Check out Last Year's Schedule of Events:
-Friday, August 16th-
Cowboy Paint and Sip | 3:00pm – 6:00pm | Rocky Mountain Folk School
Join the Rocky Mountain Folk School for a fun western themed painting class at the with local artist Edie Dafoe. Beverages and snacks included. Register ahead of time as space is limited. Register directly with the Folk School by clicking here. Cost is $55/person
Western Line Dancing | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Grand Lake Center
Get your cowboy boots ready and join instructor Dinah for a boot-scootin’ good time in her country western dance class! No registration required – drop in and pay at the door, cash or Venmo. Cost is $20/person
Outdoor Movie Night sponsored by Lupine Village | 8:30pm | Town Park
Set up a chair, snag a blanket and join us for a free outdoor movie at the town park. Nobody puts baby in the corner in this 80s throwback! This classic film is the perfect embodiment of the spirit of Grand Lake summer camp and won in our @gograndlake social media poll. During the film there will be fresh popcorn and cocoa available for free!
-Saturday, August 17th-
Buffalo Days 5k Race brought to you by the Grand Lake Center | 8:00am | Grand Lake Center
Kick off your Saturday with a burst of energy at the Buffalo Days 5k fun run! Race starts at the Grand Lake Center with a 5k loop through town. Register with the Grand Lake Center here.
Cowboy Carnival Games brought to you by the Town of Grand Lake | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Town Park
Grab the kids and head down to town park for free bounce house, obstacle course, and carnival style games for all ages!
Corn Hole Tournament | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Town Park
Register and compete for your own Buffalo Days custom board set! Courts set up at town park. Register ahead of time as space is limited and fills quickly. Registration will open July 15th – Click here to register
-This is a two person team, double elimination tournament
-Winners receive $200 cash and custom corn hole set
-Runners Up receive $100 cash
-Winners will be congratulated at the music festival at between the bands!
Jail Photo Booth brought to you by Troublesome Fest | 2:30pm – 7:00pm | Lakefront Park
Take memorable western photos in our old town jail on Grand Ave. Hosted by Fire on the Mountain, a non profit that highlights post wild fire relief and fire prevention that also brings Troublesome Fest to Grand Lake.
Buffalo BBQ sponsored by Sagebrush BBQ & Grill | 2:30pm until sold out | Lakefront Park
Sagebrush BBQ is cooking up a menu of real buffalo BBQ to enjoy during the lakefront live music!
Lakefront Music sponsored by Sagebrush BBQ and The Buffalo Rose | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | Lakefront Park
Head on down to the Lakefront at 3:00pm for free live music! Snag a plate of fantastic Buffalo BBQ from the Sagebrush tent and a crisp cold beer from the Grand Lake Chamber’s beer garden.
Gates open at 3:00pm, with Jason Eady kicking off the music! Stick around for our headliner, Ryan Chrys and The Rough Cuts for a fantastically fun and lively country music concert!
Official After Party at Charlie’s Sports and Grill | 9:00pm
Continue the celebration at the official Buffalo Days after party at Charlie’s Sports bar and grill!
In an effort to reduce the frequency of firework displays over Grand Lake, please note that fireworks are not scheduled for Buffalo Days this year. We encourage guests to get out and enjoy the boardwalk businesses after the concert and head to Charlie’s at 9am for the official after party!
-Sunday August 18th-
Cowboy Church brought to you by Winding River Resort | 9:00am | Town Park Gazebo
Gather at the gazebo to celebrate and rejoice the cowboy way with an eclectic mix of music, poetry, and humor with Grand Lake’s favorite cowboys from Winding River Resort.
Buffalo Days Cowpoke Parade brought to you by the Town of Grand Lake | 12:30pm
Follow the herd down Grand Avenue with floats, horses, costumes, and dressed-up pups! Anyone can join in on the parade – Click here to download the parade application
Water Zone brought to you by Grand Lake Fire Protection District| After Parade | Gene Stover Park
After the parade head to Lakefront Park and cool off with some water fun with Grand Lake Fire!
