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This all-day family-friendly festival offers a talented line-up of artists including Sam Grisman Project with the Leslies, Flobots, Christie Huff, YAN YEZ, Hand Turkey Band, and Non-Prophet

Mountain Music Fest is thrilled to announce its second annual family-friendly festival that brings out families from across the state to pull up their lawn chairs among the towering pine trees and majestic mountain views of Evergreen’s Buchanan Park (32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, Colorado). The festival kicks off on August 16, 2025 from noon to 9 p.m. This toe-tapping festival brings the fun, while all proceeds from this event will benefit the Wooden Hawk Foundation’s educational projects throughout the community. Organizers describe the event as “one part carnival, one part music festival”.

"Mountain Music Fest is so much more than a concert. It's a hands-on learning experience and a community celebration. Through the festival, students take the lead in everything from marketing and ticketing to stage production, sound, and lighting - even performing on stage,” said Michele Vanags, Wooden Hawk Foundation Chair.  “It’s an opportunity for them to gain real-world skills while expressing their creativity and leadership. We also invite student clubs and organizations to host booths on the field, where they can raise funds and awareness through fun, donation-based activities. Best of all, every dollar of net proceeds goes right back into our schools, supporting Wooden Hawk Foundation projects like the Evergreen High School Futures Center and Alumni Center. It’s a festival with purpose, powered by students and supported by the community,” she added.

This year’s Mountain Music lineup showcases a mix of homegrown Colorado talent to nationally touring acts. The 2025 line-up includes:

Sam Grisman Project with the Leslies (7:30-9 p.m.)

Led by bassist Sam Grisman, the Sam Grisman Project (SGP) brings together a talented group of friends to honor the musical legacy of Sam’s father, David “Dawg” Grisman, and his close collaborator, Jerry Garcia. SGP delivers intimate, high-energy acoustic performances around condenser mics, blending Garcia/Hunter classics, Dawg tunes, Dylan deep cuts, traditional folk, and original songs from the ensemble. 

Dominick Leslie & The Leslies (7:30-9 p.m.)

Dominick Leslie and his family band, The Leslies, will be joining the headline act, the Sam Grisman Project, for a special collaborative performance that celebrates the heart of American roots music. A proud Evergreen native, Dominick is the acclaimed mandolinist of the two-time Grammy Award-winning Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. Raised in a musical household, he carries forward the rich bluegrass tradition of The Leslies, a Colorado family band known for their soulful harmonies and instrumental prowess. This rare appearance promises a powerful blend of legacy, talent, and musical kinship on stage.

Flobots (5:45-6:45 p.m.)

Denver’s own Flobots is an experimental hip-hop band formed in 2005 by Jamie Laurie. The band’s origins date back five years earlier to a similar project by Laurie. Flobots found mainstream success with their major label debut Fight with Tools (2007), featuring the single “Handlebars”, which became a popular hit on Modern Rock radio in April 2008. The band has released four studio albums and one EP, with their latest Noenemies being released in May 2017.

Christie Huff (4:15-5:00 p.m.)

Christie Huff blends heartfelt country songwriting with a pop-soul edge. Raised in Arizona and now based in LA, she maintains strong Nashville ties through frequent co-writing trips. Known across LA and Orange County, Christie performs both solo acoustic and with her band, having graced iconic venues like The Hotel Café, The Mint, and The Viper Room. Christie has opened 

for major acts including Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Toby Keith, and Bebe Rexha. Splitting her time between LA and Nashville, she’s a regular performer and writer, recently featured on The Ty Bentli Show and Whiskey Jam.

YAN YEZ (2:45-3:30 p.m.)

YAN YEZ is the sound of chaos working in perfect harmony. Raw yet polished. Nostalgic yet forward-thinking. Fun but never frivolous. This Denver-based Indie Post-Pop band has made a name for itself as a genre-defying act.

Hand Turkey Band (1:15-2:00 p.m.)

Formed to stay sane during the 2020 quarantine, Hand Turkey’s ongoing mission is to bring audiences high-energy groove-centered tunes to get people moving. With an eclectic background ranging from jazz composition to musical theater, Hand Turkey’s sound is a fresh take on classic funk, soul, and pop. Hand Turkey released their debut EP in May 2022 and has been playing shows all over the state since. Past performances include packed and sold-out shows at the Lost Lake Lounge, Globe Hall, the Aggie Theatre, and Cervantes Otherside. They just released their debut LP, “Time & Time Again” streaming now on all platforms. Lead singer, Andy Seracuse was an Evergreen High School graduate.

Non-Prophet (12-12:30 p.m.)

Non-Prophet is a band of students from the local Morrison-Conifer area and winners of Conifer’s Got Talent. The contest, combined with Evergreen’s Got Talent, featured 32 musicians ages 8 to 19 who made up 19 musical acts. They competed to win slots in this summer’s Evergreen area music events, including Mountain Music Fest. 

Beyond the music, Mountain Music Fest focuses on what the event is centered around. The Community. The Mountain Music Fest is a celebration of student talent and diversity. Throughout the festival grounds, attendees will find booths featuring the myriad of student clubs, organizations, arts, and sports teams showcasing interests and engaging in interactive participation. 

There will be games, contests, and a wide variety of entertaining action. This includes an appearance from Mr. Goody Goody, the clown, who will be on hand creating magical balloon sculptures. Face painting from Lamar Lopez, the artist and owner of Fab Faces Entertainment. Guests can cool off with a splash at the Young Rotarians dunk tank. There will also be several delectable food and drink options available on site.

Tickets are currently on sale for this summer's event. General admission tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. Children’s tickets are available for ages 6-18 for $10 (on-site only). Children under 6 years old receive free entrance. Tickets can be purchased here. 

