Venues
Grand Mesa
Arts & Events Center
GMAEC is a vibrant and thriving arts, cultural and education center, which opened its doors on Main St in Cedaredge June of 2018. The venue houses an art gallery, state of the art blackbox theater, and is a destination for art, performances, and education.
GMAEC will host songwriter rounds on Friday and Saturday, the Saturday evening headliner event with Marcus Hummon, and the Sunday morning meet & greet.
Stage Sponsor: Hellman Motor Company
The Art Garage
The Art Garage, which opened in January 2024, is an extension of the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center. This new addition features a variety of visual art classes, including a pottery studio. Additionally, the space is available for rentals.
The Art Garage will host songwriter rounds on Friday and Saturday.
Stage Sponsor: Empowered Energy Systems
The Pondy
The Pondy, at 220 W. Main St. in Cedaredge, has been a downtown destination since its original opening in 1985. Under new ownership, they offer a full liquor bar with a variety of food and snacks. The Pondy also features a dance hall, with a stage and a full bar available to rent.
The Pondy will host songwriter rounds on Friday and Saturday.
Stage Sponsor: Bank of Colorado
River Burch Gallery
Known as “Cedaredge’s Living Room”, which is a gallery of a mosh-posh of art, photography, famous newspaper clippings and a collection of vinyl… all for sale. At the center of the room is a sitting space, in-which owner Don Burch invites the community and visitors to come in, look around and hang out.
River Burch Gallery will host songwriter rounds on Friday and Saturday.
Stage Sponsor: Cedaredge Land Company
Starr's Guitars
Starr’s Guitars has been a staple on Main Street in Cedaredge, since 2001.
They strive to offer a unique shopping experience to their customers by stocking world class guitars, (vintage, new and used), amps and accessories, as well as affordable instruments for players of all levels.
Starr's Guitars will host songwriter rounds on Friday and Saturday.
Stage Sponsor: Delta Ace Hardware
The 290 Building
In the 290 Building (Previously Odd Fellows Hall)
songwriters will perform in the historic 1940’s upstairs meeting hall. The space features an open, airy atmosphere that’s full of vintage vibe.
The 290 Building will host songwriter rounds on Friday and Saturday.
Stage Sponsor: Snow Capped Cider
Snow Capped Cider
The Snow Capped Cider Taproom provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere where visitors can relax, unwind, and be entertained.
Snow Capped Cider will feature David Starr and Erik Stucky for a Friday night concert open to the public.
Starr's Guitars Outdoor Stage
The Starr's Guitars Outdoor Stage at GMAEC gave life to our Summer Concert Series, attracting huge crowds and musicians from across the country. With a full-service bar, food vendors, and a covered stage, musicians & patrons alike are drawn to this amazing music event. Come check it out.
Our Summer Concert Series is free and open to the public and kicks off the Festival with performances from local songwriters!
