Accessibility Policy
Accessibility Policy
Accessibility Policy
Planet Bluegrass welcomes all Festivarians. Our goal is to create a friendly, accepting atmosphere with access for everyone.
- In accordance with the ADA, accommodations are made for Festivarians with disabilities.
- Please be respectful of our policy since we have limited resources to help our Festivarians who need assistance.
- It is NOT acceptable to fake/exaggerate an injury or disability to gain access to accommodations that are designed for Festivarians who truly need them.
ADA Parking
Accessible parking is available for Festivarians with a valid ADA parking permit, placard, or plate with proof that it belongs to them.
- Please present your permit, placard, or plate to staff at the barricade when you enter the Town of Telluride.
- Proceed through town to the entrance of the Town Park campground where you will be required to show proof of your ADA parking permit and will be directed to park next to the Festival grounds.
- It is ILLEGAL to fraudulently use credentials to gain access to the ADA Parking. The person who was issued the credentials MUST be in the vehicle.
Wheelchairs
- We encourage Festivarians with mobility disabilities to use personal forms of transportation including wheelchairs and scooters.
- There will not be rental or loaner wheelchairs available on-site.
- Our Festival grounds consist of hard-packed dirt, gravel, and grass. Most of the terrain is flat.
Viewing Platform
- We reserve a raised viewing platform (with ramp access) for Festivarians in wheelchairs or with ambulatory challenges in front of our sound booth.
- Chairs are not provided.
- One companion may accompany the eligible Festivarian on the viewing platform.
- This area is most appropriate for anyone who is in a wheelchair since this area provides a better view of the stage.
- A wheelchair accessible portable toilet is located close to this area.
- An “Accessibility Wristband” is not needed for this area, and early access is not necessary.
Accessibility Seating Areas
The purpose of the Accessibility Seating Areas is to guarantee that Festivarians with mobility disabilities are seated in a location where their tarp is near a pathway.
Please read through ALL the important information below regarding “Accessibility Seating Areas.”
- In ADDITION to a Festival wristband, eligible Festivarians will need to check-in at the Box Office Special Will-Call to receive an “Accessibility Wristband” from our staff.
- One companion “Accessibility Seating” wristband will be issued per eligible Festivarian to help set up (1) 10’ x 10’ shared maximum Tarp space. BOTH Festivarians need to have already purchased festival tickets.
- Festivarians with an “Accessibility Wristband” must be at the main gate 30 min before gates open. They will be allowed to enter as a group, 15 min before gates open.
- Tarps/Chairs/Tents may ONLY be placed in the locations marked “Accessibility Seating Areas.” See the map for specific locations.
- Once the Festival gates open, the only reserved space will be the ADA Wheelchair Viewing Platform.
- If you need assistance in finding a place to sit after gates are open, please find a Planet Bluegrass Staff member, they will be happy to help.
ADA & Accessibility Maps
Camping
- Camping/vehicle/RV passes must be purchased online at shop.bluegrass.com.
- To use preferred camping in any of our campgrounds, Festivarians MUST have ALREADY purchased the appropriate festival, camping, and vehicle (if applicable) passes specific to the campground.
- Preferred camping spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.
- Please fill out this form (link) at least two weeks before the event if you will require a preferred camping spot.
- To qualify for preferred camping, Festivarians must have a valid ADA parking permit, placard, or plate with documentation and the person for whom it is issued must be present.
- Since our campgrounds are in remote areas with limited resources, electricity cannot be reliably provided at any of our campgrounds.
- Due to the congested nature of our campgrounds, we request that you don’t run generators for the respect and safety of the campers around you. If you have devices that require power, we recommend utilizing battery power stations such as those made by Jackery or Goal Zero.
- Town Park is the closest, best option for accessibility but also in high demand.
- Mary E. (Ilium) and Lawson Hill campgrounds have a mix of gravel, grass, uneven, and hilly terrain.
- Vehicles/RVs cannot be moved in and out of the campground once a campsite is established.
Service Animals
- Legitimate service animals who are properly trained are permitted at the festival.
- Each service animal must remain with its owner and be restrained.
- Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy animals are NOT service animals as defined by the ADA Guidelines, and therefore are NOT allowed.
- Pets of any kind are not allowed.
- Owners are responsible and liable for any damage/injury caused by their service animal.
- Please clean up after your service animal!
Medical
First aid staff are available onsite in our Medical Tent. Look for a white flag with a red cross on the east side of the Festival grounds.