Bonfire Block Party Festival Takes New Shape in 2021

EAGLE, CO– Due to continued revisions to local and statewide restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events announced today that while the 2021 Bonfire Block Party will not happen as planned on June 4 - 6, 2021, they are optimistic about bringing live music to Eagle later this summer. 

Individuals who still hold tickets purchased for the 2020 Bonfire Block Party should follow the instructions outlined on the Bonfire Block Party website. Ticket holders are asked to choose from two options: 1) They can receive a full refund, or 2) They can donate their ticket funds towards continuing support efforts following the tragic death of Bonfire Brewing co-founder Andy Jessen earlier this year in an avalanche along with two other Eagle residents, Adam Palmer and Seth Bossung. If ticket holders do not respond by July 31, the funds from their ticket will automatically be donated. Amanda Jessen and the rest of the Bonfire family remain deeply grateful and humbled by this act of support from our Block Party community.  

The brewery and its event partner Optimum Events are working to produce alternative live music events under the Bonfire Block Party name to fill the void left by this change. They will make announcements accordingly at a later time, and continue to prioritize public health over good times. 

“It appears we are all heading towards a day in the not-so-distant future where we can stand shoulder to shoulder listening to the live music we crave,” says Bonfire Co-Founder Amanda Jessen. “In the interest of putting on the best Bonfire Block Party possible while maintaining safety, we felt it best to postpone for a future date”.  

To stay up to date for future events, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with all media inquiries about Bonfire Brewing and Bonfire Block Party.

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Bonfire Block Party Presents the Funky Times All-Star Band at the Eagle County Fairgrounds

EAGLE, CO— When Bonfire Brewing made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Block Party, they promised to bring some form of live music to the Vail Valley this summer. They’ve delivered with back-to-back performances from the Funky Times All-Star Band, a talent-packed group of musicians led by previous Block Party headliner Robert Randolph, on July 17 and 18 at the Eagle County Fairgrounds.

Popular local bands The Runaway Grooms and The Evolution will kick off Friday and Saturday night’s festivities, respectively, followed by Marcus King, Robert Randolph, J.J. Johnson, Nigel Hall, and Duane Betts all sharing the stage.

Tickets for these shows are on sale now and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Only 500 tickets are available for each evening, and are selling rapidly. Ticket holders will then be divided into groups of 125 people, with social distancing inside those groups. Masks are required to enter the venue, and when not in your designated seating area. Ample sanitation stations will be placed throughout the venue, along with two food trucks, and multiple bars. 

“We’ve worked for months to pull something involving live outdoor music together, and we’re excited to set a strong example with a professional event that we hope shows that live music can return safely,” says Bonfire Brewing Co-Owner Amanda Jessen. “We all feel the need for something like this, and while it’s not the traditional Block Party with 5,000 people in the streets of Eagle, it’s a start, and it gets some of the struggling folks in this industry back to work.”

Find more information about the shows at bonfireblockparty.com, and contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries. 

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com. 

Bonfire Block Party Postponed to August

EAGLE, CO– Due to worldwide uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to ensure the safety of guests, artists, vendors, and the Eagle County community, Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events announced today that the 2020 Bonfire Block Party will be postponed to the last weekend in August. 

2020 marks the eighth annual Bonfire Block Party, three-time winner of the Best of Vail's Best Summer Festival title. Originally slated for June 12-14 with its most ambitious lineup yet, the new dates for this community event are August 28-30. Eagle, Colorado’s annual Outside Fest that takes place in tandem with Block Party is also postponed to these dates.

A refund process will be available via the Bonfire Block Party website within the next week, for current ticket holders unable to attend the August dates. Tickets purchased for the original June dates will be applied to the new August dates with no further action needed.

The brewery and its event partner Optimum Events are working to keep the original band lineup and all intended weekend plans intact. They will make announcements accordingly at a later time, and continue to prioritize public health over good times as challenging as this reality may be.

 “With circumstances far out of our control, we're more grateful to the Town of Eagle, our ticket buyers, the bands, and our partners than ever before,” says Bonfire co-owner Amanda Jessen.  “Over the last few weeks, keeping the Bonfire family safe and together has been our top priority, and we’re relieved that that has been possible so far,” Jessen continued. “With the announcement of the postponed dates, we’re excited to all have something to look forward to, and ready to bring our community the best Bonfire Block Party yet, circumstances permitting. Beer in the street may never taste so good,” she concludes. 

Live music tours, events, and festivals all over the world have been cancelled or postponed due to the continuing safety concerns as a result of the pandemic. “The music industry, and every business type associated with it, has been absolutely decimated by this crisis,” notes Optimum Events owner Ted Wenninger. “We’re driven to keep the Bonfire Block Party going not only for the community here in Eagle, but also for all the artists, vendors, and staff that have seen their livelihoods disappear.”

