The 20th annual Dolores River Fest will return Saturday, June 7, offering a day of live music, community and fun along the scenic Dolores River. Gates open at 10 a.m. at Joe Rowell Park, with performances running from 11 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. across two stages.
The festival will run until dark.
Advance tickets (before Friday, June 6) are priced at $40, with gate tickets the day of the event priced at $45. Children 12 and under are admitted free. VIP backstage passes are $125 per person, but hidden discounts can be found on the event’s website.
The festival features a diverse lineup of musical acts. Galavant will perform at 11 a.m. on the river stage, followed by Magi and the One Heart Orchestra at 12:05 p.m., Mean Irene at 2:55 p.m. and White Rose Motor Oil at 5:40 p.m.
The main stage will feature Rainy Eyes at 1:10 p.m., Ghost.wav at 4 p.m., Los Mocochetes at 7 p.m. and Elder Grown at 8:50 p.m.
A pre-party will be held on Friday, June 6 at the Dolores River Brewery, featuring the band Nu Bass Theory.
Organizers encourage attendees to bring reusable cups to reduce waste from plastic cups. If attendees don’t own reusable cups or forget to bring them, Snaggletooth Saloon will offer reusable plastic cups for $1 and metal Klean Kanteen cups for $6.
A free water station will also be available, and attendees are allowed to bring one sealed water bottle and or empty drink container per person.
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome, with dog bags and water bowls provided. Sunshades and lawn chairs are permitted on the outer perimeter, leaving space near stages for dancing.
Camping options include open tent camping from Friday at noon through Sunday at 10 a.m. for $15 per tent per night, with limited availability. Tent stakes must be 6 inches or shorter to avoid damaging park irrigation systems. RV sites, also available from Friday to Sunday, cost $50 per night with no hookups and limited spaces.
Generators are permitted, but not between the hours of midnight to 7 a.m. Porta-potties and trash cans will be provided. Campfires and charcoal grills are prohibited, though gas stoves are permitted.
More information and hidden discounts can be found on the event’s website www.doloresriverfest.org.
