Mid-Winter Bluegrass Festival, Ramada Plaza Denver North Friday, February 19, through Sunday, February 21 | Details | Read more While most of Colorado's banjo-pickin' fairs are held in the sweltering heat of summer, the Mid-winter Bluegrass Fest has helped stave off the cold season's blues for 25 years. This year, the three-day party features plenty of home-state talent in addition to touring headliners the Lonesome River Band, The Lost and Found, and April Verch Band. More: Young Coyotes | Laura Goldhamer and the Silver Nail | Joe Pug | Galactic