Does anybody have any suggestions for solar power? Any commercially-available set-ups for people like me who don’t know a lot about the “inner workings” of solar? This is going to sound really lame, but if I’m able to get down to Telly and enjoy the pre-fest-festivities, I’ll need to make some time to work on the laptop. It would be great if I could find a way to charge those batteries “greenly” and without stumbling around Town Park and downtown begging for an outlet. 
Thanks, Festy-Vets!
I use a “big battery” for the campsite. So far I haven’t had to recharge it during the 9 days of festivaaaaal!. Works great for charging small electronics, minor lighting, and my cpap machine. I bought an 85ah marine battery and a charger. Really is the deal for me, as our site is quite shady, the investment is low and maintenance is easy. (it’s heavy tho, cart/wagon is helpful)
http://deepcyclemarinebattery.org/
There are threads on the forum pertaining to the solar stuff, and I’ve seen people with some nice rigs @ TBF, but the “BB” is simple and effective. :cheers
as well as some of its occupants :thumbsup
Linds, if you need to, you can always got to the Library and work from there. I know several people who did that for a bit last summer.
And there’s power in the Town Park bathrooms (if you’re camping there) and there’s a WiFi signal from the campground office (although a bit weak). :thumbsup
:clap :clap :clap :medal
There is also power in the pavilion and right outside
:festival ya try to be helpful, and what do you get??? festivaaaaaal! Can I leave yet?
Great suggestions! Thanks, guys! I can’t wait for my first Telluride Bluegrass Festivaaaaaaaalllll!
What time of day do the bands start ?
The crack of the sun over the mountain, Darlin’. :thumbsup
Seriously, Y’all will get a daily schedule when you trade your tickets for wristbands! Sometimes they’re even pocket sized!
Auntie Hope :festivarian2 :green
Really, Auntie? Maybe that’s when you first see the crack’o’sun over the mountain. Some of us have been in line, over to BIT, to RaM for bacon, back to bed, made more bacon, back in line, running like hell across Town Park, and parked in front of the "Ranger Station" between the “crack” and when the bands start for Festivaaaaal!
Usually it’s 11am Thurs, and 10am the other days. (Sat band contest may start a bit earlier? 9:45?) Auntie always makes the right call tho, wait for the schedule to come out, then let us all know so we can plan better this year.
Obviously I like the night life at FESTIVVVAAALLL!!! :lol :lol :lol
I am a virgin! I am flying in and camping at Town park. So i will have limited gear. Is there food and COFFEE available?
Plenty of food and coffee in camp after we take care of the virgin sacrifice thing. 
Just be open and willing to pitch in someone will adopt you.
:peace
Im sure I can pick up an ice chest and a few groceries once I get there right?
I still can’t believe I get to attend!
:thumbsup The grocery stores in T’ride will treat you well. As will ‘Baked in Telluride’ and all the other fine cafe/coffee stops one has to make at least once every trip into the canyon. :cheers
So, at risk of asking the dumbest question ever on this forum, can someone please tell me how you all do your dishes in TP? I know, this sounds completely ridiculous and OCD of me, but it was rather easy for us at Mary E. last year. We had our truck close by to the tent and used gravity to our advantage to wash and rinse. I’ve seen some really nice (read: expensive) setups on rei.com and the like. Just wondering what everyone else does??
Please and thank you from one compulsive festivarian. :flower
There are 2 sinks behind the bathhouse… Also, there is a water pump that you can get water from to take back to your camp if you prefer that way
No such thing as a stupid question friend. I bought this kitchen sink setup from cabellas on line, takes up some space but it is really handy for camping.