About this Event
Experience four unforgettable days where country music, western culture, and unforgettable memories come together in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.
Mountain West Country Fest is more than a music festival—it's a destination for fans who love authentic country music, the western lifestyle, and discovering incredible artists. From high-energy ballroom concerts and intimate acoustic performances to country dancing, western shopping, educational experiences, and late nights spent with fellow music lovers, every moment is designed to celebrate the spirit of Mountain West country.
Whether you're coming for your favorite artist, planning a weekend getaway, or looking to discover the next great name in country music, Mountain West Country Fest is an experience you won't want to miss.
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Why You'll Love Mountain West Country Fest
🎶 20 incredible country artists
🤠 Four days of live music
💃 Country dancing & western entertainment
🛍️ Vendor marketplace
🎤 Meet emerging and established artists
🏨 Stay where the festival happens at The Antlers Hotel
🏆 Home of the MWCMA Awards
🌄 Experience Colorado's western culture in one unforgettable weekend
Join us this November and be part of the inaugural Mountain West Country Fest.
Thursday 11/5/2026
🕑: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check In - Registration
Info: Antlers Hotel Lobby
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Happy Hour / No Host Social
Info: Picadilly Bar
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Opening Concert w/ Union Gray
Host: Union Gray
Info: Summit Ballroom
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts
Host: Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts
Info: Heritage Ballroom
🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Cody Cozz
Host: Cody Cozz
Info: Heritage Ballroom
Friday 11/6/2026
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Garden of the Gods Excursion
Info: Add-on group excursion to Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs. More details on booking this experience to be provided after ticket purchase.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MWCMA Educational Symposium - Ear Training and the Nashville Numbering System
Info: Fremont Breakout room
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MWCMA Educational Symposium - Best Business Practices Roundtable Discussion
Info: Carson Breakout room
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Open Mic w/ Jay Wright
Host: Jay Wright
Info: Sportivo
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Front Lawn Concert w/ LoCo Country
Host: LoCo Country
Info: Antlers Front Lawn Performance Area
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
MWCMA Educational Symposium: How to build the Perfect Guitar Solo
Info: Fremont Breakout room
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
MWCMA Educational Symposium: Marketing Hacks Roundtable Discussion
Info: Carson Breakout Room
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Cowboy Cha-Cha Dance Workshop
Info: Summit Ballroom
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Aubrey Dale Unplugged
Host: Aubrey Dale
Info: The Dusty Boot
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Country Waltz Dance Workshop
Info: Summit Ballroom
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Boots at the Bar w/ Colton James
Host: Colton James
Info: Picadilly Bar
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Line Dance Workshop
Info: Summit Ballroom
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Red Mountain Highway Unplugged
Host: Red Mountain Highway
Info: The Dusty Boot
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
The Jason Wulf Band
Host: The Jason Wulf Band
Info: Summit Ballroom
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Boots at the Bar w/ Lynette Wolfe with Some Hustlers
Host: Lynette Wolfe with Some Hustlers
Info: Picadilly Bar
🕑: 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
Tris Munsick and The Innocents
Host: Tris Munsick and The Innocents
Info: Heritage Ballroom
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:45 PM
Two-Step Takeover w/ Duey and Unbroken
Host: Duey and Unbroken
Info: Summit Ballroom
🕑: 08:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Danno Simpson
Host: Danno Simpson
Info: Heritage Ballroom
🕑: 10:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Official MWCF After Party
Info: Picadilly Bar
Saturday 11/7/2026
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cave of the Winds Excursion
Info: Add-on excursion to Cave of the Winds in Manitou Springs, CO. More details on booking this experience provided after ticket purchase.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MWCMA Educational Symposium - Guitar Tone Secrets / A Tube Amp Workshop
Info: Fremont Breakout room
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MWCMA Educational Symposium - How to get better gigs? Roundtable Discussion
Info: Carson Breakout room
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Open Mic w/ Brian Brooks
Host: Brian Brooks
Info: Sportivo
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Front Lawn Concert w/ Hillbilly Demons
Host: Hillbilly Demons
Info: Antlers Front Lawn Performance Area
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
MWCMA Annual Members Meeting
Host: Michael Swett
Info: Carson Breakout room
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Tris Munsick Unplugged
Host: Tris Munsick
Info: The Dusty Boot
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Boots at the Bar w/ Meghan Clarisse
Host: Meghan Clarisse
Info: Picadilly Bar
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Jeremy Smith Unplugged
Host: Jeremy Smith
Info: The Dusty Boot
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:45 PM
Danno Simpson Unplugged
Host: Danno Simpson
Info: The Dusty Boot
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
MWCMA Awards Show Cocktail Hour
Info: Heritage Ballroom Foyer
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2026 MWCMA Awards Show
Host: Rhett Haney
Info: Heritage Ballroom
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Boots at the Bar w/ TBA
Host: TBA
Info: Picadilly Bar
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Kenny Feidler
Host: Kenny Feidler
Info: Summit Ballroom
🕑: 09:15 PM - 10:30 PM
The Lowdown Drifters
Host: The Lowdown Drifters
Info: Summit Ballroom
🕑: 10:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Fireside Song Circle
Host: MWCMA Artists
Info: Picadilly Bar
Sunday 11/8/2026
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mountain West Country Fest Closing Breakfast
Info: Antler's Grill
Event venue & nearby stays
The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel, 4 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.