The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is raffling off a signed guitar by Joe Bonamassa, a 7-day Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise for two and a pair of tickets to the 2019 Telluride Jazz Festival, to benefit local Telluride non-profits. We are raising funds for the One to One Mentoring Program and the Telluride Aids Benefit. Be sure to stop by the merchandise tent or Blues Cruise Bus to buy a raffle ticket, learn more about the prizes and help show your support for our local non-profits!
Read MoreBack and improved for the 2018 year, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Colorado Yurt Company are proud to present the High Altitude Lounge Craft Beer Lounge! Throughout the event, the lounge will give attendees a chance to try rare creations from the brewery and interact with the folks from Sierra Nevada brewing company in a unique atmosphere.
Read MoreEvery September, 56 of America’s best craft breweries travel to Telluride Town Park to showcase their beer at the Telluride Blues & Brews Grand Tasting. Each of these breweries and their beers are unique, showcasing distinct flavors, colors, smells and personalities. Every craft beer is a work of art taking months and sometimes years to perfect. Just as our artist lineup showcases a variety of distinct music masters, our craft beer lineup showcases a variety of brewing masters. This blog features Sierra Nevada’s Otra Vez Lime & Agave, Bonfire Brewing’s WtFO, Stem Ciders A Salted Cucumber Apple Cider, Boulder Brewing Due East New England-Style IPA, Ska Brewing’s Oktoberfest and Avalanche Brewing’s Gose.
Read MoreWorld class music, delicious craft beer, fall colors and vast mountains to explore - It doesn’t get much better than the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! We’ve teamed up with, Kelty, YETI, Voormi, Maui Jim, Colorado Yurt Company and Backpacker Magazine to giveaway the festival experience of a lifetime along with some fresh gear. Enter below for a chance to win big! All you have to do is get here!
Read MoreTelluride Blues & Brews Festival Director Steve Gumble has long had a love affair with bringing world class musicians to Telluride, Colorado for over two decades. This year, he sat down to trade stories with blues icon Charlie Musselwhite during the second episode of our artist interview series "Born To Play". The two discuss Charlie's multifaceted, long-lasting career that now brings him back to Telluride as a headliner at the 25th Telluride Blues & Brews Festival.
Read MoreThe key to having an amazing time at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is preparedness. Before you arrive, make sure you know these key pieces of information: weekend schedule, box office location and hours of operation, exchanging your tickets for wristbands and what to bring/what not to bring.
Read MoreTry one, try them all - there’s no shortage of outstanding craft beer at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. The House of Brews is your source for craft refreshment throughout entire the festival! Step inside and enjoy an eclectic mix of six premium craft beers and two hard ciders - all hand picked by the Festival staff. These beverages are unique, delicious and must tries for any beer or cider enthusiast. The House of Brews tent is located on the north side of the festival grounds, adjacent to the festival store and main entrance. Cheers!
Read MoreThree days of world-class blues music, rocking late night shows, craft beer, outdoor activities and more under the towering San Juan Mountains. It doesn’t get much better than the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! We’ve teamed up with Alpine Lodging Telluride, Telluride.com, YETI and Voormi to giveaway the festival trip of a lifetime! One lucky will win a pair of 3-Day Festival Passes to the 2018 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival September 14-16, lodging at the Mountainside Inn, a new YETI cooler and a pair of jackets from Voormi. All you have to do is get to Telluride! This contest closes Thursday, September 6, at 5pm (MT). Enter now!
Read MoreWake up to mornings of liberating movement in the crisp, refreshing mountain air. Guided by professional instructor Lauren Miller, enjoy a smooth yoga flow designed to improve your health, performance, and overall well being. The class blends playful exercises focusing on balance, strength, flexibility and power in a welcoming format. Guests of all skill levels are welcome to join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings during the Festival weekend to enjoy a fluid yoga flow and activating breath practice. Nestled in the cozy amphitheater of Elks Park in downtown Telluride, the yoga sessions are a fun and inspiring way to start your mornings. New to yoga or considering for the first time? Join in and discover the healing power of yoga.
Read MoreWelcome to the show! Everything you need to know about the 25th Telluride Blues & Brews Festival can be found right here in the program guide.
Read MoreOver the past few years, the Telluride Blues Challenge has emerged as one of the most coveted music competitions in the Southwest! Musicians from all over the country submit their best songs for the chance to make the top six and earn in invite to the Blues Challenge Finals held at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Presented by Telluride Music, Telluride Blues Society and the Colorado Blues Society, the Telluride Blues Challenge gives up-and-coming artist the chance to advance their careers.