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds benefit Eagle County nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with all media inquiries about Bonfire Brewing and Bonfire Block Party.

IF YOU GO:

What: 2020 Bonfire Block Party

When: Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30

Where:  Downtown Eagle, CO

Cost: $40 - $140

More Information: visit www.bonfireblockparty.com

Canceled: Block Party Preview Vail Ale House on March 13

The Mammoths

UPDATE on March 12, 2020: This event is canceled as a COVID-19 precaution.

EAGLE, CO– Buy fee-free tickets for the 2020 Bonfire Block Party this Friday, March 13 at Vail Ale House. 

From 8pm to 12am this Friday, guests at Vail Ale House can snag these ticket prices, the cheapest of the year if they didn’t make it to the Lineup Release Shindig. From 9pm on, enjoy a preview of this year’s event with live music by The Mammoths, who will also play Block Party in June. 

Kind Hearted Strangers will also play, and Vail Ale House will serve beers on tap from all three breweries in Bonfire’s pilot Block Party brewery collaboration: Woods Boss Brewing, Strange Craft Beer Co., and Vail Brewing Company. 

Woods Boss is sending The Oswald Hazy IPA; Strange Craft is sending Cherry Kriek, and Vail Brewing Company is sending Blur NEIPA. Bonfire Brewing will also have three beers on tap. More details about the Brewery Collaboration will be announced later in the year.

Bonfire Block Party 2020 includes  performances by Sam Bush, The Record Company, Dumpstaphunk, The Main Squeeze, The Broadcast, The Runaway Grooms, and House with a Yard. They join Keller Williams Grateful Grass, The Mammoths and Mo Lowda & the Humble. Five  more bands coming soon.

Ticket options for Bonfire Block Party currently on sale include Two-Day General Admission tickets, Two-Day Sili-Package tickets, regularly priced Two-Day VIP Experience tickets, and Bloodies & Bluegrass brunch tickets, which include bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. This multi-day street festival in downtown Eagle, Colorado takes place Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14 as a kick-off to summer. Kids 12 and under are free for General Admission, and two and under are free for the VIP Experience and Sunday’s Bloodies & Bluegrass event.

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds benefit Eagle County nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with all media inquiries about Bonfire Brewing and Bonfire Block Party.

IF YOU GO:

What: 2020 Bonfire Block Party

When: Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14

Where:  Downtown Eagle, CO

Cost: $40 - $140

More Information: visit www.bonfireblockparty.com

Bonfire Block Party Presents 2020 Lineup with Release Shindig

EAGLE, CO– Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events announced today seven additions to the 2020 Bonfire Block Party lineup. The brewery celebrates with live music tonight at its Release Shindig in the tasting room.

Playing at the Boneyard, Hardscrabble, and Bonfire stages will be Sam Bush, The Record Company, Dumpstaphunk, The Main Squeeze, The Broadcast, The Runaway Grooms, and House with a Yard. They join Keller Williams Grateful Grass, The Mammoths and Mo Lowda & the Humble. 

"I'm so thrilled about the lineup we've been able to put together for this year's event,” says Amanda Jessen who co-owns Bonfire Brewing. “The level of talent is beyond anything we've ever had at Bonfire Block Party, and I'm counting down the days until we're dancing in the street and sharing the excitement with our friends and neighbors in Eagle, and beyond!" 

Tonight from 4 to 10pm, Bonfire is hosting the annual Lineup Release Shindig in the taproom. This event includes no-fee ticket purchases, and a free pint for each ticket purchased. Broken Revival takes stage from 7 to 10pm.

Tickets for Bonfire Block Party are on sale now and include Two-Day General Admission tickets, regularly priced Two-Day VIP Experience tickets, and Bloodies & Bluegrass brunch tickets, which include bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. This multi-day street festival in downtown Eagle, Colorado will take place Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14. Kids 12 and under are free for General Admission, and two and under are free for the VIP Experience and Sunday’s Bloodies & Bluegrass event.

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds benefit Eagle County nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with all media inquiries about Bonfire Brewing and Bonfire Block Party.

IF YOU GO:

What: 2020 Bonfire Block Party

When: Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14

Where:  Downtown Eagle, CO

Cost: $40 - $140

More Information: visit www.bonfireblockparty.com

The Mammoths, Mo Lowda & the Humble Added to Bonfire Block Party Lineup

Photo courtesy The Mammoths and Mo Lowda & the Humble

EAGLE, CO – Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events announced two more main stage acts to play the 2020 Bonfire Block Party taking place Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14. The Mammoths and Mo Lowda & the Humble will join other groups, yet-to-be-announced, as part of the multi-day street festival held in downtown Eagle, CO. Early Bird GA and regularly priced VIP Experience tickets are on sale now.

