Local Pre-Sale for VIP 3-Day Passes On Monday, February 28

Attention Telluride Locals looking to buy VIP 3-Day Passes for the 2022 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! This year, we will be holding a Local Pre-Sale for you to get your VIP Passes on Monday, February 28. This VIP Pre-Sale will be held from noon until tickets run out, at a pop-up box office at the Sheridan SHOW Bar located at 110 N Oak St. There is a limit of 4 VIP Passes per order and sales are limited to credit/debit cards only. This pre-sale is only for VIP 3-Day Passes. All other tickets and the VIP Passes not sold during the Local Pre-Sale will be available online on March 1 at 10 am (MT). Make your plans now!

Steve GumbleFebruary 21, 2022Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride, Colorado, Music, Live Music, Festival, Music Festival, Tickets, VIP, Lineup, 2022

Blues & Brews Enhances Craft Beer Experience & Announces New Brewers Showcase

After months of market research, phone calls with industry colleagues and a lot of careful thought, we are thrilled to introduce the new Brewers Showcase at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Remaining true to our roots, this new experience replaces our traditional Grand Tasting and provides attendees with expanded opportunities to interact directly with breweries and to sample rare, new and classic beer offerings while supporting local, regional and national craftsmanship in the craft beer industry.

The new Brewers Showcase is a multi-faceted experience with events spanning the entire festival weekend. The Showcase will host five intimate tasting sessions with 21 breweries pouring unlimited samples for attendees. The Showcase also introduces a themed bar presented by the Colorado Brewers Guild serving one-of-a-kind, multi-brewery, collaborative beers along with a House of Brews bar with rotating beer styles each day. To top it all off, the Showcase will kick off with a multi-course beer pairing dinner that will strategically pair modern mountain dishes with special craft beer.

Save 25% On All Festival Posters

Looking for that meaningful holiday gift? We’ve got you covered. Take home a piece of music history. Shop at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival online store to save big on festival posters. Surprise a friend or family member with a great holiday gift or treat yourself to a new wall decoration - Telluride Blues & Brews Festival posters are a great way to spark nostalgia and memories from your favorite festival years!

Thank You For An Epic 2021 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

What a way to close out a phenomenal weekend. It is hard to express through words how good it felt to welcome you all back to the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. We are overwhelmed by the support from our festival community. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for all of your support, kind words, cooperation and patience during this past year. Thank you to all of our artists, staff, partners, vendors, volunteers, and most importantly the loyal attendees that have made this unique event so special for 27 years. Without you it would not be possible, and your dedication gives us a deep appreciation for the amazing community that makes this weekend so amazing.

Steve GumbleSeptember 21, 20212021, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride, Colorado, Music, Music Festival, Live Music

Camping Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Welcome Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Campers! Camping at Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is a righteous experience. We're looking forward to a memorable festival weekend full of fun times in the fresh Rocky Mountain air. We've compiled a guide to help make the most of your stay in the campground. To ensure that you have the best experience possible, please read the following information carefully.

Steve GumbleSeptember 14, 20212021, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride, Colorado, Music, Live Music, Festival, Music Festival, Camping

Attention Campers - Important Load-In Instructions

Attention festival campers! Please read important and updated load-in instructions and procedures for 2021! We’re looking forward to an incredible weekend of live music, while camping under the stars and towering Rocky Mountain peaks.

Patrick ShehanSeptember 14, 20212021, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride, Colorado, Music, Live Music, Festival, Music Festival

Pre-Register For A Free Covid-19 Test From Curative

Testing for Covid-19 will be available at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival via a mobile testing center, conveniently located next to the box office. Tests are provided free-of-charge by Curative and covered by private insurance or billed to the CARES Act. We recommend scheduling a test in advance as walk-up testing will only be offered as available! Click here to schedule an appointment.

Steve GumbleSeptember 13, 20212021, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Curative

House of Brews 2021 Pour List

Try 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!

Steve GumbleSeptember 13, 20212021

The Blues & Brews Kickback Rental Chair Program Is Back!

Kick back and rent a comfy festival chair for the day or the whole weekend! We are proud to bring back the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Chair Rental Program presented by Coleman! Rentals will be available starting Friday morning, September 17 next to the Blues Stage Arch at the Main Festival entrance. Low back chair rentals are $25 per day or $50 for the weekend.

