It is definitely a myth that the primitive area is quieter quiet at times sure but I dont think there is such a thing as quiet in town park. That being said I know families with very small children that stay over there without any problems at all. When setting up camp meet your neighbors and make a judgement call as to their partying ways and determine if the space is right.
Hello, all! We’re first-timers, bringing our 3 kids, ages 11, 8, and 6. We’re camping at the HS, so we’re not close enough to cook dinner each night, which means bringing a ton of snacks and relying on food vendors. We plan to make substantial breakfasts in the mornings. We’re driving from Northern AZ and leaving a few days early to go to the Grand Canyon and arrive two days before the Festival in Telluride, so it’s not like we can keep a lot of cooking ingredients fresh and safe in coolers for that many days, even if they start out frozen.
Can anyone give me a ballpark idea of the price range for food vendors? We’re trying to figure out how much money to save up/set aside. Are portions often large enough for kids to share?
Thanks in advance! We’re so excited about the lineup, loving that we can share music with our awesome kids. Our 11 year old boy is a budding mandolin player, and my husband scored tickets for the Punch Brothers Nightgrass show, which he’ll be taking our son to. I know he’s just going to be blown away seeing Chris Thile play at the Sheridan.
The prices for the vendors are very reasonable. I may be a little off on these quotes, but they are close. It think the very large slices of pizza are $4. The huge killer flank steaks are $6 or $7…In fact, I think that $7 is the most expensive item out there…there is a huge selection of yummy food. Don’t forget, you can buy things at the local market…the prices are not that bad…you can bring food into the festival too! You just can’t bring in glass or alcohol…Enjoy!
Egg rolls are like , 2 for $4 or $5, tops. A heap of dumplings, $5 or $6 tops. Gyro is $6-$7, or $5-6, as well as the Greek Salad from the same guy which is a very popular item.
Corn Dog - $3.00 or so; burger, $4 or $5, tops.
PS, isn’t it, for the record, “Killer Flank Steak & Corn”!
Another thing that can be done too if BIT is up and running by then, is to take a little break ( or one person take a little walk) and go get a whole pizza there and bring it back…The grocery store ( next to BIT ) is well stocked so it’s possible to get food there too and bring back to make sandwiches or have fruit etc if you would prefer to do that or if you have very picky eaters who may not like the vendor food.
Also, you will be amazed at how well frozen food can stay in Telluride with just some ice… I have made before hand bags of sloppy joes, shredded pork with sauce, pasta with sauce and froze before we left and it has been good for 2-3 days even after the drive from the desert… Just keep cold with a refill of ice if needed…
Oh, I meant to add. Get one of those silver hot/cold bags that say keeps for 3 hours… Then, you could even go back to camp- heat up the Pasta whatever and bring back to festival and serve there to your family…
Thanks for all the great advice and info, everyone! I’m happy to hear that the food vendors have reasonable prices, phew! Debbie, thanks for all the helpful ideas, and thanks to Mark and erndog for great details on food prices–this all really helps us to plan our budget for the festival–oh, and it made me hungry, too :). I feel a lot more relaxed about everything now. Can’t wait!
@ Co-mama, there is not a “quiet” section or party free zone in Town Park. However Warner field is a great alternative. It is much more family friendly based on your concerns. An option could be to trade your Town Park tix for Warner, you will still have full access to TP, and Warner is right next door, a 2 minute walk to the TP festivities. Hope that helps. See you soon.
HI There,
Good to hear there are going to be other kids at Town Park my wife and I along with our 3 & 7 year old will be camping at TP for our first TBF. I share some of your concerns, but think it will be all good. Sounds as though the set up at Town park is the way to go.
Cool product! I know a few adult festivarians that could use these too!
I enjoy a good set of Tats! Whoops…this is “TBF 101 for families” isnt it? :eek
Not sure if you seen it mentioned but get your kids the biggest baddest squirt guns you could find.
about the squirt guns… Yes, they are fun but PLEASE tell your children to ASK before they squirt someone… (rule that always worked here)… Yes, I have 2 boys and I know boys will be boys but I find is very rude and annoying, the kids who just go through the crowd squirting at will…
We take kids every year. We are never bothered by the noise, it comes with the territory. The worst part is the bathrooms late night/early mornings. take is easy and enjoy!
Yes, thank you Debbie for mentioning this. I wear contact lenses and if I get squirted in the eyes or face it can mess with my vision.
I’d also warn them that if they choose to be obnoxious, someone may elevate it to thermonuclear war.
about 18 years ago I was enjoying my day, and the kid next to us kept squirting us, despite repeated requests to please stop. So we grabbed the garbage can from camp we were using to ice a keg, filled it with river water and carried it in. I seem to recall telling Marilyn we were going to use it to refill squirt guns.
The next time the little bastard hit us, 2 of us grabbed the can, and one guy held the kid, and we dumped 20 gallons of cold river water on his head.
His mom & dad applauded us, as did the surrounding crowd, and we all lived in peace.
:thumbsup :lol :eek
Saw Pastor from Fishbone get sprayed several times last year without warning. The kids didn’t know he’d carried in a Super Soaker on day two or three, and when they didn’t stop… again… he puled it from under his chair and got 'em back GOOD! Chased them and wet them down properly! :thumbsup
:lol :lol :lol
Auntie Hope :festivarian2 :green
My Squirt Gun guide to spreading the love is, if someone squirts you, GET EM!!! :evil
If someone ask you for a squirt, GET EM!!! :evil
No face squirts unless it’s all out WAR!!! :flower