The Mammoths are an up-and-coming Austin band fueled by their fiery and unapologetic stage presence reminiscent of a young Led Zeppelin. Over the past few years, they have evolved from garage band rock to sophisticated blues funk and their live shows are not to be missed. 

Philadelphia-based indie rockers, Mo Lowda & the Humble are known as a tireless touring band with more than 100 live shows each year, gracing the stages of Firefly Music Festival, The Peach Music Festival and Mountain Jam, to name a few. Their latest album “Creatures” (2018) received rave reviews and their upcoming full-length recording “Ready Coat” drops on March 6. 

The two bands join previously announced Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass as part of the eighth annual Bonfire Block Party musical line up. The full festival lineup will be announced on Friday, Feb. 21. Tickets for the 2020 Block Party are on sale now and include limited Early Bird Two-Day General Admission tickets, regularly priced Two-Day VIP Experience tickets and Bloodies & Bluegrass brunch tickets, which include bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. 

The Block Party features nationally renowned bands performing on three stages, bar service including Bonfire Brewing craft beer and local food vendors in the streets of downtown Eagle. Kids 12 and under are free for General Admission, and two and under are free for the VIP Experience and Sunday’s Bloodies & Bluegrass event.

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds benefit Eagle County nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

IF YOU GO:

What: 2020 Bonfire Block Party

When: Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14

Where:  Downtown Eagle, CO

Cost: $30 - $140

More Information: visit www.bonfireblockparty.com

Keller Wiliams' Grateful Grass to Play Bonfire Block Party

Photo courtesy Keller Williams

EAGLE, CO– Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events announced the first of 13 musical acts to play the eighth annual Bonfire Block Party slated for Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, 2020. Keller Williams' Grateful Grass features Williams and an all-star lineup on one of the two main stages in Downtown Eagle, CO. Early Bird GA and VIP Experience tickets are on sale now.

Bluegrass and folk sensation Keller Williams is the ultimate musical collaborator with regular appearances as Keller & The Keels, with More Than a Little, the Hillbenders, The Travelin’ McCourys and more. Grateful Grass features “Loose interpretations of Grateful Dead songs done in a bluegrass style,” says Williams. “If you like singing along to Dead songs [and] dancing double time to the music, this is definitely your jam.”

Grateful Grass’ rotating lineup has included The Keels, Keith Moseley (String Cheese Incident), Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band), Reed Mathis (Tea Leaf Green), Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon), The Infamous Stringdusters and more. The Block Party Grateful Grass collaborators will be announced closer to the date.  

Tickets for the 2020 Bonfire Block Party are on sale now and include limited Early Bird Two-Day General Admission tickets, Two-Day VIP Experience tickets and Sunday Bloodies & Bluegrass brunch tickets. VIP tickets are expected to sell out and the Bloodies & Bluegrass event includes bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. The Block Party features 13 bands performing on three stages, bar service including Bonfire Brewing craft beer and local food vendors – all in the streets of Downtown Eagle. Kids 12 and under are free for General Admission and two and under are free for the VIP Experience and Sunday’s brunch.

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds benefit nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:

What: 2020 Bonfire Block Party

Where:  Downtown Eagle, CO

When: Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14, 2020

Cost: $30 - $120 (Early Bird Ticketing)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Photo : Keller Williams' Grateful Grass will be one of the main stage headliners at the 2020 Bonfire Block Party in Downtown Eagle. The eight-annual street festival takes place June 12-14, 2020 and specially priced Early Bird tickets are on sale now at www.bonfireblockparty.com.

Dates Announced and Tickets on Sale Now for 2020 Bonfire Block Party in Eagle, Colorado

North Mississippi Allstars, photo by Robbie Prechtl

EAGLE, CO – Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events once again team up for the eighth installment of the Bonfire Block Party, an annual street party slated for June 12 - 14, 2020 in Downtown Eagle. Specially priced Early Bird GA tickets, VIP Experience tickets and Sunday Bloodies & Bluegrass brunch tickets are on sale now. Holiday pre-sale tickets are sold out.  The Bonfire Block Party is the three-time winner of the Best of Vail’s Best Summer Festival and showcases nationally renowned bands, along with food vendors and Bonfire Brewing craft beer releases. As in years past, a portion of all proceeds benefit Eagle County nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. The limited Early Bird ticket sale offers the guaranteed lowest ticket prices for the 2020 event.

