High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival

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MusicWestcliffe
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThis festival ties its music directly to the
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival in Westcliffe

High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival has sent more than $900,000 back to Custer County charities since 2003, turning four days of bluegrass at Bluff and Summit Park into a fundraiser as much as a concert series. Nationally known pickers share the bill with youth music programming, camping, and workshops against a Rocky Mountain backdrop.

By midafternoon, Bluff and Summit Park feels like a mountain-town front porch that has grown into a whole village: flatpicking under a huge sky, kids weaving past coolers, and bluegrass harmonies bouncing off the Wet Mountain Valley.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This festival ties its music directly to the place rather than dropping a touring lineup into a scenic backdrop for a weekend

02

The mystery stays covered

Bluegrass harmonies roll across a park with the Rocky Mountains standing just beyond the stage, and four straight days of picking, singing, and instrument runs keep the grounds humming from afternoon into evening

03

The city starts moving

Rows of lawn chairs and picnic blankets turn toward fast fiddle breaks throughout the run, while youth music programming and workshops give the event depth beyond the headline sets

04

The water draws everyone in

Since 2003, the festival has funneled more than $900,000 back into Custer County charities, which makes the gathering feel owned by the community rather than borrowed by it for a weekend

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Bluegrass harmonies rolling across Bluff and Summit Park with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and four straight days of picking and singing

The sacred route

Living ritual

define the festival's core rhythm

The local code

Living ritual

More than $900

Tradition 5

Living ritual

000 sent back to Custer County charities since 2003 ties that music directly to the town's civic life

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Wear breathable layers and supportive shoes for standing through long days of music at altitude. A light jacket is worth packing, since a warm afternoon in Westcliffe can cool off fast once...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map38.13 N, 105.47 WOpen in Google Maps

Westcliffe, United States

TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Westcliffe via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Westcliffe, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearWear breathable layers and supportive shoes for standing through long days of music at altitude. A light jacket is worth packing, since a warm afternoon in Westcliffe can cool off fast once the music runs into evening.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 High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival?

High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival is listed for Past edition: 9–12 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Westcliffe, 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?

4 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?

Westcliffe, United States

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 URLhighmountainhayfever.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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