LAUREN OLINGER

Inspired Photography

(336) 422-7407

RockyGrass

[Lyons, CO]

Each year thousands flock to the outskirts of Rocky Mountain National Park to celebrate all that is good and fair in this world. That is bare feet, microbrews, and bluegrass.*

RockyGrass Bluegrass festival attracts visitors from all walks of life for a long weekend on the St. Vrain river.  Many bring their families and camp on site or in the nearby rocky mountains, while Colorado natives enjoy its close proximity to the metropolitan areas of Denver and Boulder.

The atmosphere at the festival is joyful and serendipitous-- strangers treating each other as family, kids and business execs floating down the river next to moms and grandparents relaxing in hammocks.

We joined friends to enjoy the show from lawn chairs with our toes in the river. From our seats we enjoyed such talent as Bela Fleck, The Punch Brothers, and Doc Ralph Stanley. 

The Saint Vrain River flows through the grounds of RockyGrass Bluegrass Festival in Lyons, CO. 

​Copyright Lauren Martinez 2012

Youngsters keep the hula-hoop tradition alive on the grounds of RockyGrass.

​Copyright, Lauren Martinez 2012

Bluegrass legend Doc Stanley takes the stage at RockyGrass Bluegrass Festival.

​Copyright Lauren Martinez 2012

​Bluegrass aficionados flock from all corners of the US to attend RockyGrass in Lyons, CO. 

Copyright Lauren Martinez 2012

​Families keep an eye on the performers from the cool comfort of the St. Vrain River.

​Copyright Lauren Martinez 2012