Do you just get passes to the show for kids as you enter or at box office? My littles guys are 5 and 2
Months later still beaming from my first ever TBF experience with my now 6 year old daughter and nearly 4 year old son. Definitely an amazing experience. Highlight repeatedly for my daughter were the multiple appearances of “The Three Girls” AKA I’m With Her.
For long period before and after the festival, we discussed if she wanted to play an instrument. Well TBF and I’m With Her resulted in her finally choosing to start the fiddle. So for her 6th birthday she began lessons!
And long story short, even better, my daughter’s excitement for TBF and I’m With Her, resulted in the great fortune of the band giving us backstage passes so she could meet Sara Watkins. It happened this past week at one of their fall tour shows. Sara was lovely and super engaging to my somewhat introverted daughter, who despite her quiet was thrilled to meet her. She even wore, first time ever, a flamingo dress for Sara since she remembered the I’m With Her merch. logo from the summer tour. Sara was sure to let her know she started at age 6 as well and learned Suzuki method like my daughter. Well, it definitely inspired her because few days after the show, back with her violin lessons, she definitely had more gusto in her step.
And in post show with some quiet time at home, she told dad she had fun at the concert and we agreed to make it a regular birthday tradition. Thanks Festivarians for all the inspiration and more! :thumbsup 
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We’re traveling with our 1 year old this year and camping at Ilium. Would love some suggestions on what folks do for sleeping as far as keeping the kiddo warm. He won’t stay in a bag of his own. Thanks!
Headed to Telluride this year with a 3 month old. We have a condo a few blocks away and will be back and forth but any advice is appreciated! Obviously bringing noise cancelling headphones, an ez up for shade, etc… Been to bluegrass before but not with our new little one. Any advice???
We are in the same boat. Our 4 1/2 mo old daughter is coming with us this year. My biggest dilemma right now is deciding whether to bring the stroller in the festival.
Hi all, I have not been to Telluride before (but have wanted to go for ages. So excited!!) I will be camping at Mary Illium with my 18 month old. It’s just the two of us and I would love to meet up some other folks with kid(s) and experience. I’m a little nervous honestly, for the shows because my kiddo loves to wander and explore and he won’t wear the leash backpack thing. I’d like to get in on the tarp run, but I can’t really see him being stationary.
Questions: 1.How do most people transport toddlers and their things? (I have a wagon and a Bob stroller)
2.REI was sold out of Kelty shade structures. I bought this one (if my kid will stay under it). Will this work?https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0159JSKYE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
3. Has anyone had experience with possible teenage or early night moms watching their kin for you so you can attend a late night jam?
4. Will I get a descent site if I arrive Wednesday?
Thanks!! Holly
We are first-timers and are bringing our three daughters (ages 12, 10, 7). They are not too enthusiastic about the festival (other than Kasey Musgraves). Any suggestions for giving them the best possible experience, so they’ll willingly come again?
One suggestion would be to get the wax swimmer earplugs. They mold to the ear and stay in way better than the ones they hand out at the festival. Works for us…
Also, bring squirt guns for your kids… there is an epic battle between kids at any given time at the back side of the venue. It’s my son’s favorite thing the whole weekend.
Hi, I am the solar guy. I have a system big enough to handle a bunch of phones. It’s a nice safe place to charge your phone. Bring your kids bikes, etc. It is a safe place for your kids toys. There are really no kids only place at the camp ground,EVERYONE is kid friendly. If there is a flat place to set up, take it and say hi to your neighbors. There will be a bunch of kids running around out there. There is a kids place as soon as you get on the festival grounds. You will see it. They also have a “kids parade” on Sunday. If you have anything fun to dress your kids up in, bring it! There is also enough room to bring a tarp big enough to set up some game board games. Bring their toys. I have no idea what all they have going on in the kids area. I don’t have a kid. They don’t let me in. It’s great!
You will be surrounded by “Blue”.
Any other questions just ask. We want to see everyone having fun.
no idea if you’re still active here, but its one of the few posts i found where you went ot the festival with a kiddo about the same i will be bringing in 2023…hope your now-teenager is doing well! any advice for taking an 8-month old? we will be camping in Mary E.
I’d say most the advice about kids of any age is still relevant, as not much has changed as far as kids goes over the years. Bring over ear ear protection (though if you are in the back it’s a very nice sound mix not loud). Practice using the ear protection beforehand, don’t want to show up trying to use and baby doesn’t like it! Also over ear protection doubles as ear warmers once the sun goea down. That’s important thing #2 everybody needs clothing and protection from all weather and temperature. It’s going to be real hot during the day, especially if the sun is out. But, it gets freezing cold not long after the sun is gone. so have jackets, long underware etc… Also be prepared for any form of precipitation rain, snow and sleet we’ve seen it all. The kids area is really great, but an 8mo baby might not be able to. participate in all the fun. There’s lots of hiking, so bring a backpack carrier!
My son, Stephen Crim, and his wife, Anna Crim, will have their 4-year old daughter, Harper, with them in Camp HulaGanz this year. Neither Anna, nor Harper, have ever been to TBF before.
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The Butcher and the Baker in Town has great oatmeal! We’ll be heading there in the mornings!