Telluride is known as “the festival capital of Colorado” for good reason.  When Telluride was a sparsely populated town in the early 70’s, locals were of a music loving culture. What started out as home grown afternoon jam sessions turned into the summer festival schedule today.  Summer season kicks off with the renowned Telluride Bluegrass Festival.  Regular headliners include Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band, Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck with other well known names highlighting the 4 day event.  Telluride Jazz Festival is another big event and Telluride Blues and Brews Festival is the last big music festival of the summer. 

If you’re considering coming to one of the festivals – keep in mind, the price you pay for lodging is determined by the location from the event.  In other words, the closer you want to be to the festival venue, the more you will pay for that convenience.  Music festivals, more specifically, have another aspect to consider…noise!  Again, the closer you are to the event – the more you will hear the various music acts throughout the day and into the night. 

Along with the music festivals there are other, smaller festivals throughout the summer.  Balloon Festival, Wine Festival, Yoga Festival, Mushroom Festival…festivals that appeal to a wide range of interests.

Most music festivals take place in Town Park at the east end of town.  Film Festivals have screenings throughout the town of Telluride and in Mountain Village, though the biggest concentration of screens are near the center of town.   Both major film festivals include special programs in Mountain Village, and condos in the village are often a relative value.  In reality most festivals are within walking distance or a gondola ride from any place in Telluride or Mountain Village.

For major festivals and July 4, visitors should realize that the gondola can back up after the event ends in the evening.  At its worst, lines at the gondola back to Mountain Village can last up to an hour.  However, town bars and restaurants often stay open late to offer a refreshing way to wait for the line to die down.

Click on our interactive map to get an idea of where our rentals are located in both Telluride and Mountain Village.  Also, our experienced locally-based sales representatives would be glad to help with your search.  Just call 877-358-7122 or fill out a lodging inquiry form.