Read MoreAs the 2018 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival draws closer, we are thrilled for the opportunity to once again partner with and contribute to the endeavors of the Music Maker Relief Foundation (MMRF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The MMRF was founded to preserve the musical traditions of America's South by directly supporting the musicians who make it, ensuring their voices will not be silenced by poverty and time. Through programs dedicated to cultural access, musical development and musician sustenance, the Foundation gives future generations access to their heritage through documentation and performance programs that build knowledge and appreciation of America's musical traditions.
Read MoreStart your mornings off with blues music, a hearty breakfast and drinks at Blues for Breakfast! Kicking off at 9:00 am on both Saturday and Sunday of the Festival weekend, Blues for Breakfast offers a pleasant warm-up to a dynamic day and late night full of music. Join us at the brand new "Back Porch Stage" at the Elks Lodge (located at 472 West Pacific Avenue), for a bite to eat as the first official chords of the day are struck. With cozy couches and comfortable seating along with rustic decor, The Back Porch Stage will be the ideal setting to start your day off the right way!
Read MoreWith September inching closer every day, the time is now to have your Telluride Blues & Brews Festival plans dialed in. In addition to three days of world class music and craft beer, Telluride also offers plenty of boutique shops, delicious restaurants, outdoor recreation opportunities, historic relics and more. With the trip of a lifetime right around the corner, now is your last chance to take advantage of exclusive lodging offers and packages before they’re gone.
Read MoreComedy returns to Blues & Brews with stand-up shows featuring five comedians and a brand new "Back Porch Comedy Club" at the Elks Lodge. With cozy couches and comfortable seating along with rustic decor and ambient lighting, Back Porch Comedy Club will be the ideal setting to catch some late night humor. This intimate venue will host the "Dirty Shows" on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 10:00 pm. For the young at heart, please note that some of the comedy will be adult in nature. Catch all five comedians again on the Blues Stage, Saturday, September 15 at 4:30 pm and Sunday, September 16 at 4:00 pm during the Festival.
Read MoreEvery September, 56 of America’s best craft breweries travel to Telluride Town Park to showcase their beer at the Telluride Blues & Brews Grand Tasting. Each of these breweries and their beers are unique, showcasing distinct flavors, colors, smells and personalities. Every craft beer is a work of art taking months and sometimes years to perfect. Just as our artist lineup showcases a variety of distinct music masters, our craft beer lineup showcases a variety of brewing masters. The Telluride Blues & Brews ‘Taste Tease’ series is our attempt at giving you a look at some of the 170 beer styles you’ll be able to sample at this year’s Grand Tasting. Leading up to the festival, the Blues & Brews Staff will be sampling six beers a month and reporting on our findings. We hope you find this series as informative and fun we do! This month’s blog features Sierra Nevada’s Hazy Little Thing IPA, Big B's Lazy Daze Hard Lemonade, Telluride Brewing’s Whacked Out Wheat, Ska Brewing’s Rue B. Soho Grapefruit Lager, Uinta Brewing’s Mango Lime Pilsner and Crooked Stave’s Sour Rosé.
Read MoreIf you enjoy food like we do, the savory, mouthwatering food menus from the 2018 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival vendors will keep your taste buds satisfied all weekend long. Our vendors satisfy even the most particular diet. Gluten-free? They've got you covered! Vegan or vegetarian? No problem! Paleo or Keto diet? You're in luck! See the full menu below and prepare for a scrumptious weekend!
Read MoreThe day is finally here! Single-Day Tickets for the 25th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival are now available online and also locally at Telluride Music. 3-Day Festival Passes are sold out. This is your last chance to get tickets for the 2018 festival and these tickets will go quick. Get yours before they're gone!
Read MoreMuch faster than anticipated and certainly much faster than ever before in our 25 year history, we are astonished to share the news that 3-Day Passes for the 2018 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival are now sold out. Due to this overwhelming demand, we have decided to move up our Single Day Ticket on sale date from the original June 13 date to Wednesday, May 30th at 10 am (MT). Mark your calendars and set your reminders - don’t wait to buy, these tickets will go quick!
Read MoreThe nightlife in Telluride is thriving through a musically-charged local culture. After the music ends in Town Park for the evening, we move the festival scene into various music venues located throughout the town of Telluride. These are our "Juke Joints" and, once they get jamming, a walk down Main Street feels like a walk down Beale Street in Memphis. On both Friday and Saturday nights, see 5 different shows each night for one ticket for $30. Juke Joint passes allow access to all venues for the night purchased. Late Night tickets are on sale now in limited quantities.
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