# Festivarian Events **URL:** https://festivarian.com/c/festivarian-events/43.md?page=2 [Latest](https://festivarian.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://festivarian.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://festivarian.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Packing List for First Timers (not camping)](https://festivarian.com/t/packing-list-for-first-timers-not-camping/51184)
**Author:** [@Rosewood](https://festivarian.com/u/Rosewood)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/packing-list-for-first-timers-not-camping/51184 "2026-06-07T20:43:41Z")
Hi all, We’re coming in from Vancouver Canada and staying at the hostel…sadly, we can’t fit all of our camping gear on the plane. But I’ll enjoy the warmth of the hostel :wink: We’re wondering what to bring / pack for … --- ## [Town Park Pre-Fest talk](https://festivarian.com/t/town-park-pre-fest-talk/47352)
**Author:** [@ToddG](https://festivarian.com/u/ToddG)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/town-park-pre-fest-talk/47352 "2026-06-06T14:45:32Z")
Hey. Camp Lampshadey Grove is meeting up next weekend to plan our TBF, and have some Winter fun! If you are in the area, we plan on hitting Monarch for a day of skiing on February 16th. We’ll be making our food, beverag… --- ## [Load in process for TP camping with vehicle pass](https://festivarian.com/t/load-in-process-for-tp-camping-with-vehicle-pass/51213)
**Author:** [@Rhino41](https://festivarian.com/u/Rhino41)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/load-in-process-for-tp-camping-with-vehicle-pass/51213 "2026-06-05T20:23:24Z")
Hi, this is our first Telluride festival (so excited) & I guess we’ve had some beginners luck in scoring a vehicle pass for our 22’ van camper. We’re arriving Sunday morning and would appreciate any guidance on what to e… --- ## [TBF Ticket availability](https://festivarian.com/t/tbf-ticket-availability/51204)
**Author:** [@wiebs2334](https://festivarian.com/u/wiebs2334)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/tbf-ticket-availability/51204 "2026-06-04T19:12:59Z")
Hey Everyone, I am a bit curious whats going on this year. I haven’t seen so many town park and warner field tickets available for sale or that nightgrass isnt sold out for Greensksy/Dusters. Any idea why the demand is … --- ## [Going for two days…looking for camping](https://festivarian.com/t/going-for-two-days-looking-for-camping/50701)
**Author:** [@macaroni](https://festivarian.com/u/macaroni)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/going-for-two-days-looking-for-camping/50701 "2026-06-04T14:31:09Z")
Hi! EDIT— i would like to go for 4 days and a friend would like to go for 2. Is it possible for both of us to camp at TP if one of us only has a two day pass?? I am going to TBF for the first time with my best friend!… --- ## [Can I camp in Mary E?](https://festivarian.com/t/can-i-camp-in-mary-e/51194)
**Author:** [@williamb](https://festivarian.com/u/williamb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/can-i-camp-in-mary-e/51194 "2026-06-04T00:36:35Z")
Hi, if I get a camping pass for another site, can I join my friends in Mary E? I am only going 2 nights and the Mary E camping pass is only attached to a 4 day pass --- ## [TP First Timer - I Reluctantly Admit](https://festivarian.com/t/tp-first-timer-i-reluctantly-admit/51063)
**Author:** [@HowMountainGirlsLove](https://festivarian.com/u/HowMountainGirlsLove)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 11:56pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/tp-first-timer-i-reluctantly-admit/51063 "2026-06-01T23:56:17Z")
Hello there! We are coming in for our third TBF and so excited to have Town Park camping for the very first time. (Previously Mary E) I have reviewed the info online and in emails, so good on all of that. We can’t get … --- ## [Sober Festivarians](https://festivarian.com/t/sober-festivarians/50820)
**Author:** [@src](https://festivarian.com/u/src)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/sober-festivarians/50820 "2026-06-01T23:08:18Z")
Hey out there! Headed to TBGF '26 and interested in associating with other festivarians who are active in a 12 step program or don’t drink. Thank you --- ## [Here's what to expect as a Town Park Noob!](https://festivarian.com/t/heres-what-to-expect-as-a-town-park-noob/27838)
**Author:** [@thewiz](https://festivarian.com/u/thewiz)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/heres-what-to-expect-as-a-town-park-noob/27838 "2026-06-01T15:39:35Z")
Howdy! So you’ve been fortunate enough to score some Town Park tickets but…what next!? What’s all of the hype about and how does it all work? I aim to explain that below. Please note that this guide has a lot of specif… --- ## [Chair height allowance](https://festivarian.com/t/chair-height-allowance/51095)
**Author:** [@Amygrass](https://festivarian.com/u/Amygrass)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/chair-height-allowance/51095 "2026-05-29T21:56:41Z")
Is this chair going to be too high? If so, what are the height limits for chairs, and does it depend where you’re sitting? Thank you! --- ## [Tarp(sorry newbie here)](https://festivarian.com/t/tarp-sorry-newbie-here/50501)
