Hmmm…ok…maybe we’ll just see what’s lingering around at the gates throughout the weekend…if someone doesn’t sell their ticket, might be able to pick one up for him. Thanks for the quick reply! 
We’re camping at Warner field and I know the campground opens at 9am on Wednesday. What are the procedures and timelines for staging for the opening?
First timer here. Bringing kids (3 and 5). We’ll be rollin’ in a little red wagon - hoping we can load it on the gondola. Anyway, what’s the deal with chairs? The FAQ says low back only if you want to be in front of the sound-booth. Where is the sound-booth? Are regular ‘camping’ chairs ok if I’m in the shade tent area?
Hi Scrogan’s-Now that the festival is over, hoping you can tell us that everything went well and all the great encouragement you got from fellow Festivarians was on point and you had a great time in Town Park!
What a great time I had my first time at TBGF in Town Park campground. We left Denver late Monday night, pulled into TP around 6 am, found an awesome spot for three tents right on the bank of the river, Bridal Veil in view from our canopy. We could hear much of the music right from camp. What a wonderful community. I heard Yonder Mountain String Band playing in the campground Tuesday night, ate at a lovely potluck supper on Wednesday. Really an awesome time.
The experience was not without setbacks. I have asthma and COPD, and the thin oxygen was not good for me at all. I ended up at the ER in town on Saturday (the PB staff and Telluride EMTs were so helpful - clearly I was not the first to have that problem), and we left on Sunday morning, unfortunately. I’m a huge Elephant Revival fan and really looked forward to hearing them at Telluride.
The scenery, the town, the music, the people, the festival operation: all first rate! :thumbsup
Hi! We are planning to make the trip in 2019 from Kentucky, and are trying to get a sense of how much money to save. I cannot find information anywhere on what the typical cost is for Town Park camping (which I know includes the 4-day pass). Can you give me an idea as to what the cost has been in recent years? Also, I understand there is a lottery system for this, but I also hear that people meet up there year after year. How difficult is it to “win” the lottery? Thanks in advance for any clarity you can provide!
I believe the TP passes are around 350, and the lottery starts Nov. 6th. Can’t answer your question on how likely you are to score them in the lottery. If you don’t get them its still worth it to go and camp in another campground.
Welcome Stephanie! :wave
350 was the price last year. They’ll let us know within the week. TP camping has become difficult to get in the lottery, but there are often people selling theirs’ on this forum under The Shop ‘Exchange/Swap’ section. This is the best place to look for those. Don’t go to Craigslist as we actively try and keep scalpers to a minimum. People here will always sell at face value … always buy at face value please!
The TP and the adjacent Warner field ticket includes the 4 day festival pass. TP allows you to start camping on the Saturday before the festival starts, Warner loads in on Wednesday. If you do not plan on getting here until Wednesday, the Warner field pass will be easier to acquire. They both allow unfettered access to both camping areas.
As far as total money, that depends on how much you spend in town, and of course in the venue. Between the Merc tent and beer tent, you could easily spend hundreds. I plan on spending several hundred in town and the same in the venue, but that’s all you.
Hope that helps :cheers
Last year we camped for 9 nights. We ate most of our breakfasts in camp, and our lunches and dinners pre-fest in camp. Once Festival officially started we ate all our lunch and dinner meals in town, or in the venue (some really great affordable food). We probably spent 300 dollars on merch and other items sold by vendors, and near the same at the beer/booze tent over the 4 days of fest. I’d suggest buying groceries, and booze in your hometown, as it’s quite pricey in Telluride, but if you run out you can find most anything you need. Including gas for our 16 hour drive, grocery, booze, fun stuff, venue vendors, and venue booze between my wife and I we’ll probably spend 1700 excluding tickets over the 9 nights we plan on being in Telluride at TBF 2018. But its my wifes birthday week, and we’re there to have fun. Better and cheaper than most vacations.
TP virgin. Have a party of 4 going. Is there a size limit for tents? Just attempting to plan. Thank you
Welcome! There’s no size limit to tents. That said, the earlier in the week you arrive, the better chance/easier it will be to set up a bigger footprint.
Sorry you had to leave early. Those small oxygen tanks and inhalers can be a big help at altitude. Maybe we need an oxygen bar there these days.
It sounds like overall you had a good time. I did want to mention that more than likely the falls in your view were Ingram Falls. Bridal Veil is not visible until you drive far up the canyon and they appear on your right. Still a lovely view no matter which way you are looking!
There are no limits to the size of tent you bring, just be sure you are bringing a tent that you need. If all four are camping in the same tent, you will find a spot that it will fit in. Don’t bring a tent that sleeps 10 if you are only going to have 4 :pirate
Help a newbie! We are traveling from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in NC by air to Denver, then to Telluride. How do you recommend I get the stuff we need for the festival? Chairs? Blanket? Cooler? We’ll be driving straight from the airport to Telluride on June 19. Should I pack a box and ship to the hotel? Or are there places to purchase these items that are reasonably priced?
