2020 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Lodging and Tickets: What to Know

Updated December 19, 2019

Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Dates, prices, lodging options, and more

The 47th annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival will head to the iconic box canyon June 18-20, 2020, but the excitement will start building long before that. Here’s a quick breakdown of the dates and steps you’ll need to know to get tickets/campsites and find Telluride vacation rentals during this monumental festival.

Still not sure how to get to Telluride? With new flights going into town and more options from nearby airports, it's easier than ever. Check out our page here on the best ways to get to Telluride, including flights and gorgeous road trips.

Important dates and information

Town Park Campground + 4-day festival pass: $420

Town park vehicle pass (extremely limited number): $235

December 17 Tickets and camping passes for all other areas go on sale. Keep in mind that camping passes for the remaining campgrounds DO NOT include a festival pass, which you’ll need to buy separately. You’ll also be limited to four tickets of a given type (four 4-day passes, four Friday passes, etc.) per person. Below we’ve put together ticket and campground pricing information to easily reference.

4-Day Festival Pass: $295
Individual day passes (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday): $95 each
*Saturday Festival Passes have sold out for Bluegrass 2020

Telluride Bluegrass Festival Camping

Lawson Hill Camping Pass: $70 (Must have a single day or 4-day festival ticket to purchase)
Lawson Hill RV pass: $250 (Must have 4-day festival pass to purchase)

Lawson Hill is located in a beautiful baseball field four miles from the festival, and a free shuttle brings campers back and forth on a regular schedule. Or, you can take the bike path that leads from the campgrounds directly to the festival. Guests will be allowed on to the grounds at 8 a.m. June 16 and must leave by 12 p.m. on Monday, June 22.

RV passes for this area are sold per RV, rather than per person, which can be a more affordable option depending on how many people are staying in the RV. You will, however, need to supply event organizers with the length of your RV when purchasing a pass.

Mary E. Ilium Camping pass: $65 (Must have a 4-day festival ticket, or individual tickets to all festival days, to purchase)

The Mary E Ilium campground offers a slightly more rustic stay than the Lawson Hill campground. It’s a bit further - 7 miles away from the festival - but you still have access to the free shuttle. The tent sites are surrounded by trees and shade, which you won’t find at Lawson Hill, and are set among beautiful rivers and mountain views. The Campground opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, and closes at noon on Monday, June 22.

Telluride homes for rent

If you’re not up for camping, there are plenty of places to stay in town or the surrounding communities. In Mountain Village, a 13-minute gondola ride transports guests to the festival anytime between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m., while there are also buses that run from Town Hall Plaza.

There are also several large and beautiful Telluride vacation homes for rent in the River Club and Ski Ranches neighborhoods of Telluride. Check out our full list of luxury Telluride rentals to see what’s still available -- houses typically book up nine months to a year in advance.

For a complete list of camping and festival rules, and more information, take a look at the event’s official page here.

Where to Stay for the Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Telluride Town Luxury Rentals

When you want to stay where the excitement never ends

For the ultimate festival experience, consider staying at one of our Telluride luxury rentals located in town. These historic homes are walking distance to all the bars, restaurants, and venues that line the streets, so you'll have an immersive experience for the four days the festival fills the canyon. 

Check out a few of our best Downtown Telluride rentals below.

Historic Thompson House

4 bedrooms + 1 sleeping area
sleeps 8
3 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Private outdoor hot tub
Walking distance to all of Town
See all photos and availability

Riverside at the Viking

2 bedrooms + 1 sleeping area
Sleeps 6
2 full bathrooms 
Deck with views of the slopes
See all photos and availability

The Prospector

4 bedrooms
Sleeps 10 guests
2 full bathrooms 
Upper level balcony
Great mountain Views
Walk to festival
See all photos and availability 

The White House

4 bedrooms + 1 sleeping area
Sleeps 8 guests
3.5 bathrooms
Separate guest house has living area and kitchenette
Walk to festival

See all photos and availability

Base Camp at Ore Station

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5 guests
Located directly next to free Gondola
Walk to everything, steps from Town Park (where the festival takes place)
See all photos and availability 

Telluride Mountain Village Rentals

For peace and quiet just 13 minutes from town

Our Mountain Village Telluride rentals are the perfect place to enjoy the festival, but still have a quiet and serene home to come back to at the end of the night. Choose a home near Mountain Village Core to easily access the free gondola, which runs on extended hours during the festival. In just 13 minutes, you can get home safely from all the events in Town, and take in quite an amazing view at the same time. 

Here are a few of our luxury vacation rentals perfect for the festival:

Cabin on the Ridge

  • Just a 2-minute walk to the free gondola into town
  • Breathtaking views steps from the famous San Sophia Overlook
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps 10
  • This home is located at around 10,500 feet above sea level, but has an oxygen system that mirrors oxygen levels of 6,000 feet.
  • Click here to check availability during the festival.

Black Diamond at the Terraces

Trailside at Pine Meadows

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