2023 Festival Partners
2023 Festival Partners
2023 Festival Partners
Upslope Brewing Company
Boulder, Colorado-based Upslope Brewing Company, founded in 2008, makes premium ales and lagers, and a craft hard seltzer called Spiked Snowmelt, that are artfully crafted using natural ingredients.
Packaged in aluminum cans for exceptional portability and because it’s best for the environment, Upslope — a certified B Corp — complements its fans’ outdoor lifestyles and caters to the on-the-go beer or hard seltzer enthusiast.
Eco-Products
The idea probably hit Steve Savage while standing on top of a Colorado 14’er or while traveling across the rolling plains of Kansas where he went to College. His idea was to bring high quality eco-friendly products to the Boulder business community.
In 1990, Steve took the orders, delivered the goods, counted inventory, and maintained the delivery van. It was several years before Steve rewarded himself the luxury of hiring an employee. Now, Eco-Products has over 60 employees in the Corporate office alone.
As consumer’s environmental consciousness expanded, so did Eco-Products. Today Eco-Products sells over 100 different products to all fifty states, Canada, and Mexico. They grew from a small eco-friendly distributor into the most recognized brand of environmental foodservice products nationwide, always ‘walking the talk’.
Chaco Footwear
In 1989, a Colorado rafting guide had a vision: To create the ultimate footwear for outdoor adventures in and out of water. He gave it a symbol – the gecko – because of their ability to adapt and thrive in nearly any environment. Then he gave it a name, Chaco.
Klean Kanteen
Klean Kanteen is a small, family-owned and operated company, located in Chico, California. Since 2004, Klean Kanteen has produced and distributed durable, stainless steel beverage containers as an alternative to single-use and plastic bottles. As a company, Klean Kanteen is characterized by an enduring commitment to product and service excellence. Klean Kanteen customers are treated like good neighbors, partners like dear friends, and goals are kept simple: to provide customers affordable, high quality, beverage containers and accessories that are good for them, and good for the planet.
Canyon
Canyon, confectioners of Thc Sweet Life, is very excited to support the soul-satisfying goodness of Planet Bluegrass. Our team at Canyon is ready to provide an amazing experience by fine tuning your summer musical enjoyment with exposure to low dose cannabis products. Whether you are an old pro with a lifetime of groovy experiences, or are just starting your banjo-mandolin-loving career, Canyon has the perfect lineup to make the music come alive!
Mountainsmith
Mountainsmith believes that experiences are far more valuable than things. Forging gear that will last a lifetime is about more than durability; it’s about creating smart equipment that lets you focus on what really matters: the adventure.
Mountainsmith is committed to building the best-made, most durable and functional packs on the market; unmatched by anyone for their comfort, stability, value and performance in the backcountry. The quality and comfort of all Mountainsmith products – technical backpacks, trekking poles, tents, travel storage systems, luggage, pet products, adventure camera bags, as well as our iconic lumbar packs – set a standard of excellence in the outdoor marketplace.
Mountainsmith gear is designed to meet the demands of rigorous travel on and off the trail, through mountain valleys, summit ascents, campus quads, red rock canyons, and far off airports…anywhere your next adventure takes you.
Stem Ciders
Stem Ciders is a craft cidery headquartered in Colorado and known for its adventurous spirit. The story began in a Denver garage when two friends shared a love of cider and a mission to spread the enjoyment. With a nod to heritage and a spirit of rebellion, they honored cider traditions while challenging the boundaries.
Stem Ciders has grown nationally, but remains true to the original principles - good company, fearless innovation, and real quality. The company supports local communities, creatively invents new flavors, and carefully selects the best ingredients. Stem Ciders has grown to become a local favorite, and welcomes all to join in the adventure.
Meier Skis
Meier Skis, based in Denver, Colorado, manufactures skis out of locally harvested Colorado Aspen and Pine Beetle Kill resulting in an award winning light and poppy ride. The handmade manufacturing process combined with the use of locally sourced materials may very well make Meier Skis the most sustainable ski manufactured in the world. Meier Skis, handmade skis from Colorado trees.
Ozo Coffee
OZO Coffee Company is a coffee roaster & retail operator based in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2007 & roasting their own beans since 2009, their founders built OZO to be a community center that believes in connecting diverse communities through coffee.
OZO has based its growth on the core principles of service, quality, community, and sustainability. In building relationships with coffee producers around the world, they ensure only the highest quality throughout the entire supply chain from seed to cup.
Sunsense Solar
Established in 1990, Sunsense Solar has grown into one of the premier solar electric design and installation companies in Colorado. Sunsense provides turnkey services for solar electric systems of all sizes and specifications. The Sunsense goal is to build proactively a long-term, sustainable business based on quality, consistency, credibility, and service to our clients.
Spirit Hound Distillers
From using St. Vrain water to San Luis Valley Colorado grains to forging the foothills for wild juniper berries, Spirit Hound is committed to sourcing locally, and proudly supports our Colorado based farmers and suppliers. Spirit Hounds has been distilling authentic craft spirits for the past 10 years in Lyons Colorado while partnering with our friends at Planet Bluegrass to celebrate grass roots music.
Visit them in Lyons and online at SpiritHounds.com
Rocky Mountain Cannabis
Rocky Mountain Cannabis offers guests a one of a kind retail marijuana shopping experience where you can find any product you’re looking for.
Choose from hundreds of different products laid out for you to easily navigate or let one of our knowledgeable budtenders assist in finding the right product for your needs.
From the moment you walk in, to the moment you leave with a bag full of goodies, we will be there to walk you through this, still infant, shopping experience.
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing Leave No Trace programs, education, training and outreach in all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the globe. Utilizing the power of science, education for all and stewardship to support and protect nature, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors.
Learn more at: www.LNT.org.
Alpine Lodging Telluride
Alpine Lodging Telluride offers the authentic Telluride experience. As the area’s largest property management company with over 300 vacation rental properties in both Telluride and Mountain Village, Telluride Alpine Lodging truly has everything to satisfy your lodging needs. Whether you are looking for a condominium, private home, hotel room, or bed & breakfast, we have it all!
Telluride Express
For over 30 years, Telluride Express has served the Telluride area with safe and reliable transportation. From airport transfers to specialty services, charters and more, we want to ensure that you enjoy your trip from the moment you arrive till the moment your plane leaves.
Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association
TMVOA’s mission is to preserve and promote a vital resort community for its members, with attention to creating a sustainable village with a vibrant economy. To accomplish this mission, our primary areas of focus include: event sponsorship, gondola funding, grant awards, community research, and guest services funding. Please visit our website often to find out what TMVOA is doing and what’s going on in the community.
Tarpestry
Invented by two music festival lovers who wanted a dry seat, Tarpestry is a water-repellent picnic blanket that functions as a tarp. Born in Colorado and built in the mountains of North Carolina, Tarpestry is a beautiful buffer between you and the elements. Get close to the earth, without getting the earth on your pants.
Zeal Optics
At Colorado’s own Zeal Optics, we build the highest quality eyewear for people like us who live for outdoor adventure. But that is just the beginning of our adventure. We focus on more than just being an eyewear company. Just like Planet Bluegrass, we are guided by a simple set of beliefs: Use Less, Give Back, Explore More.
Interested in Becoming a Festival Partner?
If your company or organization has a sustainability, music, or outdoor focus and you are interested in partnering, please contact us at sponsor@bluegrass.com.