Summer festival season is officially here, and what better way to kick it off than with the mouthwatering combination of crispy, smoky bacon and smooth, premium bourbon? The 15th Annual Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival is happening this weekend, and River Run Village is transforming into a paradise for foodies, families, and music lovers alike.
Whether you are traveling from afar or staying local in a cozy SummitCove property, this is the ultimate weekend celebration to jumpstart your summer in the Rockies.
Here is everything you need to know about the weekend schedule, family fun, and an exclusive giveaway you cannot afford to miss!
The Festival Weekend Lineup & Schedule
The schedule is absolutely packed this year with endless sampling, free live music across multiple stages, and interactive events.
Friday, June 26th: The Warm-Up
Get into town early and ease into the festival weekend.
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Catch some free live music at the Main Stage in River Run Village featuring Tiny Pockets for the Keystone Concert Series.
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Elevate your evening with Lula's Bourbon Experience at Kindred, featuring curated flights and chef pairings.
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Enjoy the “Golden Hour at Kindred” with live music and craft cocktails in the courtyard to officially kick off the weekend.
Saturday, June 27th: Sizzle & Song
Saturday is when the main event truly fires up! New this year, Saturday has a COUNTRY theme with great music and tons of bacon!
11:00am: Festival Check-In opens at Warren Station.
11:30am – 5:00pm: Food Vendors open in the village. New this year: You don’t need a package ticket to buy food—vendors are accepting preferred debit/credit cards for individual purchases!
1:00pm – 5:00pm: The Bourbon Tour begins, and UNLIMITED BACON SAMPLING is officially underway for ticket package holders!
Free Live Music All Afternoon: Dance off the food coma with a fantastic lineup:
GOATZ! (12:30pm - 2:00pm at Warren Station Stage)
Kory Quitter (1:00pm - 2:30pm at Toyota Music Den)
Tyler Richton & the High Bank Boys (1:30pm - 3:00pm on the Events Plaza Stage)
The Lost Junction Band (2:30pm - 4:00pm at Warren Station Stage)
Chris Bauer Country Duo (3:00pm - 4:30pm at Toyota Music Den)
Narrow Gauge (3:30pm - 5:00pm on the Events Plaza Stage)
2:55pm: Cheer on the brave souls competing in the Adult Bacon Eating Contest at the Events Plaza Stage.
5:00pm – 8:00pm: Keep the party going fireside at the Kindred Courtyard BBQ with cocktails and live tunes.
Sunday, June 28th: Brunch, Badges, and Rock 'n' Roll
Don’t pack up too early—Sunday holds some of the best events of the weekend with the traditional ROCK theme from years past!
8:00am – 1:00pm: Fuel up at the Campfire Brunch Club at Lula’s, complete with a Bloody Mary bar.
1:00pm – 5:00pm: Day two of the Bourbon Tour and Unlimited Bacon Sampling kicks off in the River Run Events Plaza.
Free Live Music Lineup: * AcouStyx (12:30pm - 2:00pm at Warren Station Stage)
Jane & Matthews (1:00pm - 2:30pm & 3:00pm - 4:30pm at Toyota Music Den)
Van Zeppelin (1:30pm - 3:00pm on the Events Plaza Stage)
The Fuzzheads (2:30pm - 4:00pm at Warren Station Stage)
Hell’s Belles (3:30pm - 5:00pm on the Events Plaza Stage) – Expect a high-energy rock performance to close out the main stage!
2:55pm: Watch the little ones take the stage for the Berkwood Farms Kid's Bacon Eating Contest (ages 6–14).
5:00pm: Stick around for the Best Bacon Awards to find out who won Savory, Sweet, Unique, and Best Overall.
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Wind down with acoustic music and gourmet s’mores at the Bacon and Bourbon Apres at Kindred.
Fun for the Little "Piglets": Camp Bacon
Bringing the family? Camp Bacon runs from 12:00pm to 4:30pm both Saturday and Sunday near the Quaking Aspen Amphitheater. It's packed with kid-approved entertainment including:
Frosted Flamingo Crafts & Face Painting
The Cave of Confusion and the Chalk Zone
Bacon Bill Seminars (2:00pm daily): Join "Bacon Bill" to learn fun bacon songs and test your pork knowledge.
Bacon University (Saturday at 4:00pm): Let your kids earn their official "Bacon Diploma."
Bacon Royalty Coronation (Sunday at 4:00pm): Got a kid aged 5–16 who loves bacon? They can be crowned the official Prince or Princess of Bacon!
💥 STOP BY THE SUMMITCOVE BOOTH TO WIN! 💥
While you are walking the village, sampling savory treats, and sipping on fine bourbon, make sure to find the SummitCove Lodging Booth inside the festival!
We love celebrating the start of summer with our guests, and we are giving away the ultimate prize package. Stop by our booth this weekend to enter for your chance to win free festival tickets AND lodging for the 2027 Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival! Imagine staying steps away from all the action, on us!
We can't wait to see you in River Run Village this weekend. Grab your sunscreen, bring your appetite, and let’s kick off the summer festival season right!
