The 54th Mountain Fair will be held July 25-27, 2025!
It’s hard to believe that just over 50 years ago, the Carbondale Mountain Fair came into being. Brought together by volunteers, lead by the Mother of the Fair, Laurie Loeb. The first few years hosted a traveling chautauqua, which quickly evolved into a locally-based, volunteer-run, non-sponsored festival that exemplifies the values of Carbondale; Collaboration, Creativity, Education, Volunteerism, Curiosity and Inclusion.
2025 Entertainment Schedule
July 27, 2025
Gazebo Main Stage
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Natalie Spears with String Quintet
Singer-songwriter Natalie Spears takes the stage with a string quintet to present her celebrated album, Hymn of Wild Things, in a reimagined arrangement for strings in collaboration with composer, Illan Blanck.
The members of the quintet include Ross Kribbs, Sarah Graf, Camille Backman, Delaney Meyers, and Carl Meinecke.
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Mason Lucas
Electronic fusion of world sounds, shimmering Hendrix-esque guitar and heavy bass.
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Fretliners
The Fretliners (Tom Knowlton - guitar, Sam Parks - mandolin, Dan Andree - fiddle, Taylor Shuck - bass) are a genuine and powerful bluegrass quartet recognized for their songwriting and undeniable chemistry.
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Diggin Dirt
Their infectious sound is fueled by blazing horns, searing guitars and a relentlessly driving rhythm section, and tying it all together is the band’s frontman who launches the ensemble into rarefied air with his pipes, charisma and natural-born soul.
Tip: Never miss the Sunday closer!
Oasis Block Party Schedule
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Valley Bluegrass Jam
The Valley Bluegrass Jam has been an open acoustic jam in the Roaring Fork Valley for 25+ years. Join us this Mountain Fair on Sunday morning under the Oasis tent.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Heady Hooligan
Heady Hooligan is a Colorado based musician from Carbondale Colorado in the Roaring Fork Valley. His music blends electronic dance grooves with ambient synth sweeps, meditative guitar lines and funky dance beats; cultivating a danceable space funk party.
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Country Line Dancing
Located in the Oasis Activity Lounge, bring that sparkle of yours, a big smile, and join us for some line dancing taught by Caitlin Evans!
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Somatic Dance
Taught by Alya Howe, this mid-fair slow down uses simple breath and movement explorations; resetting for closing day. Located in the Oasis Activity Lounge.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wild Flight
Born 2019 high in the Colorado Mountains, Wild Flight began as 2 singer-songwriters playing and singing for the pure joy of it!
Admission: Free