**Author:** [@Firepainter](https://festivarian.com/u/Firepainter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:27am UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/tarp-sorry-newbie-here/50501 "2026-05-28T05:27:22Z")
Greetings, I have read about the tarp run,lottery situation, still a bit confused, Are we handed a number daily? Is it handed out with tickets? I’m a solo guy,so maybe i can just share? This is my first tbf,im campi… --- ## [Fun stuff before the festival](https://festivarian.com/t/fun-stuff-before-the-festival/50842)
**Author:** [@armmon](https://festivarian.com/u/armmon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/fun-stuff-before-the-festival/50842 "2026-05-27T21:58:27Z")
anyone checking out fun stuff the week before heading into Telluride ? we’re looking to explore new areas between vegas and Telluride over the week before we settle in to Town Park … we’re flying in from the east coast … --- ## [Newbie here, questions about parking and taking the gondola with supplies](https://festivarian.com/t/newbie-here-questions-about-parking-and-taking-the-gondola-with-supplies/50781)
**Author:** [@Jellyfish](https://festivarian.com/u/Jellyfish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/newbie-here-questions-about-parking-and-taking-the-gondola-with-supplies/50781 "2026-05-26T00:56:04Z")
Hi! My husband and I are first-timers this year and super excited!! We are from CO, but haven’t been to this area of the mountains before. We’re staying in Ouray and will be driving in each day for the festival. I’m awar… --- ## [Newbie--question about driving into Telluride on Wednesday](https://festivarian.com/t/newbie-question-about-driving-into-telluride-on-wednesday/50816)
**Author:** [@Molly](https://festivarian.com/u/Molly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/newbie-question-about-driving-into-telluride-on-wednesday/50816 "2026-05-26T00:54:37Z")
My husband and I are excited to finally experience the Telluride Bluegrass Festival! We are staying at the Hotel Telluride, arriving on Wednesday (the day before the festival starts). I know there will be a traffic barri… --- ## [Parking on Mahoney Drive](https://festivarian.com/t/parking-on-mahoney-drive/50870)
**Author:** [@Rharv](https://festivarian.com/u/Rharv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/parking-on-mahoney-drive/50870 "2026-05-26T00:52:35Z")
Hey all, first timer going to Telluride for fest. Staying at the Mountanside Inn on Davis Street, just finding out from owner that there is limited parking and probably won’t get a spot but he said you can park on Mahon… --- ## [Oldie now might be a Newbie](https://festivarian.com/t/oldie-now-might-be-a-newbie/50537)
**Author:** [@completejohn](https://festivarian.com/u/completejohn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/oldie-now-might-be-a-newbie/50537 "2026-05-21T02:28:42Z")
Long time (24 years) Telluride Town Park camper, thinking about heading to Lyons for the first time. Got a couple questions that might be answered somewhere else (please point me!). Prob coming at a single, so is RG li… --- ## [What’s the latest on the town-side line this year?](https://festivarian.com/t/what-s-the-latest-on-the-town-side-line-this-year/50927)
**Author:** [@RidgwayJohn](https://festivarian.com/u/RidgwayJohn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 5:19am UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/what-s-the-latest-on-the-town-side-line-this-year/50927 "2026-05-18T05:19:13Z")
Seems like they tried to ‘crack down’ last year, without noticeable success, and I’m always wondering if/when they might install the lottery system. I’ve been coming for decades, and work with a group of locals (I live … --- ## [Camp Host Fred will be back](https://festivarian.com/t/camp-host-fred-will-be-back/50925)
**Author:** [@ToddG](https://festivarian.com/u/ToddG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/camp-host-fred-will-be-back/50925 "2026-05-08T17:16:00Z")
Hey everyone. We’ve learned that the TP regular season Camp Host Fred will be back again this year. He was a bit tough to deal with but the TP ABGAT crew won him over with kindness, and whiskey. Every year we’ve found wa… --- ## [Lampshade hats and parade!](https://festivarian.com/t/lampshade-hats-and-parade/50901)
**Author:** [@ToddG](https://festivarian.com/u/ToddG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/lampshade-hats-and-parade/50901 "2026-05-05T14:08:27Z")
You may have noticed at previous TBF’s on Saturday night during Sam Bush’s set there’s a group of weirdos wearing lit up lampshades as hats parading through the audience for a couple songs. Some of you may think, Look at… --- ## [Lawson Hill vs Offsite Camping Knowledge](https://festivarian.com/t/lawson-hill-vs-offsite-camping-knowledge/50711)
**Author:** [@prsww3](https://festivarian.com/u/prsww3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/lawson-hill-vs-offsite-camping-knowledge/50711 "2026-04-28T22:46:10Z")
Hey Festivarians! From what I can tell a few years have passed since someone posted this topic so I’ll beg forgiveness if I need to dive deeper into the back catalog. I am bringing a group of TBF noobs out to the fest t… --- ## [ISO academy vehicle pass](https://festivarian.com/t/iso-academy-vehicle-pass/50850)
