For those looking to mix it up from our extensive craft beer, wine and cocktail offerings at the 2023 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, we are pleased to offer a selection of hard kombucha’s, ciders and seltzers at our festival bars. Enjoy options from Strainge Beast Hard Kombucha, Big B’s Hard Seltzer and White Claw Hard Seltzer. Cheers!
Read MoreTelluride Arts, Rob Gonzo, and Disco Swell Custom Hats are hosting an art party to celebrate the start of the 29th Telluride Blues and Brews Festival on Thursday, September 14 from 6-8 pm at Telluride Arts HQ. The party will feature live music from DJ Koko Love, hors d'oeuvres and a bar with beer, wine and cocktails.
Read MoreThe Brewers Showcase at the 2023 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will kick off in spectacular fashion on Thursday, September 14 at 6 pm with a decadent beer pairing dinner at Black Iron Kitchen + Bar at Madeline Hotel & Residences, an Auberge Resort. This exciting culinary evening will feature a delicious five-course meal prepared by Madeline’s Culinary Team, thoughtfully paired with craft beers from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Telluride Brewing Company, Ska Brewing Company, Wild Provisions by 4 Noses Brewing Company and Carver Brewing Co. The event will also feature live blues from Lightnin Malcolm.
Read MoreWe're reducing our carbon footprint and are not printing program guides this year. Download the schedules to your phone so you’ll have them handy in case service is bad in Town Park. Save the schedules and create your own personalized itinerary and plan your days in advance.
Read MoreWhere World-class Music Meets World-class Spirits We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Hotaling & Co. to curate a remarkable assortment of craft tequila, whiskey, and gin for our festivalgoers. We are also excited to welcome back Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Along with a variety of classic cocktails, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company will be serving the best vodka lemonades with fresh juice at the 2023 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Cheers!
Read MoreBack again for the 2023 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is 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 while interacting with the folks from the brewery.
Read MoreThe Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to partner with the Colorado Brewers Guild for a second year! New for this year, the Colorado Brews Guild will join attending breweries to showcase fresh hop beers with local hops from Montrose, Co based Billy Goat Hop Farm, Oktoberfest style beers and more during the Brewer Showcase Tasting Sessions. Stop by the Colorado Brewers Guild Tent to meet folks from the guild and to try some craft beers that represent some of the state’s best breweries not in attendance at the event.
Read MoreOver the past few years, the Telluride Blues Challenge has risen to become one of the most distinguished 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 an invite to the Blues Challenge Finals held at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Congratulations to 2023 finalists Marcia Ewell (aka Marcia Blues), Fatih Kesimal, Columbia Jones, Kris Lager, Jackson Magyar and Marcus Trummer.
Read MoreKick back and rent a comfy festival chair for the day or the whole weekend! We are proud to bring back the popular chair rental program! Nothing beats the feeling of enjoying the music, food, drinks and scenery from the comfort of your own chair while you relax, stretch out your legs and enjoy the cool mountain air on those hot summer days. Reserve your low-back chairs in advance and pick them up near the Festival entrance. Rentals are available for $70 for the entire weekend. Get yours while supplies last!
Read MoreThe RFID system allows attendees to use their wristbands to purchase food, drinks and merch with the tap of a wrist, skip the lines at the box office, streamline movement between each area of the festival, and enjoy the elevated comfort of the soft cloth wristband material. Before you enter the festival, attendees must complete the mandatory wristband activation and register it with the correct attendee name and information.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that this year’s commemorative artwork is the final piece of a painting trilogy for Telluride Blues & Brews Festival showcasing artist Rob Gonzo. When seen side-by-side, the paintings reveal a warm, welcoming street scene filled with music, beer, and the majestic mountains that surround Main Street in Telluride. Don't miss your chance to meet Rob in person at the merchandise tent between 2:00 - 4:00 pm daily during the festival. The original canvas painting will be on display, so make sure to stop by and check out the vibrant colors and ephemera collected by Rob over the years!
Read MoreAs the 2023 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, artist meet and greets, a photo booth, listening station and more!
Read MoreJoin us at the Elks Lodge (472 West Pacific Avenue), Saturday and Sunday mornings for Blues for Breakfast! Starting at 9:00am each day, Blues for Breakfast offers the perfect warm up to an eventful day of music. As the first chords of the day are struck, settle into the comfort of the Elks Lodge and enjoy a delicious bite to eat. With its laid-back atmosphere, Blues for Breakfast is the ideal setting to relax, socialize, and gear up for the exciting day ahead.
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 Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Tim’s Naturals, Dave’s Killer Bread, Outside, White Claw, Revel Bikes and BootDoctors to give away 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 MoreNo joke here! Comedy is back and we are thrilled to announce Troy Walker, Laurie Kilmartin, Katrina Davis and Adam Cayton-Holland are joining the lineup at Telluride Blues & Brews Festival this year! Take a break from the music and check out afternoon comedy shows on the Blues Stage or go out on the town for late night humor at the dirty shows at the Friday and Saturday night Juke Joints starting at 10 pm. For the young at heart, please note that some of the comedy will be adult in nature.
Read MoreThe Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is thrilled to team up again with long time craft beer partner Sierra Nevada Brewing Company for the 2023 Festival! Throughout the festival, enjoy a variety of Sierra Nevada beers at the Sierra Nevada Beer Truck, VIP bars, House of Brews, Blues Stage bars and a special High Altitude Lounge. From an easy-drinking, festival exclusive Scapegoat Blonde, hoppy IPAs and wild creations, Sierra Nevada styles will satisfy casual beer drinkers, aficionados and everything in between.
Read MoreVolunteering is a fantastic way to be a part of the festival and earn a 3-Day Pass, get a free festival t-shirt, meet new friends, and be a part of the show! The only thing you need to do is fill out the application, choose your department, and select your preferred shifts. For a complete list of positions, you can click here. We are extremely grateful for all of our volunteers, particularly those who return year after year with their knowledge and passion for the festival. You are an essential component of this event, and we couldn't do it without you!
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Read MoreStandout culinary talent, extraordinary beverages, handmade crafts and a stunning mountain backdrop ensure a spectacular experience for guests at this year’s festival. The 2023 food, beverage and shopping lineup features some exciting, fresh, new vendors along with trusty fan favorites. Go south of the border with Tex-Mex wraps, take a trip to the Mediterranean with healthy Greek salads, or enjoy some classic southern fried chicken and traditional BBQ. The tasty food vendor menus will keep your taste buds satisfied all weekend long. The delectable food options will keep your taste buds satisfied all weekend long while you shop and explore the craft booths for jewelry, clothing and keepsakes. Discover all of the vendors below and prepare for an incredible weekend of fun in the mountains!
Read MoreWe’ve partnered with Lyte to give our attendees an official way to get or return passes after they sell out! This is a fan-to-fan exchange that eliminates the worries of purchasing a fraudulent ticket from a scalper, Craigs List or third party like Stub Hub. Looking for sold out tickets? Request a ticket now and as soon as tickets are available, Lyte will complete your purchase automatically at the price offered, with no hidden fees. You will only be charged if Lyte finds you tickets. Bought tickets and can’t make it to the Festival? We know that plans change. Return your ticket to Lyte and receive a fair market offer. Lyte will then re-sell your ticket to another Telluride Blues & Brews Festival fan
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