14er Fest

14er Fest A three-day mountain festival filled with outdoor adventures for all ages & abilities in Buena Vista, CO. Trail Event

14er Fest encompasses a range trail activities including Off-Roading, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fly Fishing and Trail Running events. A host of clinics will also be available so you can learn new skills or gain training tips from the experts. In the evening, you’ll enjoy live music and libations from some of our favorite Colorado breweries and distilleries. This event is free, but fees will be required for the running races and in-town camping sites. Camping info and race registration is coming soon.

🍂 The leaves are turning.Aspens are lighting up the Collegiate Peaks — and 14er Fest is September 25–27 in Buena Vista.G...
09/15/2026

🍂 The leaves are turning.
Aspens are lighting up the Collegiate Peaks — and 14er Fest is September 25–27 in Buena Vista.
Get your Trail Pass before you roll into town. Then check in at the bright orange info booth in Vendor Village and sign up for 4x4, bike, climb, hike, and fishing trips.
Register now → 14erfest.org

Music spotlight:🎶 The Gulleys Bobby Gulley Music Saturday, 1:00–3:15 PMMain Stage · East Main StreetLive music in Vendor...
09/14/2026

Music spotlight:
🎶 The Gulleys Bobby Gulley Music
Saturday, 1:00–3:15 PM

Main Stage · East Main Street
Live music in Vendor Village to kick off the Saturday afternoon set. Grab a Festbier and hang on Main Street before Ryan Chrys takes the stage.
Sept 26 · Buena Vista

Full lineup + Trail Passes → 14erfest.org
Music presented by GVC Capital

🏕️ First-year sponsor: Two Track CampersCome see their unique Jeep camper top in Vendor Village. Smart, trail-ready camp...
09/13/2026

🏕️ First-year sponsor: Two Track Campers
Come see their unique Jeep camper top in Vendor Village. Smart, trail-ready camping gear built for the way we actually use these mountains.
Say hi on East Main — then get out on a trip.
Trail Passes → 14erfest.org

Sept 25–27 · Buena Vista

09/12/2026

🎸 Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts
Saturday, 3:30–6:00 PM
Main Stage · East Main Street
Colorado country-rock on the 14er Fest stage, right in Vendor Village. Grab a Festbier and settle in before the 6 PM raffle.
Sept 26 · Buena Vista
Full lineup + Trail Passes → 14erfest.org

🎣 Alpine lakes, 4x4 accessPresented by UpRiver Fly Fishing Trail Pass trips roll up to high-country water:Saturday: Hanc...
09/11/2026

🎣 Alpine lakes, 4x4 access
Presented by UpRiver Fly Fishing
Trail Pass trips roll up to high-country water:

Saturday: Hancock Lake & Pomeroy Lakes
Sunday: Baldwin Lake & Ptarmigan Lake

Short hike from the truck. Cutthroat country. Fishing license required.
Buy a Trail Pass at 14erfest.org, then sign up at the bright orange info booth when you check in.

🎟️ How a 14er Fest Trail Pass works1. Buy your Trail Pass online before you arrive→ 14erfest.org2. Check in at the brigh...
09/10/2026

🎟️ How a 14er Fest Trail Pass works
1. Buy your Trail Pass online before you arrive

→ 14erfest.org
2. Check in at the bright orange 14er Fest information booth in Vendor Village when you get to town.
3. Sign up there for the trips and activities you want.
Your pass is the ticket to guided weekend trips, including:

4x4 — Chinaman, Antero, Princeton Chalet, Hancock, Pomeroy, Grizzly, Natural Bridge, Baldwin, Ptarmigan, Davis Meadow
Mountain bike — Vitamin B crossover, Alpine Tunnel, Antero downhill, Davis Meadow
Climbing with BVMA (no gear or experience needed)
Hiking including the Helly Hansen Yale summit hike
Fly fishing add-ons on several 4x4 lake trips
Clinics in Vendor Village

Sept 25–27 · Buena Vista

Get your Trail Pass now → 14erfest.org

🎸 Hometown triple threat: Shane McNeilBuena Vista local and owner of McNeil Motor Cars is all over 14er Fest weekend.Fri...
09/10/2026

🎸 Hometown triple threat: Shane McNeil
Buena Vista local and owner of McNeil Motor Cars is all over 14er Fest weekend.

Friday night: On stage with South of Proper (6:30–9:00 PM, Main Stage)
Saturday: Leading the Grizzly Lake 4x4 trip
Sunday: Back on the mic with The Buena Vagrants (10:30 AM–1:00 PM)

One weekend. Three ways to catch him.
Trail Passes and schedule → 14erfest.org

🥃 Deerhammer is on the 14er Fest schedule!Book a 14er Fest / Deerhammer Single-Barrel Tasting Experience while you’re in...
09/10/2026

🥃 Deerhammer is on the 14er Fest schedule!
Book a 14er Fest / Deerhammer Single-Barrel Tasting Experience while you’re in Buena Vista. 21+, about 60–90 minutes, small groups.
Three options this weekend:

Friday, Sept 25 at 3pm
Saturday, Sept 26 at 1pm and 3pm

Pick your time and register on the full schedule page → 14erfest.org
See you on Main Street.

🎶 14er Fest Music Spotlight – South of Proper! 🎶The trails are only part of the fun at 14er Fest! Join us in downtown Bu...
09/08/2026

🎶 14er Fest Music Spotlight – South of Proper! 🎶
The trails are only part of the fun at 14er Fest! Join us in downtown Buena Vista for a full weekend of live music, cold drinks, Vendor Village, and plenty of time to hang out after a day of adventure.
🔥 Friday night we're excited to welcome South of Proper to the Main Stage from 6:30–9:00 PM!
Come grab a drink in the Beer Garden, check out the vendors, and stick around for a great night of live music right on East Main Street.
🎵 2026 LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
• The Fourmile Band | 3:00–6:00 PM
• South of Proper | 6:30–9:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
• The Gulleys | 1:00–3:15 PM
• Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts | 3:30–6:00 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
• The Buena Vagrants | 10:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Main Stage – 402 E. Main Street, Buena Vista
Make a weekend of it—hit the trails, explore Vendor Village, enjoy some local libations, and catch live music in the heart of Buena Vista during one of the best weekends of the fall!
🎟️ Want to hit the trails while you're here? Grab your 14er Fest Event Pass!
For just $45, your pass includes access to all 14er Fest trail events—including the 4x4 trips—plus classes, clinics, info sessions, a 14er Fest swag bag, stainless steel pint glass, beer token, beanie and more!
👉 SIGN UP: 14erfest.org/registration/
September 25–27 | Buena Vista, Colorado

Lace up and hit the trails at 14er Fest! 🏃‍♀️⛰️Whether you're ready to take on the West Line Winder 50K or looking for a...
09/08/2026

Lace up and hit the trails at 14er Fest! 🏃‍♀️⛰️
Whether you're ready to take on the West Line Winder 50K or looking for a shorter mountain challenge with the 5K or 14K, there’s a race for you during 14er Fest weekend!
🏃 Saturday, September 26 — West Line Winder 50K
🏃‍♀️ Sunday, September 27 — 5K & 14K Powered by Teva
Come run, explore, and spend the weekend enjoying the mountains in Buena Vista, Colorado!
👉 Race info & registration:
14erfest.org/running-races

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