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Beer. Bluegrass. Denver. Since 2014.

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Live bluegrass, DJs, and sometimes, a little polka in October.
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Thousands of local makers since 2014.
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Always looking for the next Spuds MacKenzie.
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WinterParkResort.

Beer Fest at the base area, 9,000 feet up. Spring on the snow, summer on the grass.

Every Winter Park date
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BelleviewStation.

Denver. Home of the Annual Derby Party.

Every Derby Day
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RiNo.

Where it started, at Sustainability Park in 2014. The 2026 Wine Fest was here too.

The Wine Fest
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The oneSaturdayyou've beenwaiting for.

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Artist alumni

Leftover Salmon

Jeff Austin Band·The Lil Smokies·Kyle Hollingsworth Band

Trout Steak Revival·Drew Emmitt Band·Everyone Orchestra·Head for the Hills

Chain Station·Meadow Mountain·Jon Stickley Trio·That Damn Sasquatch·Magic Beans·Wood Belly·Fireside Collective·Pixie and the Partygrass Boys

Who has played the stage since 2014. Every year's bill or submit your band.

“It's big and it's wonderful. What more do you need to know?”

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Thedetails.

THEBIGWONDERFUL started in 2014 as a weekly market at Sustainability Park in Denver's RiNo Art District. Today it is a beer fest, a bluegrass stage and a maker market: Derby Day at Belleview Station, spring and summer at Winter Park Resort, and the Wine Fest.

Beer fest days pour unlimited samples from 20+ Colorado breweries, cideries and distilleries, with food trucks and a full day of live bluegrass. Thousands of local makers have sold here since the first season. The whole story, year by year.

What is THEBIGWONDERFUL?

A Denver beer fest, bluegrass stage and maker market in one day. It started in 2014 as a weekly market at Sustainability Park in the RiNo Art District and is part of Gum Pop Presents.

Where does it happen?

Derby Day at Belleview Station in Denver (6791 E. Chenango Ave), spring and summer at the base area of Winter Park Resort, and the Wine Fest, which was in RiNo in 2026. See every event

Can I bring my dog?

Yes. Dogs are welcome. Derby Day at Belleview Station has a dog park on site and a Dapper Dog Costume Contest.

Who has played the stage?

Leftover Salmon, Jeff Austin Band, The Lil Smokies, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Trout Steak Revival, Drew Emmitt Band, Everyone Orchestra, Head for the Hills and many more Colorado bluegrass acts since 2014. See every act

How do I sell or pour at an event?

Makers, food trucks, breweries and distilleries apply through Gum Pop Presents, or email hello@gumpoppresents.com. Open applications

How does my band get on the bill?

Send your music to the talent buyer. Submit your band

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