Wake 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.

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Welcome to the show! Everything you need to know about the 25th Telluride Blues & Brews Festival can be found right here in the program guide.

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Over 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.

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As 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.

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Start 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!

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With 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.

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Comedy 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.

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Every 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.

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If 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!

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The 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!

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Much 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!

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The 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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The opening celebration for the 2018 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will feature the jaw-dropping, hair-raising guitar and vocal talent from Samantha Fish. Held at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Thursday, September 13, the Bal de Maison is the perfect way to kick off the festival weekend. Tickets are on sale now and very limited (less than 100 tickets left).

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The 2018 festival weekend ends with a special closing celebration show from RL Boyce and the Hill Country Allstars at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Sunday, September 16. Tickets are on sale now and very limited (only 5 tickets left).

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Plan your weekend and don't miss a beat! Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, Booker T's Stax Revue, and Samantha Fish lead the Friday bill, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters, JJ Grey & Mofro, and the Marcus King Band top Saturday’s performances, with Gov't Mule, Anders Osborne and Valerie June closing out the festival on Sunday.

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Calling all musicians, play your way to the Main Stage of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! Through a partnership with Telluride Music Company, Telluride Blues Society and Colorado Blues Society, we are excited to present the 2018 Telluride Blues Challenge. The Telluride Blues Challenge is an annual competition providing talented up-and-coming artists from the blues genre with an opportunity to advance their professional career and play the Telluride Blues & Brews Main Stage!

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As September 14-16 inches just a bit closer, the 25th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival reveals its 2018 artist lineup. The festival returns with a dynamic, well-rounded mix of live blues, funk, indie, rock, jam band, gospel and soul performances featuring Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, Gov't Mule, Booker T's Stax Revue, JJ Grey & Mofro, Anders Osborne and many more.

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Now streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the entire 2018 Artist Lineup for your listening pleasure! Tune in, turn up the volume and let the music take your mind away to a beautiful place called Telluride! All of these great artists will converge on the Telluride Town Park stage this September 14-16.

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The 3nd Annual Blisters & Brews 5k Fundraiser Race returns on the morning of Saturday, September 15th, giving Festival patrons the opportunity to exercise before the Festival. The 5k Race, sponsored by BootDoctors™ Paragon Outdoors, raises money for the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program in remembrance of honored festival friend Felix Snow. The race highlights the natural beauty of Telluride as racers climb up the town's River Trail and take in unobstructed views of the iconic Ingram Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Through registration fees, donations and the generous support of the Telluride community, we proudly raised over $1,750 for the Telluride Adaptive Ski Program. We're looking forward to another amazing year of support. Registrations are now open!

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Tickets are on sale now for the 25th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival held September 14-16, 2018 in the world famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the festival boasts three days of music, comedy, craft beer, yoga, art and entertainment in the iconic Telluride Town Park set against a backdrop of stunning 13,000-ft mountain peaks. Limited quantities are available for Early Bird 3-Day, VIP Passes, 4-Day Camping, Campground Vehicle, RV Passes, and the Fundraiser Dinner for Music Maker Relief Foundation (includes VIP Pass). Don't miss out! Buy early and save!

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