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UllrGrass 2026 Music Festival Press Release

THE LONGEST RUNNING BLUEGRASS AND BEER FESTIVAL IN GOLDEN, COLORADO IS BACK FOR YEAR 12

12th-Annual UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival  |  Golden, CO  |  January 30-February 1, 2026

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UllrGrass 2026: Golden’s Legendary Winter Festival Returns January 30–February 1

GOLDEN, CO — Clear your calendars and polish your Viking horns — Golden’s most beloved winter festival is back! The 12th Annual UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival will once again transform Parfet Park into a frosty playground of music, beer, and community spirit from January 30 to February 1, 2026.

This year’s stacked lineup features the Nershis, UllrGrass All-Stars, Coral Creek, Rebecca Frazier, Tyler Grant Bluegrass Band, Tom Knowlton Bluegrass Band, Dig Deep, Jake Leg, Moonshroom, Stillhouse String Band, Uptown Toodeloo, Risky Strings, David Lawrence & the Spoonful, Dan Andree, Local Folk, Ms Amy & the Jet Set, Jeff Goodwin & FRC, and Jason Beard’s Bring Joy — plus plenty of surprise guests ready to ignite the winter stage.

Named after the Norse god of snow and winter, UllrGrass has become a can’t-miss community celebration, blending the best of Colorado’s bluegrass, jam, and folk scenes with craft beer and cider from across the state. Attendees can expect three unforgettable days:

  • FRIDAY

    • Friday Night Big Top Bash – 3:30 pm - 10 pm Jan 30: A heated tent and several bands to kick off the weekend in true Ullr fashion.​   Moon Shroom, Marley Lovett & Risky Strings, Still House String Band, Uptown Toodeloo with Tyler Grant and Dan Andre

    • Friday Nightgrass - 10pm - Midnight -we will keep the party going across the street with Easy Tiger at Goosetown Station and late night picking at the American Legion.

    • Saturday Beer Festival – 11 am - 5 pm in Parfet Park: Don your Viking finest and sample the best brews from Colorado’s top breweries and cideries while enjoying some of the best music on the front range.  Unlimited sampling Noon to 4 pm and access to all stages 11- 5 pm.​  Bands include Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys, Jason Beard's Bring Joy, CORAL CREEK with Tyler Grant and the Nershis, David Lawrence and Spoonful, 

  • SATURDAY

    • Saturday Night Big Top Bash 5pm - 10pm - Back into the heated tent for more dancing and great music with Rebecca Frazier & Friends, Dig Deep, Tom Knowlton Bluegrass Band and Ullrgrass All-stars with The Nershis .

    • Saturday NightGrass - 10pm - Midnight -We will keep the party going with Jason Beard's Bring Joy at Goosetown Station and late night picking at the American Legion.

  • SUNDAY

    • Sunday Family Funday Finale – 11 am - 4:30 pm A day of family friendly events including the Ullregg hunt, baby goats, the Ullr Story and scavenger hunt along with more live music, local food, and the warmest vibes in the coldest season. Music by Ms. Amy and the Jet Set, Local Folk, Jake Leg, and Tyler Grant's Bluegrass Farm.

Before the main event, UllrGrass fans can get in on the action early with two beloved pre-festival competitions:

The UllrGrass Troubadour Contest 2026 will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6–9 pm at the Bridgewater Grill in the Golden Hotel, Golden, CO. Details and submission information can be found on the Facebook Event Page.

The UllrGrass Band Contest 2026 will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at New Terrain Brewing Company from 6–9 pm. To enter, simply paste an audio or video link and your website in the FB event for consideration.

“Every January, UllrGrass brings together neighbors, families, and music lovers to celebrate Golden’s creativity and community,” says Chris Thompson, Co-Founder of UllrGrass. “It’s a winter tradition that warms the soul.”

Giving Back While Getting Down

UllrGrass proudly supports The Coral Creek Kids Music Project, nurturing young musicians across Colorado, and A Precious Child, which provides vital resources to children and families in need.

Learn more at coralcreekmusic.com/kidsmusicproject and apreciouschild.org.

Tickets are on sale now at www.ullrgrass.com/tickets

Full festival schedule will be posted in January at www.ullrgrass.com

UllrGrass 2026 is proudly sponsored by Coral Creek Music, 10 Mile Music Hall, and Breckenridge Brewery.