PHOTOS: Summer vibes are high at 54th Mountain Fair in Carbondale

News | Jul 28, 2025

Austin Colbert

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**Gabriela Mejia leads the opening blessing to officially begin the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.**
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Carbondale’s annual Mountain Fair brought the good vibes to Sopris Park for the 54th time this past weekend. Presented by Carbondale Arts, the free three-day festival included numerous bands, food, arts and crafts vendors, and fun competition, all in celebration of the mountain lifestyle.

The Nude Party performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.

Patton Magee of The Nude Party performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.

Jamie Abbott, the executive director of Carbondale Arts, makes a few opening remarks to begin the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.

The Sopris Soarers perform during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.

Wild Flight performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Carbondale.

The Fretliners perform during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.

The men’s wood splitting competition helped cap off the final day of the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.

As it does every year, the Rhythm of the Heart community drum circle kicks off the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale. The free festival runs through Sunday.
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As it does every year, the Rhythm of the Heart community drum circle kicks off the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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A woman plays along during the community drum circle to begin the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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Jamie Abbott, the executive director of Carbondale Arts, makes a few opening remarks to begin the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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Velvet Daydream plays during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Carbondale.
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The Sopris Soarers perform during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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The Sopris Soarers perform during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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Gabriela Mejia leads the opening blessing to officially begin the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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Gabriela Mejia leads the opening blessing to officially begin the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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Velvet Daydream plays during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Carbondale.
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The Nude Party performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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Patton Magee of The Nude Party performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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The Nude Party performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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Patton Magee of The Nude Party performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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The Nude Party performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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The Nude Party performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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Wild Flight performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Carbondale.
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Wild Flight performs during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Carbondale.
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Attendees explore the various vendors during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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The men’s wood splitting competition helped cap off the final day of the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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The men’s wood splitting competition helped cap off the final day of the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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The Fretliners perform during the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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A young attendee browses the arts and crafts for sale at the 54th annual Mountain Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
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