Get a taste of

Winter
Wonder
Grass

Music.
Brews.
Mountains.

OUR MISSION: Create simple and authentic community gatherings for the adventurous spirit, concentrating on the quality of the experience over the quantity of attendees. We partner with the resort, the community, and local businesses to build an event curated by all.

WWG is an experience like nowhere else in the world, we build a community at the base of iconic ski towns. We have indoor stages in huge decorated heated tents, an outside main stage, a kids zone, VIP lounge, coffee bar, food trucks, cocktail bars, beer tastings and more. Let WinterWonderGrass recycle, reclaim and replenish our adventure seeking spirits!

MUSIC & BEER! Bringing together the best in bluegrass, jamgrass and roots music. Regardless of the label, our artists’ jam when the lights go out, join other performers on stage and stick around for the weekend!

There is nothing better than the freedom to explore new landscapes, new communities and new friendships. There’s magic that happens when women, men and kids from around the world gather for the alchemy of music and mountains.

WWG aligns partners, artists, and communities that share our passion for the outdoors and dedication to providing the best, healthiest and most energized experiences.

Kids 12 and under are free! We love our kids, and yours. We value the opportunity to create a festival that teaches the next generation about responsibility, community, humility, love and how to have fun in the outdoors.

We are not about any one band, any one person – we are a collection of community-minded artists, brewers, snow riders and environmentalists focused on creating a pallet where all can explore, connect and thrive.

WASTE FREE EARTH

Waste-Free Earth is a full-service sustainability consulting company within the special events industry, primarily music festivals. They specialize in onsite sustainability coordination and consulting strategies to integrate more comprehensive sustainability programs at events that leave attendees feeling inspired. Waste-Free Earth has proudly been leading the sustainability efforts at WinterWonderGrass for the past five years, saving tens of thousands of pounds from ever entering the landfill.

WASTE DIVERSION

85% – Average Waste Diversion

Over the past five years, WinterWonderGrass has proudly held an average diversion rate of 85%. Meaning 85% of the waste produced at the event is diverted away from landfills and into composting, recycling and donation initiatives.

100
PERCENT

no single use PLASTIC items

Since 2016, WinterWonderGrass has been single-use plastic free. We proudly require all food vendors and bars to serve only on 100% compostable products.

EDUCATION

WASTE FREE EARTH

Brings a dedicated team of environmentalists to educate the attendees on what is compostable, recyclable and landfill items, inspires the younger generation to take action, and keeps the festival grounds and surrounding community immaculate.

COMMUNITY MINDED

$100,000 – WWG GIVES BACK

Thanks to you, we have donated to local environmental groups, youth educational programs, local and global humanitarian causes.

WE SUPPORT

tHANK YOU!

History

Grilled Cheese, Pale Ale and The Grateful Dead

WWG founder Scotty Stoughton heads on his first West Coast tour with the Dead, caravaning up the Pacific Northwest. Roused by the intangible effects of a 15 minute Scarlet Fire transition and the post-event drum circles, his future is galvanized.

1993

History

Rap-Grass

On tour as a struggling artist, Scotty is encouraged by Leftover Salmon’s Mark Vann to join his band and just ‘make some shit up’ on stage. Sam Bush invites him to sit in at Telluride and the magic and community of bluegrass enkindles him.

1999

History

Epiphany in the desert

Following years as a touring artist and event producer, Scotty wanders. On a cold October night, chasing the swirling oranges of a setting sun, heading west, Scotty Stoughton had an epiphany. It was time to get back to the roots of all things and create the first, and hardiest, acoustic laced mountain gathering - in the winter!

2012

History

WWG launches at Crazy Mountain Brewery

Scotty joins forces with Jennifer Brazill and Mike Welle, puts his house up as collateral and goes all in with Greensky Bluegrass and The Infamous Stringdusters to launch the first ever WWG. The festival closes with the Dusters tearing it up during an exuberant blizzard. The event sells out.

2013

History

WWG moves to Vail / Avon

The WWG team takes their second big risk. Following the year one blow out, and needing more space, friend and local councilman Jake Wolk offers the park at Nottingham Lake..and so it begins!

2014

History

WWG adds Palisades Tahoe

Scotty travels to Tahoe and after spending time in multiple local locations, he is absolutely astounded by the majesty of Lake Tahoe and The High Sierra. Standing on a worn out parking lot below the world famous Squaw Tram, he declares the new location!

2015

History

WonderGrass grows

Adding more side stages, brew partners and bands, the festival finds it way into its genuine size and footprint it has earned. A new tradition of on mountain and tram jams at Squaw become legendary!

2016

History

WWG moves to Steamboat Springs

In an effort to truly create a music and mountain experience. Scotty and the WWG team make the decision to bring WWG to Ski Town USA ©. The community welcomes the festival and quickly makes it their own. WWG is home, Steamboat for life! Both Colorado and California sell out.

2017

History

WWG brings the snow

During a dry Colorado winter, WWG artists are layered in white sheets of fluffy gold. Mother Nature bring much needed California moisture that the resort closes - but the fans show up for Devil Makes Three! Both Colorado and California sell out.

2018

History

WWG adds Stratton, Vermont

The festival founder and his crew return East to the state that painted the way for their appreciation of the mountains, her culture and true community.

2018

Winter
Wonder
Grass

Music.
Brews.
Mountains.

85% – Average Waste Diversion

no single use PLASTIC items

WASTE FREE EARTH

$100,000 – WWG GIVES BACK

tHANK YOU!

Grilled Cheese, Pale Ale and The Grateful Dead

Rap-Grass

Epiphany in the desert

WWG launches at Crazy Mountain Brewery

WWG moves to Vail / Avon

WWG adds Palisades Tahoe

WonderGrass grows

WWG moves to Steamboat Springs

WWG brings the snow

WWG adds Stratton, Vermont

RIVERWONDERGRASS

Campout for A Cause

WG Presents

Winter Wonder Grass

Music. Brews. Mountains.

85% – Average Waste Diversion

no single use PLASTIC items

WASTE FREE EARTH

$100,000 – WWG GIVES BACK

tHANK YOU!

Grilled Cheese, Pale Ale and The Grateful Dead

Rap-Grass

Epiphany in the desert

WWG launches at Crazy Mountain Brewery

WWG moves to Vail / Avon

WWG adds Palisades Tahoe

WonderGrass grows

WWG moves to Steamboat Springs

WWG brings the snow

WWG adds Stratton, Vermont

RIVERWONDERGRASS

Campout for A Cause

WG Presents

Winter
Wonder
Grass

Music.
Brews.
Mountains.