The summer festival season is right around the corner and Blue Recluse is ready to hit the ground running. Check below for a list of our 2024 Festival Appearances.
(We still have dates open so if you’re looking for a band for your event, give us a call.)
Last year rocked. It was so great to see and perform for all our friends as the festivals ramped back up and people congregated to dance and laugh and PARTY!
Below are some of the great events we will be participating in this summer.
Greeley Blues Jam – June 1
4th of July Celebration
Salida is recognized as having one of the best Fourth of July celebrations in the country. Noon till 10 pm in Riverside Park. Community parade, music and food. Fireworks show at dusk (weather permitting).
Royal Gorge White Water Festival – july 26 & 27
The 14th Annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival (RGWF), held in the refurbished and family-friendly Centennial Park, features whitewater competitions and land-based recreation events to celebrate the whitewater season on the Arkansas River and pairs boats, bands, and beer for a weekend of fun-filled (and whitewater-fueled) events. It’s the biggest party of the summer in Cañon City and one not to be missed! Join Blue Recluse Friday the 26th from 7pm – 8:30pm on the main stage.
Gold Rush Days – August 10 & 11
Twinfest 2024 – August 23, 24 & 25
Three days of fun and music on the Arkansas River.
Westcliff Blues, Brews, and BBQ – Sept 21
Check back for details.
Tenderfoot Wine Stomp – September 28
It’s happening again and we are so excited to celebrate the harvest with you!
Come out to the winery on Saturday September 23th from noon to 5pm to stomp grapes and stick around for music. Live music all day!
A look back at 2023
FIBArk – June 15 – 18
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of FIBArk, the nation’s oldest whitewater festival and Salida’s signature event. Since 1949, every June during the Spring snow runoff, Salida has hosted FIBArk, “First in Boating on the Arkansas.”
4th of July Celebration
Salida is recognized as having one of the best Fourth of July celebrations in the country. Noon till 10 pm in Riverside Park. Community parade, music and food. Fireworks show at dusk (weather permitting).
Brewer’s Rendevxous – July 7-8 riverside park in Salida
Born out of camaraderie and tradition this is one of the most highly anticipated craft beer festivals in the industry, featuring 70 Colorado craft breweries next to breathtaking views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River.
Royal Gorge White Water Festival – july 21 & 22
The 14th Annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival (RGWF), held in the refurbished and family-friendly Centennial Park, features whitewater competitions and land-based recreation events to celebrate the whitewater season on the Arkansas River and pairs boats, bands, and beer for a weekend of fun-filled (and whitewater-fueled) events. It’s the biggest party of the summer in Cañon City and one not to be missed!
Lake City Wine and Music Festival – September 16
Good wine, good music, good friends …. It’s a blast!
Tenderfoot Wine Stomp – September 23
It’s happening again and we are so excited to celebrate the harvest with you!
Come out to the winery on Saturday September 23th from noon to 5pm to stomp grapes and stick around for music. Live music all day!