Telluride in the summertime is known to be the festival capital of the Southwest. Telluride hosts a unique event almost every weekend in the summer and many of them are long-standing originals. Come this summer to see a few of these great festivals... Mountainfilm, Balloon Rally, Bluegrass Festival 2007, Wine Festival, Fourth of July, Telluride Jazz Celebration, Telluride Culinary & Art Festival, Blues and Brews, Telluride Film Festival, Oktoberfest, to name just a few. Throw in a variety of hiking, biking, Free Gondola Rides, sightseeing, historical tours and proximity to some of America's greatest attractions you could spend weeks and have plenty to do.