By: Aryonna Richard 

Blackspy invites you to three days of music and snowy mountain views during WinterWonderGrass in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, happening March 5 to 7, 2027. The perfect atmosphere to enjoy live guitars, harmonicas, and banjos, with a craft beer in hand and good company by your side. 

This isn’t your average music festival. It’s a weekend filled with world-class bluegrass, jam, and roots music set against one of the West’s most beautiful mountain towns. It all runs on four simple ideas: Music. Brews. Mountains. Love. At WinterWonderGrass one minute you’re dancing to a string band in the snow and the next, you’re wandering a historic downtown soaked in the spirit of the Old West. 

The 2027 lineup is stacked, starting off with Colorado’s own jam-band icons, The String Cheese Incident, whose blend of bluegrass, rock, and funk creates one big dance party. Trampled by Turtles blends banjo, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, cello, and acoustic guitar into a whirlwind of folk and Americana that hits with the force of a rock show.

The Kitchen Dwellers will bring their progressive bluegrass sound with a psychedelic twist. Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country takes classic country and crosses it with exploratory jams. If you love acoustic music, catching The Jerry Douglas Band is a must, since Douglas is a master of the resonator guitar. BoomBox adds a fresh, groove-heavy flavor to the weekend. When you’re ready to slow down, Hayes Carll delivers sharp, witty, heartfelt storytelling. 

You can also catch Magoo, Shadowgrass, The Brothers Comatose, Bronwyn, Pickin’ on the Dead ft. Rob Eaton, Johnny Mullenax, Tray Wellington, WinterWonderWomen, Ben Chapman, DUG, Silas Herman, Water Tower, 65 North Pickers, Heads All Empty, Broken Compass Bluegrass, Jay Roemer Band, Liver Down The River, and The Flattops during WinterWonderGrass. 

Keep an eye out for Lindsay Lou, who joins the festival as Artist at Large. She’ll pop up across the weekend for special collaborations and surprise moments. Those sets are what make WinterWonderGrass feel one of a kind.

When the sun goes down, the music spills into town with late-night shows around Steamboat Springs. These smaller, more intimate sets let you get close to the artists, keep the dancing going, and soak up the town’s lively après scene. It’s a festival that takes over the whole town in the best way. 

Steamboat Springs got its name from its natural hot springs, and they’re world-famous for good reason. After a day of dancing in the cold, few things beat sinking into steaming mineral water while snow falls around you. The hot springs make the perfect reset between sets. Warm up your toes, rest your legs, and get ready to do it all again. 

A little planning goes a long way toward making your March mountain festival unforgettable. Start by booking your lodging early. You can learn more here. Steamboat is a popular winter destination, and rooms go fast during festival weekend, so the sooner you lock in a place to stay, the better. When it comes to packing, think in layers, because mountain temperatures can swing quickly. Base layers, a waterproof shell, warm socks, and gloves will keep you comfortable from chilly mornings to snowy evenings. 

WinterWonderGrass Steamboat 2027 is shaping up to be a memorable weekend with an epic lineup and a community that feels like home. There’s no better way to celebrate winter in Colorado. Don’t wait until tickets are gone. Grab yours now at winterwondergrass.com/steamboat 

By: Aryonna Richard 

Blackspy invites you to three days in the open Virginia sky, surrounded by good people, great music, and a landscape that feels magical. Save the date for Valley of the Seven Stars, happening October 9–11, 2026, where the fields of Arrington, VA, will transform into an experience unlike any other. 

Seven Stars is a weekend devoted to community, connection, and shared experiences, with three days of music taking place in an outdoor area set up for wandering, dancing, and meeting your new favorite people. The festival embraces the idea of camping. Instead of heading home after the final performance, you stay, you rest, and then you wake up, ready to go again. 

GRiZ will be performing as the headliner at the 2026 event with three sets! He has a reputation for combining electronic funk, EDM, and future funk into a unique sound of his own. What distinguishes him is that he uses a live saxophone, incorporating it directly into his electronic productions so that each track has a soulful and human touch. His concerts are vibrant, high-energy occasions, featuring powerful bass, impressive visuals, and a crowd that feels like a family. 

