Meadow Creek will not be hosting music in 2027 after compromises could not be made on amendment requests for permitting with Chaffee County.
The organizers of The Meadows posted a message on their Facebook page late yesterday saying, “It is with heavy hearts that Meadow Creek and Chaffee County were unable to agree upon 2027 permit conditions that would enable us to host event to the standard we aim to deliver.”
“In our first two years, we are proud to have hosted four unforgettable events, but for now, the most responsible course of action is to take an intentional pause. We will be working diligently to resolve these challenges so we can reunite again soon.”
The permitting process at The Meadows was on the consent agenda in October, where co-owner, Jed Selby spoke regarding concerns from attendees of this past August’s King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard three-day festival. During that meeting Selby proposed using a private security firm rather than local law enforcement. This proposal among other requests were then addressed by the Sheriff (read more about that original meeting here) Selby’s request for an amendment in the 2027 permitting was revisited at the Chaffee County Commissioners meeting yesterday.
Commissioner P.T. Wood commented on Meadow Creek’s post last night on Facebook saying, “To be clear we approved the permit amendment request with an increase from 10 to 11,000 people plus 500 local’s tickets and most of the promoters asks.” It was quickly pointed out in responding posts that the earlier 10pm curfew on Friday and Saturday nights and 9pm on Sunday set by the Commission was the remaining unresolved issue, along with changes to security.
Others posting on the page lamented the loss of revenue to local businesses and fans’ disappointment. For King Gizzard fans all is not lost, their website shows plenty of other Colorado dates on their tour schedule including Colorado Springs and Dillon. The three-day-festival iteration of their show will not be happening so far.
