What is the 51st annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival and when does it start?

The 51st annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival kicks off on Thursday, June 20th, during the summer solstice weekend. The FirstGrass Concert opens the festival with performances by Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass and Big Richard at Sunset Plaza.

What live music and cultural events are happening in Telluride this week besides Bluegrass?

The week features The Black Canyon Boys at Telluride Arts HQ, Music on the Green with Kat Wright at Reflection Plaza, the Summer Songwriter Series with Scott Stewart, free wine tastings at Mountain Village Wine Merchant on Wednesdays, Movies Under the Stars on Saturday featuring "Up" at the Conference Center Plaza, and Heritage Nights at the Telluride Historical Museum on Tuesday with leather stamping.

When and where is the Telluride Farmers' Market this week?

The Telluride Farmers' Market is on Friday on South Oak Street, and the Market on the Plaza runs Wednesdays in Heritage Plaza.

Telluride PEAK SHEET: June 20 - 26

By Anne-Britt OstlundJune 19, 20242 min read

Life @ Telluride

Via Telluride Tourism Board

Happy Bluegrass week, festivarians! The summer solstice is ushering in the 51st annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival on Thursday, but you can already feel the buzz around town. We hope you have your dancing shoes handy for a weekend of good tunes!

The gondola will have extended hours this weekend for the festival - It will be open until 2 a.m. nightly through Sunday. In addition, the Meadows bus loop will run until 3 a.m. and Dial-A-Ride will remain open until 2:30 a.m.

The FirstGrass Concert kicks off the wonderful week of music ahead with a performance by Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass and Big Richard at Sunset Plaza tonight, and there will be live music at Floradora this afternoon as well. The Sunset Music Series officially launches next week and you can check out the full schedule here.

If you're not attending Bluegrass (or even if you are!), other great shows to check out this week include The Black Canyon Boys at Telluride Arts HQ tomorrow evening, the Music on the Green Summer Concert Series with Kat Wright at Reflection Plaza and the Summer Songwriter Series with Scott Stewart at Telluride Arts HQ on Friday, Warren Gilbreath for a free show at the SHOW Bar patio next Wednesday, and plenty of other after shows around town all weekend long.

If you're a foodie (or enjoy a good glass of wine), be sure to swing by the free wine tasting at the Mountain Village Wine Merchant on Wednesdays or the Food and Wine Pairing Class with Eliza Gavin at 221 South Oak on Thursdays.

Other events worth checking out include Mind Blown's summer return to The Peaks Resort & Spa on Friday, Movies Under the Stars on Saturday with a showing of "Up" (please note this will be held at the Conference Center Plaza), the Telluride Farmers' Market on Friday on South Oak Street and Market on the Plaza Wednesdays in Heritage Plaza. Plus, don't miss Heritage Nights at the Telluride Historical Museum on Tuesday - this week will feature leather stamping with Randy Crawford.

Thank you for diving into this week's Telluride Peak Sheet! With the 51st annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival and a plethora of other exciting events, this week promises unforgettable experiences. Whether you're savoring the music, indulging in fine wines, or exploring the vibrant community activities, Telluride offers something special for everyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 51st annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival and when does it start?: The 51st annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival kicks off on Thursday, June 20th, during the summer solstice weekend. The FirstGrass Concert opens the festival with performances by Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass and Big Richard at Sunset Plaza.
What are the extended gondola and transportation hours during Telluride Bluegrass Festival weekend?: The gondola will be open until 2 a.m. nightly through Sunday, the Meadows bus loop will run until 3 a.m., and Dial-A-Ride will remain open until 2:30 a.m. to accommodate festival-goers.
What live music and cultural events are happening in Telluride this week besides Bluegrass?: The week features The Black Canyon Boys at Telluride Arts HQ, Music on the Green with Kat Wright at Reflection Plaza, the Summer Songwriter Series with Scott Stewart, free wine tastings at Mountain Village Wine Merchant on Wednesdays, Movies Under the Stars on Saturday featuring "Up" at the Conference Center Plaza, and Heritage Nights at the Telluride Historical Museum on Tuesday with leather stamping.
When and where is the Telluride Farmers' Market this week?: The Telluride Farmers' Market is on Friday on South Oak Street, and the Market on the Plaza runs Wednesdays in Heritage Plaza.