Golden’s outdoor concert venue features top Colorado bluegrass bands

The Railsplitters, winners of Rockygrass’ Best New Band Competition, will be Saturday’s headline act during the three-day Golden Music Festival at the Clear Creek History Park, June 10-12, 2016.

Golden-based Thunder and Rain will headline Sunday’s event with original tunes from their newest album. Seven other acts including Wood & Wire, Jeff Scroggins & Colorado, Front Country, and Running Out Of Road will also be featured during the festival.

The Golden Music Festival is in its 20th year and raises money for Golden History Museums’ hands-on programming and exhibits. “Our event has grown to become one of the region’s top outdoor music festivals,” says Museum Director Nathan Richie. “We hear from more and more guests each year who love visiting the park and making this festival their annual tradition.”

Grass-seating will be on a natural hillside amphitheater, and guests will enjoy a variety of both traditional and modern bluegrass. The festival will feature beverages from Golden-based MillerCoors and AC Golden Brewing Company, as well as a variety of foods for sale from local vendors.

Tickets are available in-person at the Golden History Center, 923 10th St. in Golden and online. Advance tickets are $10 for members of Golden History Museums and $15 for non-members. Tickets are $20 at the gate, and three-day passes are available for $30. Children 12 and under are free.

More information is available at GoldenMusicFestival.org or by calling 303-278-3557.

The Clear Creek History Park is located at 11th and Arapahoe Streets in Golden. Golden History Museums engages and inspires visitors by preserving and sharing Golden’s history.