(Public & Attendee Guide)
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Fine Arts Festival Opening
Location: Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village
Details: Kick off festival weekend browsing fine art, crafts, and photography from juried national artists set against peak fall foliage. Free admission; open daily through Sunday.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Welcome Reception & Tribute
Location: Hangar 30, Telluride Regional Airport
Details: Opening night celebration featuring a BBQ buffet, cash bar, guest speakers, live motorsport artwork, vehicle displays, an America 250 military tribute, and a special honors presentation for Shelby American racing legend Allen Grant. (Ticket required)
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Silverton Poker Run Road Rally
Location: Departs from & returns to Hangar 30 (Telluride Regional Airport)
Details: Spectators and drivers alike can experience a scenic autumn drive over the Million Dollar Highway with stops in Ouray, Silverton, and Ridgway. Starts with morning burritos and coffee. Anyone can join in any vehicle; the best poker hand wins a $3,500 grand prize package!
Featured Silverton Stop: After drawing your poker card in Silverton, visit 1159 Cement Street to view a private shop display featuring an authentic Indy Car, Super Bee, and classic vehicles.
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Fine Arts Festival
Location: Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village
Details: Open all day for pedestrian browsing and shopping in Mountain Village. (Free admission)
11:00 AM & 1:00 PM | Guided Historic Walking Tours
Location: Downtown Telluride
Details: Guided tours exploring local Telluride history and Wild West heritage. (Sign-up online; free for 3-Day Pass holders; $30 per person for general public)
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM | Parade Staging
Location: Telluride Regional Airport
Details: Lineup of classic and luxury cars preparing to parade down the mountain into town.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Cool Cars on Colorado
Location: Main Street (Colorado Ave), Downtown Telluride
Details: A free, family-friendly public street display along Main Street featuring vintage cars, sports cars, and custom builds. Presented by NCM Insurance.
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Fine Arts Festival
Location: Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village
Details: Open all day in Mountain Village. (Free admission)
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Mountaintop Concours d’Elegance
Location: Driving Range, Telluride Golf Course (Mountain Village)
Details: The main event! Walk among rare, classic, and exotic vehicles staged across the golf course driving range surrounded by 360-degree mountain views. (Spectator pass required)
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM & 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Automotive Speaker Series
Location: Speakers Tent (Telluride Golf Course)
Details: Educational talks and panel presentations hosted by automotive experts, historians, and special guests.
2:15 PM | Awards Ceremony
Location: Speakers Tent Stage (Telluride Golf Course)
Details: Presentation of trophies and best-in-class awards for the weekend’s featured vehicles.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Festival Happy Hour
Location: Hangar 30, Telluride Regional Airport
Details: Hosted evening mixer featuring open bar and hors d’oeuvres. (Ticket required)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Casino Night Finale
Location: Hangar 30, Telluride Regional Airport
Details: The official wrap party featuring casino gaming tables, a full dinner buffet, live music, and grand prize drawings including a luxury driving experience stay at Black Canyon. (Ticket required)
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Fine Arts Festival Closing Day
Location: Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village
Details: Final chance to stroll Mountain Village, enjoy the fall colors, and purchase original art before the festival concludes. (Free admission)
