A full day’s lineup of entertainment and activities for the entire family in a beautiful mountain setting is a not-to-be missed event. Mark your calendars for the annual Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Mountain Festival, across from Fire Station No. 1. This year’s musicians are Liz Barnez, Wendy Woo, Also Known As, and Choice City Trio. All proceeds benefit the volunteer-based, donation-funded Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department (RCVFD).
"The Mountain Festival provides us the opportunity to welcome visitors and community members for a day of fun and entertainment for the entire family," says RCVFD Chief Mark Neuroth. "Equally important is that it allows us to show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our all-volunteer firefighters that respond to all types of emergencies."
Come rain or shine, the festival is the perfect way to kick off the fall season. Festival favorites include a gigantic used book sale, silent auction, bake sale, plant sale, firefighter dunk tank, craft and art vendors, food trucks, large-covered seating area, and the 2024 RCVFD commemorative t-shirt booth. Admission, parking, tractor-pulled hayride shuttle to/from the parking area (handicapped parking available), live musical entertainment, large kid’s activity area, farm animals, educational booths and demonstrations, and ice cream all are free of charge.
Entertainment
Free Live Music All Day Long!
Wendy Woo and her Band have been part of the Colorado music scene for three decades. They bring rich harmonies with a fusion of originals and nostalgic covers. Wendy Woo is a resident of Loveland, CO. She is a singer/songwriter who plays both electric and acoustic guitars and is known for her unique "Slap Tap" acoustic guitar work. She has recorded more than 100 original songs that span a variety of genres including folk, blues, funk, rock, and pop music.
Liz Barnez and her band bring an eclectic style of guitar playing and songwriting to the stage. Their music incorporates elements of Folk, New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, Country and a hint of Pop. Having grown up in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, she began her musical career in the Bourbon Street clubs. She mixes Funk with Gospel, Soul and Dixieland music. She has created a signature "Acoustic Swamp Rock " style. She brought her music to Colorado Stages in the late 80’s and hasn’t slowed down since.
AKA (Also Known As) has been part of the Northern Colorado music scene since 1996 when they played as Prairie Dog Companion at New West Fest in Fort Collins, CO. They play an eclectic brand of Americana music they call "City and Western." Their music has influences from Bakersfield to Cajun Louisiana and from Nashville Newgrass to Memphis Rock-A-Billy. They are a six piece band featuring a wide range of musical instruments and powerful vocals.
The Choice City Trio features riveting vocals by area resident, Alan Andereson. He sings alongside an acoustic 12-string guitarist and an electric bass and percussionist. They feature original songs plus a variety of traditional favorites. They emphasize community connection through a unique method of musical storytelling.
