Capitol Hill People’s Fair to Host Live Music at Lost Highway Brewing Company on Wednesdays

Tim Wenger | April 1, 2015

Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) is excited to announce that this year’s People’s Fair will be hosting live music at Lost Highway Brewing Co. (520 E. Colfax) every Wednesday in May from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This free, weekly event is open to all and will feature favorites from the People’s Fair and standouts from The Ultimate Music Xperience (UMX), the official auditions for the People’s Fair. This partnership will celebrate the amazing entertainment of the People’s Fair and showcase an outstanding, new local business. Lost Highway’s Master Brewer, TJ Compton, will be debuting a People’s Fair dedicated brew that is sure to please beer lovers and music enthusiasts alike. The lineup for this weekly series will be announced in early April.

Lost Highway Brewing Co. has been thriving since their grand opening in late September 2014. Compton has been consistently producing top-notch brews, each named to reflect the history and experience of Colfax and the Capitol Hill area. In addition to the brewery and tap room, Lost Highway also offers fresh bread, charcuterie, olives and other “picnic” style edibles in its market. The amazing quality of beer, and fun, friendly staff has quickly made Lost Highway a favorite destination on Colfax Avenue.

During the last weekend in March, the UMX, a two-day battle-of-the-bands, rocked the The Celtic Tavern and Delaney’s Cigar Bar (1801 Blake St.). Roughly 40 local, primarily undiscovered solo and group acts competed for the opportunity to play at one of the largest music events in the state: the People’s Fair. The judges for this great event are representatives from the local music scene, People’s Fair Entertainment Committee members, and the general public. After the scores are tabulated, approximately the top 20 bands will be invited to play at the People’s Fair, making this entertainment selection process unique because it allows everyone’s vote to be counted.

Now in its 44th year, the People’s Fair has provided an opportunity for Colorado bands to make their impression on the local music scene. Over the years, the People’s Fair has featured bands such as the Flobots, Hazel Miller, Opie Gone Bad, and many others. With over 200,000 fair-goers and numerous exhibitors, vendors and volunteers, Civic Center Park becomes Colorado’s third largest city during the weekend of the People’s Fair.

The People’s Fair is famous for bringing together a diverse population to celebrate community and local entertainment. Whether you are looking for unique gifts, want to sip a glass of wine and listen to jazz, enjoy free and low-cost kids and family activities, check out local nonprofits doing important work on behalf of our community, taste a variety of unique menu items, or simply people-watch on a beautiful summer day, the People’s Fair is the place to be.Join us June 6 and 7 for the 44^th Anniversary of the People’s Fair and celebrate the kick-off to the summer festival season!

Online: peoplefair.com