Events Near Me — Sedalia, CO
Sedalia is a small rural community along US-85, but it punches well above its population for events. Wide Open Saloon — the renovated Johnson's Corner truck stop — hosts live country music and community nights most weekends, including a kitchen collaboration with Riot BBQ (Michelin-recognized pitmaster Patrick Klaiber). Cherokee Ranch and Castle hosts exclusive galas and community fundraisers in a historic setting. Magpie Art Center rounds out the calendar with arts programming. For live music on the outskirts of Douglas County, Sedalia is the place.
This week in Sedalia: Soul School — Funk & Rock Dance Party at Cherokee Ranch & Castle on Sunday, Petrified Wood Hike at Cherokee Ranch & Castle on Sunday, and Cherokee Ranch Summer Teacher Institute (Day 1) at Cherokee Ranch & Castle on Tuesday. Full list below.
Where it happens: Sedalia's events are anchored by two very distinct venues. Wide Open Saloon (live country music, Riot BBQ kitchen, and weekend shows), Cherokee Ranch & Castle (historic castle venue for galas and fundraisers).
What you'll find: Sedalia's calendar is dominated by live music at Wide Open Saloon and special-event programming at Cherokee Ranch. Thursday line dancing, Sinatra tribute shows, and acoustic sets make up the weekly rotation at Wide Open. Cherokee Ranch hosts fewer events but they're typically high-profile galas and community fundraisers. Browse by category: Music & Concerts, Community, Arts & Culture.
Showing 47 upcoming events in Sedalia
Soul School — Funk & Rock Dance Party
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Funk and rock dance party.
Petrified Wood Hike
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Hidden in our rugged backcountry lies Colorado's largest Petrified Forest. After years of exploration and study, we a...
Cherokee Ranch Summer Teacher Institute (Day 1)
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Cherokee Ranch Summer Teacher Institute Day 1 at the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Picnic House in Sedalia — a Cherokee Ran...
Bike Night feat. Brian Hornbuckle at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Brian...
Wine Tasting at the Castle: Summer Sippers of the West Coast
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Wine tasting.
Tyler Stainfeld
Wide Open Saloon
Tyler Stainfeld performs live at Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia. Free admission for this Friday night show at the iconic...
Leonard E. Barrett Jr. Combo: A Harry Belafonte Tribute
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Harry Belafonte tribute.
Hike: A Walk Through Time
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
A journey across the breathtaking landscapes that embrace Cherokee Ranch & Castle. Hike Difficulty: Moderate (3 mi of...
Mimic Live at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Mimic — a Colorado Springs classic rock cover band — plays Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia. Formed in April 2022 from sea...
Denver Jazz Orchestra
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Big band jazz.
Cherokee Ranch Summer Teacher Institute (Day 2)
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Cherokee Ranch Summer Teacher Institute Day 2 at the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Picnic House in Sedalia — a Cherokee Ran...
Bike Night feat. The Groove Makers at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring The G...
Karaoke Hosted by Wesley Greenlee at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Karaoke Hosted by Wesley Greenlee at Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia — a one-of-a-kind show where comedy and country musi...
Iron Filly Live at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Iron Filly — a local Colorado cover band bringing high-energy 90's rock and alternative hits — plays Wide Open Saloon...
Geology Hike
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
This hike focuses on interpreting the beautiful landscape of Cherokee Ranch. The hike goes over Raccoon Knob and Cher...
Cherokee Ranch Summer Teacher Institute (Day 3)
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Cherokee Ranch Summer Teacher Institute Day 3 at the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Picnic House in Sedalia — a Cherokee Ran...
Bike Night feat. Brian Hornbuckle at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Brian...
Jeff Goodwin Live at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Colorado-based country singer Jeff Goodwin plays Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia. Performs with his country band The Fron...
Waterloo: The Centennial Gala at Cherokee Castle
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Centennial gala.
Float Like a Buffalo (Outdoor Concert Series Kickoff)
Wide Open Saloon
Outdoor concert kickoff.
Archaeology Hike
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Hike Difficulty: Moderate, 2.5 miles, and includes some steep off-trail hiking. This hike is suitable for most people...
Father's Day Brunch
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Father's Day brunch.
Wine Tasting: Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine of Verona
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Italian wine tasting.
Bike Night feat. Brian Hornbuckle at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Brian...
