Telluride Bluegrass Festival

The defacto home festival for the progressive bluegrass movement, TBF is that and much more as it enters its 37th season. Newgrass all-stars Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas and others are regulars, but also expect a solid array of jamgrass, folk, alt-country and roots rock. There are few more spectacular festival locations, set in a box canyon with high peaks on four sides. The camping scene is legendary, with elaborate group camps, but there is ample condo-style accommodations as well. Unless you have kids along (or you value sleep more than music), don't miss the Nightgrass shows at the Sheridan Opera House and other venues in town.—Description by Festival Preview