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Spring | |
High Street Concerts: Lyons’ volunteer-run non-profit concert series was founded in July 2003 by KC Groves, Sam Tallent, and Mike Whipp. Its mission is to present national and local acoustic and Americana acts in an intimate community setting. Since its founding the shows have continued to grow in popularity to where these shows now often sell-out in advance. | |
Lyons Pinball Spring Classic: This event is LCP’s higher-stakes tourney which is held annually the Thursday before Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown. This was the fifth year and included the following enhancements… | |
Summer | |
Rockygrass Bluegrass Festival: RockyGrass is held at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, Colorado – located along the wooded banks of the beautiful St. Vrain River. The historic quarry town of Lyons is just 15 miles north of Boulder in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. | |
Lyons Outdoor Games: Created 7-years ago as the Lyons Whitewater Festival, an excuse for paddling buddies from around the country to come together for a day of play in the famed Lyons Whitewater park, the Lyons Outdoor Games has grown into a world class celebration of mountain sports featuring kayaking, mountain biking and even dog events. | |
Folks Festival: Lyons locals often look forward to the Folks Festival as their time to finally relax and enjoy summer. In contrast to the hot licks and hyper tempos of RockyGrass, the mellower moods of Folks Fest are the perfect antidote for the warm Colorado sun. | |
Good Old Days Celebration: The Lyons Good Old Days Celebration (in June) is an occasion for the people of Lyons and surrounding region to celebrate the rich history of the town and enjoy the numerous activities that makes Lyons such a special community. | |
Red Rock Ramblers Square Dancing: Square dancers are invited to Lyons, Colorado every Saturday night, June thru Labor Day, with the best Callers and Cuers. Fun and fellowship with dancers from throughout the nation. | |
Lyons River Run 5K: Proceeds from the Lyons River Run 5K are used for local youth sports scholarships and to help support the Lyons Tree Board. The Lyons River Run 5K is part of the Boulder County 4 Race Series including the Longmont Sunrise Stampede, Joe Colton Off Road Adventure and the Neder-Nederland. | |
Sound of Lyons: Sounds of Lyons is a unique two-day festival that brings innovative, collaborative, and experimental experiences of classical music to the Front Range area. Through the presentation of three diverse programs, we express and celebrate art with its ability to transcends boundaries of genre, class and tradition into a single transforming musical journey. | |
Fall | |
High Street Concerts: Lyons’ volunteer-run non-profit concert series was founded in July 2003 by KC Groves, Sam Tallent, and Mike Whipp. Its mission is to present national and local acoustic and Americana acts in an intimate community setting. Since its founding the shows have continued to grow in popularity to where these shows now often sell-out in advance. | |
Winter | |
High Street Concerts: Lyons’ volunteer-run non-profit concert series was founded in July 2003 by KC Groves, Sam Tallent, and Mike Whipp. Its mission is to present national and local acoustic and Americana acts in an intimate community setting. Since its founding the shows have continued to grow in popularity to where these shows now often sell-out in advance. | |
Lyons Parade of Lights: Usually set on the first weekend in December, the town holds the Library’s Arts & Crafts Bazaar, the downtown lights parade, and lights off fireworks to celebrate the coming holidays. |