RV Rentals at Telluride Bluegrass Festival
The Telluride Bluegrass Festival is a four-day music event held every year in southwestern Colorado. While the festival focuses on bluegrass and country music, several other genres are represented, too. This popular event has a daily maximum capacity of 12,000 people and sells out quickly. It is held annually on the weekend closest to the summer solstice.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
During the festival, workshops are held at Elks Park. They include musical collaborations, informal performances by festival artists, and preliminary rounds of the Telluride Troubadour and band contests. Elks Park is located across from the Sheridan Opera House on the south side of Colorado Avenue. Watch for the announcement of the schedule for the Elks Park workshops.
The Telluride Bluegrass Festival also offers The Family Tent for kids, with fun musical and educational activities.
LOCATION
LINEUP
Check offical website for the 2024 lineup.
RVING AT THE EVENT
The Telluride Bluegrass Festival does provide access to campgrounds both on and near the festival site. However, you must have a pass and will not be able to move your vehicle during the festival. Shuttles provide transportation to and from the farther-away campgrounds.
If you don't own an RV, explore your rental options at RVshare. The platform features everything from travel trailers to Class A motorhomes. You can choose an RV that sleeps the number in your party and has the amenities you want.
Town Park - Tent Camping & Vehicles
Includes 4-day Pass ( $565 per weekend )
Facilities: Potable water, coin-operated showers, permanent bathroom structures & porta potties
Vibe: The original campground of the Festival, Town Park is home to many of our large traditional camps who have made the sojourn to Telluride for decades. The year-round campground is located adjacent to the festival grounds and includes a waterfall, river, lots of shade, and a series of small hills and bowls. The campground is open days before the Festival and offers a unique chance to be truly immersed in the Festivarian Culture. Learn more about the culture, tradition, and community of Town Park at www.festivarian.com.
2024 Campsite Map: View the Town Park campsite map
Mary E. Ilium - Tent Camping & Vehicles
Requires 4-Day Festival Pass ($485 per weekend )
Facilities: Potable water & porta potties availableVibe: The Mary E. Campground is located in the scenic Ilium Valley west of Telluride. This campground is nestled in the woods, with the river nearby and lots of shade. Mary E. offers a more natural, backwoods camping experience than any of our other campgrounds. The shuttle ride to the festival is longer than for other campgrounds, but if you’re looking for a more traditional outdoor camping experience, it’s worth it.
2024 Campsite Map: View the Mary E campsite map
WHERE TO STAY
A variety of lodging options are available in the Town of Telluride and Mountain Village (connected to Telluride via a free mountain gondola). These lodging partners work closely with Planet Bluegrass to help make the Festival possible. Many of them offer exclusive deals to festivarians, so be sure to mention Bluegrass.com when contacting them.
Alpine Lodging Telluride
Alpine Lodging Telluride is the longest-standing, locally-owned and operated lodging company in the region. We offer the widest selection of vacation rentals, including hotel rooms, condos and private homes in Telluride and Mountain Village. Call us now to book your Bluegrass Festival lodging!
Alpine Lodging Telluride 866-345-9736
Silverstar Signature Properties
The Silverstar Signature Properties portfolio offers the finest in Telluride, Colorado vacation rentals. Silverstar provides the highest commitment to personal service and convenience during your Telluride getaway. All of our vacation rentals are completely furnished with small appliances, kitchen accessories, linens, TV’s/DVD’s, and high speed internet. Of course, the rental is also supplied with the basics so that you don’t need to go to the store for mundane items such as detergent, soaps, paper towels, etc. We’ve already taken care of providing these necessities. A vacation should be a vacation, and we’re here to make sure you enjoy yours. Call us today to receive a great deal!
SilverstarTelluride.com 800-537-4781
Mountain Lodge Telluride
A blend of rustic elegance and western charm, The Mountain Lodge at Telluride is your window to the splendor of the San Juan Mountains. This luxury condominium property in the Mountain Village offers accommodations ranging from comfortable studio units, two and three bedroom condominiums and luxury private cabins along with a host of other amenities including an outdoor heated pool/spa, complimentary wireless internet, fitness center, and “The View” restaurant and bar.
MountainLodgeTelluride.com 866-368-6867
The Hotel Telluride
Enjoy Bluegrass in comfort and style at Telluride’s finest boutique hotel, the Hotel Telluride. Located just four blocks from the gondola and minutes from Town Park, the Hotel Telluride features 24 hour coffee service in the lobby, fitness center, hot tubs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. ‘The Nook’ at The Hotel Telluride serves a full hot breakfast daily and is open in the evenings for drinks and dining specials. All rooms have private balconies, mini-refrigerators, and coffee makers. A great place to rest those weary dancing legs and charge up for a full weekend of world class bluegrass music!
TheHotelTelluride.com 970.369.1188
HOW TO GET THERE
If you are flying in and renting an RV nearby, the Telluride Regional Airport is 5 miles from Telluride Town Park. If you are driving, Telluride is seven hours from Denver, nine hours from Phoenix, and five hours from Albuquerque. The Telluride website explains how to get to the park.
PARKING
If you are just coming for the day…
Parking is free in the Gondola Parking Garage during the day. After your vehicle is parked for the day, you will take the free gondola down to the town of Telluride. The very scenic gondola ride takes about 15 minutes and the Festival is about a five block walk from the gondola station.
Folks who want to go into the town of Telluride and park can get a temporary parking permit from the barricade that is 1/4 mile west of the Town. These permits only allow a maximum of three hours parking in town. After that time period, cars will be ticketed or towed.
If you are staying in a hotel…
It’s likely your hotel has parking accommodations. Check with them in advance to see what your options are. If your hotel does not provide parking, you are able to use public parking in Mountain Village for $(TBA)/per night. Learn more about Mountain Village parking.
If you are camping…
You are permitted to drive your vehicle into or near the campground in order to unload. Once you have unloaded your gear, the campground parking staff will direct you to park your vehicle. You must have a permit to use any of the lots designated for campers.
If you are camping and have a vehicle pass…
You may park inside the designated campground.
TICKETS & PRICING
Online ticket sales start on December 7, 2023 for the 2024 event. This is now a lottery system. So besure to check the offical website for updated instructions.
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Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .
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