New festevarian, looking for friends, camping at Mary Illium

[HollyinSLC]

Hi all, I have not been to Telluride before (but have wanted to go for ages. So excited!!) I will be camping at Mary Illium with my 18 month old. It's just the two of us and I would love to meet up some other folks with kid(s) and experience. I'm a little nervous honestly, for the shows because my kiddo loves to wander and explore and he won't wear the leash backpack thing. I'd like to get in on the tarp run, but I can't really see him being stationary.
Questions: 1.How do most people transport toddlers and their things? (I have a wagon and a Bob stroller)
2.REI was sold out of Kelty shade structures. I bought this one (if my kid will stay under it). Will this work?https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0159JSKYE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
3. Has anyone had experience with possible teenage or early night moms watching their kin for you so you can attend a late night jam?
4. Will I get a descent site if I arrive Wednesday?
Thanks!! Holly

[Louise]

Hi Holly
I emailed you directly - would love to connect

[ToddG]

Read the TBF for Family thread. There's tons of kids. And there will be teenagers looking for babysitting cash. There are currently other posts about babysitting too. Arriving on Weds will be less chance of a primo campsite, but you'll still find a nice spot. The earlier you can arrive, the more chances of better spots, hiking, exploring town, and participating in pre-festival events in TP.