Blues & Brews Festival | Parking & Transportation September 17–20

Parking and transportation changes will be in effect Thursday, September 17, through Sunday, September 20, for the 2026 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival.

Whether you’re commuting, visiting for the day or heading into town for the festival, please plan ahead and consider walking, biking or using public transit when possible.

Parking During the Festival

• Parking meters will be enforced. All posted parking rules and restrictions remain in effect.
• A, O, W and G Permit Holders: Permit holders may park in any permit zone in accordance with their permit regulations. S Permit holders are excluded.
• G Permit Areas: The permit requirement will be waived September 17–20. Vehicles may park in G Permit zones without a permit. This waiver does not apply to metered parking, where paid parking and posted restrictions remain in effect.
• Entrada/Longwill Lot: The 72-hour lot is available for extended parking.
• Silver Jack Parking Garage: Paid parking is available at 155 W. Pacific Ave. Overnight parking is $2 per hour plus a $50 overnight fee.
• Mountain Village Gondola Parking Garage: Park in Mountain Village and ride the free gondola into Telluride.
• Lawson Hill Intercept Lot: Park at Lawson Hill and ride the SMART bus into town.
• Always check nearby signs before leaving your vehicle.

Visiting for the Day?

• Metered Parking: Park for up to three hours per zone. Metered parking is enforced until 6 p.m. If you arrive later in the day, you only need to pay through 6 p.m. After that, you may leave your vehicle parked for the evening unless signs indicate otherwise.
• Free Two-Hour Parking: Two-hour limits are enforced until 6 p.m. Visitors arriving at 4 p.m. or later may park for the remainder of the evening after the time limit ends.
• Silver Jack Parking Garage: Paid parking is available at 155 W. Pacific Ave. Overnight parking is $2 per hour plus a $50 overnight fee.

Please do not park in permit-only areas unless you have the required permit.

Public Transportation

• Galloping Goose: 7 a.m.–midnight Thursday through Sunday
• Gondola:
  • Thursday: 6:30 a.m.–midnight
  • Friday: 6:30 a.m.–2 a.m.
  • Saturday: 6:30 a.m.–2 a.m.
  • Sunday: 6:30 a.m.–midnight

Friday Farmers’ Market

There will be no parking on South Oak Street from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, September 18, for the Telluride Farmers’ Market.

No Car Camping

Car camping is not allowed in public parking lots, on streets or in public rights-of-way in Telluride, Mountain Village or Lawson Hill.

Need Help Finding Parking?

An Information Station at the entrance to Telluride will provide camping, parking and ticket information from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Please plan ahead, allow extra time to get around and consider walking, biking, carpooling or using public transit when possible. Thank you for helping keep Telluride moving during a busy festival weekend!

Stay Informed

Want to sign up for Town of Telluride Blue & Brews text notifications? Text BLUES to 38276.
Want to sign up for all Town of Telluride text notifications? Text TELLURIDE to 38276.