there early so we can get parking, and take a picnic rather than eat the festival food. Sis and I go to walk with the Douglas Clan in the service on Sunday, and love visiting with other clan members. Albannach was also present, as was the Welsh Baker in a separate tent set up for enjoying a Scotch egg and scones.

We were excited about the free jazz show in Vail Village on Sunday 6/25/17. This was the first…read moreshow of the summer and we were lucky enough to stumble upon it. It happened between 12-3pm under a tent in front of the Solaris. First heard about it in the Vail Daily website that shares daily events in town. The jazz show was in the midst of the Vail Farmers' Market so it was a nice addition while the Farmers' Market was going on. The tent was small but it was still awesome jazz music and it was FREE!!! So you can't really beat that. If you like jazz, come check this out. There are only a few free shows left. Here is some more information from their website: "Vail Jazz @ The Market. Follow your ears to more free live music every Sunday beginning June 25 at the Vail Farmers Market with a rotating lineup of acclaimed regional acts at Vail Jazz @ The Market from 12 to 3 p.m. in the Solaris tent. Showcasing home-grown, Colorado talent, the series features longtime favorites like the Max Wagner Quartet (June 25), the Chuck Lamb Quartet (July 30), while also introducing new acts like Los Chicos Malos (July 2) and Joe Smith & the Spicy Pickles (Aug. 20)."

Jazz summer of 2012 - cant go wrong with that venue in Vail Village. On a sunny summer day you…read morecan't go wrong.

Fourth of July weekend with my Mom always has me making the rounds at new places in CO. If I knew…read moreBreckenridge was so close before I would be there every other weekend (no lie). With Denver enjoying a pretty decent heat wave, the BF suggested a trip up to Breckenridge, between the 30 degree drop in temperature and a great road trip, we couldn't resist. To our surprise there was an Art Festival in Breckenridge this weekend. It's a bit different then the one in Cherry Creek. A lot less crowded and I would say and more modern art if you ask me. Not as big as Cherry Creek, in my opinion I think the Breckenridge Art Festival is the perfect size. My Mom even found some art she decided to buy for her house back home. I fell in love with some great photography there as well and would love to buy some in the coming years for my house. With the weather being cooler and the crowds being easier to migrate through, the Breckenridge Art Festival is the better choice in CO. And if you don't find any art, there are a million cute boutiques to shop at as well.

I'm a huge fan of the summer art festivals around the state, especially in mountain locales. Out…read moreof all of them, the Breckenridge one is my favorite. It's grown quite a bit in the last few years and seems to attract artists that don't necessarily frequent the other festivals. Even if something isn't my taste, most of the art here is at least interesting to look at. The past couple of years, I've found items to take home. This year I bought a couple of pottery pieces at fantastic prices (I got a collector discount since I've purchased from that artist a few times before) and I spent out of my comfort zone to get an amazing mixed media piece that I absolutely fell in love with. If you like art and you like escaping to the mountains during the hot summer, I'd highly recommend this festival. Look for it on a weekend around July 4th each year.

We had a great time at the 2023 Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival! Great music, lots of…read moredifferent breweries to sample, fun and tasty food options and a family friendly crowd. Be sure to order a beer sampling glass in advance from their website by the day, if you want an easier way to sample the different beers on tap. My husband enjoyed his and said all the beers were great.

I saw a familiar grammy artist for the 1st time, renfrow from grateful dead by a great producer…read moreMonroe. Foelowd up by lead singer for lonesome days and the band's woody hollow and mighty pines. Last year I saw mandoline orange

We have been to a number of food events and we would rank this one high on our favorites list…read more The outdoor venue allows the chef's more cooking options (more variety!). The venue was beautiful. The weather was great (although last year it apparently rained/snowed - yikes that would be very unpleasant!). The crowds were manageable. The food was good. There was plenty of seating and we enjoyed the entertainment. We're not wine drinkers but our friends really enjoyed the wines that were offered.

A very well executed event: world class wines & lamb dishes the afternoon we attended (4/9/15). A…read moretotal blast!

I enjoy the festival but when they say it is oversold or sold out, they keep selling tickets…read more Seats in VIP are absolutely to close to one another. It truly is a safety hazard. They focus on people bringing in a bottle f wine, mor focus should be on the SAFETY of the ticket holders

I don't go to festivals anymore, but I made an exception when I learned Maxwell was playing Winter…read morePark Jazz Festival. We booked a hotel nearby for the weekend and came out for both days. The performances were great, even for artists who aren't used to elevation. The sound was decent, and they kept on schedule, swapping out setups quickly between acts. I really enjoyed the performances (Leela James as AMAZING, and Maxwell was great as always), and the DJ (Your Pal Al) in between kept the party going. The crowd was pretty mellow and cooperative, putting their umbrellas down when the performers were on. What I learned: Go big if you can. I sprung for VIP tickets and for early admission on day one. I was so glad I did. We arrived early and grabbed great seats for the first day. The second day we didn't have early access so we came later and still were able to get seats with a decent view in the VIP area. This is definitely the way to go if you can afford it. The general admission area seemed crowded and uncomfortable. Bring your own food. I stopped in a supermarket in Denver and got food for the weekend. I was so glad we brought that cooler of salads and cheese crackers. The food for sale was carnival food, so I was really glad we didn't have to choose between a $22 turkey leg or funnel cake for lunch...nor did we have to wait in line. We brought empty water bottles and filled up often at the water stations provided. Bring umbrellas or other shade. It was unshaded, and there were no cooling tents or other options. I had lots of sunscreen and a hat, but I still got sunburn on my hands. I bought a long-sleeve shirt for the next day. Because we stayed in Winter Park for the weekend, we took the free shuttle to and from the event. It was great. Despite the heat and sun, I had a great time and appreciated the small-town vibe of the festival with world-class performers.

As a general rule, I'm not a big fan of festivals. Fundamentally they seem to exist to create a…read morecaptive audience that can be upcharged. I do not usually find the core attraction of the event to be worth it. However... In this case, there are some unique characteristics: 1. Reasonable ticket prices ($25.00 in advance, a little more at the gate). 2. No bag checks 3. Fair beer prices 4. Relatively interesting events - some good bands, Scottish athletics, jousting, clan tents, etc. Sure, the jousting is actually pretty lame in practice, what with the plastic lances and subsequent lack of potential of anyone getting un-horsed, but it's still more jousting than what you would usually see in life. I would definitely take advantage of that no bag checks thing and pack some snacks as the food lines are long, prices poor, and the quality... limited. Overall, a good event. Actually worth your time. There are a lot of good things about this festival.

I am sad to post this but I feel I have to comment so organizers of this festival might take…read morenotice. I am from Florida and have attended many times in the past. 2024 was the first time I had been in a while and I was shocked at how much the festival has changed and declined. I don't even know really where to begin. No parade, allegedly because of construction, but I wandered all through Estes Park that weekend and saw no road construction whatsoever. After attending the festival on Friday I really think it was because they had nothing to put in a parade. The dog demonstration was bad, with one woman explaining how she trained her dog, and all of the listed events were not included. Beer prices outrageous, even if it is Guiness, entertainment good, but limited. Overall the venues were not as much fun, the new big event hall was not at all welcoming or as intimate as in the past. The only light for me was seeing Seamus Kennedy back in action, best part of the the day for my money. Oh, and the vendor tents were fewer and almost empty. We bought 3 day passes but didn't go back after Friday. I am very sorry to say that I will definitely go back to visit Estes Park, but will not return for the Festival.