Lukas Nelson Super Jam With Special Guests Nathaniel Rateliff, The Allman Betts Band, Jamestown Revival and Amythyst Kiah

This year’s Telluride Blues & Brews Festival ends on a high note with two sets led by the incredible Lukas Nelson. Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real take the Main Stage on Sunday, September 19 at 7 pm for a full set featuring hits from their critically acclaimed new album “A Few Stars Apart”, followed by the Super Jam at 8:30 pm. Curated and hosted by Lukas, we’re excited to announce that special guests Nathaniel Rateliff, The Allman Betts Band, Jamestown Revival, and Amythyst Kiah will be sitting in and playing together. Don’t miss this special, once-in-a-lifetime lineup of musicians on the same stage under the towering peaks of the San Juan Mountains.

Patrick ShehanSeptember 9, 20212021, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, Super Jam, TELLURIDE

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival - 2021 Program Guide

The Program Guide for the 27th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is here! Everything you need to enjoy the festival can be found right here inside this guide. Explore and plan your weekend to not miss a beat!

Explore The 2021 Super VIP 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, artist meet-and-greets and so much more all surrounded by alpine views.

Music Maker Foundation Returns to Telluride for the 2021 Festival

As the 2021 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 Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This year’s programming will include artist performances, a photo exhibition, book talks from non-profit founder Tim Duffy, a photo booth and more!

Steve GumbleSeptember 4, 2021Music Maker Relief Foundation, 2021

Introducing San Juan Billy Goat Blonde Ale Brewed with Local Hops

We are thrilled to introduce and debut the San Juan Billy Goat Blonde Ale aka “Scapegoat” at the 2021 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Brewed by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company using fresh picked hops from our neighbors Billy Goat Hop Farm down the road in Montrose, Colorado, the Blonde Ale is a festival exclusive.

Patrick ShehanSeptember 3, 20212021, Billy Goat Hop Farm, Sierra Nevada

Face Masks Required For Indoor Venues Per San Miguel County Ordinance

Steve GumbleSeptember 2, 20212021, Telluride, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Festival, Music Festival, Colorado

2021 Sierra Nevada High Altitude Lounge

Back for 2021, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Strange Beast are proud to present the High Altitude Lounge. Throughout the event, the lounge will give attendees a chance to enjoy rare creations from the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Strange Beast Hard Kombucha while interacting with the folks from Sierra Nevada.

Patrick ShehanAugust 31, 20212021, Sierra Nevada, Strainge Beast

2021 Adventure Giveaway

World 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 Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Tim’s Naturals, Olukai, Bula, Hest 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!

Patrick ShehanAugust 26, 20212021

Meet The Artist Behind The 2021 Festival Poster: Rob Gonzo

Rob Gonzo, is Robert Wolverton, Jr, an Outsider Artist living in Memphis, Tennessee. After 25 years of painting, Robert Wolverton, Jr has consolidated his art endeavors under his nickname Gonzo. Folk call Robert Wolverton, Jr “Gonzo,” because as you can see from his work, you never know what is going to appear on the next canvas. Whatever it is, the painting will be a very collectible piece of art. Robert Wolverton, Jr. has become Rob Gonzo. Join the adventure. See the painting, meet the artist, and get your poster signed at the festival daily from 2 - 4 pm at the merchandise tent.

Wine at the 2021 Festival

More than just brews, we are excited to present the complete list of wine at the 2021 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. From full-bodied reds with bold flavors to dry, zesty whites with a smooth finish, the 2021 wine list has something for every kind of wine enthusiast.

Patrick ShehanAugust 4, 20212021, wine, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

2021 Covid-19 Entry Requirements

In response to the growing threat of the delta variant, and in addition to the measures we already have in place, proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative Covid-19 test will now be required for all festival entry. This is an important safety precaution implemented to protect our festival attendees, staff, artists, vendors, volunteers and community members. This will be the first time that some participants attend a large event since early 2020, which is why these new safety protocols have been set above and beyond what the State of Colorado requires of our event. Your cooperation and participation is appreciated. For those unvaccinated, free testing will be available.