Festival Basket

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Stumbling across a unique Colorado gourmet gift basket can be like seeing a flash of gold while on a hike. Telluride is blessed with a wide array of terrific festivals, most of which are concentrated in the summer. They include an eclectic mix from Bluegrass, Jazz, Film, Yoga, to Brews and Blues. To enhance your experience at these signature festivals, we have created a series of Festival Baskets.  Whether standing in line, taking a break to walk around town or wandering off on a hike, we want you to be comfortable and have a ready supply of snacks at hand to keep the pangs of hunger at bay!

  Canvas Tote – Not to worry, we pack our treats and gear in an easy to carry canvas tote.

Survival Snacks and Treats:

Telluride Truffles – Bar with Nuts  - 5.28 oz     Starting with high quality Belgian chocolate from only the highest quality and purest Cacao, this fine artisanal chocolatier then adds a crunchy Nuts. Talk about a flavor burst.  Made in Telluride, Colorado.

Amour Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans – 8 oz - Who knew what a delicious match Dark Chocolate and Coffee Beans would make? Amour is a fabulous artisanal chocolatier in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Sheila's Caramel Candy   4 oz - Sheila's Sweets specializes in Caramel. They make all of their Caramel candy in small handmade batches.  Quite likely the best Caramel you have tasted.  Made in Albuquerque, New Mexico.   

Cheri's Desert Harvest Prickly Pear Candy   3 oz - The Sonoran Desert is a host to some unique ingredients such as Prickly Pear, Mesquite Bean and a variety of Chiles including Red and Green Jalapeno Peppers, and Habaneros.  At Cheri's Desert Harvest they have learned how to use them to make terrific tasting treats.  Made in Tucson, Arizona.

Colorado Elk & Game Elk Jerky  3.5 oz - Elk is a delicious low fat meat.  From Elk raised on pristine mountain pastures in Southwest Colorado. The ranch is near Montrose, Colorado.

Colorado Elk & Game Buffalo Sausage  10 oz - Buffalo is a richly flavored, low fat meat which makes a tasty Summer Sausage.  Colorado Elk & Game Meats has 2,700 acres of pristine mountain pastures in Southwest Colorado.  Their ranch is near Montrose, Colorado.

Creminelli Barolo or Tartufo (Black Summer Truffle) Dry Cured Salami  7 oz - Cristiano was raised in Italy in a family of cured meat artisans which dates back to the 1600's. Feeling restless he moved to the Rocky Mtns., and, lucky for us, has carried on the family tradition. He has won multiple awards. Made in Springville, Utah.

Beehive Cheese Co. – Coffee & Lavender Rubbed Cheddar        6 oz When you take a bite of Beehive Cheese, it melts like butter in your mouth — lovingly crafted by a family who shares a passion for the artisan way of life. This is a full bodied cheese with a nutty flavor and smooth texture; the rub imparts notes of butterscotch and caramel which are prevalent near the rind, but find their way to the center of the cheese. An award winning cheese three years in a row, made in Uintah, Utah.

Urbanoven 3 Seed Cracker  8 oz -  A rich and nutty blend of Black and White Sesame, and Golden Flax Seeds with a sprinkling of Salt on top makes these all a Natural Crackers distinctive. Hand made in small batches in Chandler, Arizona.

Justins Almond & Peanut Butter Packets  2 packets - Incredibly delicious, all natural using a secret nut grinding technique. Simply scrumptious. Made in Denver, Colorado.

Froodles 3 oz - Fresh Colorado fruit harvested at the peak of flavor, carefully blended using an old family recipe and then dried. Not sticky, very tasty and loved by sports enthusiasts, kids and everyone else.  Made in Dolores, Colorado.

High Desert Foods Organic Nut Mixes  6 oz - This selection of Nut Mixes will quickly become a go to snack food. Utterly addictive when eaten alone, they are also perfect for topping a fresh salad too.  Made in Dolores, Colorado.

