Rugged Recess

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day hits different. This year we lost my dad — and while he may no longer be with us, his strength and love for country remain etched in every part of who I am.

Today, I’m honoring not just the heroes who served, but one very special man who shaped my world in more ways than I can count.

Here’s to you, Dad. Your memory marches with me every day.

Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your unwavering love for our country.
❤️🤍💙

05/26/2025

I had such a fun time chatting with Noah on his show a few months ago, thank you again for the laughs, the real talk, and the chance to share the Rugged Recess vision!

If you’ve got a vlog, podcast, newsletter, or platform (big or small!) and you believe in the power of play, joy, and connection, I’d love to collaborate.

Let’s create something together — a conversation, a spotlight, a crossover moment and spread the Rugged Recess movement far and wide.

21+ field day meets music festival
Rooster Blackspur • Skankin Nation
Evergreen, CO | Aug 9
10% of proceeds support local nonprofits

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In this episode of Conversations With Creators, we dive into the inspiring journey of Rugged Recess, a community-focused initiative dedicated to creating inc...

05/25/2025

YAY! WE FINALLY DID IT! We’re bringing the party to Instagram!
Want sneak peeks at the games?
Behind-the-scenes chaos?
Field day fashion inspo?
You’ll find it all on our IG!

Follow us now:
Let’s get weird, wild, and nostalgic — together.
Costumes, chaos, community & craft beer — all in one feed.

Tag your crew. Share your team name. Stay in the loop.

05/25/2025

Happy Birthday Mr. Bob Dylan! To Celebrate Bob's 84th trip around the we wanted to share one of our favorites with Mr. Johnny Cash!

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05/24/2025

Check out a great little article about Rugged Recess. Alan from Smart Labs shared this! Thank you Al!

These are the Faces of Community Support. So many people are helping those less fortunate in their community. Here are a few this month and some photos to go with the stories.

05/24/2025

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Smart Labs International

We’re thrilled to highlight Smart Labs International at Rugged Recess as a partner who knows a thing or two about innovation, wellness, and getting the edge, mentally and physically.

Smart Labs is all about optimizing human performance through cutting-edge research and strategic wellness. Just like Rugged Recess, they believe fun and function go hand-in-hand.

Whether you’re crushing a flip cup relay or chilling in the VIP lounge, Smart Labs is here to help you bring your best to the field, and to life.

Come meet them on-site at Rugged Recess on August 9 at Buchanan Park Field and get a vibe of what science-backed play feels like.

EVERGREEN, CO | 21+ Only
www.ruggedrecessgames.com

05/24/2025

What if leadership looked more like joy?

What if healing came through movement and connection felt like a game of lawn pong, a flip cup relay, or a reggae band at sunset?

Rugged Recess was born from a deeply personal moment recovering from a TBI, redefining my life, and asking: What if we gave adults permission to play again?

Not just fun-for-the-sake-of-fun.
But play as liberation.
As healing.
As a way to reconnect with our bodies, our people, our purpose.

Rugged Recess is not just an event.
It’s a movement powered by:
Joy as resistance
Nostalgia as medicine
Community as infrastructure
Play as impact

We’ve seen how something as simple as a relay race can create laughter between strangers, build trust between sponsors, and ignite ideas between artists, teachers, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders.

This is where fun meets function.
This is where people find each other again.

We’re not just throwing an event.
We’re building a culture.

If that resonates, let’s connect.
Whether you’re a sponsor, creative, nonprofit, or community catalyst, you’re invited.

05/24/2025

What do you get when Rugged Recess and Liquid Death team up?
ONE HELL OF A FIELD DAY!!!
Hydration has never been this hardcore.

Join us for Rugged Recess: Field Day Forever
Buchanan Fields, Evergreen, CO
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Gates open at 9PM | Games kick off immediately
Live music • Wild games • Food trucks • Microbrews
21+ ONLY: Because Recess Just Grew the Hell Up.

Liquid Death: Murder Your Thirst
Rugged Recess: Play like your life depends on it.

Let’s get weird. Let’s get wild. Let’s get hydrated.
Tickets on sale now: www.ruggedrecessgames.com

05/23/2025

This isn’t just music, it’s soul-fed storytelling that reaches right into your chest and shakes something loose!

We are beyond honored to welcome Rooster to the Rugged Recess stage on August 9th at Buchanan Field in Evergreen, CO. She’s bringing her wild child spirit, unmatched voice, and fire to our ultimate day of play, connection, and community and unleashing our wild children!

Don’t miss this. She’s a force!

05/23/2025

Ready to PLAY?
The countdown is ON. In 80 days, we throw down in Evergreen with giant sack races, microbrews, reggae, and Rooster Blackspur.
🎟️ Have your ticket yet? Don’t miss the wildest field day for grown-ups.
🔗 www.ruggedrecessgames.com

05/21/2025

VENDORS WANTED!

Are you a creative? Got something awesome to sell? Whether it’s funky art, vintage tees, festival gear, handmade goods, or snacks that slap — we want YOU at Rugged Recess!

We’re building an epic Vendor Village where you can connect with 3,500+ fun-loving adults and walk away with more than good vibes — like actual cash. 💸

✅ Low vendor fees
✅ High foot traffic
✅ All-day access (9AM–9PM)
✅ Surrounded by music, food trucks, games & BEER

Join us Saturday, August 9 in Evergreen, CO — it’s where party meets play, and commerce meets community.