Explore The 2021 Super VIP Experience
Super VIP - The Ultimate Festival Experience
This all-inclusive pass lets you experience the festival at the highest level possible with on-stage access to the Ajax Sky Lounge & Sky Deck Viewing Platform, a decadent chef "show cooking" station, an open bar with a personal mixologist, catered meals alongside the artists backstage, on-demand golf cart shuttle between stages and so much more all surrounded by alpine views.
Show Cooking
Chef Bud Thomas
Bud was the first member of his family born in the United States. His early childhood was shaped by the culture and food that each of his parents brought to the table from their home countries. It was from his parents that he picked up his passion to cook at an early age. He honed his skills while working as a chef in top restaurants in the US and abroad such as Loews Ventana Canyon Resort and Café Terra Cotta in Tucson, AZ, Les Saveurs and The Collection in London, England. Chef Bud is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, VT, where he received a Bachelor’s degree from the prestigious Food & Beverage Management Program. We are excited to feature Chef Bud’s show cooking prowess as he brings exciting, enticing and honest food to the festival prepared with care and served with flair.
“Chef Bud, who is hailed as one of the Best Chefs in America, has introduced a menu of delicious summer dishes. His passion for local ingredients foraged from area farmer’s markets and ranches, farms and fisheries across southwest Colorado puts the taste of the Rockies right on the plate.”
See the full show cooking menu below. All show cooking bites served stage-side in the Ajax Sky Lounge throughout the weekend along with a Seafood Raw Bar:
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
East Coast & West Coast Oysters - Champagne Mignonette
Little Neck Clams - Cocktail Sauce
Butter Poached Lobster Tails
King Crab Legs - Horseradish
Stone Crab Claws - Mustard Sauce
Tuna Poke
Craft Cocktails
Andrés Vargas-Johnson - Festival Mixologist
With years of experience behind the bar at Telluride’s top restaurants including Telluride's cutting-edge, award-winning bar and restaurant, "there...", Andrés Vargas-Johnson is a master mixologist and a true beverage virtuoso who has earned quite a name for himself through his inventive, handcrafted signature drinks.
Extending beyond the restaurant landscape, Andrés is lending his talents to the festival by creating an elevated assortment of craft cocktails designed specifically for Super VIP Experience at the 27th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. See the full menu below.
All craft cocktails served stage-side in the Ajax Sky Lounge. Cheers.
Backstage Dining
Chef John Gerona
Chef John Gerona was born in Geneva, Switzerland. His cooking style is greatly influenced by his Spanish father and Italian mother along with his many European travels. His culinary expertise developed in New York City where he graduated from the French Culinary Institute of America and then worked at many fine dining restaurants including Arcadia. After working in Spain, France, and Italy he relocated to Telluride in 1987. Here he has accumulated over 30 years of experience in the culinary industry. He has previously worked as a chef for La Marmotte and Allred's restaurants along with his first business venture, the popular Pacific Street Market, that he opened along with his wife Janice.
Johnny Has been in the kitchen and worked with such notable chefs as Paul Bocuse, Jean Georges Vongerichten, Douglas Rodriguez, Alain Ducasse and Anne Rosensweig. Johnny is currently the owner and Chef of The Village Table Restaurant and has been the chef at local fine dining establishments such as La Marmotte Restaurant, Allreds and The Silverglade. He has run Bread and Roses catering for 29 years and has catered the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival for 24 years growing from simple sandwiches and cookies on Main Street in 1994 to serving over 5,000 meals during the festival weekend.
Johnny lives in Ophir, Colorado and is married to Janice with two grown daughters Nina and Emma.
Amenities
On-Stage Access To The Ajax Sky Lounge
Relax in comfy sofa-style couches in the private side-stage lounge and bask in the warm, intimate ambiance as close to the performers as you can get.
On-Stage Access To The Sky Deck
Watch your favorite performance from a viewing platform on the Main Stage offering the most intimate festival experience possible. Experience a clear view of performers and the beautiful Town Park backdrop with an open bar featuring craft beer, wine and specialty cocktails within arms reach.
Please note - viewing area access is subject to artist discretion. Restrictions may apply for headliner sets and other select artists.
Gourmet Chef "Show Cooking Station"
Indulge in specially curated bites from featured chef Bud Thomas daily.
Complimentary Seafood Raw Bar
- Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
- East Coast & West Coast Oysters - champagne mignonette
- Little Neck Clams - cocktail sauce
- Butter Poached Lobster Tails
- King Crab Legs - horseradish
- Stone Crab Claws - mustard sauce
- Tuna Poke
Open Bar On-Stage At The Ajax Sky Bar
Enjoy some of Colorado’s best craft cocktails, craft beers, wine, and champagne.
Personal Mixologist Andres Vargas-Johnson
Enjoy a special curated menu of craft cocktails designed specifically for the Festival.
Backstage Access
Move freely in between different areas of the festival with the highest level of access.
Backstage Dining Alongside The Artists
Enjoy lunch, dinner and special Sunday brunch alongside the festival artists.
On Demand Golf Cart Shuttle To The Blues Stage And Campground Stage
Skip the hassle of walking between stages and order a free ride!
Personal Concierge Team
Don’t lift a finger all weekend long! More than just directions or recommendations, take advantage of our personal concierge team who are equipped with a wealth of local expertise.
Commemorative Souvenir Laminate
Take home a frame-worthy piece of the festival.
Wifi Access
Stay connected with high-speed wifi all weekend.
Access to all of the perks of our highly popular VIP Experience
Access to two Sports Bars with 8 HDTV’s to watch NCAA or NFL while watching the festival stage, a double-decker 2nd level viewing platform of Main Stage with a fireplace, covered seating
Exclusive VIP Lounge with premium stage views, shade tents, relaxed seating, yard games and fire pits
VIP Reception with complimentary appetizers and cocktails - Friday from 4 pm - 6 pm
Gospel Brunch with Champagne and Bloody Mary Bar along with lite food - Sunday from 11 pm - 1 pm
Admission into Late Night Juke Joint music venues with early, priority entry
Private, upscale premium restrooms with flushable toilets
Exclusive VIP Merchandise Booth
Priority entrance to the festival each day - avoid getting stuck in line