About Mountain Music Fest

Mountain Music Fest is a 9-hour celebration of music set against the stunning backdrop of Evergreen, Colorado. Attendees can immerse themselves in the scenic beauty of Evergreen as the outdoor stage transforms into a haven for music enthusiasts. The festival promises an unparalleled experience that goes beyond music. Proceeds from the event support students through the Wooden Hawk Foundation. For more information, please visit https://mountainmusicfest.org/. You can also follow along on social media on Instagram and Facebook. 

About Wooden Hawk Foundation

The mission of the Wooden Hawk Foundation is to provide ongoing support to the mountain community school system through charitable and educational initiatives. The organization is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and empowerment by offering mentoring programs, career counseling, and similar opportunities that enrich the lives and educational experiences of students within the area. The foundation is committed to making a positive and lasting impact, nurturing the growth and development of both the community and the school system. For more information, please visit https://woodenhawkfoundation.org/. More details can be found on the organization’s Instagram and Facebook pages.

Is your child just getting interested in sports or need an activity to burn off some excess energy?  Then the Town of Superior and i9 Sports have a summer camp for you.  The camps will be Monday to Friday, June 17 to 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day on the Town of Superior sports fields. 

In the camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 7, your child will have fun playing Flag Football, Soccer, T-Ball, Relay Races, and Tag games. This camp will focus on fundamentals while allowing children to gain an interest in sports.  The camp is designed to let children experience different sports and physical activities in a fun learning environment.

The camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 12 will allow your child to have fun playing Basketball, Flag Football, Dodge Ball, Relay Races, and Kickball.  This camp will explore positioning, defense, offense, passing, receiving, and running.  Each level takes the skills taught and applies them on the field during fun drills and scrimmages.  The camp will provide a positive and energetic environment where your child stays active on the field.  They are provided with the very best instruction geared toward improving skills.  

Each day, the camp will highlight a sportsmanship value for the kids to focus on.  The instructors will award sportsmanship medals to each participant based on learning this value.

i9 Sports and the Town of Superior believe that the primary reason children play sports is to have fun.  They love mastering new skills, developing friendships, and healthy competition.  i9 Sports works on developing character, the value of teamwork, fair play, and good sportsmanship.  Team sports are one of the best ways to help children develop physically and emotionally.  Youth sports develop life skills, promote a healthy lifestyle, and increase self-esteem.  The instructors have an athletic background and experience working with young athletes.

Registration is only $109 and includes camp T-shirt, award, and more.  The deadline is June 12.  For more information, go to www.superiorrec.com or www.i9sports.com (click More Sports and then choose Camps from the dropdown menu), or call 303-462-1520.

The Dive Rescue Summer training series comes to Boulder Colorado, hosted and sponsored by Boulder Emergency Squad-B.E.S., an all
volunteer, non-profit emergency response team serving Boulder County and
surrounding areas. Certifications are offered for specialized classes and
include basic and advanced dive rescue, dive medicine, light salvage and
recovery, and instructor training.

(Boulder, Colorado). May 28, 2010 -- Boulder Emergency Squad-B.E.S. is proud to host and
sponsor the Colorado Dive Rescue Summer Training Series coming in June 2010
conducted by Dive Rescue International-DRI of Fort Collins, Colorado. Every
year citizens and visitors of Boulder County enjoy the fun and excitement of
water recreation. "When an accident does occur, it's good to know we've
got a professional team of volunteers who work together seamlessly to respond
and save lives", says Joe Pelle, Boulder County Sheriff.

For the past 25 years B.E.S. has trained their emergency dive and water rescue
teams to the highest international dive standards. During the past few years,
Boulder Emergency Squad, in cooperation with the Boulder County Sheriff's
Department, City of Boulder Fire Department, and the Longmont Emergency Unit,
has co-authored dive rescue standards for all Boulder County dive teams.
"Our county guidelines adhere to the most strict DRI standards used by
dive teams across the globe", says Steve Lanaghen, Dive Instructor for
Boulder Emergency Squad.

Every year DRI conducts the Summer Series throughout the State of Colorado and is
pleased to be working closely with the B.E.S. dive rescue team to bring the
training to the Boulder-metro area.

The class schedule includes a wide selection of dive rescue classes for both the
public safety diver and recreational dive instructors and includes these
topics:

Dive Rescue I June 4-6, 2010

Dive Rescue II June 7-11, 2010

Med Dive June 13-14, 2010

Public Safety Scuba Instructor June 14-18,
2010

Specific classes are filling up and candidates can still register by contacting Diver
Rescue International at (800) 248-3483 ext 18 or www.DiverRescueIntl.com.

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About Boulder Emergency Squad:
B.E.S. is an all volunteer, non-profit 501c.3 technical rescue team
serving the County of Boulder, Colorado. BES provides a number of technical
rescue services at no charge including underwater dive rescue, swift water
creek rescue, vehicle extrication, low-angle scree evacuations, animal rescue, wildland
fire fighting, structural fire support, and is a trained staffing resource for
the Boulder County Sheriff's Department. B.E.S. was incorporated in 1964.

Contact: Andrew M. Amalfitano, Public Information Officer

Boulder Emergency Squad
303-443-4081 http://www.bes-rescue.org

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Boys and girls ages 6-12 are invited to attend Saeng Myong's Junior Tae Kwon Do Summer Camp July 12-16, 10:30am - 3:30pm. No prior training necessary! Students will practice basic martial arts techniques while making friends, enjoying games and activities and having fun! Cost is $140 per child; please bring a sack lunch all days.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JULY 9. PLEASE CALL 720-566-0677 TO REGISTER ASAP!