The Block Party features three outdoor stages and an expansive VIP experience for concertgoers. The Block Party VIP experience includes a covered tent with seating, dedicated viewing areas, complimentary catered dinner and a 2020 branded glow-in-the-dark Silipint tumbler or wine glass, which includes one free drink and a $1.00 discount off drinks all weekend long. New for 2020, the Block Party will sell wine and spirits at all general admission bars, in addition to hand-crafted Bonfire Brewery beers. While supplies last, the Block Party Early Bird pricing for two-day VIP tickets is $120 per person and two-day general admission tickets are $30. The Silipint add-ons are $19 and include a glow-in-the-dark Silipint tumbler or wine glass, one free drink and a $1.00 discount off all drinks for the weekend. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas, and children two and under are free in VIP.

The Sunday Bloodies & Bluegrass closing concert and brunch ticket price is $40 and includes a complimentary brunch by Big Delicious Catering. New for 2020, the Bloodies & Bluegrass ticket also includes bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosa and Bonfire Brewing craft beers.

Nationally recognized music acts will appear on three outdoor stages over two days during the Block Party, the Boneyard and Haymaker main stages on Broadway, and the Bonfire Stage on Second Street adjacent to Bonfire Brewing. The full music lineup will be released in early 2020. Past musical acts include Twiddle, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Railroad Earth, Galactic, The Record Company, Sam Bush, North Mississippi Allstars and more. 

For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:

What: 2020 Bonfire Block Party

Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle

When: Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14, 2020

Cost: $30/$120 (special Early Bird pricing) $40 (Bluegrass & Bloodies closing concert and brunch)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Full Music Schedule Released for 2019 Bonfire Block Party

The 2019 Bonfire Block Party music schedule has been released. The outdoor event will be held in Downtown Eagle, May 31 – June 2. Photos: John-Ryan Lockman, Showlove Media.

EAGLE, CO— Organizers of the 2019 Bonfire Block Party announced the full music schedule for the fifth-annual event, taking place May 31 – June 2 in Downtown Eagle, CO.  The first two days of the Block Party include 11 bands performing on three outdoor stages, and an additional two bands playing the Happy Ending late-night shows at the Bonfire Brewing Taproom. Day three features the Sunday Sayonara brunch and closing concert with The Lil Smokies in the Second Street tent. Two-Day Block Party and Sunday Sayonara tickets are on sale now.

Friday, May 31 Music Schedule:

3:30 p.m. - Gates Open
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. - Amasa Hines | Haymaker Stage
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. - The Sessh | Bonfire Stage
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. - Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears | Boneyard Stage
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. - The Sessh | Bonfire Stage
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. - North Mississippi Allstars | Haymaker Stage
9:00 – 10:30 p.m. - Railroad Earth | Boneyard Stage
10:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. - The Runaway Grooms | Happy Ending @ Bonfire Brewing Taproom

Saturday, June 1 Music Schedule:

2:00 p.m. - Gates Open
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. - The Lil Smokies | Haymaker Stage
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. - The Evolution | Bonfire Stage
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. - Ripe | Boneyard Stage
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. - The Evolution | Bonfire Stage
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. - J. Roddy Walston & The Business | Haymaker Stage
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. - Twiddle | Boneyard Stage
9:00 – 10:30 p.m. - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | Boneyard Stage
10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. - Hardscrabble | Happy Ending @ Bonfire Brewing Taproom

Sunday, June 2 Music Schedule:
10:00 a.m. - Doors Open
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - The Lil Smokies | Sunday Sayonara @ Second Street Tent

Festival general admission and VIP experience tickets are on sale now and a portion of all Block Party proceeds will benefit Eagle County nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase Bonfire Block Party tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:
What: 2019 Bonfire Block Party
Where:  Downtown Eagle, Co
When: Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2, 2019
Cost: $40 - $140 (Kids 12 and under are free in general admission areas)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Bonfire Brewing Celebrates Grand Opening of Eagle River Park

EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing is proud to celebrate the opening of Eagle Colorado’s River Park Project. Sponsored in part by Bonfire Brewing, The Eagle Whitewater Park is set to officially open following a ribbon cutting ceremony during Memorial Day Weekend, just days before the Bonfire Block Party, an annual three-day music and street festival put on by the brewery and Optimum Events, in downtown Eagle. Even with Eagle River flows just beginning to rise, whitewater enthusiasts are already surfing the newly installed features, which range from beginner to advanced.

Bonfire Brewing is a Class IV sponsor for the park, and made one of the first private donations to the project that includes four world-class whitewater features and an adjacent park area on the north side of the Eagle River. Bonfire’s contribution supports ongoing work to construct additional amenities and secures the naming rights for the Bonfire Brewing Fire Pit, that will serve as a central hub for the park.

