The Wailers: From 1973 to 1980, Bob Marley & The Wailers recorded and toured for millions worldwide. Since Marley’s death in 1981, the legendary Wailers have fulfilled his dream of keeping him “alive through the music,” by bringing their revolutionary sound to fans, steered by bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined in solidarity with original Wailers’ guitarists Junior Marvin and Donald Kinsey.

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Karl Denson's Tiny Universe: One of the best live bands on the planet! KDTU is touring in support of their upcoming studio album as well as acclaimed hits, New Ammo and The Bridge. The group is led by Karl Denson, founding member of the seminal funk band, The Greyboy Allstars and was sideman to Lenny Kravitz and Slightly Stoopid. When not on tour with KDTU, Denson is part of The Rolling Stones touring band. 

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Trout Steak Revival: With a constantly growing fan base, Trout Steak is revered for their expressive songwriting and earnest harmonies. This Colorado-based ensemble is Emmy-winning and fuses bluegrass, indie and roots rock to create its own style of beloved Americana music. 

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Vince Herman & Great American Taxi: Guitarist, singer and songwriter Vince Herman was a founding member of progressive bluegrass band Leftover Salmon and has been a heavy hitter on the jam band music scene since 1989. Herman later formed Great American Taxi, a rock & roll classic that plays a timeless mixture of gutsy pop and blue-eyed R&B, infused with a country roadhouse bounce. 

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The Stone Foxes: Known for their straight-ahead rock ‘n’ roll and high-octane live shows, The Stone Foxes' latest release Visalia dropped in September 2017 and Entertainment Weekly calls their sound “Perfect back-to-basics rock.”

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Left on Tenth: A ten piece mountain-funk band from Bozeman, Montana, Left on Tenth uses its six songwriters to create originals, heavily influenced by groups like Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, The Wailers, Culture, Natiruts, Vulfpeck, Grateful Dead and Snarky Puppy. It's a boogie down journey of smooth happiness. 

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The Cliff Notes: Hailing from Red Cliff, CO, this 5-piece rock 'n' roll outfit showcases rock and jam hits from the 70s through the 90s.

Hardscrabble: Hardscrabble music can best be described as pure Colorado bluegrass. The band has made a name for itself by for offering a unique blend of original songs and traditional bluegrass anthems.

Mountain Rats races

Saturday, September 8, Mountain RATS trail running races, presented by Color Roasters & Bonfire Brewing will be held. Mountain RATS are endurance comps produced by Boulder-based Gemini Adventures.

Septemberfest 5k, marathon, heavy half and 50k races will take place in the morning on Saturday, September 8. The start and finish of all races will be held at the Septemberfest venue in Eagle Ranch Village. Check out full race details, including registration information and course maps HERE.

Other Gemini Adventures trail running comps include Desert Rats Kokopelli, Fruita’s Trail Running Festival and the Rabbit Valley Half.

Proceeds from Mountain Rats benefit nonprofit partner S.O.S. Outreach. LEARN MORE >>>

Getting Here

• Eagle Ranch Village is located on Capitol Street between Founders Avenue & Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle, CO 81631
• You can find a link for directions HERE
• Camping & Hotels in Eagle: Visit Eagle Outside for information
• Parking: Limited parking will be available behind Eagle Ranch merchants and on the streets in Eagle Ranch Village. (Please abide by local parking rules and be respectful of Eagle Ranch residents.)
• Overflow parking will be available at Brush Creek Elementary School beginning Friday, 9/7 after 4pm. 
• Please note: Beginning Friday, 9/7 @ 9am, Capitol Street will be CLOSED from Brush Creek Road through Sylvan Lake Road. The road will reopen on Sunday morning, 9/9. Please access the Septemberfest/Mountain RATS venue via Sylvan Lake Road. 
• Eco Transit Safe Rides: FREE East and Westbound rides with a Septemberfest wristband!
  Eastbound - Sylvan Lake stop: 10:12pm | 5th & Wall Street stop: 10:14pm.  
  Westbound - Sylvan Lake stop: 10:43pm, 12:15am, 1:18am
  VIEW FULL ECO TRANSIT SCHEDULE HERE

Partners

Eagle Ranch Homeowners Association
East West Resorts
Johnny Pfeiffer & Tyler Stonum
KZYR Radio "The Zephyr"
LiftFM Radio
Maggie Fitzgerald, AIA
Pillar to Post Home Inspectors
TIAA
Wear Travers Perkins, LLC.