Telluride sits in a box canyon surrounded by 13,000-foot peaks, and somehow this remote mountain town has become one of America's premier festival destinations. From late spring through early fall, world-class music, film, and cultural events transform the historic mining town.
The setting is unmatched. Town Park, the main festival venue, sits at the end of Colorado Avenue with waterfalls cascading down the mountains behind the stage. The free gondola connects to Mountain Village above. The combination of intimate town, spectacular nature, and world-class programming creates magic.
Festival season defines Telluride's summer. Locals plan their calendars around these events. Book accommodation months in advance - the town's 400 hotel rooms fill instantly, and even camping spots go quickly. But for those who make the pilgrimage, the experience is unforgettable.