Save the date for our annual Spring festival to celebrate Stewardship and Sustainability! Dandelion Fay 2026 kicks off at 10am on May 9 with a parade down main street and a festival in Sopris Park. There is fun for the whole family. Food, vendors, activities, live entertainment!

Festival schedule
May 9, 2026:
Kids Fest - 10am-12pm
Arrive on 2nd & Main Street at 9:45 AM in your favorite costume and join the Parade! Calling all flora, fauna, fungi, creepy crawlies, four legged, swimming, flying or creatures from out of this world! All are welcome, kids of all ages can join the Parade!
10:00 AM – Parade of the Species down Main Street to Sopris Park, maybe a surprise from the Carbondale Flash Mob!
10:30 AM – Bonedale Ballet on Main Stage
11:00 AM – Sopris Soarers aerial performance

KDNK Beer Garden 12pm-5pm

All day fun (10 AM – 5 PM):

• Interactive offerings

• Face Painting

• Bring a shirt for Screen Printing! No synthetic fabrics

• Farmers, makers, food, elixirs, beer garden & more

Main Stage:

12:30pm - Indigenous Hip Hop Artist, Nataanii Means!!!

1:30pm - Panel Discussion with Aspen Indigenous Foundation

3:30-5pm - The Rosie Joes (Modern Mountain Americana)

See you there! You don't want to miss this one!