Over 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
Read MoreThe Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to share the brewery lineup for the 2023 Brewers Showcase! From local and regional favorites, to national treasures, the Brewers Showcase will offer many opportunities to sample the finest beer craftsmanship, while interacting will brewery representatives.
Read MoreKick your Sunday morning into high gear! Join other festival-goers on a brisk but leisurely hike on one of Telluride’s most popular trails up to the beautiful Bear Creek Waterfall. Hosted by Festival partner Outside, the group hike begins on Sunday, September 17 at 9:00 am from the Outside booth inside the festival grounds. The group will access the trail from the end of South Pine Street and enjoy a steady 2-mile climb leading up to the falls. Hikers should plan for approximately 1 hour to reach the falls. Team members from Outside will be on-site to answer questions about hiking, gear and more. They’ll also offering demo gear to try out and giving away free swag! For more info, make sure to stop by their booth inside the festival.
Read MoreTry out some of the best full-suspension mountain bikes and singletrack trails in the world. Explore the epic scenery and unique terrain around Telluride alongside our friends at Revel Bikes! Join their team for mountain bike rides in the refreshing morning air on the endless miles of singletrack trails that have made our town a world-class mountain biking destination. But first, stop by their booth in the Festival grounds to check out their new bike fleet and sign up for a demo.
Read More"Run, Walk and Roll" - Blisters & Brews is a 5k Fundraiser Race on the morning of Saturday, September 16, giving attendees the opportunity to exercise before the Festival even starts. The 5k Race will raise money for the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program in remembrance of dear festival friend Felix Snow. Through registration fees, donations and the generous support of the Telluride community, we were honored to be able to raise over $7,500 for the Telluride Adaptive Ski Program since the start of the program. We're looking forward to another amazing year of support. Don't want to run, but want to support? Non-athletic support donations are also available.
Read MoreNamasté! Relax, breathe deep and decompress at the free Blues & Brews Yoga Sessions. Wake up to liberating, restorative movement in the crisp, refreshing mountain air. Guided by professional instructor Annika Kristiansen, the smooth yoga flow is designed to improve your health, performance, and overall well being. The class blends playful exercises of balance and strength with flexibility and power in a welcoming format. Kristiansen’s practice and teachings of being and seeing that she enthusiastically shares with her students extend beyond the mat. Guests of all skill levels are welcome to join a fluid yoga flow and activating breath practice on Saturday and Sunday mornings of the Festival. Nestled in the cozy amphitheater of Elks Park in downtown Telluride, these yoga sessions are a fun and inspiring way to start your festival mornings.
Read MoreThe music continues long after the sun sets!
The nightlife in Telluride is a thriving scene built on a strong, musically-charged local culture and there’s plenty to experience each night of the festival. Thursday’s kick-off includes the exclusive Bal De Maison Opening Show at the Sheridan Opera House. After the music ends in the park, the festival scene moves into various venues across the town of Telluride. Friday and Saturday evening hosts four different “Juke Joint” shows each night showcasing an assortment of artists up close and personal and a stand-up comedy venue. Sunday the festival concludes with the celebrated Fais Do-Do Closing Show. Dive into the full late night schedule below.
Read MoreDecompress at morning Yoga Sessions or run in the Blisters & Blues 5k Race — all before you even enter the park! Telluride has something for everyone needing to scratch their outdoor itch! The morning offers it all, whether it’s taking time to unwind in Elks Park for Yoga Flow, or running a 5k race — we want you to revel in the opportunities awaiting in our Box Canyon. Join us and our friends from Outside, Revel Bikes, Boot Doctors and the Telluride Adaptive Sports program to enjoy the outdoors each morning before the festival.
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