Artists like Clozee, Ganja White Night, Gramatik (Street Bangers Set), Late Night Radio, A Hundred Drums, A Little Sound, Avello, Casey Club, Flamingosis, Flozone, Frankly Dope, G Jones, Honeycomb, Jilli, Know Good, Mocha, Never Dull, Probcause, Richard Finger, Sully, The Sponges, Two Guys and many more will also perform. Click here to view the full lineup. 

Every festival pass gives you three days of music, community, and adventure. It also includes access to the Seven Stars Campground, so your basic camping spot is covered from the start. GA is your all-access ticket to the music and the grounds. You get the full three-day experience plus campground access.

Experience Seven Stars as the weekend you talk about all year by taking the 3-Day VIP Festival Pass, which includes early arrival on Thursday, entry to the official Welcome Party, a private VIP lounge with indoor seating, charging stations and views of the outdoor stage, free refreshments, air-conditioned restrooms, express entry lanes, daily early access to the venue, early shopping for merchandise and on-site pickup, a merchandise concierge service, an exclusive VIP gift, and a dedicated event host. To learn more about either pass option click here. 

By: Aryonna Richard 

Blackspy invites you to Yahn Dawn, returning September 18 to 20, 2026. Celebrate the end of summer in Buena Vista’s meadows with three nights of Pretty Lights plus a stacked lineup of legends and emerging artists. With sunny days by the creek, relaxed beach time, and a one-of-a-kind community, this weekend is all about making memories.

Pretty Lights is the musical project of Derek Vincent Smith, who has changed the way people think about electronic music. Starting in Colorado, this Grammy-nominated producer and DJ created a unique sound by mixing hip-hop, funk, soul, and blues with electronic layers. His music feels both nostalgic and modern, with each track blending vintage sounds, deep bass, and soulful melodies to tell a story. With eye-catching visuals, live instruments, and a lively atmosphere, Pretty Lights makes every concert unforgettable. 

Gramatik joins the lineup, blending live instruments with energetic electronic sounds to give his music a human feel that many digital tracks miss. Soulful guitar riffs and vintage samples, mixed with sharp, glitchy beats create music that feels rich, layered, and full of emotion. LP Giobbi is a DJ, producer, and pianist recognized for mixing house music with live instruments and upbeat dancefloor energy. She is known for bringing together musical skill and club culture, making her sets and tracks both uplifting and immersive.

Emancipator is an electronic music producer who mixes downtempo beats with live instruments like violin, guitar, and piano. His mellow, atmospheric sound blends trip-hop, ambient, and chill electronic styles. Completing the lineup is RJD2, MADHAUS, Thought Process, pheel., Saturna, TF Marz, Homemade Spaceship, Paul Basic, and many more! 

With a GA wristband, you get three nights of Pretty Lights shows (Friday to Sunday), plus full access to the beach, creek, and all the campgrounds. It’s simple, fun, and has everything you need for a great weekend. 

Looking for more comfort? The VIP wristband gives you everything in GA, plus a long list of extra perks: an exclusive festival poster, a commemorative gift bag, early access to merchandise, first entry to the venue so you can grab the perfect spot, a VIP fast-lane at both venue entrances, and dedicated VIP restrooms and a bar inside the venue.

Looking for the best experience? The VIP Total Fascination 2-Person Package is designed for two; this package lets you skip the setup and get comfortable right away. You’ll arrive at a ready 16-foot Bell tent in a special VIP campground, nestled among the Pinion Pines and closest to the venue.

Camping is at the heart of Yahn Dawn, so picking your setup is part of the fun. Keep in mind that camping and parking passes are sold separately from admission wristbands (except for the Total Fascination package), and they’re priced per campsite or vehicle, not per person.

Want to get even more from your weekend? Buy a Thursday Early Arrival pass and come to the campgrounds starting Thursday, September 17 at noon. It’s a great way to set up camp, settle in, and enjoy the calm before everyone else arrives. Flying in or coming from the city? You can let someone else do the driving. Official Meadow Creek shuttles run to and from Denver International Airport and Downtown Denver. 

Whether you’re rolling in with a tent, gliding into a glamping dome, or going all out with Total Fascination, now’s the time to make it official. Grab your wristband, claim your campsite, and get ready for three magical nights of Pretty Lights in the Colorado mountains.