The Eagle River Park is located along the Eagle River near the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo Grounds and a short walk from Bonfire Brewing across the river. The project was one of the first initiatives that Bonfire Brewing Owner & Co-Founder, Andy Jessen worked on as a member of Eagle’s Board of Trustees when he was elected in 2014.

For more information about The Eagle River Park project, visit eagleoutside.com/riverpark. If you would like more information about Bonfire Brewing’s local involvement, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

The Lil Smokies to Play Sunday Sayonara Closing Concert and Brunch at the 2019 Bonfire Block Party in Eagle on Sunday, June 2 – Special Discount Offered Today Only

The Lil Smokies will be featured at the 2019 Bonfire Block Party’s Sunday Sayonara closing concert and brunch on Sunday, June 2 in Downtown Eagle - tickets are on sale now. Photo by Lisa Siciliano.

EAGLE CO— Optimum Events and Bonfire Brewing announced today that the special event, Sunday Sayonara closing concert and brunch will feature bluegrass phenoms, The Lil Smokies. After two days of live music with 11 bands on three stages during the Bonfire Block Party, the Sunday Sayonara add-on event takes place in the tent on Second Street and Broadway in Downtown Eagle from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. The $40 ticket price includes The Lil Smokies concert and a breakfast buffet. A cash bar will also be available onsite. For one day only on Tuesday, April 2, Block Party organizers are offering 10% off Sunday Sayonara tickets using the online code sundaysmokies.

Originally hailing from Montana and well-known to festival crowds around the country, The Lil Smokies is a progressive bluegrass band that presents original songwriting with bluegrass roots and the sheer raw energy of a rock band. The band will also be featured during the two-day Bonfire Block Party festival which takes place Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1.

Tickets to Sunday Sayonara featuring The Lil Smokies and the Bonfire Block Party are on sale now. A portion of all Block Party proceeds will benefit the Eagle County nonprofit organization, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visitwww.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:
What: Bonfire Block Party’s Sunday Sayonara featuring The Lil Smokies
Where:  Downtown Eagle, CO
When: Sunday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 (kids 2 and under are FREE)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Railroad Earth and Amasa Hines Added to 2019 Bonfire Block Party Lineup – More To Be Announced

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Railroad Earth and Amasa Hines will join the lineup, bringing the total number of musical acts announced to 10.

EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events announced that five more bands have been added to their 2019 festival lineup, bringing the total amount to 10 bands announced so far. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Railroad Earth and Amasa Hines will all play on one of two main stages on Broadway, while Vail Valley favorites, The Evolution and The Sessh will play the Bonfire Stage located on Second Street. Tickets are now on sale for the 5th annual Bonfire Block Party, taking place May 31 through June 2, 2019 in Downtown Eagle, CO.  Three more bands will be announced in the weeks leading up to the Block Party.

Previously announced bands include the North Mississippi Allstars, J. Roddy Walston & The Business, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, Ripe and The Lil Smokies – all groups are festival veterans around the country, but each are making their first-time appearance at the Bonfire Block Party. 

“We’re really proud of how the lineup has shaped up this year,” says Ted Wenninger of Optimum Events, co-producers of the Bonfire Block Party. “We go into the booking season with a pretty heavy wish-list, not knowing what we’ll get on the other side, but this year’s bookings have come together exceptionally well. We really think there’s something for everyone over these two days of live music, Bonfire beer, food vendors and everything else Eagle has to offer.” 

Tickets to the 2019 Bonfire Block Party are on sale now and include two-day general admission, two-day Sili packages, a VIP experience and a special add-on event, the Sunday Sayonara closing concert and brunch. Kids 12 and under are free for general admission and 2 and under are free for the VIP experience and Sunday Sayonara event. A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds will benefit Eagle County nonprofit organization, The Cycle Effect.

For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:
What: 2019 Bonfire Block Party
Where:  Downtown Eagle, CO
When: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2019
Cost: $40 - $140

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Bonfire Block Party Festival in Eagle Hosts 2019 Lineup Release Shindig on Tuesday, March 19

The Runaway Grooms will perform live music at Bonfire Brewing in Eagle on Tuesday, March 19 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. as part of the Bonfire Block Party’s 2019 Lineup Release Shindig.

EAGLE, CO— The music lineup for the 2019 Bonfire Block Party in Eagle will be released on Tuesday, March 19. 11 bands on three stages will be featured at the 5th annual music and beer street party Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2, 2019. General admission, VIP experience and Sunday Sayonara closing concert and brunch tickets are on sale now. The Runaway Grooms will perform live music at the Release Shindig on Tuesday, March 19 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Bonfire Brewing in Eagle. Entry to the Shindig is free.

