Telluride's Summer Festivals & Events
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Mountain Film
May 22 - 25, 2009
MountainFilm invites legendary mountaineers, filmmakers, photographers, scientists, activists and artists to inspire and educate through films, speakers, gallery exhibits, slide presentations, seminars and on-the-street conversations. Quick to sell out.
Telluride Balloon Rally
June 4 - 7, 2009
Look to the skies above Town Park at sunrise and at sunset, visit the main street balloon glow.
Telluride Jazz Celebration
June 5 - 7, 2009
Enjoy international artists in Town Park by day and bar venues by night.
Wild West Fest
June 8 - 13, 2009
A family oriented festival that celebrates the spirit of the West.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 18 - 21, 2009
Four days of toe tapping bluegrass-based music in Town Park. This year's lineup includes Elivis Costello, David Byrne, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Emmy Lou Harris and many more. Quick to sell out.
Bike Week
June 21 - 28, 2009
A week-long celebration to promote cycling for transportation and recreation.
Telluride Wine Festival
June 25 - 28, 2009
This multi-day event features winemakers' luncheons, cooking demonstrations, reserve programs, seminars, and tastings for novices and experts alike.
Telluride Plein-Air Festival
June 29-July 4, 2009
National landscape artists paint on Telluride’s main street and in any alley you might venture down. Their work is then exhibited and auctioned as a fundraiser for the Sheridan Arts Foundation.
Fireman's Fourth of July
July 4, 2009
4th of July small town style. Join or enjoy the main street parade, the Town Park bbq with kids games and lots of laughs. At nightfall the celebration turns to the sky with spectacular fireworks. For more information or a schedule of events call Telluride's Tourism Board at 970-728-1904.
Red, White, & Blues Concert
July 3, 2009
This year’s event features Grace Potter and The Nocturnals. Enjoy lots of free activities at Sunset Plaza in Mountain Village, 3 to 6pm.
Telluride Fur Ball
July TBD, 2009
Invite your pooch for an evening of food, music, a silent auction, gourmet dog treats and pet photography. Proceeds benefit the Second Chance Humane Society. Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village at 6pm.
Telluride Yoga Festival
July 10 - 12, 2009
This event combines the expertise of both nationally acclaimed and local yoga practitioners. Workshops will be offered for all levels as well as related seminars.
Koto's Yankee Doodle Doo-Dah Concert
July 11, 2009
Tickets are now available for Koto's annual fundraising concert in Telluride's Town Park. This year features George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic along with Rusted Root. The Gate opens at 4pm.
Nothing Festival
July 17 - 19, 2009
Nothing going on and we like it that way!
Rotary 4X4 Rally
July 24 - 26, 2009
Telluride 4x4 Tour includes a guided off-road tours on Saturday and Sunday, plus 2 BBQ dinners. Limited to 50 4x4s to keep the event small and enjoyable.
Telluride Tech Festival
July 31 - August 2, 2009
This event celebrates the past, present and future of technology and science. The festival features Nobel laureates, and other leaders in the fields of science and the internet.
Telluride Chamber Music Festival
August 6 - 16, 2009
Concerts in Town Park, one is free!, Evening shows at the Sheridan Opera House. Open rehearsals.
Telluride Festival of the Arts
August 14 - 16, 2009
Celebrity chefs, grand tastings, seminars, chef demonstrations, progressive dinner, various forms of art and more.
Telluride Mushroom Festival
August 21 - 23, 2009
Gather to participate in lectures, dining, gathering, identification and the mushroom parade.
Telluride Film Festival
September 4 - 7, 2009
Four days of total cinematic immersion.
Blues and Brews Festival
September 18 - 20, 2009
Three days of world renowned musicians performing live in Town Park with late night shows at local clubs. This year features 50 different microbreweries.