The Town of Silverthorne is thrilled to announce that more than $40,000 was raised for local nonprofits at the May First Friday Locals' Appreciation Party! The May 2026 First Friday was the eighth annual Locals' Appreciation Party, continuing an annual Silverthorne tradition of raising funds for nonprofits. Silverthorne thanks Locals Liquors for their generous support in sponsoring this event, and to the community members who attended and donated.

One of Silverthorne’s most popular First Friday events, the Locals’ Appreciation Party Sponsored by Locals Liquors, will be held on Friday, May 1 on the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center lawn from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature free beer, wine and liquor tasting and live music from the Joel Lotito Trio and the Chris Bauer Band. 

Donations to local non-profits are strongly encouraged to participate in the event.  Attendees may also purchase a full-size commemorative tasting cup at the entrance of the event for $50, with all proceeds going towards this year's non-profit beneficiaries. In years past, the Locals’ Appreciation Party has raised more than $46,000 for non-profit organizations.

Food will be available for purchase from Fritangas, Mountain Melt, Pure Kitchen and Galactik Gourmet. The May First Friday Locals' Appreciation Party takes place rain, (snow), or shine. 

2026 May First Friday Locals' Appreciation Party Beneficiaries 

• Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
• Building Hope
• Silverthorne Elementary PTA
• Smart Bellies
• Summit Musicians Relief Fund
• Women of the Summit

Locals Liquors Non-Profit Auction 

In conjunction with May First Friday, Locals Liquors is hosting an online silent auction featuring highly coveted bourbons and whiskeys, with 100% of the proceeds going to non-profit organizations. Each year, Locals Liquors receives specially allocated bourbons and whiskeys from their partner distributors, most of which are donated to charity fundraisers, including the Locals’ Appreciation Party. The auction is open through Sunday, May 3 and can be viewed here. 

May First Friday Vendors

• 10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit Company 
• 300 Days 
• 4 Noses Brewing Company 
• Angry James Brewing Company
• Archetype Distillery 
• Bear Creek Distillery
• Breckenridge Distillery 
• Broken Compass
• Deerhammer 
• Elevation Beer Company 
• FY Spirits 
• Highside Brewing
• Locke and Co 
• Marble Distilling 
• New Belgium Brewery 
• Odell Brewing Company 
• Outer Range
• Peach Street 
• Ska Brewing Co
• Woods Distillery 
• Woody Creek Distillery 
• Thirsty Pika Taproom 
• Wisetails 
• Pure Distilling 
• Slaymaker Cellars 

First Friday Tips

• Walk, ride your bike, carpool or take the free Summit Stage to First Friday as parking is limited.
• Drink responsibly and designate a sober driver.
• No outside alcohol is permitted at First Friday events.
• While, well-behaved, leashed pets are allowed at outdoor Silverthorne events, please note that May First Friday is very crowded and it may be best to leave your four-legged friends at home.