I understand that the passes are pretty much dried up, but do i have any chance of scoring a TP or warner ticket this late in the game?
Of course you do. People have emergencies or changes in plans all the time.
Keep you eye on the Ticket Exchange / Swap as they may show up in late May.
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My wife an I were first timers last year and loved every minute of it. We got there on Tuesday and right from the get go met so many great people, and it was truly one of the happiest times I’ve had in my life. We’re bringing our kids this year (21 & 17) because I want them to share in all that is TBGF. I don’t think they’ll have a proper education without it.
We camped in the primitive area and it was great, although we cut it precariously close getting to the bathrooms at 5am after a long day (and night) of adult hydration :cheers :cheers :flower. We’ll be arriving Saturday this year and I’m wondering how it will be throwing down roots for the week in another area. We want to respect the past traditions of the camps, so any advice as to where and how for finding a spot would be appreciated. Ambien solves all problems so not too worried about picking circles going on. Thanks for any help provided. Getting back to Telluride is all I’ve been focused on since last year and I’m loving the fact that I get to share it with my whole family.
Whenever you arrive, take a walk about. Find a place that looks good and then introduce yourself to the people around you. They can give helpful pointers (like, that’s a nice flat spot there but the porto potties that arrive mid-week will be you next door neighbors), and you’ll likely make instant friends. Just introducing yourself and asking goes a really long way. :flower
Hi Troutbum :wave
Sounds like you’ve had your stoke on for the whole year! We love it when newbies catch the vibe and sense of community found here. It’s what makes this festival so special. Thank you for spreading that same which you received! :thumbsup
Many of us started just like you, and Skube’s advice is right on. You didn’t mention what time on Saturday you plan on arriving. Planet Bluegrass takes over Town Park campground at 8 am, so any time after that is fine. Walking or riding a bike through the different areas and talking with potential neighbors to see if you like the fit. Most of us are very accommodating and want to help, as someone probably helped us fit in the first couple years. You will definitely find a good spot on Saturday!
It sounds like you are interested in the main campground or the Bear Creek Preserve, and not going back to the Primitive area. You also mention the bigger established camps, not wanting to step on their toes. Many of these camps have been around for not years but decades, and they are very organized to get set up. Some have large numbers and all generally have larger party enclosures to set up their kitchens and entertainment areas. These are the camps who host events before and during the festival, and need the room to do so. If you happen to encroach on ‘their established’ footprint, they will let you know why one spot won’t work, but will show you a good spot to set up. Anyone with a TP pass can generally set up in most places, but start the dialogue if you are trying to squeeze in somewhere. It’s all about making new friends and being a part of this festivarian experience, especially in TP before the festival starts. I guarantee you will not be disappointed! :medal
If you are trying to join one of the bigger camps, use this year to scope out which ones seem like your style and flavor. Often times you will gravitate … oooh I like that word … to a group, and before you know it you are asked if you want to join. :dance
You will see a lot more info here on the forum in the coming weeks as all of us start getting more excited and start posting more. Stay tuned and look for a list of activities happening in TP. Hippie or Telluride Tom among others may broadcast some events. If you do a search of the forum you can see some of the traditions from festivals of old. :eek
Hope this has helped. Stay tuned and hope to meet you in Town Park!
Until then … :cheers
Take 2 on posting this. My ability to utilize inserting quotes is a failure. :burn
Anyways, thanks Skubes and Pass Port! The advice is great and I’m looking forward to getting to Telluride soon! I appreciate the help and since we’ll be getting there Saturday afternoon we’ll take a walkabout and be sure to introduce ourselves to our potential neighbors. See you there! :cheers
Perfect Troutbum! Swing by Kamp Duk Tape when you get in, have a drink and say hi! I’ll buy the 1st round!
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Hi T.T.
I hope I’m posting a question the right way. I keep needing retraining.
I may have gone overboard, and hit big in the lottery for the Nightgrass. I have tickets coming for Yonder Wednesday, Greensky Thursday, and Red Knuckles on Saturday. I figured I would sell some, but hell I want to be at all of those! On top of music in the open from morning to night, is it physically feasible to drag one’s butt to all of it? What might be some strategies to maximize energy? I’m in Town Park, but I’ve never been to TBGF before. Been to DelFest and Rocky Grass, which are a lot more low key than this and I’ve been dead weight by Sunday.
Thanks, I am so excited.
You can absolutely do this if you want (but I can’t guaranty you won’t be dead weight once it’s all over :cheers!) First of all, Wednesday is not as late a night as the other Night Grass shows. The show starts around 9 as opposed to 11 and ends much earlier. What is harder is to go see every set on the main stage and all of Night Grass. My personal routine is about 5 of the main stage or Elks Park shows plus Night Grass each day. The fun of it is I can never predict exactly what 5 it will be until the wind takes me there! Telluride is really fun, stimulating and a bit grueling. Hot days, cold nights, so much music with altitude adjustment to boot. For me, the recipe to success is sun screen, warm clothes and lots of hydration (beer, water, beer, water repeat). If you are staying in Town Park, the great news is you can get out of the sun when you want for a break at your camp site. If you’re like me, you’ll find that those breaks are half the fun too. One last piece of encouragement-you will have no trouble selling your Greensky or Red Knuckles Night Grass tickets at the last minute if you decide to call it an early night. Have fun!
Easy! The excitement is high and the adrenaline will flow.
If you decide to sell your tickets, remember the absolute rule is no upselling, sell for face value only. Share the love, that is your profit.
Enjoy the magic
“Upselling” is Aussie for Scalping! :cheers
Oops, another one of those " almost lost in translation moments" 
It would be nice if I could spell!!! :eek
I would call it “fat fingering”. 
That’s me! :thumbsup
Ah, good man. Nightgrass is so great. Full sets, intimate space, I have been infatuated with a certain band since my first Nightgrass. Actually, I haven’t had a bad Nightgrass experience ever. The close out with Punch at Sheridan my very first year ( when I was already exhausted) was one of those transport me to the moon experiences. Enjoy!
javascript:replaceText(’%20:wave’,%20document.forms.postmodify.message); Hi T Tom!..I have Werner Field Passes…also want to park a van at Town Park…how can I score a Vehicle Pass?..I’m a Rookie still…this will be my second TBGF…Thanks!!
Vehicle passes are very scarce and without a TP pass you would not be able to use one. We like to see the vehicle passes go to those that really need to have the vehicle on site for health reasons. There will be plenty of parking in Car Henge and you will have plenty of time to unload your vehicle, park it, and walk back to WARNER field and enjoy the party! :cheers
Not going to happen!!
If you get there early enough you can have your van parked in the street just outside Town Park but most likely you will have to park at the other edge of town or in Mountain Village.
You MUST have a Town Park camping pass to even have a Town Park Vehicle pass, and if you’re not sleeping in it the campers in Town Park can get very aggressive.
There are only 30 vehicle passes sold for the 1200 campers in Town Park, so you can see how they should be used by those that literally need them, not just a convenience to have nearby. That is not the festivarian way.
We encourage people that have the ability to camp in a tent to sell their vehicle passes to those that have a physical need for them.
You can get by just fine without your vehicle for four or five days. :thumbsup