 The Bonfire Block Party previously announced that North Mississippi Allstars, J. Roddy Walston & The Business, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, Ripe and The Lil Smokies will perform during the two-day street festival. Other music acts will be announced on Tuesday, March 19, followed by the Shindig that same day. Attendees purchasing Block Party tickets of any level at the Release Shindig will have no ticket fees and will receive one free beer from Bonfire Brewing.

The Runaway Grooms is a Vail Valley-based trio that covers a variety of musical styles from classic rock to Americana folk, from country to psychedelic rock. The Grooms provide a refreshing take on classic hits from the 60s on. 

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds will benefit Eagle County nonprofit organization, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase Bonfire Block Party tickets online, visitwww.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:
What: 2019 Bonfire Block Party Lineup Release Shindig
Where:  Bonfire Brewing, Eagle
When: Tuesday, March 19  4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

J. Roddy Walston and Ripe Join Music Lineup for 2019 Bonfire Block Party Festival in Eagle

J. Roddy Walston & The Business and Ripe have been added to the 2019 Bonfire Block Party lineup. General Admission and VIP Experience tickets are on sale now for the event taking place May 31 – June 2, 2019 in Eagle.

Eagle, CO— Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events have added two additional bands to the music lineup for the annual street party slated for Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2, 2019. J. Roddy Walston & The Business and Ripe join The Lil Smokies, North Mississippi Allstars and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, all previously announced as festival talent. Six more bands will be announced by March 19 and Two-Day Early Bird GA and VIP Experience tickets are now on sale.

Roots and southern rockers, J. Roddy Walston & The Business have been road warriors since their formation in 2002 in Richmond, Virginia. Regulars on big festival stages like Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, J. Roddy and the band have experienced explosive growth in their fan base thanks to their incredible live shows and studio recordings.

Bringing an edge to the party, Ripe’s high-energy, feel-good music has garnered them live and streaming fans alike. Their breakout album Hey Hello (2015) put them on the charts and their tracks “Pretty Dirty (In the Fading Light)” and “Goon Squad” have each clocked around 2 million Spotify streams, and regular appearances at Levitate and Summer Camp Music Festivals have solidified Ripe’s spot on the music scene.

Tickets for the 2019 Bonfire Block Party are on sale now and include limited Early Bird Two-Day General Admission tickets, Two-Day VIP Experience tickets and Sunday Sayonara closing concert tickets. VIP and Sunday Sayonara tickets are expected to sell out. The Block Party includes 11 bands performing on three stages, Bonfire Brewing craft beer and local food vendors, all in the streets of Downtown Eagle, CO. Kids 12 and under are free for General Admission and 2 and under are free for the VIP Experience.

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds will benefit nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:

What: 2019 Bonfire Block Party
Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle
When: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2019
Cost: $30 - $140

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Bonfire Block Party Announces Three Bands: Early Bird Tickets Now On Sale for 2019 Event

North Mississippi Allstars, one of the featured bands at the 2019 Bonfire Block Party in Eagle.

Eagle, CO— Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events today announced the first three bands in their 2019 Block Party lineup. The annual street party is slated for Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, with a special Sayonara Sunday closing concert on June 2, 2019. The three bands, The Lil Smokies, North Mississippi Allstars and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears will join eight additional bands, all to be announced by March 19. Early Bird tickets are now on sale.

The Lil Smokies perform their version of progressive bluegrass to an ever-growing Colorado fanbase. Their award-winning sound defies convention and is delivered with a rock ‘n’ roll punch. Grammy-winning North Mississippi Allstars bring their fatback funk and slippery soul to the 2019 Block Party. Their most recent album, Prayer for Peace hit number one on the Billboard Blues Album Chart. No strangers to large festival stages like Coachella and Bonnaroo, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears will not disappoint on the Broadway Main Stage with their hill country blues and southern soul that will shake you to your core.

Early Bird Two-Day General Admission tickets are on sale now and the street party includes 11 bands along with Bonfire Brewing craft beer and food vendors. New for 2019, the Block Party will feature three stages for the event. A limited number of Two-Day VIP Experience tickets are also available and include a dedicated viewing area, catered dinner each evening and access to a full bar. Kids 12 and under are free for General Admission and 2 and under are free for the VIP Experience.

