Festival Information and Rules

Event Location: Town Park, 300 N. Silver, Lake City, CO 81235
Date: Third Saturday in September; Gates open at 10 a.m.

How to get to Lake City…
From Denver: Take Highway 285 through South Park; Highway 50 over Monarch Pass into Gunnison; Highway 149 south to Lake City.
From Durango: Highway 160 through Pagosa Springs and into South Fork; Highway 149 through Creede, over Slumgullion Pass and into Lake City.
From Grand Junction: Highway 50 through Montrose; about 8 miles before Gunnison, turn south onto Highway 149 to Lake City.
From Silverton: consider a spectacular 4x4 route over Cinnamon or Engineer Pass.

Contact the Lake City / Hinsdale County Visitor Center (970-944-2527) to find out about pass conditions.

Find out more about Lake City and where to eat and stay at lakecity.com

 

Event Rules:

  • This is a rain or shine event - no refunds on ticket purchases.

  • No dogs are allowed in the park.

  • IDs are required.

  • Personal tents are not allowed within the Festival boundaries.

  • No outside alcohol or glass are allowed in the park.

  • Ages twelve and under are free.

  • Small bistro tables may be allowed in the back of the park if space allows.

  • The Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival and its volunteers reserve the right to refuse to serve beer or wine to anyone visibly intoxicated.

  • Setting up chairs or blankets to reserve space inside the Festival boundaries is not allowed until the gates open.

Make it a long weekend!

There’s a lot to see and do in and around Lake City! When you’re not at the festival, plan to explore the area. Into art and history? Want to climb a fourteener? Here’s a few itineraries to help you plan the perfect long weekend.

Collectible Wine Glasses

A custom wine glass is crafted for the festival each year. These glasses can be purchased for an additional fee on the day of the festival (limited quantities, available while supplies last). Plastic tasting cups will also be available or you can bring your own wine glass.