EXPLORE THE
VENUE
The festival is located at Steamboat Resort’s Upper Knoll Parking Lot, about a 10-minute walk to the gondola, bus/shuttle terminal, and The Grand Hotel.
Please plan to take public buses and carpool as much as possible, as parking will be extremely limited.
EXPLORE OUR
FOOD + DRINK
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Three massive heated tents—Jamboree, Pickin’ Perch, and The Soapbox—offer full bars and large stages. Step inside to sip libations, warm up, and listen to the best up-and-coming roots and bluegrass artists during our daily tastings of craft brew, seltzer, cider, and wine, 2:00 - 4:00 pm daily. Anchored by our partner, Montucky Cold Snacks.
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Check out the large tent bars with our top sponsors! Explore the Montucky Pickin' Perch, the Oskar Blues Jamboree, and the Ikon Pass Soapbox, with special activations in each one!
Delicious mocktails also available for purchase.
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Receive free soda or regular coffee by letting any of our on-site bartenders know that you’re the responsible party. You can pick up a wristband at the box office, but if you forget, just ask for the complimentary beverage – we trust you. Just don’t drink and drive!
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Every year we aim to have a wide variety of fresh, healthy, local, and delicious meal options. All food vendors will be open until 10:30 pm daily when the music ends.
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Located adjacent to The Soapbox Stage, serving Seedhouse espresso, chai tea, hot chocolate, cappuccinos, hot whiskey drinks, and more. Warm up and rest your feet in this cozy heated spot.
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Use our free water refill station. Bring your empty resealable vessel and hydrate for free on site. We do not sell plastic water bottles, but we do sell large cans of Liquid Death water for only $3.
Kids Zone Led By Steamboat Creates Featuring Town Hall
The Kids Zone activates daily from 2:00 to 9:00 pm in a heated tent, led by Steamboat Creates with hands-on art experiences and creative play throughout the weekend. Steamboat Creates will host a rotating lineup of art projects taught by six professional art instructors, along with open sign-ups for summer programs and information on the many creative opportunities available to the community year-round. Additional activities include face painting, hula hooping, and music with Coletrain Music Academy. Town Hall Outdoor Co. will also be onsite, raffling off durable outdoor jackets. No unattended children in the Kids Zone, please.
Free Shows
Thursday:
Kickoff show at the base of the Gondola, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Stop by the box office to grab your wristband early! Featuring music by Battle of the Bands winner, Stomp Street Heist, and Johnny Mullenax.
Saturday & Sunday:
On-Mountain Jams at Thunderhead Lodge, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. (Ride the Gondola to get to Thunderhead Lodge).
Note: You must have a valid lift ticket to access these shows.
Sustainability
We partner with Minimal Impact—a women-owned company whose purpose is to alleviate the toxic burden on the environment and to reduce dependence on fossil fuel—so that we can keep the live music events we love as eco-friendly as possible. We ask that you’ll follow these best practices:
• Remember Your Cup: We will supply you a reusable eco-friendly cup when you first arrive. Remember to bring it back each day of the festival.
• Bring Your Own Reusables: Water bottle, coffee mug, cutlery, napkins, plates and bowls.
• Sort Your Waste: Know the guidelines and recycle right. Our green team staff and volunteers are also here to help you sort your waste properly.
• Walk, Carpool, or Use Public Transportation: Less pollution, less emissions!
• Leave Banned Items at Home: Do not bring single-use plastics, glow sticks, inflatables, balloons, glitter (unless biodegradable), stickers, flyers, confetti, styrofoam.
LocalWonderGrass
WinterWonderGrass is more than a music festival—it’s a family gathering celebrating mountain life, and connecting Steamboat Springs’ historic past with its vibrant present. While Steamboat is renowned for its world-class skiing, it is also a real town, rooted in deep heritage and fueled by a strong, welcoming spirit.
Take advantage of all that Steamboat Springs has to offer while you’re in town for WinterWonderGrass! Go dog-sledding, explore Main Street, stop by the oldest ranching store in town, and so much more!
Additional Experiences
EXPERIENCE
MOUNTAIN TOP DINNER
Kick off WinterWonderGrass weekend with our annual Thursday dinner - the perfect time to connect intentionally with the artists we love over local food, free tastings, and your favorite community. As the snow falls, ride the gondola up Steamboat Mountain where a long table full of fresh, local cuisine and drink, an intimate group of people, and live music awaits you.
Special ticket required.
WWG X COLETRAIN MUSIC ACADEMY
CAMP COLETRAIN POP UP
Coletrain Music Academy joins the WinterWonderGrass community once again, with Acoustic Music Workshop offerings, plus FREE Public Picks!
Don't miss the All-Star WinterWonderGrass Public Pick on Saturday & Sunday from 12-1pm! This jam is instructor led, free, and open to all!
CHECK OUT THE
FREE SHOWS
No ticket necessary.
Thursday:
Kickoff show at the base of the Gondola, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Arrive early to get your wristband and catch the free music!
Saturday & Sunday:
On Mountain Jams at Thunderhead Lodge, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Ride the Gondola to get to Thunderhead - must have a valid Gondola Pass).
EXPERIENCE
GRASS AFTER DARK
After a full day of music, beer tastings, and excitement, the magic pours into the community following the festival each night! Walk over to the Grand Ballroom for music after the festival ends. Special tickets required.
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