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Bands In The Backyard Festival Grounds Tickets
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- Outdoor Venue in Pueblo, CO
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About Bands In The Backyard Festival Grounds
Welcome to Bands In The Backyard Festival Grounds, an iconic outdoor venue set on about 55 acres in Pueblo, Colorado. Known historically as Giodone's Arena and later as The Yard, this site has hosted major country and pop acts with a capacity that has drawn thousands of fans in years past. Today, the venue continues to serve as a flexible event space with a single main stage, on-site bars, and camping areas designed to enhance the festival experience. Whether you’re planning a day show or a multi-day festival, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats, navigate parking, and find nearby lodging and dining.
Important notes for guests: parking is typically ample on-site for large events given the expansive 55-acre grounds, and camping areas offer a convenient option for multi-day attendance. Public transit options aren’t standardized for this venue, so many attendees drive or use local shuttle services when available. For current event details, availability, and lineup announcements, check our listings below and follow official venue and artist channels for the latest updates. If you’re staying in Pueblo, we’ve highlighted nearby hotels and preferred restaurants through trusted affiliate partners to help you plan a seamless visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 23344 E US Highway 50, Pueblo, CO 81006.
- Venue type: Outdoor festival grounds on ~55 acres with one main stage and multiple on‑site bars/camping areas (historically known as Giodone's Arena/The Yard/Bands In The Backyard Event Grounds).
- Capacity: Reported attendance around 13,000 in 2014, with 16,000 attendees projected that year.
- Notable events hosted: 2014 Bands in the Backyard included Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, and others; 2017 lineup featured Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Old Dominion; 2021 lineup included Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Flo Rida, Fetty Wap; 2021–2025 coverage continued with additional artist announcements.
- Renamed/demolished: Site referred to as Giodone's Arena (2014), later as The Yard (2017), and more recently as Bands In The Backyard Event Grounds.
- Notable cancellation: Colorado edition canceled in 2018 (KRDO report).
- Parking/transit: No standardized public transit info; large on‑site parking implied by 55‑acre site and camping; explicit parking details are not widely published.
- Nearby hotels: Pueblo area hotels commonly listed as nearby options (Courtyard Pueblo Downtown, Microtel Pueblo, Pueblo Inn, etc.).