Telluride Bluegrass Festival Town Park – Telluride, CO June 16 – 19 Big-daddy Bluegrass! Over the last four decades plus, Telluride Bluegrass has created and become the gold standard of summer music festivals; not just in the West, not just in the country, but in the world. It’s got it all. An idyllic setting, an extended family vibe that comes with 43 years of history, and a laundry list of bluegrass high rollers that year after year schedule their summers around performing at this singular event.

• You’re going there to see: John Prine, Greensky Bluegrass, Ryan Adams
• You’re going to come home talking about: The Oh Hellos, Houndmouth, Mandolin Orange

Travel Time: Denver to Town Park 6 hours, 12 minutes 330 miles Accommodations: There are still a few off-site camping options available, but Town Park and close-in camping is long gone and lodging in town is very scarce.