As summer approaches, Copper Mountain gears up for another exciting series of events, including the much-anticipated return of the Union Peak Festival. 

For the third consecutive summer, from September 8-10, Copper Mountain will host this unique festival that brings together community, sport, and art. This year’s free, three-day event will feature renowned music acts Spoon, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Quinn XCII.

Stellar Lineup

The weekend’s star-studded concerts begin on Friday, September 8, with a performance from Grammy-nominated Spoon, a rock band hailing from Austin, Texas. On Saturday night, Los Angeles-based indie pop band, Fitz and the Tantrums, will light up the stage, performing hits from their extensive music catalog. The weekend festivities will culminate with a performance by American singer-songwriter, Quinn XCII on Sunday, September 10, setting the stage for a grand festival finale.

Notable past headliners have included big names like WALK THE MOON, Saint Motel, X Ambassadors, and AJR.

VIP Experience 

Festival attendees are invited to enhance their experience with a VIP pass, which provides exclusive benefits, such as special concert viewing access, food and beverage discounts, and unique festival merchandise. For $400 per person, the Full Weekend VIP pass offers:

  • A prime viewing spot right at the front of the stage for all main performances
  • Entry to a VIP lounge and deck with a viewing area, complete with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available all day throughout the festival
  • Access to Happy Hour events before all opening music performances
  • Exclusive entry to after-parties following the headline performances on Friday and Saturday night
  • A continental breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday mornings of the festival weekend
  • Four daily drink tickets that can be redeemed at select locations during the day, concerts, and after-parties
  • Unique festival merchandise, including a YETI Union Peak Colster and a Union Peak flannel

Festival Activities

Union Peak Festival is not just about the music.

Attendees can explore art installations, visit hand-made creation booths, and participate in sports demonstrations and outdoor meetups, including golf skills clinics at Copper Creek Golf Course, morning yoga on the mountain, guided group mountain bike rides, and fly-fishing casting clinics.

The Summit Up 9K/5K Trail Run, scheduled for Saturday morning, provides an athletic challenge for runners willing to test their stamina at high altitude. The weekend also offers a host of other summer activities at the resort, including mountain biking and hiking, the Rocky Mountain Coaster, Woodward WreckTangle, go-karts, ziplining, and more.

This summer’s Union Peak Festival at Copper Mountain promises to be a weekend of shared experiences and unforgettable memories. For more information, visit CopperColorado.com