Music Festival Near Denver 2026 - Badger Music & Arts Festival | Badger Music & Arts Festival

Denver's Escape to the Mountains

90 Minutes to Another World

August 14-16, 2026 | Hartsel, Colorado

Escape the city and discover Colorado's most exciting new festival, just a short drive from Denver. Badger Music & Arts Festival transforms the high plains of Hartsel into a three-day celebration of bass music, electronic beats, and artistic expression.

Located in Park County—an easy 90-minute drive from downtown Denver via US-285—our festival site offers the perfect balance of accessibility and adventure. Leave the city behind and arrive in a completely different world.

Whether you're coming from Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, or anywhere along the Front Range, Badger offers a convenient escape without the long drive times of other destination festivals. Plus, you'll be back home Sunday night if you need to be.

90 minutes from downtown Denver
Easy access via US-285
No mountain pass driving required
Car camping on-site
3 days of bass & electronic music
Return home Sunday night
Art installations throughout
Food vendors & amenities

Festival Details

When

August 14-16, 2026

Friday - Sunday

Where

Hartsel, Colorado

~90 min from Denver

Experience

Car Camping

Under the stars

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