Strolling around Planet Bluegrass, RockyFest 2021
RockyGrass Festival is held at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, Colorado. Visiting musicians rave about the location, with its wooded banks, sandstone mountains, and cool, rapid St. Vrain River. For 49 years, the small festival has attracted some of the best known bluegrass and newgrass musicians from around the country, with multiple Grammy winners performing. This year, the performers in the Tribute to Tony Rice alone had 22 Grammys among them.
The RockyGrass festival is known as one of the best traditional bluegrass festivals in the country. Locals can walk to the grounds, and spend the day with family or friends, and return to their homes to refresh for the next day.
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Musicians gathered on Main Street, in campgrounds,
and in homes around town, improvising and
harmonizing (by Chris Lause)
Musicians jammed in town, near the new Moxie’s – locals and guests (by Chris Lause) 
RockyGrass fans packed the Planet Bluegrass grounds despite the high temps & smoke haze (by Kathleen Spring) 
Musicians sold their CDs and merchandise and gladly autographed it for eager buyers (by Kathleen Spring) 
Patrons grabbed pockets of open space to dance to the music (by Kathleen Spring) 
There were many vendors and food stands to chose from
(by Kathleen Spring)
Inner tubes and tents grabbed up a lot of the landscape,
including coolers, carts, and blankets
(by Kathleen Spring)
The river is always welcome during the long, hot festival days (by Kathleen Spring) 
The music carried loud and clear across the entire park area
(by Kathleen Spring)
Wildflower Pavilion hosts contests, workshops, and special performances
(by Kathleen Spring)
Kids played ball all day long in the playground area
(by Kathleen Spring)
With 90 degree weather, and long days, many patrons grabbed some nap time
(by Kathleen Spring)
