The Taste
Join us for The Taste, hosted by BEF, Basalt Education Foundation’s annual fundraising event benefiting Basalt Public Schools, at the Roaring Fork Club.
Enjoy an evening featuring 40+ Roaring Fork Valley restaurants and beverage partners, a silent auction, and music from a live DJ. The Taste brings our community together to celebrate and support Basalt Public Schools.
Summer Concert Series
It is a milestone year as Basalt celebrates its 125th anniversary of its incorporation, along with Colorado’s 150th and the nations 250th anniversary. This year the Town of Basalt is hosting nine concerts as part of its summer Wednesday night free concert series, in addition to 13 Friday night Local’s Vocals concerts at Triangle Park in Willits.
A long-standing Basalt tradition, the Wednesday concert series continues to showcase a wide variety of musical genres against the backdrop of the Roaring Fork River. Concerts are held on Wednesday evenings in Historic Downtown Basalt. Bring your blanket, chairs, and a picnic, and enjoy free live music all summer long. Be sure to support area businesses by stopping in for dinner or happy hour before or after the show!
Join the Basalt community from June 17 through August 12, 2026, for a fantastic lineup (details below). Additional details are posted at basalt.net/concerts. The concerts begin at 6 p.m. and run to 9:30 p.m. All supporting acts will perform from 6-7 p.m. with a half hour break. The headliner act begins at 7:30 p.m.
6–7 p.m – Supporting Act
7 p.m. – Break
7:30–9 p.m. – Headliner
Bring your blanket, chairs, and a picnic, and enjoy free live music all summer long. Be sure to support area businesses by stopping in for dinner or happy hour.
Looking for more free live music? Don’t miss the Town of Basalt’s Local Vocals series at Triangle Park in Willits! These intimate concerts happen every Friday, starting at 5:30 p.m., from June 5 through August 28, 2026. The lineup can be found at basalt.net/concerts.
Art Day: 4th Grade
Art Days at Basalt Elementary School is a full day of hands-on creativity, coordinated with The Art Base and powered by local nonprofits and businesses. Students rotate through art stations and projects throughout the day, while teachers gain an additional planning day.
Los Días de Arte en la Escuela Primaria Basalt son un día completo de creatividad práctica, coordinado con The Art Base e impulsado por organizaciones sin fines de lucro y empresas locales. Los estudiantes rotan entre estaciones de arte y proyectos a lo largo del día, mientras que los maestros tienen un día adicional de planificación.
Scholarship Night
Basalt High School hosts Scholarship Night to recognize seniors receiving college scholarships. Basalt Education Foundation is honored to award nearly $30,000 in scholarships to support students as they take their next steps after graduation.
Art Day: 3rd Grade
Art Days at Basalt Elementary School is a full day of hands-on creativity, coordinated with The Art Base and powered by local nonprofits and businesses. Students rotate through art stations and projects throughout the day, while teachers gain an additional planning day.
Los Días de Arte en la Escuela Primaria Basalt son un día completo de creatividad práctica, coordinado con The Art Base e impulsado por organizaciones sin fines de lucro y empresas locales. Los estudiantes rotan entre estaciones de arte y proyectos a lo largo del día, mientras que los maestros tienen un día adicional de planificación.
Art Day: Kindergarten
Art Days at Basalt Elementary School is a full day of hands-on creativity, coordinated with The Art Base and powered by local nonprofits and businesses. Students rotate through art stations and projects throughout the day, while teachers gain an additional planning day.
Los Días de Arte en la Escuela Primaria Basalt son un día completo de creatividad práctica, coordinado con The Art Base e impulsado por organizaciones sin fines de lucro y empresas locales. Los estudiantes rotan entre estaciones de arte y proyectos a lo largo del día, mientras que los maestros tienen un día adicional de planificación.
Art Day: 1st Grade
Art Days at Basalt Elementary School is a full day of hands-on creativity, coordinated with The Art Base and powered by local nonprofits and businesses. Students rotate through art stations and projects throughout the day, while teachers gain an additional planning day.
Los Días de Arte en la Escuela Primaria Basalt son un día completo de creatividad práctica, coordinado con The Art Base e impulsado por organizaciones sin fines de lucro y empresas locales. Los estudiantes rotan entre estaciones de arte y proyectos a lo largo del día, mientras que los maestros tienen un día adicional de planificación.
Art Day: 2nd Grade
Art Days at Basalt Elementary School is a full day of hands-on creativity, coordinated with The Art Base and powered by local nonprofits and businesses. Students rotate through art stations and projects throughout the day, while teachers gain an additional planning day.
Los Días de Arte en la Escuela Primaria Basalt son un día completo de creatividad práctica, coordinado con The Art Base e impulsado por organizaciones sin fines de lucro y empresas locales. Los estudiantes rotan entre estaciones de arte y proyectos a lo largo del día, mientras que los maestros tienen un día adicional de planificación.
Screenagers: Movie & Discussion
A powerful documentary on the impact of screens on kids, plus real-life strategies families can use.
8th Grade Ski Day
8th Grade Ski Day at Buttermilk Mountain! Thank you to Aspen Skiing Company and our parent volunteers for making this special day possible.
8th Grade Run
8th Grade Run – A Basalt Tradition!
Join us for the legendary 8th Grade Run—a cherished Basalt tradition where our graduating 8th graders run from Basalt Middle School to Basalt High School to mark their transition into high school!
