This was the most unique winter festival we attended last year. It’s a spectacle of creativity and fire and must be experienced to be truly understood. And, the fact that it’s held in Telluride is a big bonus.
Part Burning Man, part community party, 2015 was the inaugural year of Telluride Fire Festival. The first thing we witnessed on our first night in town was El Pulpo Mecanico. I’ll admit, this fire breathing art car was one of the most amazing things I’ve witnessed in my nearly 40 years on this planet.
Telluride Fire Festival is broken into various piece. There are free events held in the Town of Telluride and in Mountain Village. There are also ticket events. Last year, March Fourth put on an outstanding ticketed show during Telluride Fire Festival.
There are also festival workshops. You can learn to weld or spin fire (yes, fire!). Some workshops have a fee while others are free. See a list of them here.
Dozens of artists come to town for this festival. From fire spinners to DJs to dance troupes, you won’t be able to toss a snowball without hitting an artist during Telluride Fire Festival. This is what makes it one of the most inspiration winter festivals in Colorado. See a list of participating artists here.
During the day you can participate in workshops or visit participating art galleries around Telluride, or you can ski or take a yoga class. That’s the beauty of Telluride, there’s a lot to do in this beautiful town.
Each night of fire festival there will be an event to warm you up including a dance party on Friday with Rob Garza, a Costume Fire Ball on Saturday and a fire-spinning party on Sunday.
A VIP event takes place Thursday evening and only those who purchase an All Access Pass will be allowed into this private reception.
An All Access Pass is just $195 (must be 21 or older to purchase). Purchase your pass here. Tickets to individual events are also available.
While some events are 21 and older, in general this is a festival for anyone who seeks to ignite a creative fire within their soul. I guarantee that something you see, hear or feel at Telluride Fire Festival will spark your imagination.
Telluride Fire Festival
January 14-18, 2016
Telluride, Colorado
Free & ticketed
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I learned the art of fire spinning without the fire using balls at end of rope. The coordination necessary to wield those things was necessary as my bruised body could attest. I was never brave enough to light the ends. Cant wait to experience this. Thanks for the info.
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I’ve always wanted to try spinning fire, but I can’t even spin a hula hoop, so it’s probably not an art for me! Thanks for stopping by HeidiTown, Dawn.
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How excising this festival seems. I just love Telluride, and I’d go just because it’s there. 😉 It’s such a beautiful place. Have fun if you go again this year, and be careful. Peace
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Fun and inspiring! I enjoyed it last year!