Sedalia Summer Events 2026

Sedalia's summer 2026 anchors are Cherokee Ranch & Castle (17+ ticketed events at the Scottish-style castle and outdoor Veranda Tent), Wide Open Saloon's Outdoor Concert Series (4 paid shows — Float Like a Buffalo Jun 20, Buckcherry, Moonshine Bandits, Struggle Jennings) plus the Riot BBQ kitchen takeover, and the Denver Polo Club's 4 Sunday Funday Polo Tailgate Parties (Opening Day Jun 7, 4th of July-themed Jul 5, Disco Sunday Aug 2, Closing Weekend Sep 6). Despite the "Denver" name, the polo club is in Sedalia at 6359 Airport Road.

Four paid concerts on the outdoor stage at Wide Open Saloon (5607 US-85, Sedalia): Float Like a Buffalo on Saturday June 20 ($23.18–$55.20), Buckcherry on Friday July 24 ($33.85+), Moonshine Bandits ($33.85), and Struggle Jennings ($33.85). Country and rock-forward lineup. Tickets via Eventbrite. Doors typically open early evening.

No — despite the name, the Denver Polo Club is in Sedalia at 6359 Airport Road. It's about 10–15 minutes from Castle Rock and 30 minutes from downtown Denver. The 2026 summer schedule is four Sunday Funday Polo Tailgate Parties: Opening Day (Jun 7), 4th of July-themed (Jul 5), Disco Sunday (Aug 2), and Closing Weekend (Sep 6). All Sundays run 10 AM to 3 PM.

Standard tickets from $28.52, the 4th of July tailgate-only event from $49.87, and a full Season Pass from $97.08. Tickets via Eventbrite. Each Sunday includes polo matches, an outdoor cocktail bar, food trucks, a Westernaires performance, divot stomp, and a DJ + dance party on the field.

Riot BBQ took over the kitchen at Wide Open Saloon as a permanent partnership. Patrick Klaiber (Michelin-recognized pitmaster) + Manny Barella (James Beard nominee, Top Chef alum) run the food program. The flagship Riot BBQ is in Denver; Wide Open Saloon hosts the Sedalia kitchen. Texas BBQ + Northern Mexico live-fire. The partnership soft-launched May 1 with an official kickoff on Fri May 15.

A Scottish-style castle on 3,000 acres between Sedalia and Highlands Ranch. It hosts 17+ ticketed events through summer and fall — castle concerts (indoor) and outdoor Veranda Tent shows. Tickets via the OvationTix calendar at cherokeeranch.org/events. Summer programming includes whiskey tastings (monthly with bagpiper Scott Beach), murder mystery dinners, full moon hikes, and concerts.

Yes — Sedalia is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Colorado, between Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch. Sedalia is best known for the Cherokee Ranch & Castle (6113 N Daniels Park Rd), Wide Open Saloon (5607 US-85), and the Denver Polo Club (6359 Airport Rd) — all in Sedalia.

Sedalia is on US-85 (Santa Fe Drive) about 10–12 minutes north of Castle Rock. All three main venues — Wide Open Saloon (5607 US-85), Cherokee Ranch & Castle (6113 N Daniels Park Rd), and Denver Polo Club (6359 Airport Rd) — are in Sedalia. Most are 15–30 minutes from any DougCo town.

Most Sedalia summer programming is ticketed. Cherokee Ranch concerts, Wide Open Saloon outdoor concerts, and Polo Tailgate Parties all charge admission. Cherry Creek Trail access (north of Sedalia) is free for hiking and biking. Wide Open Saloon's regular evening live music nights (without the Outdoor Concert Series ticket) are free if you're dining or drinking at the saloon — no cover.