Join us for hot music in the cool, high desert for a weekend of relaxation, comaraderie, and great original music!

Read the article from TheSpectrum.com about 2006 fesitval

The tenth annual Torrey Cowboy anb Music Festival is coming August 127-28, 2009 in beautiful Torrey, Utah. Torrey is located in the south-central part of the state, in the heart of the red-rock canyon country. Named for a colonel in the Spanish-American War, Torrey is in Wayne County, which covers approximately 2,500 square miles of glorious alpine and desert scenery, and only 2,500 inhabitants. Nonetheless, the county has a long history of supporting artists and the arts.


The Vapor Trails entertain under a Torrey sky.

For example, Buddy Merrill, a highly dexterous guitarist who rose to fame on the Lawrence Welk Show, grew up and played his first notes here. More recently, the county’s friendly people and inviting surroundings have attracted other musicians, including singer-songwriters, Celtic fiddlers and up-tempo bluegrass bands.

With such an array of talent, it was natural that a group of local musicians and music lovers came together in 2004 to launch the first annual Torrey Music Festival. Featuring a variety of performers, from British Invasion-style power trios to eclectic world music ensembles, the festival showcased the array of talent in the area and throughout the state.

On Friday, June 27th, rootsy music will be the order of the day as the Torrey Music Festival kicks off in the high desert environs of Wayne County with an excellent array of Utah musical talent. The event will feature Blue Sage Band, Paul Boruff & Nan weber, Katy Creek Band, Ray Conrad, Cameron Hallows, Brenn Hill, Mary Kay & The Duel, Dick & Jane Morton, Tangle Ridge, Vapor Trail Hands, Rough Around the Edges and Wayne County Hgih School Cowboy Poetry Winners. Now in its 10th year, the Torrey Cowboy & Music Festival is sponsorsed by the non-profit Entrada Institute, and promises to provide two great days of memorable melody and harmony.
The Robber’s Roost Bookstore Stage in Torrey is the perfect venue, with the rugged outline of Boulder Mountain and gnarled redrock cliffs providing an inspirational backdrop. Ancient cottonwoods provide cooling shade on the festival grounds. Food, refreshments, handmade crafts and jewelry, and other festival goods, including a selection of vintage guitars and other instruments, will be on display from local and regional vendors. Camping and motels are available within walking distance and late-night jamming in nearby Teasdale will provide a satisfying finish to the event.

Tickets are, online and at the gate

At 7,000 feet elevation, Junet is a wonderful time to visit Torrey. The days are warm and sunny, and the evenings are pleasantly cool

The festival is only a stone’s throw away from Capitol Reef National Park. Torrey and the surrounding towns feature fine restaurants and accommodations (motels, B&Bs, campgrounds, cabins and RV parks).

So bring your cameras and hiking shoes. Come prepared to experience a weekend of exciting, original music in intimate outdoor settings.