There may be hundreds of folk festivals taking place around the world in a given year, but there’s certainly only one Folks Festival. For 35 years, the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival has brought together the world’s favorite songwriters, from all genres, to celebrate what organizers, Planet Bluegrass, like to call “the summit of the song.” Taking place in picturesque Lyons, Colorado, over the weekend of August 8th, 9th, and 10th, this year's iteration will continue that same rich legacy. Today, the Planet Bluegrass team announced the final lineup addition for Folks Festival 2025, including Zella Day and Jesse Woods’s highly anticipated collaboration, Chaparelle, Afro-Cuban roots-plus duo OKAN, Ugandan purveyor of reflection and resilience, Jon Muq, and the heartfelt songwriting and playful charm of Kellie Loder. Today’s additions complete an already stellar lineup of songwriters, bands, and collaborators including Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Watchhouse, and many more.
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2025 Lineup:
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Watchhouse, The Devil Makes Three, Lee Fields, Say She She, Tophousel, Joseph, Chaparelle, Steve Poltz, Daniel Rodriguez, Bandits On The Run, Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini, OKAN, Alysha Brilla, Dean Johnson, Jon Muq, Cary Morin & Ghost Dog, Kellie Loder, Sadie Gustafson-Zook, and Martin Gilmore
Tickets for the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, including a limited number of camping passes, are available now. A detailed explanation of ticket options and how to buy them can be found at bluegrass.com/folks/festival-info/ticket-info.
For more information please visit the Folks Festival website.
About Planet Bluegrass: For over 30 years, Planet Bluegrass has been redefining the musical festival by creating exceptional experiences that protect the planet through environmental leadership and a strong community.
Fiercely and decidedly independent, their three festivals make a unique musical mark: each takes place in breathtaking natural Colorado environments, each features the world’s finest musicians and songwriters, and each embraces a “Leave No Trace” ethic that defines Planet Bluegrass as a leader in Sustainable Festivation. Planet Bluegrass presents Telluride Bluegrass, Rockygrass, and Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, all bucket list musical gatherings for artists and fans alike. Planet Bluegrass is invested in the next generation of songwriters and musicians as evidenced by Rockygrass Academy and Song School.
