CREEDE— The second annual Headwaters Music Festival kicked off this weekend in Creede adding to the already full agenda of fun things to do in the area. With the high peaks in the background and the ambiance of a small town, the festival entertained families from around the region and beyond for the entire weekend.
Two years ago, local business owners and the town of Creede came together and decided that the one thing the small mountain community was missing was a music festival. After pulling together and forming a board consisting of several local musicians and business owners, the Headwaters Music Festival was born. Last year was a success and after the event plans for this year were well underway, as the board came together to bring local and national talent to the stage.
Saturday and Sunday were filled with musical talent from several bands including local band BGST (Baxter, Goss, Speake and Turnbull) who opened the show and set the stage for the rest of the weekend. More than 300 people attended the event throughout the weekend, making it an even bigger success than last year’s. The ball field located south of town was packed with guests who brought their own lawn chairs and settled in for a weekend of excellent music, great local food and homemade wares offered by vendors set up along the festival grounds.
The music was family-friendly, with every band offering a unique sound as crowds gathered to listen and dance the last days of summer away. The festival was a perfect way to say goodbye to summer as the Labor Day holiday draws near. The atmosphere was relaxed and easy as each band took turns rocking the crowd to melodic tunes and fun activities that kept everyone on their toes.
In addition to the music festival, the Creede Repertory Theatre showcased their Headwaters: New Plays of the West Festival. Authors from all over submit their work for the festival and only two are chosen for the stage performance during the weeklong event. The festival is the birthplace of almost one-third of all new plays later produced at the theatre.
The theatre opened the world premiere of General Store, by Brian Watkins which was inspired by the nationally renowned author Stephen King. Watkins takes a ride through paranormal activity while sliding in economic uncertainty to create a piece fit for the stage for seasons to come
The weekend ended on Sunday with gospel-type music provided by The Creede Quartet. The local group took the crowd through several musical numbers that ranged from spiritual songs to barbershop quartets. By the end of the day and all the outstanding performances, those in attendance are already eager to see what next year’s festival will bring.