A portion of all Bonfire Block Party proceeds will benefit nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:
What: 2019 Bonfire Block Party
Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle
When: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2019
Cost: $30/$40/$45/$140 (Early Bird & Regular Pricing)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Holiday Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available for 2019 Bonfire Block Party in Eagle, CO

The Record Company headlined 2018’s Bonfire Block Party in Eagle, CO, voted Best Summer Festival in Vail by Vail Daily readers two years in a row. Photo by John-Ryan Lockman/Showlove Media

EAGLE, CO— Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events once again team up for the fifth installment of the Bonfire Block Party, an annual street party slated for May 31 – June 2, 2019 in Downtown Eagle. A special holiday pre-sale starts Friday for all 2019 Block Party tickets including Two-Day General Admission Wristbands, Two-Day Sili Packages, a Two-Day VIP Experience and a Sayonara Sunday closing concert. The Bonfire Block Party is the two year-winner of the Best of Vail’s Best Summer Festival and showcases nationally-renowned bands, along with food vendors and Bonfire Brewing craft beer releases. As in years past, a portion of all proceeds benefit nonprofit partner, The Cycle Effect. The limited holiday sale offers the guaranteed lowest ticket prices for the 2019 event.

New for 2019, the Block Party will feature three stages and an expanded VIP Experience for concertgoers. 2018’s event featured two stages and an inaugural VIP Experience that sold out to rave reviews.  2019’s VIP Experience includes a covered tent with seating, dedicated viewing area, complimentary catered dinner, full bar service, Bonfire craft beer and a 2019 branded glow-in-the-dark SiliPint tumbler. While supplies last, the Block Party holiday pre-sale pricing for two-day VIP tickets is $100 per person, two-day general admission wristbands are $25, two-day GA tickets with a branded 2019 SiliPint (Sili Packages) are $40 and the Sayonara Sunday concert is $35 and includes a complimentary catered breakfast. All prices will increase when Early Bird ticketing begins.  

 An unprecedented 13 bands will play over the two-day event on the Broadway Main Stage, second stage and the Bonfire Side Stage, adjacent to Bonfire Brewing in Eagle. The full music lineup will be released in early 2019. Past musical acts include The Record Company, Galactic, Sam Bush, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Con Brio, Tea Leaf Green, Nicki Bluhm and more.

For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:

What: 2019 Bonfire Block Party
Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle
When: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2019
Cost: $25/$35/$40/$100 (special pre-sale holiday pricing)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

ABOUT BONFIRE BREWING

Craft enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers gather around Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, Colorado, where the beers are driven by quality, curiosity, and community. Founded in 2010, Bonfire continues on their path of sustainable growth with cans of their year-round beers available in liquor stores and restaurants across Colorado. Gather ‘round Bonfire online at bonfirebrewing.com.

Bonfire Block Party Announces Two-Day Music Schedule for Eagle, CO

New Orleans jam funk band, and Friday headliner, Galactic.  Photo by Jim Arbogast

Eagle, CO — Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events present the fourth-annual Bonfire Block Party held Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 in downtown Eagle, Colorado. Nine bands will be featured over two days, along with craft beer, food trucks and, new for 2018, a tented VIP Experience. Two-day general admission and VIP tickets are on sale now.

The Block Party kicks off on Friday with local bluegrass band, Hardscrabble at 4:00 p.m., followed by the first Main Stage act, blues rocker Nicki Bluhm at 4:30 p.m.Between two venue stages, the music is continuous, with Hardscrabble playing during all Main Stage set breaks. San Francisco-based Con Brio plays the Main Stage beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by headliners and jam funk sensations, Galactic at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s music starts early at 2:30 p.m. with Assembly of Dust on the Broadway Main Stage. Set breaks will be filled with Second Stage band, Duey & The Decibels, who first take the stage at 4:00 p.m. New Orleans legends, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Colorado favorite, Sam Bush make their encore Block Party appearances, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively. Saturday’s event closes out with headliners, Grammy-nominated The Record Company, who Rolling Stone says, “kick up a raw rootsy racket.” The Record Company takes the Main Stage at 8:30 p.m.

2018 Bonfire Block Party general admission and VIP Experience tickets are available at www.bonfireblockparty.com. A portion of all Block Party proceeds benefit Eagle County nonprofit The Cycle Effect, who will be operating a bike valet during the event. 

2018 Bonfire Block Party Schedule

Friday, June 1:
3:30 p.m. - Gates Open
4:00 p.m. - Hardscrabble, Bonfire Second Street Stage
4:30 p.m. - Nicki Bluhm, Broadway Main Stage
6:30 p.m. - Con Brio, Broadway Main Stage
8:30 p.m. - Galactic, Broadway Main Stage
10:00 p.m. - Hardscrabble, Bonfire Second Street Stage – Late Night Set

Saturday, June 2:
2:00 p.m. - Gates Open
2:30 p.m. - Assembly of Dust, Broadway Main Stage
4:00 p.m. - Duey & The Decibels, Bonfire Second Street Stage
4:30 p.m. - Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Broadway Main Stage
6:30 p.m. - Sam Bush, Broadway Main Stage
8:30 p.m. - The Record Company, Broadway Main Stage
10:00 p.m. - Duey & The Decibels, Bonfire Second Street Stage – Late Night Set

