Going with the dogs: Wüffstock returns

An upcoming festival will offer participants an opportunity to enjoy music, food and activities — and bring along their dogs.

The Roice-Hurst Humane Society has scheduled the sixth annual Wüffstock Music Festival for May 14 at the amphitheater at Los Colonias Park in Grand Junction. Gates will open at 2 p.m. Bands will play from 3:15 to 9 p.m. with an intermission from 6:15 to 7 p.m.  Well-behaved dogs on leashes will be welcome.

Popular 90s rock band eve 6 will take the stage at 7 p.m. In addition, the festival will feature performances by Denver-based Leon and the Revival and The Static Channel. 

The event also will include local vendor booths, beer, food trucks and adoptable dogs. Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs or blankets.

“We’re excited to welcome eve 6 to our Grand Valley for an incredible evening in the most beautiful music venue in Western Colorado. It’s a great excuse to spend time with your dog and your loved ones, grab a beer and a bite to eat and enjoy great music for a great cause,” said Anna Stout, chief executive officer of Roice-Hurst Humane Society.

Tickets to Wüffstock sell for $35 in advance and $45 at the gate for adults ages 18 and over and $15 in advance and $20 at the gate for teens ages 13 to 18 years old. Children 12 and under will be admitted at no charge. 

VIP tickets are available for $75 and include reserve seating, a limited-edition T-shirt and goodie bag. 

For tickets or more information about Wüffstock, visit the website at
https://RHhumanesociety.org/wuffstock2022
or www.theampgj.com.

The rain-or-shine concert will be sponsored by 84 Lumber, B.L. Realty, Chamberlin Architects, Chow Down Pet Supplies, Colorado Coach, Colorado Legacy Coffee, Comet Cleaners, Enstrom Candies, Hills Pet Nutrition, Home Loan Insurance, Humphrey RV, KREX, Shelter Insurance, Townsquare Media and Wag Resort.

The Roice-Hurst Humane Society operates a nonprofit shelter and adoption center that provides housing, medical treatment and care for dogs and cats. The organization also provides such resources for pet owners as animal behavior counseling, free and low-cost pet food and supplies and low-cost pet vaccinations.