Whiskey Road
Wide Open Saloon
Whiskey Road plays live at Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia. Free Friday night show at the iconic roadhouse off US-85 betw...
Aces and Eights Live at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Aces and Eights — an ultimate rock band bringing energy and excitement — plays Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia. Live musi...
Hike: Cherokee Setting of the Sun and Rising of the Full Moon
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Join us for an evening Cherokee Mountain hike to view the setting sun and rising full moon. This is considered a mode...
Bike Night feat. Brian Hornbuckle at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Brian...
Bike Night feat. The Groove Makers at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring The G...
Groove 'N Motion (Powered by The Rocky Mountain Horns)
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Groove 'N Motion brings high-energy soul, funk, and R&B to Cherokee Ranch & Castle, powered by The Rocky Mountain Hor...
The Jersey's Rock the Veranda at the Castle
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
A Summer Evening Spectacular at Cherokee Ranch & Castle. The Jersey's perform a Tribute Concert to Frankie Valli & Th...
Wine Tasting at the Castle: Featuring Shannon Ridge Family of Wines
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Experience the bold, high-elevation wines of Lake County, California. The wine tasting at the historic Castle feature...
Bike Night feat. Wild Bill at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Wild ...
Lookin Back Band
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Lookin Back Band returns to Cherokee Ranch & Castle by popular demand. A 60's, 70's & 80's Top 40 Classic Rock Cover ...
Bike Night feat. Nikki Z at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Nikki...
Face Vocal Band
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Face Vocal Band — an all-vocal rock band performing at Cherokee Ranch & Castle. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Six guys, no i...
Buckcherry at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Buckcherry live at Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia. The legendary hard rock band with 22 years of platinum records and mi...
Bike Night feat. Nikki Z at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Nikki...
Moonshine Bandits at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Moonshine Bandits Handcuffs & Honkytonks Tour at Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia. Country-rap pioneers Tex and Bird retur...
Bike Night feat. Wild Bill at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Wild ...
Backcountry Hike
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Cherokee Ranch's Backcountry Hike — a moderate-to-difficult, 4 to 5 mile guided hike on the historic Ranch. Hike a su...
Bike Night feat. Nikki Z at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Nikki...
Double Wide at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Double Wide — the ultimate 90's country throwdown — at Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia. All the hits from Alan Jackson, B...
Struggle Jennings at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Struggle Jennings live at Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia. Grandson of Waylon Jennings blending outlaw country, country-r...
Bike Night feat. Nikki Z at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Nikki...
Wine Tasting at the Castle: California Wines
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Presented by Scott Beach, Colorado Bagpiper. August is a stunning time to experience the Castle — the perfect backdro...
Bike Night feat. Hard 45 at Wide Open Saloon
Wide Open Saloon
Bike Night is back at Wide Open Saloon every Wednesday from 5-9pm with live music kicking off at 6pm, featuring Hard ...
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Frequently asked questions
What events are happening in Sedalia this weekend?
DougCo Social tracks 90+ upcoming events in Sedalia — most of them at Wide Open Saloon on US-85, which hosts live country music, line dancing, and acoustic shows most weekends. Cherokee Ranch and Castle occasionally hosts galas and fundraisers. Browse the full list above.
What kind of events does Wide Open Saloon host?
Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia hosts live country music, Thursday line dancing, Sinatra tribute shows, acoustic performers, and the Riot BBQ kitchen collaboration (pitmaster Patrick Klaiber, formerly of Top Chef circles). The venue is the renovated Johnson's Corner truck stop on US-85 and is owned by Leah and Todd Hills.
Are there free events in Sedalia?
Many Wide Open Saloon events are free to attend, including Thursday line dancing nights, acoustic shows, and community events. The Sedalia Community Blood Drive is also free to participate in. Check the event listings above to confirm which upcoming events require tickets.
What is Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia?
Cherokee Ranch and Castle is a historic 1920s castle on a 3,400-acre working ranch in Sedalia. It hosts exclusive galas, community fundraisers, and private events in a striking historic setting. Events here include the Waterloo centennial gala and seasonal fundraisers. Tickets are typically required and events sell out early.
Where do locals find out about Sedalia events?
Wide Open Saloon's social media pages are the primary source for their event lineup. Cherokee Ranch posts their events at cherokeeranch.org. DougCo Social aggregates both alongside the full Douglas County calendar, and the Castle Rock Crew newsletter covers Sedalia events alongside Castle Rock.
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