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THE GONDOLA
PHOTO: COREY DAVIS
Telluride’s gondola system provides free transportation between the town of Mountain Village (The Concours, Autumn Classic Lounge, Fine Arts & Sculpture Festival) and the town of Telluride. It’s the first and only free public transportation of its kind in the United States.
BRING YOUR CAMERA
From the town of Telluride at 8,750 feet, the gondola climbs 1,790 vertical feet before reaching Station St. Sophia at 10,540 feet. It’s a quiet 13-minute ride from town to town with breathtaking scenery and 360-degree panoramic views.
HOURS
The Gondola runs from 6:30am to 12 midnight every day.
Please remember, federal guidelines require face masks on all public transportation. Masks are mandated while riding the gondola.
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PARTIES & EVENTS
WELCOME RECEPTION AND TASTE OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 6pm - 9pm | Autumn Classic Lounge
Join us on Thursday, September 23rd for this Opening Reception and Taste of Mountain Village at the Autumn Classic Lounge in the Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village. Gear up for the next three, exciting days of Car Festival fun. Live musical entertainment will be provided by Telluride Smooth Jazz. A cash bar will also be available. This event is open to all 2021 4 Day General Admission and VIP Festival Pass Holders.
5:30pm - 6pm
Autumn Classic Lounge
Pick up Taste Brochure with Map & Taste Card 6pm - 7:30pm
Taste of Mountain Village 7:30pm - 9pm
Autumn Classic Lounge
Welcome Reception and live music by Telluride Smooth Jazz
FRIDAY MORNING REVV
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 9am - 10am | Autumn Classic Lounge
Start your Festival Friday off the right way at the Autumn Classic Friday Morning Revv in the Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village at 9am at the Autumn Classic Lounge. Here you can meet up with other Festival participants and Revv up for a fun day of Festival activities. The 1st Medallion Hunt clue will be divulged at this event along with any changes, updates and additions to the daily schedule. Grab a cup of complimentary coffee and a pastry before you head out to enjoy the many Festival activities. This event is open to all 2021 4 Day General Admission and VIP Festival Pass Holders.
PHOTO: COREY DAVIS
COOL CARS ON COLORADO
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Colorado Ave. Telluride
This venue is free and open to the public. Experience all the unique and eye catching cars staged along downtown Telluride’s historic main street, Colorado Ave. Friday evening only: “Cruise to Colorado”; Cruise from the Telluride Airport to Telluride’s main street before the evening’s Cool Cars on Colorado! Participating cars will meet at the Telluride Airport no later than 3:45 PM and will all “Cruise” together to downtown Telluride starting at 4 PM.
CONCOURS ON THE GOLF COURSE
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 & 26 10am - 3pm | Telluride Golf Course Mountain Village
A Mountaintop Concours like no other! Two days of Concours bliss on the Golf Course in Mountain Village at an elevation of 9500 feet! Surrounded by unparalleled views of the San Juan Mountain Range, classic concourse level vehicles will be staged amidst Telluride’s prestigious golf course on the newly designed, three tiered driving range.
British Concours, Saturday
Open Class Concours, Sunday
Motorcycle Concours, Saturday & Sunday
Car owners and Festival attendees will vote for the “People’s Choice” award each day. So be sure to visit the Concours on Saturday AND Sunday for a chance to vote for your favorite vehicle each day! »
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THE CLASSICS ON COLORADO
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 12pm - 3pm | Colorado Ave. Telluride
This venue is free and open to the public. Experience the vintage splendor of this special staging of cars from the Classic Car Club of America. (This event is not open to public vehicle display.)
SATURDAY EVENING HANGAR 29 BRITISH INVASION EVENT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 6pm - 8pm | Telluride Regional Airport
Help us celebrate the 2021 British Invasion at the Telluride Airport! Along with live “British Invasion’ music, a variety of British made cars once owned by John Lennon and the Beatles will be on display. These cars are graciously on loan from the private collection of Mr. Stephen Tebo. The evening’s events will also include light appetizers and a cash bar provided by the Telluride Rotary to raise funds for their supported charities. This event is open to all 2021 4 Day and 2 Day General Admission and VIP Festival Pass Holders as well as any Saturday Single Day Ticket buyer.
PHOTO: JAKE GREEN
SUNDAY ALPENGLOW CLOSING RECEPTION
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | The Peaks Resort Tennis Courts
(Adjacent to the Autumn Classic Concours on the Golf Course) The Festival is Over? Already? Join us as the sun sets on the Telluride Autumn Classic. Winners of the Autumn Classic Concours events , Road Rally, Medallion Hunt and Photo Contest, will be announced! Enjoy light appetizers and chat with friends old and new about your festival experience while making plans to attend next year’s event. This event is open to all 2021 4 Day General Admission and VIP Festival Pass Holders or any Sunday, Single Day Ticket buyer. Schedule and events are subject to change without notice. Dogs are not allowed on the Golf Course/Concours or at any Airport event. Please leave your pets at home.
PHOTO: COREY DAVIS
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LIVE MUSIC
GENERAL ADMISSION LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
THURSDAY | 6pm - 9pm
Welcome Reception Autumn Classic Lounge Telluride Smooth Jazz
FRIDAY | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Cool Cars on Colorado Downtown Telluride, Colorado Ave Telluride Smooth Jazz
SATURDAY | 6pm - 8pm
Hangar 29 British Invasion Event Daddy and the Innocents
SUNDAY | 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Alpenglow Closing Event Telluride Smooth Jazz
PHOTO: C. DAVIS
2021 SPONSOR TELLURIDE AUTUMN CLASSIC
DON’T MISS THE BRITISH INVASION EVENT
6pm – 8pm | Hangar 29 Saturday Evening Featuring Live British Invasion Era Music by Daddy and the Innocents Appetizers served and cash bar available.
