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Festival Barricade and Parking Information
2025 FESTIVAL BARRICADE INFORMATION
A traffic barricade will be set up near the Town entrance from Wednesday, June 18th, at 4 pm through midnight on Sunday, June 22nd, for the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. During this time, there will be requirements to enter the Town and legally park on Town property.
The following vehicles will be allowed through the barricade and allowed to park on Town property:
- Vehicles displaying a current San Miguel County Seal windshield sticker issued by the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office upon vehicle registration
- Commercial vehicles displaying a company logo
- Motorcycles
- Vehicles displaying Persons with Disabilities placards or license plates
- Vehicles displaying a 3-hour Temporary Access Pass (issued at the barricade)
- Vehicles displaying the 2025 Barricade Pass (issued by the Parks and Recreation Department)
Any other vehicles parked on Town streets will be subject to ticketing and towing. (T.M.C. section 8-2-40)
If a Barricade Pass is determined necessary, the process for requesting and obtaining a Barricade Pass can be found below:
- Town of Telluride residents who do not have a San Miguel County Seal windshield sticker or have not received a 2025 Barricade Pass in the mail:
- Register their vehicle with San Miguel County online at mydmv.colorado.gov or in person at the County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, 305 W. Colorado Ave., 1st Floor. Replacement county seal stickers can also be requested at the Clerk’s office.
- Obtain a 2025 Barricade Pass from their landlord.
- Tenants living in Shandoka, Virginia Placer, Sunnyside, or Voodoo should visit the Telluride Housing Office at 820 Black Bear Road, Unit G17, to obtain passes.
Town of Telluride business license holders with employees with vehicles registered outside of San Miguel County:
- Employers must submit a request on behalf of their employees traveling to work in Telluride from Wednesday, June 18, through Sunday, June 22, 2025.
- Please have the business name, business license number, employee names, and employee physical addresses on hand before applying.
- Click here to apply for business or contractor barricade passes.
- Town of Telluride licensed lodging and accommodations property owners or managers with guests with vehicles registered outside of San Miguel County:
- Lodging and accommodations property owners and/or managers may apply for barricade passes to accommodate guest vehicles during the Telluride Bluegrass Festival from Wednesday, June 18, through Sunday, June 22.
- Please have your property management name, business, and short-term rental license numbers, unit or building name and address, number of units, and number of passes needed on hand before applying.
- Click here to apply for lodging or accommodations barricade passes.
Barricade passes are available through Wednesday, June 18, at 4:30 pm. All requests need to be submitted online, and individuals will be contacted when Barricade Passes are ready for pickup at the Telluride Parks & Recreation Office in Town Park.
2025 FESTIVAL PARKING INFORMATION
Parking regulations and the Town traffic barricade for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival will be in effect from June 18 through 22.
- Parking meter regulations will be enforced.
- A, O, W, and G parking permit holders can park in any permit zone in accordance with their permit regulations. (excluding S permit holders)
- Galloping Goose buses will be available from 7:30 am to 2:00 am Thursday through Sunday.
- Gondola service will be available from 6:30 am to 2:00 am.
- Three-hour temporary access passes will be issued at the barricade for shopping, errands, private parking, etc.
- Paid overnight parking is also available in the SilverJack Parking Garage at 155 W Pacific Avenue for $2.00 per hour plus a $50 per night overnight fee.
- Please note that there will be no parking on South Oak Street on Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for the Telluride Farmers’ Market.
- Car camping is not allowed in public parking lots or on streets or public rights-of-way in the Town of Telluride, the Town of Mountain Village, or Lawson Hill.
To help residents and guests get into town affordably and easily, we recommend these free parking options during the festival:
Shandoka Parking Lot
Located at the west end of town (860 Black Bear Road), this lot offers free all-day parking. It’s a short walk or ride on the Galloping Goose bus to downtown. No overnight parking allowed.
Entrada / Longwill Lot
This lot provides free parking up to 72 hours, perfect for multi-day stays without worry. Keep an eye out for signs and permit instructions—vehicles parked over 72 hours may be ticketed or towed.
Lawson Hill Transit Lot
Park for free at the County Lawson Hill Park and Ride Lot, also known as the Intercept Lot, and take the SMART bus into downtown Telluride. This is a convenient and eco-friendly way to avoid traffic and parking challenges during the festival.
Please note: Parking for festivalgoers is limited to the spaces west of the bathroom structure. All spaces east of the bathroom structure are reserved for regular commuters and must remain available throughout the event.
Buses run regularly and drop you off right in town—no need to worry about driving or finding a spot downtown.
Street Parking (2‑Hour Zones)
Street-side spots are free for 2 hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on most side streets. Reference the Town Parking Map and look for the zones in dark blue.
Helpful Tips
- Start early to secure a space—lots fill up fast on festival days.
- The SMART bus and Galloping Goose are great ways to avoid traffic and parking stress.
- Overnight vehicle camping or sleeping in is also prohibited on Town streets and in Town parking lots.
| Lot / Area | Duration | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Shandoka Lot | All‑day | Free, west end, near bus stops |
| Entrada / Longwill Lot | 72 hours | Good for extended stays, check signage |
| Lawson Hill Lot | All‑day | Free + SMART bus access |
| Street 2‑Hour Zones | 2 hours/day | Free, short-term; watch posted signs |