What outdoor passes are now open for the season?

Imogene Pass and Ophir Pass are officially open for the season as of this week, so off-roaders can access these routes.

What is the Hardrock Hundred and when does it run?

The Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run is a multi-day trail race that starts Friday in Silverton, passes through Lake City, Ouray, and Telluride, and concludes back in Silverton on Sunday.

Is David Sedaris performing in Telluride next week?

Yes, David Sedaris will be at the Michael D. Palm Theatre next Friday (July 21), though very few tickets remain available for purchase.

Telluride Peak Sheet: July 14 - 20, 2023

By Anne-Britt OstlundJuly 14, 20232 min read

Life @ Telluride

Via Telluride Tourism Board

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

We hope everyone has been able to get out and enjoy the sunshine this week - not to mention the wildflower explosion currently happening! Get outside and enjoy our backyard.

There's plenty of music to go around this week - starting with the Telluride Americana Festival all weekend long at the Sheridan Opera House. You can also enjoy live music at Altezza every Thursday - Sunday, Music on the Green with Emily Scott Robinson on Friday, the Sunset Concert Series with Telluride Chamber Music and Boyd Meets Girl on Wednesday, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Club Red next Thursday.

Art + Architecture is in full swing through Sunday, with a brand-new garden tour on Saturday, plus discussions, book signings, food, wine, home tours, and so much more. Tickets are still available and can be purchased here or at Telluride Arts HQ Gallery.

Be sure to shop local at the Telluride Farmers' Market on Friday, or spend the entire day on Wednesday in Mountain Village enjoying the Market on the Plaza, a Free Wine Tasting and Dog Days of Summer before the aforementioned Sunset Concert Series.

Other notable events include Mind Blown, Historic Walking Tours, the Telluride Baseball Festival (July 17-23), and the Hardrock Hundred. The Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run, which starts Friday in Silverton, traverses through Lake City, Ouray and Telluride before concluding in Silverton on Sunday.

Good news for off-roaders - Imogene Pass and Ophir Pass are officially open for the season! See you on the road.

PS David Sedaris will be at the Michael D. Palm Theatre next Friday - there are still tickets available, but very few remain. Be sure to snatch those up here if you want to attend!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major music events are happening in Telluride July 14-20, 2023?: The Telluride Americana Festival runs all weekend at the Sheridan Opera House, plus there's live music at Altezza Thursday–Sunday, Music on the Green with Emily Scott Robinson on Friday, the Sunset Concert Series featuring Telluride Chamber Music and Boyd Meets Girl on Wednesday, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Club Red next Thursday.
Is Art + Architecture still happening in Telluride this week?: Yes, Art + Architecture is in full swing through Sunday and includes a brand-new garden tour on Saturday, plus discussions, book signings, food, wine, and home tours. Tickets are available at Telluride Arts HQ Gallery or online.
What outdoor passes are now open for the season?: Imogene Pass and Ophir Pass are officially open for the season as of this week, so off-roaders can access these routes.
What is the Hardrock Hundred and when does it run?: The Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run is a multi-day trail race that starts Friday in Silverton, passes through Lake City, Ouray, and Telluride, and concludes back in Silverton on Sunday.
Is David Sedaris performing in Telluride next week?: Yes, David Sedaris will be at the Michael D. Palm Theatre next Friday (July 21), though very few tickets remain available for purchase.