Things To Do in Telluride

Mountainfilm

More Than Just a Movie Festival

Named one of the coolest film festivals in the world, Mountainfilm uses the power of film, art and ideas to inspire attendees and create a better world. The festival, which has been held every Memorial Day since 1979, showcases exceptional documentaries, interactive talks, free community events, a gallery walk and so much more.

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Telluride Balloon Festival

Up, Up and Away!

What’s prettier than the town of Telluride? Telluride adorned with dozens of colorful hot air balloons as they take flight for the Telluride Balloon Festival. Head to Town Park to watch the balloons take flight each morning and make a trip to Main Street as the balloons light up the town at night.

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Telluride Bluegrass Festival

The Most Magical Time of the Year

The Bluegrass Festival marks a stellar time of year in Telluride – the sun is out longer, flowers are popping up everywhere and you don’t have to travel far to take in the sounds of world-renowned musicians. Kick back with your pals and get ready to enjoy one of the best times of the year in Telluride.

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Telluride Yoga Festival

Find Your Center in Telluride

Step away from it all (literally the nearest traffic light is 45 miles away) and find your center at Telluride’s Yoga Festival, which has been around since 2007. This inspirational gathering has over 100 different offerings throughout the four-day festival, including yoga, meditation, music, hiking, dining, stand-up paddleboarding yoga, social gatherings and much more.

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The Ride Festival

Get Ready to Rock ‘n Roll

The Ride Festival may be a newer fest on Telluride’s docket, but it is definitely making some noise amongst music-lovers. This festival is known for combining established bands with up-and-coming rock ‘n roll groups to create a unique atmosphere that caters to music and outdoor junkies alike. 5 intimate shows, 3 popular artists, 2 favorite Telluride venues, and one fun rock-n-roll party!

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Telluride Art + Architecture Weekend

When Art and Architecture Collide

Does it get any better than this? The Telluride Art and Architecture Weekend spans two days and covers some of the most amazing homes, artists, chefs, architects and designers in the Telluride area.

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Telluride Jazz Festival

“If this ain’t paradise, heaven can wait.” – Dizzy Gillespie

For more than 40 years, the Telluride Jazz Festival has been bringing storied musicians to Telluride’s beloved stage in Town Park for an epic weekend of music. This destination jazz festival is three days with additional shows at historic venues around Telluride every night.

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Telluride Mushroom Festival

It’s Fungi Time!

Since 1981, the Telluride Mushroom Festival has been celebrating all things mushroom! The four-day festival is a weekend full of mycology-related forays, special events, lectures and talks from experts in the field.

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Telluride Film Festival

Welcome to the Show

Sundance, Cannes and Telluride. Telluride may be small, but it holds its own against some of the biggest and brightest film festivals in the entire world. The annual Telluride Film Fest celebration brings together cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers and artists to discover the best in world cinema in Telluride’s scenic box canyon.

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Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

The Ultimate Festival for Beer and Music Lovers

What’s better than craft beer and a weekend full of blues music? Absolutely nothing. The Telluride Brews & Blues Festival brings blues, funk, indie, rock, gospel and soul to three different stages across three different days.

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Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors

Automobile Aficionados Rejoice!

Telluride in the fall is a stunning view on its own, but when you add in exquisite cars, it takes it to a whole new level! This four-day Cars and Colors festival celebrates automobiles in the stunning scenery of Telluride, highlighting vintage, exotic and high-end restoration vehicles as well as vintage motorcycles and airplanes.

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Original Thinkers Festival

A New Breed of Festival

Original Thinkers is a new and unique festival that is working to build a community by curating speakers, films and performance into a powerful four-day experience.

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Telluride Fire Festival

Watch Telluride Burn

Okay, not really. Inspired by Burning Man, the Telluride Fire Festival is a celebration of fire guided by eight different principals. The weekend’s events include dynamic art performances, a Fire Ball, outdoor fire sculpture garden, workshops and much more.

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Chocolate Lovers' Fling

Sweet Tooth, Anyone?

The annual Chocolate Lovers’ Fling is a delicious event thrown by the San Miguel Resource Center to help eliminate violence and sexual assault in San Miguel County. ach year, the fling has a different theme and features a wide variety of sweets from local chefs as well as a silent auction, raffle, music and plenty of dancing! Don’t forget to bring your sweet tooth!

Telluride Comedy Festival

Get Ready to Giggle!

Since 1999, the Telluride Comedy Festival has been providing the box canyon with world-class comedy in a small, intimate venue. The Sheridan Opera House has hosted the event since the beginning and provides festival-goers with access to comedians like Jack MacBrayer, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll, Ed Helms, Paul Scheer and many more.

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Sheridan Opera House Spring Break Concert Series

A Spring Break to Remember

Looking to continue the fun after the mountain shuts down for the day? Each spring, the Sheridan Opera House hosts a Spring Break Concert Series to keep the party going long after the sun goes down.

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Noel Night

The Beginning of the holiday Season

Noel Night marks the beginning of the holiday season with the lighting of the ceremonial Ski Tree, and shopping at local retailers. Participating merchants will offer holiday discounts in store, many throughout the day. Please stay tuned for further details.

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New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks

Celebrate the New Year Mountian-style!

Watch as Telluride Ski and Snowboard School instructors meander down the mountain with torches to light up the mountainside while fireworks light up the sky above. Torchlight Parades are visible on both sides of the resort: Mountain Village and Telluride and both begin at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks begin shortly after the torchlight parades and are best viewed from the Mountain Village core.

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