Thanks for the advice.
Really depends on what you need. If you’re not camping, then you don’t have to worry about camping gear. If you have things that you want but can’t take on the plane, many folks have recommended that you can ship them to the post office in Telluride and pick them up. But there is always the issue of shipping them back. Or there are places in town where you can always donate gently used gear.
I’ve flown into Denver many times, even with kids. I recommend that if you need to purchase things in bulk like food, blankets, coolers, chairs, tarps, etc… you can save a lot of $$$ by not buying them in Telluride. It’s about 7-8 hours drive from Denver to Telluride. We usually stopped in Grand Junction, where they have things like Wal-Marts and liquor stores, and you can stock up your car there. From Grand Junction it is only about 1.5 hours to Telluride. If you need herbal recreation, that is easy to get in town. Often, we’d make friends in town, and things like tarps and chairs we’d just give away if we didn’t want to carry them on the plane. The most important thing to bring, besides yourselves, is good clothes and footwear. It can range from brutally hot and sunny to freezing cold and snow. When the sun goes down, so does the thermometer. There is a packing list somewhere on this forum that is very helpful. Maybe another reader can point you to it. :cheers
Well you can certainly buy everything in Telluride, if, money is no object. Remember this is a resort town. Also you will be arriving rather late in the game and selection may not be that good. People will be arriving the Friday before the festival so things will be pretty crowded by Wednesday. I would think that shipping your gear to your Hotel ( or hoddle according to John Hartford, anything for a rhyme) would be a great plan. You will have to ship it back though. Now if you buy inexpensive gear, you can always leave it in the community “free box” for those in need. Enjoy the magic of this Festival, it it like NO OTHER! :pirate
Here is Hippie’s updated packing list from 2015. If you are camping, this is what you need! But the bocce balls are optional!
Wave Ok gang, I’ve reviewed the pack list that was last updated in 2007. Made a few changes for this years special events and am ready to repost!
Drum roll please budumdum-joke
The 2015?? Version of Hippie J’s Ultimate pack list
Tickets - wallet - cash
Ez ups with spikes
Tent
Ground cloth
parachute cord
Sleeping Bag
Therma rests
Pillows
condoms
Flashlight/head lamps
Walkie Talkies
camera
batteries
cell phone
charging cable
Quarters (for showers)
comfy shoes and sandals
lotsa socks
Clothes - long sleeved t shirts
skirt - tie die for rumballs
Big straw hat
sunscreen/sunglasses
reading glasses x3
rain suit
water bottles
day pack
duck call
bocce balls
wagon
bath towel
lotion
lip balm
toothbrush
hair brush
comb
foot slave
folding table
kitchen sinks
sink table
5 gallon buckets
cutting boards
2 burner coleman stove
white gas
bar towels
waffle irons
spray on corn oil
sourdough starter
weber
charcoal
jumiper for smoking
chimney firestarter
small skillet
wok
saucepan
paper plates
festival cups
metal cups
silverware
spatula
knife bag
tongs
dishpans
dr bronners soap
tin foil, and zip lock, and garbage bags
compost, recycle, and garbage buckets
cubitaners for water
festival chairs
camp chairs
tarpage
dry food ice chest
oyster ice chest
water cooler
Lanterns
Small propane bottles
Mantles
Matches
minidisk recorder
stereo mic
headphones
big battery
solar panel with regulator
invereter
power strips
led lights
blank mini discs
mic stand
small mixer
gig rack
Pa speaker
gaffers tape
electrical tape
cables
small flashlight
cable adapters
hammer
rope
string
screwdriver
needle nose
vise grips
channel locks
wire cutter
felcos
swiss army knife
matte knife
wax
tennis balls
gaffers tape
Are there any questions?
:peace
It’s 1.5 hours to Telluride from Montrose, not Grand Junction. 
Montrose does indeed have the shops above, with lower prices and better selection than Telluride. Since you’re in a hotel, I’d recommend an inexpensive cooler and camp chairs from Wal Mart, which can be donated to the free box in Telluride after you’re done with them.
It’s 1.5 hours to Telluride from Montrose, not Grand Junction. 
Montrose does indeed have the shops above, with lower prices and better selection than Telluride. Since you’re in a hotel, I’d recommend an inexpensive cooler and camp chairs from Wal Mart, which can be donated to the free box in Telluride after you’re done with them.
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You are right Skubes, my brain is not functioning today! :hooch
You are right Skubes, my brain is not functioning today! :hooch
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Your brain is getting into Festivaaaaaaaal Mode early! :pirate