Enjoy The Outdoors At The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Enjoy free morning Yoga Sessions, run the Blisters & Blues 5K Race, demo mountain bikes with Revel Bikes and hike with Backpacker Magazine - all before you enjoy the music!
It’s no secret that Telluride, Colorado is one of the best places in the world for outdoor recreation! We recommend taking some time while you’re here to experience the endless miles of trails and breathtaking scenery of the towering San Juan mountain peaks.
Join us and our friends from Backpacker Magazine, Revel Bikes, Boot Doctors and the Telluride Adaptive Sports program to enjoy the outdoors each morning before the festival.
Yoga Sessions
Relax, breath deep and unwind at the free Blues & Brews Yoga Sessions
Guided by a professional yoga instructor, enjoy a fluid yoga flow at the free Blues & Brews Yoga Sessions. Learn activating breath practices, liberating movements and playful exercises in the fresh alpine morning air. 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. Guests of all skill levels are welcome to join.
Location
Telluride Elks Park - Colorado Ave and S Oak St (inclement weather location - Blues Stage (Town Park Pavilion)
Time & Date
10:00 - 11:00 am on September 17 & 18 (Saturday and Sunday of the Festival)
What To Bring
Water, yoga mat, towel and active wear (come with or without - these items are suggested but not mandatory to join in the class)
Backpacker Group Hike
Kick 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 Backpacker Magazine, the group hike begins on Sunday, September 18 at 9:00 am from the Backpacker 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 Backpacker Magazine 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.
Location
Meet at the Backpacker Magazine Booth at the entrance of the Main Festival Grounds
Time & Date
10:00 - 11:00 am on September 18 (Sunday of the Festival)
What To Bring
Water, active wear, hiking boots (Immitted gear demos will be available at the Backpacker tent)
Blisters & Brews 5k Fundraiser Race
"Run, Walk and Roll"
Blisters & Brews is a 5k Fundraiser Race on the morning of Saturday, September 17, giving attendees the opportunity to exercise before the Festival. Presented by the Telluride Blues Society, the 5k Race will raise money for the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program in remembrance of dear festival friend Felix Snow.
The course begins in Elks Park and climbs up the bike path to Pandora Mine and returns along the same route. Racers will follow Colorado Avenue east and pick up the river trail, climbing to the Pandora mine. Racers will turn around and enjoy cruising down to the finish at Elks Park. Two aid stations will provide water electrolytes and snacks.
Through registration fees, donations and the generous support of the Telluride community, we were honored to be able to raise over $5,000 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.
Location
Telluride Elks Park - Colorado Ave
Time & Date
Saturday, September 17
7:15 - 8:00 am - Race Registration Open
8:30 am - Blisters & Brews 5k Race Start
9:30 am - Race Award Ceremony
10:00 am - Free Blues & Brews Yoga Sessions
Revel Bikes Mountain Bike Rides & Demos
New for 2022!
The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is thrilled to team up with Revel Bikes. Based in Carbondale, Colorado, Revel Bikes makes some of the absolute best full-suspension mountain bikes. Mountain bikers are welcome to join them for a morning mountain bike ride with their team. Stop by the Revel booth in the Main Festival grounds for a chance to check out their new lineup of bikes and sign up for a demo.
Mountain Bike Group Rides
Mountain bikers! Join festival partner Revel Bikes for exciting morning mountain bike rides around Telluride’s renowned single track! These rides will start and end right near the festival gates on Saturday and Sunday mornings before the music starts on the Main Stage. Stop by the Revel Bikes booth in the Main Festival grounds for ride details. Make sure to bring your mountain bike (if you do not have a demo reserved), helmet, water, snacks and any other riding gear.
Mountain Bike Demos
Try out the new Revel Bikes Rover, Rascal, Rail, Rail29 and Ranger! Stop by the Revel booth during the festival and signup to reserve a demo time. Demos are free and require a valid photo ID.
Festival Passes
3-Day Passes, Friday and Sunday Single Day Passes for the 2022 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival are still available but are selling fast! Get yours today and don’t miss out!
