The Bluegrass & Brews Festival Returns to Downtown Loveland for its Sixth Year
The Loveland Downtown District is pleased to announce the return of one of its most anticipated annual events, the One Sweet Summer: Bluegrass & Brews Festival. Free to attend and family-friendly, this year’s festival expands to a two-day celebration throughout Downtown Loveland and features its strongest lineup yet, showcasing an exceptional roster of award-winning bluegrass artists and musicians.
Bluegrass & Brews kicks off on Friday, June 5, with an evening of bluegrass music on the newly completed block of 4th Street between Railroad Avenue and Garfield Avenue. This block is the third of five to be completed as part of the Heart Improvement Plan, and Friday’s event will serve as the official grand opening celebration for this newly revitalized section of downtown.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring Bluegrass & Brews to the newly completed section of 4th Street,” said Sean Hawkins, executive director of the Loveland Downtown District. “One of the key goals of the Heart Improvement Plan was to create a more event-friendly downtown environment. As more blocks are completed, we look forward to hosting even more festivals, celebrations and community gatherings that bring people together and support our downtown businesses.”
Returning favorite Utah-based Pixie and the Partygrass Boys will perform from 6-9 p.m. The Loveland Downtown District is partnering with local brewery Loveland Aleworks to provide beverages throughout the event. Other nearby 4th Street businesses will be on-site offering food, sweets and refreshments. The Valentine Flea artisan market will feature 20-plus local vendors along Railroad Avenue.
The festival continues Saturday, June 6, with a full day of music from 1-9 p.m. at The Foundry Plaza. Wine from OBC will be available for purchase, along with session beers from more than eight local breweries. As in previous years, the Downtown District will offer session tasting punch cards, allowing attendees to sample multiple session beers at a discounted price. Saturday’s event will also feature local food trucks, a kids zone sponsored by FNBO, free art activities and additional family-friendly entertainment.
Saturday afternoon’s bluegrass lineup includes Colorado-based favorites Clay & Stinson. Two-time International Bluegrass Music Association Fiddle Player of the Year and Grammy Award-winning musician Bronwyn Keith-Hynes and her band will take the stage at 3 p.m. The Fretliners, Colorado-based Telluride Bluegrass and RockyGrass contest winners, return to The Foundry Stage at 5 p.m. Headlining Saturday night is The Infamous Trio, featuring Grammy Award-winning musicians and founding members of the Infamous Stringdusters: Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), Andy Hall (dobro) and Chris Pandolfi (banjo).
Bluegrass & Brews Festival event schedule:
Friday, June 5, 2026 | West 4th Street | 6-9 p.m.
Headliner:
Pixie and the Partygrass Boys | 6-9 p.m.
Opening Act: TBA
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | The Foundry Plaza | 1-9 p.m.
Headliners:
Infamous Trio featuring Jeremy Garrett, Andy Hall & Chris Pandolfi | 7-9 p.m.
The Fretliners | 5-6:30 p.m.
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes | 3-4:30 p.m.
Slay & Stinson | 1-2:30 p.m.
For more information about the Bluegrass & Brews Festival, visit downtownloveland.org.