**Author:** [@Britdozo](https://festivarian.com/u/Britdozo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/iso-academy-vehicle-pass/50850 "2026-04-24T13:12:14Z")
ISO academy vehicle pass. I just repurchased academy passes from fellow festivarians but I’d love to grab a vehicle pass as well. Thanks a bunch of you have an extra! --- ## [Town Park - wristbands or will call?](https://festivarian.com/t/town-park-wristbands-or-will-call/50845)
**Author:** [@armmon](https://festivarian.com/u/armmon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 3:41am UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/town-park-wristbands-or-will-call/50845 "2026-04-24T03:41:56Z")
we bought a pair of Town Park passes through See Tickets, and our receipt says that our wristbands will be mailed … we’re planning to fly out around june 9 … should we expect wristbands to reach our home before june 9 ?… --- ## [TBF tweener sets?](https://festivarian.com/t/tbf-tweener-sets/50837)
**Author:** [@armmon](https://festivarian.com/u/armmon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/tbf-tweener-sets/50837 "2026-04-22T00:20:12Z")
we’ve seen some great “tweener” sets between Main Stage sets over the years … vaguely remember Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas (with Jonathan Edwards or Jackson Browne?) play a few tunes while we just happened to be roaming o… --- ## [GSBG late night set times?](https://festivarian.com/t/gsbg-late-night-set-times/50834)
**Author:** [@ColoradoDeadHead](https://festivarian.com/u/ColoradoDeadHead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/gsbg-late-night-set-times/50834 "2026-04-21T19:14:24Z")
Anyone have an idea of set times for GSBG late night at The Palm? I don’t want to miss any of TTB and I am wondering if it’s worth buying a late night ticket. I left Jason Isabell early last year for GSBG, but can’t rem… --- ## [What are your best TBF memories?](https://festivarian.com/t/what-are-your-best-tbf-memories/21109)
**Author:** [@Hooch](https://festivarian.com/u/Hooch)\ **Replies:** 657\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/what-are-your-best-tbf-memories/21109 "2026-04-15T20:20:36Z")
Hi everyone! This will be year 12 for me (actually 11th TBF out of 12 years)!!! After so many festivals I have literally hundreds of “best times” in my memory. Friends, sights, sounds, the wonder of it all…it is unexp… --- ## [Car camping in TP](https://festivarian.com/t/car-camping-in-tp/50771)
**Author:** [@climbingnoodle](https://festivarian.com/u/climbingnoodle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/car-camping-in-tp/50771 "2026-04-03T19:37:19Z")
Howdy - been coming to TBF for years, but this will be our first time camping in Town Park! We have a Toyota Tundra with a truck camper on the back and fit well within the length limits for town park. I just wanted to do… --- ## [Best family camping at RG?](https://festivarian.com/t/best-family-camping-at-rg/50742)
**Author:** [@Gelfling83](https://festivarian.com/u/Gelfling83)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/best-family-camping-at-rg/50742 "2026-03-26T16:10:23Z")
Hey friends, This will be our first time camping at RG. My wife and i are Telluride veterans, but we have a 19 month old now and this will be his first time camping at a music festival. So we wanted to be a little close… --- ## [Rockygrass Academy Scholarship applications open!](https://festivarian.com/t/rockygrass-academy-scholarship-applications-open/50721)
**Author:** [@AndyClarkFoundation](https://festivarian.com/u/AndyClarkFoundation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/rockygrass-academy-scholarship-applications-open/50721 "2026-03-14T21:31:51Z")
The Andy Clark Foundation is proud to once again sponsor a student for the Rockygrass Academy for 2026! If interested in applying, please go here: For questions, please reply here or email laura@andyclarkfoundation.org … --- ## [TBF tickets advise on responses to ISO](https://festivarian.com/t/tbf-tickets-advise-on-responses-to-iso/50653)
**Author:** [@BELLAMAE](https://festivarian.com/u/BELLAMAE)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/tbf-tickets-advise-on-responses-to-iso/50653 "2026-03-04T14:33:48Z")
Hey some some advice here. I updated my post for the need for town park. Telluride, bluegrass ticket or Warner field ticket. And I got 2 responses, but they want me to contact them on their own email. And one of them sai… --- ## [Information about pre festival activities TBF](https://festivarian.com/t/information-about-pre-festival-activities-tbf/50662)
**Author:** [@creeksideMoh](https://festivarian.com/u/creeksideMoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://festivarian.com/t/information-about-pre-festival-activities-tbf/50662 "2026-02-23T01:25:11Z")
Sorry newbie to TBF. We would like to attend pre festival activities but we are camping at Mary E. We thought we would ride our bikes on trail but are thinking that may not be legal as they are class 2. The first part… [Previous page](https://festivarian.com/c/festivarian-events/43.md?page=1) [Next page](https://festivarian.com/c/festivarian-events/43.md?page=3)