Santa Ana Pueblo Parched Corn Snack  8 oz - This roasted, lightly salted, Whole Kernel Corn product is a traditional Native American snack. Originally it was roasted in clay pots over open fireplaces.  Delicious and healthy.  Made at Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.

Santa Fe Fiesta Snack Mix  4 oz - A unique blend of Nuts, Spices, and other crunchy, salty and addictive tasting treats.  Who knew eating snack foods could be this much fun.  Made in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Rocky Mtn. Caramel Popcorn  4.5 oz -  Perfectly Popped Kernels smothered in buttery, Caramel goodness.  They don't make this like the "other guys" – their Caramel Popcorn starts out as Brown Sugar in a kettle, just like your grandmother would make it. Addictive!  Made in Centennial, Colorado.

Dutch Brothers Bakery Caramel Cookie Waffles  11 oz -Traditional Dutch "Stroopwafles" Cookies hand baked on flame fired irons with the finest ingredients by two brothers from the Netherlands.  The meld of flavors is to die for.  Made in Billings, Montana.

Maple & Walnut Cutting Board – 5 x 7 in. -  Perfect little cutting board to use with the salami and cheese.  Made in Dolores, Colorado.

Compostable Knife and Napkins – A small plastic bag with a few items to make eating our mouthwatering snacks as easy as possible.

Comfort Essentials & Gear:

Map of Telluride – While there is no known case of anyone wandering around town lost for days at a time, we want to make sure you get to the right venue and into the right line.  It's a little known fact that the phrase "hurry up and wait" was invented in Telluride.  Who knew?

Blubandoo Cooling Neckband -  BluBandoo neckband contains non-toxic crystals which hold water and evaporates slowly to provide you with a long lasting evaporative cooling heat relief.

Telluride Baseball Style Hat - Your own personal shade, goes everywhere you do.  An essential item in the bright sun of the Rocky Mtns.

Spudz Soft Microfiber Cleaner for Glasses  - Combines the safe, gentle cleaning power of microfiber with protection and convenience in a small pouch. Great for glasses on a dusty hike.

Stainless Steel Water Bottle -  Non toxic water bottle. Everyone gets thirsty from time to time.

Sportlegs  - When we actively exercise next day "burn" and soreness are a common consequence of overworked muscles. Sportlegs is widely used by professional athletes to substantially lessen this effect. Increasingly being discovered by mere mortals, this stuff really works.

Rocky Mtn. Sunscreen - An essential item for everyone who spends time out in the bright sun of the Rocky Mtns.

SmartShield After Sun Skin Care - Get smart, when too much sun hurts, use this ointment, it has Aloe and Lidocaine for pain relief.

Fingerbowl Single Packet Towellette  10 packs - Clean up is much easier with a Fingerbowl towellette.

Cool Mint Lip Balm Tube - Oils of Olive, Sweet Almond, Jojoba, Castor and Macadamia; Beeswax, Cocoa Butter, Mango Butter, Vitamin E, Essential Oils of Peppermint and Camphor.  Hand crafted by Tomboy Soap Co. in Telluride, Colorado.

Acetaminophen (Generic Tylenol) 4 Single Use Packs  -  Each package contains at least 2 x 325 mg tablets.

Generic Advil (Ibuprofen) 4 Single Use Packs -  Excellent anti-inflammatory drug. Useful for headaches, backaches, muscular aches, and more.

Acli-Mate Natural Sports Drink - 2 packs -  A unique and energizing natural sports drink designed to aid in the prevention of altitude sickness and assist mountain athletes in maximizing performance at elevation. Made up of vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and select herbal extracts.  An excellent choice for travelers, all mountain outdoor enthusiasts at any elevation, and athletes.

Zinc Acetate Lozenges - Recent research shows zinc can be an effective treatment for colds if the dosage is adequate – 13 milligrams and of the right type. Will lessen the severity and duration of colds.