Telluride Wine Fest: Tickets on Sale Now!

27 May Telluride Wine Fest: Tickets on Sale Now!

Passes and individual event tickets for the Telluride Wine Festival on sale as of Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. (MST)

Tickets for the 33rd annual Telluride Wine Festival, Thursday, June 26- Sunday, June 29, 2014 just went on sale.

Elks Park tent, exterior

The Telluride Wine Festival, a three-day celebration of wine and food, is renowned as one of the most intimate and scenic events of its kind in the country, its robustness enhanced by a backdrop of majestic peaks that surround our box canyon. In 2014, the tradition continues but under a new executive director, Laurel Robinson.

“This year’s festival will have programs for both the novice and the connoisseur” Robinson said. “We will be improving our classic Tasting Events by adding many fun and fascinating seminars and other exciting new programs!”

Festival attendees can expect inspiring seminars and intimate meals with winemakers and chefs, special reserve tastings, and more.

Bubbles

Become familiar with the charming Town of Telluride at Thursday evening’s Taste of Telluride ($50), when Telluride’s favorite restaurants showcase their best small bites alongside appropriate sips.

The Toast of Telluride and the Taste of Colorado tent ($50) are beautiful ways to kick off Friday evening, when Telluride’s many art galleries showcase a feast for the eyes and taste buds alike.

Travel around the world in one Saturday afternoon at The Grand Tasting ($75), while sampling the best of the best from select wineries, distillers, and restaurants.

New to the festival are Nightly Speakeasies ($35) designed to highlight the underground culture of the Prohibition Era with backdoor entry to jazz music, burlesque, and uniquely-crafted cocktails made from locally-produced spirits.

With over 25 different seminars, there is something for everyone. Signature events include the Riedel Glass Tasting (the glass does make a difference!), the Blind Vintage Champagne Tasting, Pasta and Sausage Making Demos, and Your Brain on Wine (Tim Hanni will explain why you like what you like).

Under age, but loving it.

Prices for individual events vary and limited tickets will be available at the door of events that don’t sell out.

In addition to tickets to individual events, The Telluride Wine Festival is excited to offer discount ticket packages for every budget this year.  In addition to a Weekend Tasting Pass, there are also day passes, even some free events.

At $2,000, the Patron Pass includes a Welcome VIP/Patron Dinner, an Intimate Private Dinner in a local home, Elite Seminars, and a Sunday VIP Brunch; 10 seminars of your choice including Elite Seminar Tastings; VIP entry and VIP seating at every venue, all Elite Tastings, all Winemaker Lunches, Reserve Tastings, and the Keynote Seminar; a Vintage Champagne Tasting; a Riedel Glassware Tasting with complimentary Riedel glasses; VIP Speakeasy Access; the Taste of Telluride, The Toast of Telluride, The Taste of Colorado, and The Grand Tasting; a Patron Gift Bag; access to the Patron Clubhouse with Daily Gourmet Breakfasts; Tesla Motors test drives; and access to special VIP Pop-up happenings.

Italians

At $1,500, the Connoisseur Pass includes a Welcome VIP/Patron Dinner and Sunday VIP Brunch; All Elite Seminar Tastings; VIP entry and VIP seating at all Cooking Demos; all Reserve Tastings; 2 Winemaker Lunches; 3 Reserve Tastings; and the Keynote Seminar; a Vintage Champagne Tasting; a Riedel glassware tasting with complimentary Riedel glasses; VIP Speakeasy Access; tickets to The Taste of Telluride, The Toast of Telluride, The Taste of Colorado and The Grand Tasting; Tesla Motors test drives and a VIP Gift Bag. This is the perfect option for the practical VIP, guaranteeing access to the most elite events minus the over-the-top thrills offered by the full Patron Pass.

At $600, the Gourmet Package includes access to the Thursday Saki and Seafood Luncheon at Pescado; the Keynote Seminar and High Scores Reserve Tasting in the Rosé Garden; the Friday Home-Made Pasta class and Blind Reserve tasting; the Saturday Moonshine Road Seminar; the Sunday Morning After…Cocktails Seminar; plus The Taste of Telluride, The Toast of Telluride, The Taste of Colorado, The TMVOA Grand Tasting, Sunday Brunch, and Speakeasy Access. An $840 value, this is the discount option is for those who want the full Wine Festival experience of wine, spirits, and meals.

At $175 per day, the Daily Passes – Thursday, Friday, Saturday – include different events each day, and represents a great value for those who only have a day or two to enjoy the Festival.

Kenwood wines, lined up like soldiers, ready for inspection

At $150, the Weekend Tasting Package includes one ticket each to The Taste of Telluride, The Toast of Telluride, The Taste of Colorado, and The TMVOA Grand Tasting. A $175 Value, this is the perfect option for those who want to experience the largest Wine Festival parties without drilling down to the details offered by the breakout events.

The full 2014 Telluride Wine Festival lineup will be released soon, but rest assured, the seminars and tastings on tap will not disappoint!

Patron and Connoisseur passes are in limited quantities and will sell out quickly. 

And don’t forget to volunteer today and enjoy the Wine Festival backstage!

For festival information, to volunteer, or to purchase tickets visit online here.