MeadowGrass Music Festival

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MusicColorado Springs
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's wooded La Foret setting, with
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

MeadowGrass Music Festival in Colorado Springs

MeadowGrass Music Festival gathers Americana, folk, bluegrass, and roots musicians at the La Foret Conference and Retreat Center in Black Forest, north of Colorado Springs, every Memorial Day weekend. Now in its 17th year, it draws crowds of up to 1,700 for camping, live sets, and outdoor programming among the pines.

MeadowGrass Music Festival started small and has stayed close to its roots even as it has grown into one of the more distinctive Memorial Day weekend gatherings in the Colorado Springs area.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's wooded La Foret setting, with trails winding through ponderosa pine and a small chapel framing views of Pikes Peak, gives it a more intimate, rustic character than larger Colorado music festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

More than 20 live acts spanning Americana, folk, blues, rock, reggae, soul, and bluegrass perform across the weekend, paired with an art market, guided hikes, wellness workshops, yoga sessions, and a sound bath, while children 12 and under attend free with a paying adult, reinforcing its identity as a family-oriented gathering rather than a purely adult camping festival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Grown from a local Colorado Springs music gathering into a full weekend festival

Water and renewal

Living ritual

MeadowGrass reflects the Black Forest area's identity as a wooded retreat destination distinct from the urban festivals downtown

The sacred route

Living ritual

and its emphasis on hikes

The local code

Living ritual

and a sound bath alongside music points to roots in the retreat-center setting it has called home for its whole run

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

MeadowGrass Music Festival is easier when the venue, route and way back from Colorado Springs are chosen before the day starts.

What to wear

Casual outdoor festival wear and sturdy shoes suit the wooded, uneven terrain of a retreat-center campground; Memorial Day weekend in Black Forest can swing from warm sun to cool mountain...

Safety

At MeadowGrass Music Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Colorado Springs.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map38.83 N, 104.82 WOpen in Google Maps

Colorado Springs, CO

Nearest airportCOS — City of Colorado Springs Municipal
TransportMeadowGrass Music Festival is easier when the venue, route and way back from Colorado Springs are chosen before the day starts.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Colorado Springs.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Colorado Springs via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Colorado Springs, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor festival wear and sturdy shoes suit the wooded, uneven terrain of a retreat-center campground; Memorial Day weekend in Black Forest can swing from warm sun to cool mountain evenings, so layers and a rain jacket are worth packing.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is MeadowGrass Music Festival?

MeadowGrass Music Festival is listed for Past edition: 22–24 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does MeadowGrass Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Colorado Springs, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Colorado Springs, CO

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmeadowgrass.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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