Castle Rock Crew #028

Whiskey Fest, Live Music, and a Ton of Other Events!

July 15, 2025

Huge shoutout to our first responders for helping to keep us safe from these fires! We appreciate you!

This week in Castle Rock….

Whiskey Fest 2025
A Celebration of Spirits in Castle Rock

Date: July 19, 2025
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO

The Whiskey Lodge, a beloved local bar in Castle Rock, is proud to host Whiskey Fest 2025! While this event features a stellar lineup of whiskey options, it’s much more than just whiskey. You’ll enjoy hundreds of different spirits, including whiskey, bourbon, tequila, gin, vodka, and wine. Tastings will include offerings from Colorado distilleries and renowned brands like Jack Daniels, Buffalo Trace, Jefferson’s, High West, Penelope, and many others. Whether you're into whiskey or prefer something else, there’s something for everyone – including non-drinkers, who can enjoy non-alcoholic options and grab a discounted ticket for $35 (normally $75).

Food trucks will keep you satisfied with a variety of delicious options, including:

  • Woodhill BBQ

  • Wing Daddy's

  • El Cerrito

  • Granny's Pantry Desserts

  • OG Burgers

Enjoy live music throughout the day:

  • Kevin Austin Band (11:00am-2:15pm)

  • Mojo Filter (2:45pm-5:00pm)

This is an indoor event, so you can enjoy all the festivities without worrying about the weather.

Bonus: Use Promo Code July15 for $15 off each ticket!

Don’t miss out on this incredible festival in Castle Rock – grab your tickets now!

Buy your tickets here
Full list of vendors here

WISEfit Castle Rock

Meet WISEfit: Helping women over 40 live their best lives!

WISEfit is a boutique personal training studio focused on helping women through peri- and post-menopause learn how hormone shifts affect the way our bodies respond to training and diet. Nancy Smay is a certified NASM personal trainer and nutrition coach with more than 10 years of training experience, and her passion is working with women dedicated to making their next 40 years even better than the first 40. Nancy trains small groups and one-on-one clients, emphasizing resistance training and hormone-friendly nutrition as a science-backed means to maintaining bone, muscle, heart, and cognitive function—and to facilitate fat loss. 

Check out her website here: https://www.wise-fit.net/
Check out her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wisefit.cr

Looks like a lot of pups have been fortunate enough to find homes, but don’t fear there are still some available like Scooby (anybody else have some serious nostalgia triggered? I may have to watch a few episodes…) and Jax.

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Sports:

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WISEfit: WISEfit is a boutique personal training studio focused on working with women dedicated to making their next 40 years even better than the first 40. We train small groups and one-on-one clients, emphasizing resistance training and hormone-friendly nutrition as a science-backed means to maintaining bone, muscle, heart, and cognitive function—and to facilitate fat loss. Click here to get started today!

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Events:

Tuesday, 7/15:

Miller Library - Coffee Chat Tuesday - 8:00am-11:00am

The Office Co. | Bar & Kitchen (everyday) - Happy Hour - 2:00pm-7:00pm

Courtyard Social (every weekday) - Happy Hour - 2:30pm-5:00pm

The Whiskey Lodge - 50 Cent Wings - 3:00pm-10:00pm

Bucketlist Tavern (every weekday) - Happy Hour - 3:00pm-6:00pm

I.C. Brewhouse - Trivia - 6:30pm

Wild Blue Yonder - JEOPARDY! Bar League Trivia - 7:00pm-9:00pm

Elizabeth Brewing Company - Trivia - 7:00pm

Wednesday, 7/16:

Festival Park - Jazz in the Park - 6:30pm-8:00pm - deets

105 West Brewing - Trails N’ Ales (Mountain Bike) - 6:00pm-7:00pm

Hideaway Bar & Grill - DJ Trivia - 7:00pm-9:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Flash Jam Classic Rock - 6:00pm-10:00pm

Thursday, 7/17:

Amphitheater at Miller Park - Tunes for Trails: That Eighties Bands - 5:30pm-9:30pm

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Poker Night - 7:00pm-10:00pm  

RNK Running - CHOG - 6:00pm - deets

Crowfoot Valley Coffee - Trivia - 6:00pm

Bucket List Tavern - Cornhole - 6:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Country Dance Night w/ Dance Instructor - 6:00-7:30pm+

Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke with Big E Entertainment - 8:00pm-12:00am

Friday, 7/18:

Amphitheater at Miller Park - Zumba with Van - 8:00am-9:00am

Outlets - Family Fun Fridays - 12:00pm-2:00pm

Running Creek Park - Friday Night Markets with These Guys - 5:00pm-9:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music! Brad Lee Schroeder - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Sinners & Saints - Live at the Altar: Kerosene Drifters - 8:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday, 7/19:

Fairgrounds - Original Castle Rock Farmers Market - 8:00am-12:00pm

Vuori Outlets at Castle Rock - ACTV Club IRL - 8:00am-10:00am - deets

Outlets at Castle Rock - Cars at the Rock Cruise In - 9:30am-12:30pm - deets

Courtyard on Perry - Walking Tour of Downtown Castle Rock - 10:30am-11:30pm

Fairgrounds - Whiskey Fest - 11:00am-5:00pm - tix (promo code July15)

Sudden Fiction Books - Sudden Fiction Books 6th Anniversary Celebration - 11:00am-3:00pm

Outlets at Castle Rock - Barks + Brews - 12:00pm-3:00pm - deets

Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain Live Music! Clay Cutler - 3:00pm-6:00pm

Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park - Summer Concert Series | Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John with special guest The Who Generation - 6:00pm-10:00pm - tickets! 

105 West Brewing - Live Music: These Guys - 6:30pm-9:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Judgment Day White Snake Tribute Band - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke with Big E Entertainment - 8:00pm-12:00am

Sinners & Saints - Dance to the “Max” DJ Dance Party - 9:00pm-11:30pm

Sunday, 7/20:

Lost Coffee - Lost Runners Run Club - 8:00am

Amphitheater at Miller Park - Yoga in the Park - 8:30am-9:30am

Festival Park - Farmers Market - 9:00am-2:00pm

Castle Rock Museum - Ice Cream Social - 1:00pm-3:00pm - deets

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music! Nikki Z. Solo - 2:00pm-5:00pm

105 West Brewing - Live Music: Zech Lumpkin - 2:30pm-5:30pm

Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain Live Music! Hot Boots Duo - 3:00pm-6:00pm

Monday, 7/21:

Cantril School - 2026 Budget Open House with a side of Pizza - 4:00pm-6:00pm - deets

105 West Brewing - Trails N’ Ales (Run Club) - 6:00pm-7:00pm

Sudden Fiction - Final Draft Book Club - 6:30pm

Festival Park - Yoga in the Park - 6:30pm-7:30pm

Heads up on events that are further out:

Get your tix for the Summer Concert Series if you haven’t already. First one is Sugar Ray on June 21st!

Check out the Summer Fitness Events

Outlets - Rock the Mountain - Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day - 3:00pm-6:00pm

Outlets - Family Fun Fridays - Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day - 12:00pm-2:00pm

Festival Park - Jazz in the Park - Wednesdays in June from 6:30pm-8:00pm

Colorado Renaissance Festival - June 14th-August 3rd - details

Fairgrounds - Justin Lynch - July 25th - 7:30pm

Festival Park - Boots & Brews - July 26th - 11:00am-4:00pm

⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.

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