What: 2018 Bonfire Block Party
Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle
When: Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 2018
Cost: From $20 (Two-Day GA) to $100 (VIP Experience)
More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Bonfire Block Party Adds Sunday Event: Bloodies & Brass With Dirty Dozen Brass Band, June 3

(Eagle, CO) – Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events have added a Sunday morning event to the Bonfire Block Party, the early summer street party taking place in Eagle Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2. Bloodies & Brass with Dirty Dozen Brass Band will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 3 in the Second Street tent, adjacent to the Broadway Main Stage that will see seven bands throughout the weekend, including headliners Galactic and The Record Company during the fourth-annual event. Tickets for the Block Party are on sale now and tickets for Bloodies & Brass go on sale Tuesday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. Bloodies & Brass with Dirty Dozen Brass Band is presented by Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate Eagle. 

New Orleans’ esteemed Dirty Dozen Brass Band will play a full set during the intimate breakfast which includes hot and cold items, coffee and juices with the $30 ticket price. A full bar featuring Bloody Marys and mimosas will also be available. Dirty Dozen Brass Band is known for their “musical gumbo” and high-octane live shows.

All Block Party events are family-friendly and children two and under are free for Sunday morning’s Bloodies & Brass event. Tickets and more information about the 2018 Bonfire Block Party are available at www.bonfireblockparty.com. A portion of all Block Party proceeds benefit Eagle County nonprofit The Cycle Effect.

What: Bonfire Block Party’s Bloodies & Brass with Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle
When: Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 includes full breakfast and non-alcoholic drinks
More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

The Record Company to Headline 2018 Bonfire Block Party

EAGLE, CO – Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events announced the first of two headlining bands for the fourth-annual Bonfire Block Partyheld Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 in downtown Eagle. Grammy-nominated The Record Company performs as part of the two-day street party, and the full music lineup will be announced on March 20. Limited Early Bird tickets for the Block Party are still available and feature a VIP Experience, Two-Day Sili Packages and Two-Day Wristbands.

The Record Company’s raw and righteous rock ‘n’ roll was unleashed on its Concord Records debut album, Give it Back to You, in February 2016. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Contemporary Blues Album. “Off The Ground,” the album’s first single spent two consecutive weeks as the number one track on Triple-A radio playlists around the country, and their second, “Rita Mae Young” cracked into the top ten. In the spring of 2017, The Record Company released their top five single, “Baby, I’m Broken.”

Block Party organizers previously announced blues rocker Nicki Bluhm and Creole legends Dirty Dozen Brass Band as other Main Stage acts for the outdoor street concerts. For more information on the 2018 Bonfire Block Party and to purchase discounted Early Bird tickets, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:

What: Bonfire Block Party

Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle

When: Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 2018

Cost: $17/$32/$95 (Limited Early Bird ticketing)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Photo: The Record Company will appear as a headlining band for the fourth-annual Bonfire Block Party in Eagle, CO taking place Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 2018. Limited Early Bird ticketing is available and the full musical lineup will be announced on March 20, 2018.

Dirty Dozen Brass Band To Play Fourth-Annual Bonfire Block Party

EAGLE, CO – Bonfire Brewing and Optimum Events announced the second of eight musical acts for the fourth-annual Bonfire Block Party held Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 in downtown Eagle. New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band will perform as part of the two-day street party, with the full music lineup to be announced on March 20. Limited Early Bird tickets for the Block Party are now on sale and feature a VIP Experience, Two-Day Sili Packages and Two-Day Wristbands.

Celebrating 40 years since their founding in 1977, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the tradition of a brass band and incorporated it into a musical fusion of Bebop Jazz, Funk and R&B/Soul. Described by the Band as “musical gumbo,” their rollicking sound has brought the Dirty Dozen to five continents and 30 countries - with 12 studio albums to their name and collaborations with artists from all genres like Modest Mouse, Widespread Panic and Norah Jones. The Brass Band is considered a music machine and their high-octane live shows have brought them fans from around the world.  

Organizers previously announced blues rocker Nicki Bluhm as another Main Stage act for the Block Party. For more information on the 2018 Bonfire Block Party and to purchase discounted Early Bird tickets, visit www.bonfireblockparty.com.

If You Go:

What: Bonfire Block Party

Where:  Broadway and Second Streets, Eagle

When: Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 2018

Cost: $17/$32/$95 (Limited Early Bird ticketing)

More: www.bonfireblockparty.com

Photo: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will play the fourth-annual Bonfire Block Party in Eagle, CO taking place Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 2018. Limited Early Bird ticketing is available and the full musical lineup will be announced March 20, 2018.