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WinterWonderGrass Steamboat, Coletrain Music Academy to Offer All-Ages Music Workshops

by Kimberly Inlander

Feb 20, 2026

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Family travelers with a musical inclination may want to pair upcoming travel with the 13th annual WinterWonderGrass Steamboat, Feb. 27–March 1. Every year, Camp Coletrain, a two-day immersive acoustic music workshop presented in partnership with Coletrain Music Academy, proves one of the most inspiring on-site experiences. It includes hands-on workshops for kids and adults of all skill levels.

 

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An all-star lineup of instructors will be on hand this year, including Coleman Smith of Yonder Mountain String Band, Thom LaFond and Jason Bertone of Banshee Tree, and Kay McKenzie of Little Moon Travelers and Deer Creek Sharp Shooters. Sessions are held Feb. 28 and March 1, before the festival opens at Steamboat Grand Hotel. Adults, teens and children ages 6–12 can participate in Camp Coletrain for an opportunity to learn, play and grow in a music-filled environment. Sponsorships, courtesy of Town Hall Outdoor Co, are available for a select number of participants. Camp Coletrain is free for WinterWonderGrass ticket holders.

 

The 2026 WinterWonderGrass Steamboat artist lineup includes:

  • THE DEVIL MAKES THREE
  • LEFTOVER SALMON
  • THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS
  • DANIEL DONATO’S COSMIC COUNTRY
  • ELEPHANT REVIVAL
  • SIERRA HULL
  • ANDY FRASCO (Artist at Large)
  • LINDSAY LOU (Artist at Large)
  • MOUNTAIN GRASS UNIT
  • MOONTRICKS
  • CLAY STREET UNIT
  • TOPHOUSE
  • CHAPARELLE
  • MAGOO
  • THE FRETLINERS
  • DANIEL RODRIGUEZ STRING BAND
  • THE LAST REVEL
  • BRONWYN KEITH-HYNES
  • WINTERWONDERWOMEN
  • PICKIN’ ON THE DEAD featuring ROB EATON
  • JOHNNY MULLENAX
  • AJ LEE (Artist at Large)
  • SILAS HERMAN & THE TONE UNIT
  • BANSHEE TREE
  • BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS
  • TYREE WOODS (Artist at Large)
  • LITTLE MOON TRAVELERS
  • DEER CREEK SHARP SHOOTERS
  • GRAHAM GOOD AND THE PAINTERS

 

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A WWG weekend also offers fun for the whole family with skiing, pop-up shows, a Kids Zone, complimentary tastings and more.

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