Music at Ned Fest
The Nederland Music and Arts Festival is Friday through Sunday. The Ned Fest features a wide range of music, including bluegrass, rock ‘n’ roll and jazz. On-site camping is available, and all profits from the festival go toward music education programs for local kids. Single-day passes start at $38; three-day passes are $128.
Steamboat air show
Steamboat Springs’ 11th annual Wild West Air Fest is Sept. 5-6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This Labor Day Weekend celebration will include a vintage and warbird static aircraft display, an aerobatic show, classic cars, a farmers market and kids’ activities. $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, free for children 5 and under. /labor-day-weekend/wid-west-air-fest or 970-879-0880
Sacred Fest
Carbondale will host Sacred Fest Sept. 11-12. Friday night features a High-Prana Food Tasting prepared by the chefs at True Nature Kitchen, 6-8 p.m. Saturday events include yoga workshops, kids’ activities, live music, acupuncture and spa services from noon-10 p.m. Tickets start at $30, kids 12 and under attend for free. or 970-963-9900
Blues & Brews
The 22nd annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is Sept. 18-20. The festival will showcase blues, funk, jam bands, indie, rock, gospel and soul performances paired with drafts from microbreweries. Families are welcome, with a kid’s area, food and craft vendors and a festival art gallery available. Tickets start at $65. or 866-515-6166
Compiled by Alexandra Alonso



