While it feels as though the COVID-19 pandemic is easing a little with more and more people getting vaccinated and patient numbers lessening, there are still public health and safety concerns to consider when it comes to holding events that tend to draw large numbers of people.
Which is why the annual Pagosa Folk N’ Bluegrass Festival, which was scheduled for June 4 to 6, has been canceled.
“While we understand that we are all so eager to gather again and revel in the magic of live music on Reservoir Hill, we have had to thoroughly consider every aspect of creating an environment that is safe and enjoyable for our entire community,” the festival said in a news release. “At this time, we cannot, in good conscience, move forward as initially planned with the Pagosa Folk N’ Bluegrass Festival, Jam Camps and workshops scheduled for June 4 to 6, 2021. We know that this is heartbreaking news for all of us, but our No. 1 priority remains the health and safety of our festival family and community.”
Refunds will be issued for those who still have live tickets in the festival’s system. If you are a ticketholder, there is no need to contact the festival to request a refund, as refunds will be automatically processed.
And for those who want to support the festival with a donation, visit https://donate.nprstations.org/ksut/support-ksut-festivals.
But all may not be lost, said KSUT Festival Director Jill Davis. She said there’s a chance the Four Corners Folk Festival, traditionally held over the Labor Day weekend, could still be a go this summer – with perhaps some tweaks to keep everyone safe.
“We’re still very optimistic that we’ll be able to move forward with Four Corners Folk Festival on Labor Day weekend,” she said. “We are hard at work behind the scenes reimagining a hybrid offering of in-person and/or livestream performances for that weekend, and are deferring to state, regional, tribal and local restrictions and advisements, as well as monitoring vaccine distribution as we craft an experience for all to enjoy.
“We are 100% holding out hope that we will see a return to live music in 2021,” she said.
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