Gypsum Daze
July 16-18, 2026
Gypsum Daze celebrates our small-town spirit in a BIG way!
A community event that brings friends, neighbors, and families together to celebrate Colorado, our Western heritage, and rural mountain fun like only Gypsum can.
Every July, the Gypsum Daze weekend includes a multitude of family activities and events (most are free) such as a Parade, 5K Run/Walk, Classic Car Show, Jalapeno Eating Contest, Youth Talent Show, Kids Activity Zone & Carnival Rides, Food Trucks, and Live Music Concert.
News & Updates
- Thanks for coming to Gypsum Daze 2025! Save the dates for next year - July 16-18, 2026.
Know Before You Go!
- Concert Gates open at 6:00pm. Music starts at 7:00pm.
- All general admission concert tickets are open lawn tickets. You may bring chairs and/or blankets. NO coolers or outside food/drink allowed. Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for sale at the event.
- Alcohol is available for sale to patrons 21 and older. Drink selections will be provided closer to event.
- Concert Ticket Prices:
GA Adults (13 & up)
EARLY-BIRD (5/15-7/13/25) - $25 per person
REGULAR (starting 7/14/25) - $35 per person
GA 12 & Under
FREE
VIP/SPONSOR PARTY
A Limited number of VIP Sponsor Party tickets are available for purchase for $100. Price includes dinner, 2 drinks, and 5pm early venue access. All VIP attendees age 8 & over must have a ticket. - Adults (13 & up) must have a concert ticket to enter the Lundgren Amphitheater area/Concert venue and attend the concert.
- The Food Court and merchant vendor areas (outside of the concert venue) will be open to non-concert ticket holders until 10:00 PM both Friday and Saturday nights.
Gypsum Daze events takes place at several locations around Gypsum. Please see specific events for their locations. However, the bulk of the activities take place around the Town Hall/Gypsum Rec Center Campus and Lundgren Amphitheater.
Parking: Free parking is available in the North and South Eagle Valley High School parking lots, at the Gypsum Sports Complex, and along Cooley Mesa Road, if needed. On Saturday, July 19, the South parking lot at Eagle Valley High School will become permit/pass parking only and reserved for VIP concert ticket holders, and handicapped patrons ONLY.
Event Shuttle: Core Transit Buses will run a free shuttle service Friday and Saturday, dropping patrons at the main event entrance at Lundgren Blvd/Valley Rd. Please see the map below for the event shuttle route and stop/pick up locations. Thank you to CORE for sponsoring the event and providing this service!
Golf Cart Shuttles are available Saturday evening from the South High School parking lot for the elderly, handicapped, and VIP Concert Ticket Holders.
Being a part of Gypsum's largest and longest running event is a great way to create brand awareness, generate leads, and engage with participants. If you are interested in learning more about our various Gypsum Daze sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.
- 2025 - Chris Janson & Mackenzie Carpenter
- 2024 - Brian Kelley, Lauren Alaina, Travis Denning & Dakota Hale
- 2023 - Diamond Rio, Shane Profitt, Frankie Ballard, and Runaway June
- 2022 - The Marshall Tucker Band, The Cadillac Three, Nate Barnes, and Michael Ray
- 2021 - Jimmie Allen, Pat Green & LOCASH
- 2020 - EVENT CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
- 2019 - Scotty McCreery & The Lone Bellow
- 2018 - Randy Houser & Tracy Lawrence
- 2017 - Gary Allan & Swon Brothers
- 2016 - Hunter Hayes & Danielle Bradbery
- 2015 - Big & Rich, Jana Kramer & Cowboy Troy
- 2014 - Easton Corbin & Mark Chesnutt
- 2013 - LeAnn Rimes, Collin Raye & Imaj
- 2012 - The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Thompson Square & Gloriana
- 2011 - Joey+Rory, The Oak Ridge Boys & Eli Young Band
- 2010 - Rodney Atkins & Sarah Buxton
- 2009 - The Charlie Daniels Band & Little Big Town
- 2008 - JoDee Messina & James Otto
- 2007 - Darryl Worley, SheDaisy & Jamie O'Neal
- 2006 - Terri Clark & Western Underground
- 2005 - Sawyer Brown, Emerson Drive & Josh Turner
- 2004 - Clay Walker, Cowboy Crush & Jennifer Moorman
- 2003 - Honky Tonk Tailgate Party, Restless Heart
- 2002 - Pam Tillis & Rascal Flatts
- 2001 - Blackhawk & The Wilkinsons
- 2000 - Ty Herndon & Hal Ketchum
- 1999 - Michael Peterson
- 1998 - Dan Seals & Big House
- 1997 - Rick Trevino