Lee Canyon announces lineup for free Mountain Fest music festival

LEE CANYON (KTNV) — Organizers have announced the lineup for the annual free summer music and outdoor recreation festival in Lee Canyon.

Musical acts including local blues band The Smokestacks, the Jonny Hazard Band and local reggae band ST1 will perform at this year’s Mountain Fest on Saturday, June 29 at 5 p.m.

New this year, Birdies & Beers will take place separately from Mountain Fest on Saturday, August 3. The 18-hole disc golf competition and beer festival will begin at 8 a.m.

“Summer attendance at Lee Canyon has tripled in recent years,” says Dan Hooper, general manager of Lee Canyon. “Offering Mountain Fest and Birdies and Beers as separate events allows us to evolve each into a more meaningful experience for our guests.”

The Smokestacks kick off Mountain Fest at noon, followed by Jonny Hazard at 1:30 p.m. and ST1 at 3:30 p.m.

The Mountain Fest stage will take place at Rabbit Peak; Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or low-profile portable chairs.

People can also participate in the annual Lee Canyon log sawing contest and purchase passes for scenic chair rides.

Mountain Fest includes a craft beer tasting with 16 unique options from local and national breweries at Hillside Lodge’s Bristlecone Bar.

For access to unlimited tastings, commemorative Mountain Fest stainless steel pint glasses can be purchased online and in advance of the event.

Guests can also enjoy a vendor village, a food truck, and food and beverage outlets like Brewin Burro and Bighorn Grill.

Mountain Fest is a family event. Birdies & Beers, an 18-hole disc golf competition and beer festival, is open to players of all skill levels.

Registration costs $40 and includes a commemorative stainless steel pint and, for players aged 21 and over, free access to the beer garden.

Spectators can enjoy the beer garden by purchasing a $25 pass online and in advance of the event.

Competitors are encouraged to register online to reserve their place; On-site registrations will be based on availability. Disc golf competitors can use their equipment or purchase a rental package, for $10, from Lee Canyon Sports.