Telluride Festival of the Arts, sponsored and organized by Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association, delights both food and art lovers alike. Culinary admirers and fine arts aficionados come together to share a common passion for food, art and entertainment. Highlights of the annual festival include celebrity chef demonstrations along with food seminars and workshops, a progressive tasting and a grand tasting, along with a nationally juried art exhibit organized by the producers of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival.