It’s Official! We’re Back!
As the nation gradually emerges from the pandemic and spring turns to summer, we are excited to finally announce that the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will officially return this September 17 - 19, 2021! After months of hard work with local, county and state officials, we have developed an operating plan to safely host the festival that follows guidelines from governing health organizations and creates a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment.
SBG Productions has created a flexible plan and we are prepared to adapt if regulations were to tighten or relax, understanding that the nature of the pandemic can change day-to-day and month-to-month. Our team is excited to welcome everyone back in a highly-managed and safe environment.
Important Upcoming Dates
Artist Lineup Announcement - Wednesday, June 2 at 11 am (MT)
Tickets on sale - Thursday, June 3 at 10 am (MT)
2020 Optional Ticket Refund Period - Open from June 4 at 10 AM (MT) - June 18 at 10 am (MT)
New Safety Precautions
The safety of all event participants is paramount. In order to keep all festival attendees, staff, artists, vendors, volunteers and community members safe, we will follow all local and state COVID-19 health & safety guidelines in place at the time of the festival and will communicate all requirements to ticket-holders before the festival.
The festival will employ a team of helpful, roaming “Safety Rangers”, to answer any questions and ensure that safety protocols are met throughout the festival.
We have tripled the amount of hand wash and sanitization stations throughout the venue and increased the frequency of periodic cleaning of restrooms and high-touch areas.
Our team will utilize a strategic plan to control traffic flows and mitigate potential congestion.
Festival staff will adhere to a health screening prior to each day.
Please note that all of the above precautions are subject to change in accordance with local and state COVID-19 health & safety guidelines.
Special Festival Events Cancelled For 2021: Grand Tasting, Kids Area, Blisters & Blues 5K, Blues For Breakfast
After careful consideration and out of abundance of caution, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival has decided not to hold the Grand Tasting, Blisters & Blues 5k Fundraiser Race, Blues for Breakfast, Telluride Blues Challenge or have a Kids Area at the 2021 Festival. All of these special events are important to the experience we strive to deliver at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, but more importantly, we want to protect our festival community. These components presented too many risks and challenges to produce this year. Not to worry - all of these events along with the Kids Area will return in 2022!
The Grand Tasting and the ‘brews’ aspect of the festival is a part of our heritage and something that our attendees and brewery partners look forward to every year. We have carefully examined the situation and what others in the industry are planning and simply stated, there was not a feasible, covid-safe option for an event of our size. Craft beer lovers fear not! The Grand Tasting will be back in 2022 and we have some new beer aspects for you to enjoy at this year's festival. Read about them below.
2021 craft beer offerings at the Festival will include:
Expanded House of Brews bar options at multiple bars. This will include 18+ styles of beer from a variety of local, regional and national breweries.
6+ rare and exclusive beer styles from festival partner Sierra Nevada Brewing Company at the High Altitude Bar. These styles are typically only available at the Festival and the brewery.
Classic Sierra Nevada Brewing Company beer offerings in multiple festival bars.
Stay-tuned for more beer menu announcements!
Proof Of Vaccination Required For Super VIP Experience And Music Maker Relief Foundation Dinner
In order to protect our touring artists and staff in accordance with government health guidelines, proof of vaccination is required for all Super VIP Experience Pass Holders and Music Maker Relief Foundation Fundraiser Dinner attendees.
This requirement is subject to change in accordance with new governing guidance.
2020 Ticket Rollovers and Optional Refund Period: June 4 - June 18
Thank you to all who rolled over tickets from last year! We appreciate your patience and support. For those who rolled over their 2020 tickets and would still like to attend this year, no action is needed at this time - your tickets are saved in our system and will soon be re-issued with the 2021 dates before June 3. If you don’t receive your rollover tickets by June 3, please reach out to us directly by email at info@tellurideblues.com, by phone at (970) 728-8037 or on the live chat on the right-hand bottom corner of our website.
Those who rolled over tickets and would now like to receive a refund can request one from June 4 - June 18. Refunds can be requested on our Front Gate Tickets ticketing page by following the instructions below. The request process will start on June 4 at 10 am (MT) and close on June 18 at 10 am (MT). Refunds will be processed in as little as 30 days from when the request period ends on June 18.
Please note that after this period ends, refunds will not be offered. If you decide to purchase 2021 tickets and can’t make it or choose not to attend the festival, our ticket exchange, LYTE, will be open after the refund period closes.
If the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is forced to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, refunds will again become available.
Refund Instructions:
Visit Front Gate Tickets and log into your Front Gate Tickets account
Select order history under the “Your Account” tab on the top navigation bar
Select “View Order Detail” on the order number you with to have refunded
Click the “Request Refund” button on the top of your order details
If you change your mind and wish to still attend the festival, log back into your account and hit the now available “cancel request” button. Once the request period closes, you will no longer be able to change the status of your refund request.
Get Involved
Volunteer applications will become available on June 3 at 10 am (MT). For more information, click here.
Vendor applications will become available on June 3 at 10 am (MT). For more information, click here.
Contact
If you need to get in touch or have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to us directly by email at info@tellurideblues.com, by phone at (970) 728-8037 or on the live chat on the right-hand bottom corner of our website.
A Note Of Gratitude From The Festival Producers
Thank you for all of your support during this past year. If you’ve ever attended, performed, volunteered, worked or simply been involved with the festival, we thank you, you are truly considered family. It’s because of you that the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival has grown into a gathering so unique and special. And because of this, we’re looking forward to seeing all of your smiling faces in Telluride Town Park this September 17-19, 2021.
Start making your 2021 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival plans now! The 2021 artist lineup will be announced this Wednesday, June 2 with tickets going on sale Thursday, June 3. Passes are limited and will sell quickly.
Contact
If you need to get in touch or have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to us directly by email at info@tellurideblues.com, by phone at (970) 728-8037 or on the live chat on the right-hand bottom corner of our website.