Country music stars announced for Gypsum Daze
Ashley McBryde to headline 2026 Gypsum Daze Concert with opener Chayce Beckham
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Gypsum Daze celebrates big fun in a small-town style July 16-18. This community gathering brings friends, neighbors and families together to honor Colorado, Gypsum’s Western heritage and the unique rural mountain fun that only Gypsum can offer.
Gypsum Daze is known for bringing in some big names in the country music genre. In the past, the event featured bands like The Charlie Daniels Band, Little Big Town, LeeAnn Rimes and Rascal Flats. This year, Chayce Beckham will open up for headliner Ashley McBryde.
“Hosting Grammy, CMA and ACM winner Ashley McBryde at the Lundgren Amphitheater is an incredible opportunity for Gypsum,” said Kyndal Emerick, the Town of Gypsum’s communications and marketing coordinator. “Ashley’s powerhouse vocals will bring an incredible headline performance to our stage, while Chayce Beckham’s raw, soulful style will open the night with energy, connection and great music.”
Ashley McBryde, a Grammy, CMA and ACM award-winning Grand Ole Opry member renowned for her hard‑hitting, storyteller’s voice that was born in biker bars, delivers an earthy authenticity through critically-acclaimed albums like “Girl Going Nowhere,” “Never Will,” “Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville,” “The Devil I Know,” and her latest project, “Wild,” which includes her fastest rising single to date, “What If We Don’t.”
Rising country artist Chayce Beckham is the only artist to win “American Idol” with his own original music. He has quickly made his mark with the platinum, chart‑topping hit “23.” With more than 536 million streams and a raw, blues‑infused style shaped by real‑life hardships, Beckham’s debut album “Bad for Me” cements him as one of country music’s most compelling new voices. His latest releases, including “Ocean Blue” and “Holdin’ You, Lovin’ You,” continue to showcase his honest songwriting and signature country‑rock edge.
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Gypsum Daze Concert tickets are on sale now — early-bird pricing is available through July 12 at $25 per ticket and kids 12 and under are free. Starting July 13, ticket prices increase by $10 per ticket.
New this year, Mountain Recreation will host Gypsum Daze of Strength. This event will include participants taking on axle presses, deadlifts, truck pulls, farmer’s carries and atlas stone challenges in a display of power and community spirit. Winners will be crowned based on total points earned across all events. Gypsum Daze of Strength will take place on July 16 from 5:30–8:30 p.m.
On July 17, people of all ages will enjoy afternoon festivities beginning with the Friday Free Bounce House Zone at Town Hall Park, offering plenty of energy-burning excitement for the kids at no cost, from 2-7 p.m.
The Carnival is back with Brown’s Amusements featuring rides and games for all ages at Gypsum’s Municipal Campus. The fun is affordable with unlimited ride wristbands priced at $10 per person, per day!
The carnival will run:
- Friday, July 17 from 2 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
The Youth Talent Show returns on Friday to the Lundgren Amphitheater stage, followed by a free outdoor movie (“School of Rock”). Between the talent show and movie, crowd favorite Uncle E, Gypsum’s beloved Gypsum Daze event announcer, will deliver an entertaining and lighthearted intermission set.
The Gypsum Daze weekend features a wide variety of family activities and events (most of them are free):
Thursday, July 16
- Kid’s Fishing Derby
- Gypsum Daze of Strength
Friday, July 17
- Pickleball Tournament
- Carnival
- Free Friday Bounce Houses
- Youth Talent Show
- Movie Night
Saturday, July 18
- Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast
- 5K Run/Walk
- Parade
- Superintendent’s Revenge Golf Tournament
- Classic Car Show
- Horseshoe Tournament
- Family Shooting Sports BBQ
- Jalapeño Eating Contest
- Carnival
- Food Trucks
Get all details about Gypsum Daze at gypsumdaze.com.
