Bonfire Block Party Festival Takes New Shape in 2021
Current ticket holders have two refund options.
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 Postponed to August
The brewery and its event partner Optimum Events are working to keep the original band lineup and all intended weekend plans intact.
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
Woods Boss Brewing Hosts Annual Block Party, Woods Block ‘19
Woods Boss Brewing celebrate their Five Points community with the return of Woods Block block party.
What: Woods Boss Brewing is gearing up to celebrate their community and local businesses, with the return of Woods Block, an annual block party to promote and bring together Denver’s Five Points neighborhood.
Woods Boss will be partnering with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) to sponsor a project and rally volunteers. Woods Boss Brewing will also be partnering with a number of local businesses including Solutions Lounge & Restaurant Denver Featuring Escapology, Carbon Cafe & Bar Five Points, ILoveKickboxing – Downtown Denver, I Made It, and more.
Woods Block ’19 will feature live music beginning at 11am from Jubilingo, Indigent Row, The Good Kind, Mile High Brass Band, Ben Hammond and Eric Lane Music.
A lineup of special beers will be tapped throughout the day including select barrel aged releases, beers from the year-long archives, and a variety of small batches from the brewery’s Sapling Series. Find more information on the Woods Boss website.
When: September 14, 11am - 11pm
Where: Wood’s Bock ‘19 will take place September 14 at the 2200 block of California St (2210 California St, Denver, CO) in the Five Points neighborhood. This block between 22nd Avenue and Park Avenue on California Street will be transformed into a beer garden with local businesses, craft beers and food options throughout the day.
Street parking will be available on Welton, 22nd Ave, and north and south along California St.
Light Rail stops can be found at the 20th & Welton Station and the 25th & Welton Station.
Visit woodsbossbrewing.com/WOODSBLOCK for full event details.
For more information about Woods Boss Brewery’s Woods Block ‘19, Music, contact Chad Moore at chad@woodsbossbrewing.com.
ABOUT WOODS BOSS BREWING
Woods Boss is more than just a name – it’s a lifestyle inspired by the principals of outdoor ethics and conservation. The Woods Boss kicks it with a much-deserved brew, in good company, and gears up to get back on the trail. After your adventure join us in the taproom with more than 20 unique craft beers on tap and frequent live music to relax with friends new and old, and online at woodsbossbrewing.com.
Full Music Schedule Released for 2019 Bonfire Block Party
The 2019 Bonfire Block Party music schedule has been released.
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)
Bonfire Brewing Celebrates Grand Opening of Eagle River Park
The Eagle Whitewater Park is set to officially open following a ribbon cutting ceremony during Memorial Day Weekend.
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
Sunday Sayonara closing concert and brunch will feature bluegrass phenoms, The Lil Smokies.
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)
J. Roddy Walston and Ripe Join Music Lineup for 2019 Bonfire Block Party Festival in Eagle
J. Roddy Walston & The Business and Ripe join the music lineup for the annual street party.
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
Holiday Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available for 2019 Bonfire Block Party in Eagle, CO
A special holiday pre-sale starts Friday for all tickets to the 2019 Bonfire Block Party, an annual street party slated for May 31 – June 2, 2019 in Downtown Eagle.
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.
Community, Craft Beer, Music: Woods Boss Brewing To Host Block Party in Five Points August 11
Community, Craft Beer, Music will take place August 11 at the brewery (2210 California St, Denver, CO) in the heart of the Five Points neighborhood.
DENVER, CO— Woods Boss Brewing is excited to announce Community, Craft Beer, Music; a block party to promote and support local businesses, celebrate the community, and commemorate the company’s one year anniversary. Community, Craft Beer, Music will take place August 11 at the brewery (2210 California St, Denver, CO) in the heart of the Five Points neighborhood.
Woods Boss is partnering with local businesses including Solutions Lounge, Carbon Denver, I Love Kickboxing and ClusterTruck for this event, with more to follow.
Woods Boss is proud to collaborate with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) on this event, which will support one of the organization’s projects that take place across Colorado– from city parks and open spaces, to grasslands and foothills, to alpine meadows and peaks. This will be the first project of this brewery-nonprofit partnership, with more to come.
Community, Craft Beer, Music will feature live music from Groove 'n Motion, Jubilingo, Indigent Row, and Mile High Brass Band beginning at 1pm.
“Over the last year we have met some great people in the community, shared adventures and enjoyed craft beers. We thought it was time to bring everyone together for a celebration of the community arounds us, craft beer and music,” says Chad Moore of Woods Boss.
The brewery will be tapping special beers throughout the day including some from the year-long archives, a variety of small batches from the Sapling Series and some barrel aged releases. The block between 22nd Avenue and Park Avenue on California Street will be transformed into a beer garden with local businesses, craft beers and food options throughout the day.
For more information about Woods Boss Brewery’s Celebration of Community, Craft Beer, Music, contact Chad Moore at chad@woodsbossbrewing.com.
ABOUT WOODS BOSS BREWING
Woods Boss is more than just a name – it’s a lifestyle inspired by the principals of outdoor ethics and conservation. The Woods Boss kicks it with a much-deserved brew, in good company, and gears up to get back on the trail. After your adventure join us in the taproom with more than 20 unique craft beers on tap and frequent live music to relax with friends new and old, and online at woodsbossbrewing.com.