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Stronghouse Studio Gallery Opening
On the first Thursday of every month June through August
Sunset Concert
Wednesdays July 1- September 2
Sunset Plaza, 6:00 PM in the Mountain Village
Performers TBD
Telluride Farmers Market
Fresh organic produce, meats, baked goods, flowers and handmade products from the region's farmers and artisans. Fridays, 11:30am to 4pm from mid-June-mid-October on South Oak Street just above the Gondola Station.
Telluride Historical Museum, Fireside Chats
Free for Kids of All Ages, 5:30-6:30pm, Mountain Village Fire Pit, 970-728-3344, telluridemuseum.com.
June 11-Bruce Gillen: Mining at the Bessie G.
June 25-Dirk Depagter and Mary Joy Martin: Western Federation of Miners
July 09-Aldasoro Sisters: Deep Creek ranching Heritage
July 23-Vickie Leigh Krudwig: Chipeta, Wife of Ouray (The Ourays were the original residents of the Telluride Area)
August 06-Betty and Howard Greager: Life in the West End
August 20: Sasha Cucciniello: Western Women in Words
*After the event at 8pm you may Disscover the universe! Stargaze with The Telluride Council for Arts & Humanity, @ The Fire Pit.
Telluride Jazz Festival: June 5-7
Since 1977 Telluride has hosted this auditory gem. For this festival the best Jazz artists around come to play in the open air below the San Juan Mountains.
www.telluridejazz.org
Telluride Balloon Festival: June 5-7
Come watch and ride in hot air balloons that will fly all over telluride.
www.tellurideballonfestival.com
Telluride Mountain School Commencement: June 6
Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher Day, Town Park Core: June 6
Wild West Fest: June 8-13
A festival to celebrate the music, culture, arts, activities and traditions of the West.
970.728.6363 - http://www.sheridanoperahouse.com/wwf.htm
Playwrights Festival: June 10-17
At the Ah Haa School an annual festival for playwrights.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival: June 18-21
Four days of bluegrass (and a few others sneak in there) music in Town Park. Artists at 2009: Elvis Costello, David Byrne (Inserting this note after the show-one of the best shows ever to come to Telluride), Emmylou Harris, Yonder Mountain String Band, Punch Brothers, Todd Snider, The Greencards, Mike Farris, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Tim O'Brien and many more.
www.planetbluegrass.com
Telluride Wine Festival: June 25-28
World renowned Winemakers, Chefs, and Artists come to share their craft in the best tasting festival of them all. Also, Wine Festival organizers are bringing in Citizen Cope for a show on Saturday night the 27th at Town Park.
www.telluridewinefestival.com
Telluride Plein Air Celebration and Arts Festival: June 29-July 4
Come watch some of the nations best plein air artists paint the beautiful summer meadows and mountains of Telluride.
970.728.6363 – www.telluridepleinair.com
Telluride Musicfest: June 26-July 5
Chamber music the way it is as meant to be performed: in living rooms, where the experience is intimate. 212-253-6941.
Red, White and Blues Concert: July 3
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Sunset Plaza in the Mountain Village, 3 to 6pm-FREE
Fourth of July Parade: July 4
Starts at 10 AM
Fireman’s Picnic and Fireworks following the parade in the Town Park
Hardrock 100 Endurance Race: July 11-12
Talk about pain. Runners start in Silverton and follow high elevation trails that come through Telluride and loop back to Silverton. Yes, there are some locals running in this one. Good luck.
Telluride Yoga Festival: July 10-12
Yoga and meditation workshops all weekend long.
YogaGlo (a cutting edge online Yoga Community and Studio) out of Santa Monica will also be here filming in HD some of the most respected Yoga instructors in the country. Go to www.yogaglo.com for filming postings after the festival.
www.tellurideyogafestival.com
KOTO Doo-Dah Concert: July 10-12
In the town park with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic.
For tickets go www.koto.org
San Miguel Basin Fair: July 12-19
Norwoood hosts a classic county fair with judging of 4-H livestock and crafts, a dessert contest and more. 970-327-4393
San Miguel Basin Rodeo, AKA Norwood Rodeo: July 17-18
The junior rodeo begins in Norwood at 9am on Saturday. Professional rodeo follows with team ropin' on Sunday. 970-327-4389.
NOTE: This really is one of the best events of the year not to miss.
SAF’s Young People’s Summer Workshops: July 14-18, 21-25
At the Sheridan Opera House
970-728-6363
Nothing Festival: July 18- 20
(We can't confirm these dates as the Nothing Festival founders have not updated their website with this years dates)
A chance to do all of the things you love to do in Telluride
www.telluridenothingfestival.com
4x4 Tour: July 24-26
Town Park, 970-708-2202.
Ah Haa Art Auction: July 24
This annual fundraiser is known for selling an array of art objects, trips and services in both a silent auction and a fast-paced live auction. Doors open at 5pm and live auction to begin at 730pm. 970-728-3886.
Moutainfilm's Outdoor Series: July 25-26
Mountainfilm and TMVOA present FREE films at Sunset Plaza in Mountain Village. Show begins at dusck. 970-728-4123
Cajun Festival: July 31
Everything Cajun comes to Downtown Telluride. Bring your appetite and dancing shoes.
Telluride Tech Festival: July 31-August 2
An intimate gathering at the Sheridan Opera House, featuring distinguished honorees from around the world who come to discuss the past, present and future of technology. A Tesla coil demonstration takes place on main street on Friday and Saturday evenings. 970-239-4486.
TCTV Concert: August 1
TCTV hosts the New Orleans boogie band Papa Grows Funk to the Sunset Stage in Mountain Village, evening, 970-708-3839
KOTO Duck Race: August 7
Get your rubber ducky, near the corner of Colorado Ave and Pine or at KOTO on Pine Street, for a swim down the San Miguel River. Prizes for the fastest swimming duck owners. The event is also broadcasted live on KOTO by Jeb Berrier.
970-7
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