Rapidgrass 2026 · Aug 14–15

Know Before You Go

We can't wait to welcome you to the RapidGrass Festival at the Mighty ARGO — live music, mountain views, food, drinks, vendors and a one-of-a-kind festival at the top of Idaho Springs. Please have a read before you arrive.

Doors & times Check-in Re-entry Parking Shuttle times What you can bring Food & drink on site VIP tickets Weather & altitude

Doors & times

Friday, August 14

VIP doors2:45 PM

General admission3:00 PM

Music until9:00 PM

Final gondola down10:10 PM

Saturday, August 15

VIP doors11:45 AM

General admission12:00 PM

Music until9:00 PM

Final gondola down10:10 PM

Arrive any time after your ticketed doors open.

Check-in

Check in at the base of the Mighty ARGO Cable Car before heading up to the festival.

Mighty ARGO Cable Car Open in Google Maps →

Have your ticket ready, plus ID (needed for alcohol, or if you bought a Locals ticket). You will get your festival wristband and be directed to the gondola line.

Re-entry

You can leave and come back with your wristband or ticket. Keep your wristband on all event to make re-entry quick.

Parking

At the ARGO$9.95 all day — first come, first served, and expected to fill early

Parking at the Mighty ARGO Cable Car Open in Google Maps →

In townAdditional paid city parking

Overflow (5 minute free shuttle ride)Idaho Springs Ball Fields, 101 East Idaho Springs Road, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Allow extra time for parking, the shuttle, check-in and the gondola ride.

Overflow parking to the cable car Open in Google Maps →

Shuttle times

Friday, August 14

Ball Fields → ARGOEvery 20 min, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Last bus up8:00 PM

Mercantile → Ball FieldsEvery 20 min, 2:50 PM – 10:30 PM

Last bus back10:30 PM

Saturday, August 15

Ball Fields → ARGOEvery 20 min, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Last bus up8:00 PM

Mercantile → Ball FieldsEvery 20 min, 12:10 PM – 10:30 PM

Last bus back10:30 PM

What you can bring

✓ Small personal umbrellas
Large or beach umbrellas, shade tents and pop-up tents are not allowed.

✓ Low-clearance chairs
Must sit low to the ground and never block walkways, emergency access, gondola flow or stage sightlines.

✓ Blankets
A reasonable size, and clear of walkways.

✓ Sealed or empty water bottles
Refill stations are on site.

✗ Tall camp or folding chairs
Anything standard height blocks the view behind you.

✗ Outside food
Food and snacks are for sale on site. Medical and infant needs are always welcome.

✗ Outside drinks or alcohol
Sealed or empty water bottles are the only exception.

✗ Dogs and pets
No dogs are allowed at the festival. Please leave pets at home.

Food & drink on site

Food, snacks, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are available all festival. Draft beer is at the Sun and Moon Bar, with more food and drink across the event area.

VIP tickets

Holding a VIP ticket? Here is what it gets you, each festival day you hold one.

Food & drink2 drinks and 2 food items free, per VIP ticket per day

Green roomUnlimited access to the artists’ green room with your VIP wristband (follow the signs by the Sun and Moon Saloon)

Meet & greetArtist meet & greet access

Claiming the food & drinkGive your phone number at the bar, or order online from the link on your ticket page — the free items come off automatically

Weather & altitude

Rain or shineWeather is monitored all festival; lightning, heavy rain or any safety concern is handled on site

ElevationAbout 8,000 ft — evenings get cold quickly

BringLayers, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle

Thank you for helping us make RapidGrass a smooth, safe and fun festival weekend. We're excited to see you at the top!

Festival tickets & line-up →