Several thousand took in a wide bill of bluegrass and other artists at the Rocky Mountain Folk Festival in Lyons, Colo. this past weekend. Some bar vendors donated all of their tips to fire relief in the wake of the Stone Canyon Fire that claimed one life and five structures the previous week.
Fans listen while Sir Woman performs at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Tom Hellauer, Denver Gazette)
Fans dance while Sir Woman takes to the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival main stage in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Tom Hellauer, Denver Gazette)
Chris Wood sings during the Wood Brothers' performance at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Tom Hellauer, Denver Gazette)
Oliver Wood of the Wood Brothers sings and plays guitar during the band's performance at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Tom Hellauer, Denver Gazette)
Chris Wood of the Wood Brothers plays the upright bass during the band's performance at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Tom Hellauer, Denver Gazette)
The Bandits on the Run perform at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Tom Hellauer, Denver Gazette)
Fans dance while Sir Woman takes to the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival main stage in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Tom Hellauer, Denver Gazette)
Nate Hoppes carries Maverick Hoppes, 5, on his shoulders while Sir Woman performs at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Chris Wood of the Wood Brothers plays the upright bass with a bow during the band's performance at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Oliver Wood of the Wood Brothers plays the guitar during the band's performance at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Oliver Wood of the Wood Brothers sings and plays the guitar during the band's performance at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Chris Wood sings during the Wood Brothers' performance at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Food vendors offered a variety of selections including traditional festival fare like corndogs and pretzels, as well as Mediterranean and Hispanic foods at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Fans dance while Sir Woman takes the stage at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Nate Hoppes carries Maverick Hoppes, 5, while Sir Woman performs at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Fans take in Sir Woman play at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Festival attendees take a dip in the St. Vrain Creek at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colo. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Tom Hellauer
Multimedia Producer
