The Telluride Bluegrass Festival (http://www.bluegrass.com/telluride) is held annually. Although traditionally the festival focuses on bluegrass music, it often features music from a variety of genres.

In 1974, its first year, it attracted 1,000 participants. Currently, the festival's attendance is capped at 10,000. Organizers are currently attempting to purchase the 570-acre parcel on Telluride's valley floor to preserve it for future festivals.

This year's festival takes place in Telluride from June 19 to 22 and the lineup of participating musicians is impressive. Unique collaborations include Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder; Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova of The Swell Season; Darrell Scott & John Cowan. Fresh sounds include Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Paolo Nutini, Brett Dennen, and The Frames. Beloved Telluride veterans Ani DiFranco, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Sam Bush Band are also slated to take the stage.