Telluride: Celebrating a little bit of everything and even Nothing.

Nestled deep in the majestic San Juan Mountains in the Southwest corner of Colorado, you will find a small town rich in history, tradition, and beauty. Once specializing and thriving in the mining of natural resources, Telluride now dedicates itself to 300 days of sunshine, premier skiing, and one of the most popular annual festival lineups in the nation. Telluride, Colorado, boxed-in on three sides by 12,000 - 13,000 foot peaks, plays host to over 20 unique festivals each year, ranging from popular live concerts to wine, film, and even yoga.

Summer in Telluride means Festivals.  Beginning with Mountainfilm over Memorial Day weekend and ending in mid-October with the Telluride Horror Show, Telluride hosts festivals practically every weekend of the summer.  

With over 20 unique festivals, Telluride is also known as the festival capital of North America.  Telluride’s 300 days of sunshine, moderate summer temperatures, and box canyon location make it the perfect location to celebrate.    Of course, there is plenty to do in addition to the festivals.  Telluride offers world class outdoor recreation activities throughout the year, while shopping and dining options are abundant.

Spring / Early Summer Festivals:

Mountainfilm in Telluride (May 25-28)
Telluride Balloon Festival (June 1-3)
Wild West Fest (June 4-9)
Telluride Heritage Fest (June 8-10)
Telluride Bluegrass Festival (June 21-24)
Telluride Wine Festival (June 27-July 1)
Telluride Musicfest (June 27-July 8)
Telluride Plein Air (June 29-July 5)

Mid-Summer Festivals:

Fireman's 4th of July Celebration (July 4)
Telluride Playwright’s Festival (July 5-13)
KOTO Doo-Dah Concert (July 8)
Telluride Yoga Festival (July 12-15) 

San Miguel Basin Fair (July 15-21)
Telluride Americana Music Fest (July 18-21)
Telluride Compassion Fest (July 18-22)
Telluride Cajun Festival (July 27-28)
Telluride Jazz Celebration (August 3-5)
Chamber Music Festival (August 8-19)

Late Summer / Fall Festivals:

Telluride Mushroom Festival (August 16-19)
Telluride Festival of the Arts (August 17-19)
USA Pro Cycling Challenge Stage 1 Finish (August 20)
KOTO Ride Festival (August 25-26)
Telluride Film Festival (August 31-September 3)
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival (September 14-16)
Telluride Horror Show (October 12-14)

Other Festivals:

Telluride Comedy Festival