Kelsey Waldon

Friday Nights Live offers a vibrant FREE concert series of 24 Friday nights from May 2nd through October 10th.  Enjoy performances from national touring bands every Friday night on our Courtyard Stage, completely free of charge. These events are a collaboration with Pickin Productions, and each concert supports a local non-profit organization.

When Kelsey signed with John Prine's legendary "Oh Boy Records," she made history as the label's first signing in 15 years. Always the real deal: kind, grounded, and outrageously talented and deeply connected to the art of songwriting and folk music;Kelsey embodies all of that and more.She has been making waves with her band, the Muleskinners. From headlining tours across the U.S. to sharing stages with the likes of Tyler Childers, CharleyCrockett, Margo Price, Shane Smith & the Saints, 49 Winchester, LucindaWilliams, Robert Earl Keen, and Blackberry Smoke, Kelsey’s star continues to rise.In 2023, Kelsey was named a "Kentucky Colonel", an award honoring goodwill ambassadors of the Kentucky state, culture, folklore, traditions and values. She was also added to the "Kentucky Voices" display at the Country Music Hall ofFame.With major festival slots at Under the Big Sky, Bourbon & Beyond, FloydFest, and more, 2025 promises to be her busiest year yet with a new album to be released in the summer. Kelsey's current album, "There's Always A Song", is available now everywhere you enjoy music

Camping - Book your camping reservations here!

There is a $10 parking fee for all day parking vehicles.  100% of this parking fee is donated to a local non-profit organization being featured that week.

We offer a FREE SHUTTLE from Paonia for every Friday Night show.  The shuttle begins downtown Paonia at 6pm and runs until 10pm.