For the Younger Festivarians
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| Telluride for Kids |
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The festivarian family that makes the trek to Telluride every year isn't just adults. Many families have been attending the festival for several generations, kids who grew up at Telluride Bluegrass are now bringing along their own kids to join the festivarian family for the first time.
Activities for kids include the family area inside the Festival grounds, hiking, horseback riding, and other activities in the town of Telluride and Mountain Village. Questions or comments? Check out the "TBF 101 for families" discussion on the Festivarian Forum.
The Family Tent
The Family Tent provides whimsical, musical and educational activities for children and their parents. We are not a daycare facility so we ask that parents sign in and accompany their kids while in this area at all times. The Family Tent is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day except Thursday (12:00–5:00), and most activities are free. Please see daily schedule in program centerspread and in locations around the festival.
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| Living Folklore Clowns |
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Living Folklore Clowns
Living Folklore is proud to return to Telluride for their 13th year, entertaining children and families with their colorful characters and puppets. The fantastical world of The Giggle Bubble has grown to include innovative media, including an award-winning DVD called Funny Bone Logic, with games and exercises for developing minds, and their latest book, “Giggle Bubble Dreams”, illustrated by Emmy-Awarded Artist, Bret Blevins. Learn more about this Telluride favorite at: www.gigglebubble.com
Jugglers' Grove
Juggling Anyone? The Jugglers' Grove offers lessons and free juggling balls for new and experienced jugglers each day. Join juggling veterans, Laurie Watson, Jammin’ Jim, and Lee Rabadeux and also learn how to use the Diabola (Chinese yo-yo). Craft Hoop Decorating 11am-5pm every day
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| Outdoors in the family area |
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Betty Hoops
Come join Betty Hoops once again for the best craft party of the summer. Kids & adults can decorate & keep their own hoop using fuzzy fabrics, rainbow colored tapes & 3D stickers. Adult hoopers can come & experience the newest & only collapsible hoop on the market. The Gaiam Hoop is a top of the line 6 segment collapsible hoop with a soft foam padding. Betty Hoops will have many for you to play with & will be teaching Hoop Dance throughout the festival all day, every day for free! For more info, visit www.bettyhoops.com.
The Super Silliest Band
Creating a world of dance, movement, stories and the loving bond of community, the Super Silliest Band returns for their 4th year of traditional and original songs.
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| In the family tent |
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The Jammin’ Jim Show
Uncontrollable Laughter is guaranteed from this High Energy Comedy-Juggling-Musical Act . Come to watch an array of circus tricks including the juggling of a flaming bowling ball. The Jammin Jim Show will create many memorable moments and amuse all ages
Kids Parade
Carry a flag, umbrella, or giant puppet through the festival grounds on Sunday afternoon at 3:15pm. This year’s parade theme is “Music Unites Us Across Borders and Cultures.”
Kids Talent Show
The ever-popular talent show returns on Saturday afternoon for the 13th year.
2009 Family Tent Schedule
Thursday, June 18, 2009
- 12:00 - 5:00 — Jugglers' Grove, Hoop Making, Magic, Arts and Crafts Tent
Friday, June 19, 2009
- 10:00 – Jugglers’ Grove, Hoop Making, Magic, Arts & Crafts
- 12:00 – Funny Bone Logic & Clown Yoga
- 1:00 – Gumbo Wobbly’s Quackers & Kazoos Class
- 2:00 – Jammin’ Jim Show
- 3:00 – Rhythm and Rhyme with The Super Silliest Band
- 4:00 – Magic Show with Colten Hornick
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| Children's Parade |
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
- 10:00 – Jugglers’ Grove, Hoop Making, Magic, Arts & Crafts
- 11:00 – Magic Show with Colten Hornick
- 12:00 – Funny Bone Logic & Clown Yoga
- 1:00 – The Hamster Show with The Super Silliest Band
- 2:00 – Drama Class & Talent Show Sign-ups
- 2:30-4:30 – 13th Annual Telluride Kids Talent Show
Sunday, June 21, 2009
- 10:00 – Jugglers’ Grove, Hoop Making, Magic, Arts & Crafts
- 11:00 – Magic Show with Colten Hornick
- 12:00 – Funny Bone Logic (Clown Yoga)
- 1:00 – Campfire Songs with The Super Silliest Band
- 2:00 – Jammin’ Jim Show
- 2:30 – Parade preparations (until parade begins)
- 3:15 – Children’s Parade (during set-break) followed by a closing circle
We are not a daycare facility, so parents must accompany their children while at the Family Tent area. Schedule is subject to change. Check the latest schedule in the family area. The Family Tent is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day except Thursday (12:00–5:00pm), and most activities are free.