Durango Events
There is always something to do in Durango, CO! Upcoming events and schedules for things to do in Durango are posted here.
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Sand Sculpting Challenge – Labor Day Weekend San Diego, CA
We’re changing the name of America’s 8th largest city between Aug. 31st and Sept. 3rd, 2018. We’re calling it SAND iegoTM. Not only that, we’re building a beach high above the water, bringing 300 tons of sand to the Broadway Pier, with our Big Bay on the West and downtown’s castles in the sky on the East. It’s been called the most creative atmosphere in the world. There’s nothing else like it anywhere. World Master Sand Sculptors...
Labor Day Weekend
Downtown Durango hosts several events over Labor Day weekend for locals and visitors, all proceeds benefit Building Homes for Heroes. Dates – August 31, September 1 & 2, 2018 Check out the SHOP LOCAL SALES at multiple businesses Downtown before or during the events on Labor Day Weekend. Like our Facebook Page for more details Post courtesy of DowntownDurango.org
“Circus In Wonderland” with The Durango Circus
Durango Aerial Arts & Acrobatics presents The Durango Circus’ premiere appearance in “Circus in Wonderland”! Once upon a time, long before Alice’s story, Wonderland was a beautiful, peaceful, and prosperous place… Discover what your favorite Wonderland characters would be doing if they had run away and joined the circus! Aerialists and acrobats of all ages will fly high from the ground to silks, rope, trapeze and lyra…...
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
Join us in Durango for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Labor Day weekend (Aug. 31-Sept.2). There will be Poker Runs, a Veteran’s ride, Live music, vendors, Hooligan Dirt Dash flat track racing, Hot Bke Chopper Show, a motorcycle parade, and much more! For a full schedule of the weekend’s events visit Four Corners Motorcycle Rally! Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, Colorado 81301
Fort Lewis College Squawker MTB Classic
Date: September 1, 2018 to September 2, 2018 Time: 6:00am – 5:00pm Location: Purgatory Resort Collegiate racing returns to Purgatory this Labor Day for two days of Cross Country, Short Tack, Dual Slalom, and Downhill racing! Event details and a race schedule is listed below:
San Juan Brewfest
The San Juan Brewfest is the BIGGEST and BEST beer tasting festival in the Four Corners. 50 breweries, live bands, and tons of fun, all to benefit United Way of Southwest Colorado. Price: $35 – $75 Purchase tickets at SanJuanBrewfest.com 1:00 PM | Saturday Aug 25, 2018 Buckley Park 1200 block of Main Avenue Durango, CO 81301
Culinary Heritage Dinner
Over the past few years, the Culinary Heritage Dinner has taken diners back in time, to the beginning of the 20th Century in 2016 and to the World War I era in 2017. This year’s dinner, “Swinging Sixties Restaurant Revival” will recreate some dishes from popular spots like the Terrace at the Strater, Red Barn BBQ, Silver Spur, and Chez Louis. So, save the date, Saturday August 25, 6:30 PM at the Historic Strater Hotel. Strater Hotel,...
Meltdown on the Mesa
A full day and evening of Bluegrass featuring 7 bands including the Ginny Mules and free tent and car camping Saturday night (no trailers or RV’s). Bring your own food and beverages (no glass) and enjoy the music and spectacular views from the future Durango Mesa Park. More information and Tickets are available on-line at Durango Melt Down, Animas Trading Company or at the gate. Saturday August 18, 2018 @ 12:00PM Sunday August...
Rocky Mountain Race Series
Date: August 17, 2018 to August 19, 2018 Location: Purgatory Resort #1 Skier Place DurangoCO 81301 United States Website: http://www.chocolatebunnyproductions.com/events/rocky-mountain-race-series On behalf of Chocolate Bunny Productions Purgatory is excited to be a part of the first annual Rocky Mountain Race Series. The Rocky Mountain Race Series will kick-off May 2018 at Pajarito Bike Park and feature one event per month through...
Asleep at the Wheel with special guest, StillHouse Junkies
10-Time Grammy Award-Winners Voted Best Country & Western Band by Rolling Stone Awarded “Touring Band of the Year” by Academy of Country Music Americana Music Association honored Asleep at the Wheel with the Lifetime Achievement Award Sunday August 12, 2018 / 7:30pm Community Concert Hall at FLC 100 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301 Ray Benson founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia 46 years ago. Now based in Austin,...
Four Corners Comedy Festival
The Four Corners Comedy Festival hits Durango with 3 nights of laughs, featuring over 30 comics from all over the country. The Henry Strater Theatre is proud to host the Main Stage for headline performances each night. We welcome stand-up acts from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Utah, California, New York and elsewhere. Get your tickets now, this will sell out quickly! DATE: Aug 24 2018 – Aug 25 2018 TIME: 07:15 PM...
La Plata County Fair – August 8th thru 12th
2018 La Plata County Fair August 8-12, 2018 La Plata County Fairgrounds 2500 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301 970-382-6465 See the 2018 Fair Book & Schedule below for additional details
Scott Enduro Cup
The Scott Enduro Cup makes its inaugural stop in Durango for the third round of the 2018 season. Surrounded by the San Juan Mountains, Durango and Purgatory Resort boast some of the most beautiful riding in the state. Spruce and aspen forests cover the high alpine and wildflowers bloom in mountain meadows. Riders can expect climbs at altitude, abundant wildlife, and technical descents through this southwest Colorado playground. The...
Mushroom & Wine Festival
The Mushroom & Wine Festival at Purgatory Resort presented by Vectra Bank has become a “wildly” popular event on Durango’s summer calendar. The forested area around the Resort is known far and wide for having an abundance of wildmushrooms. Our Mushroom & Wine Festival celebrates this abundance with guided mushroom hunts and a culinary showcase of Durango’s finest restaurants. Date: August 10, 2018 to August 11, 2018 Schedule...
Pine River Brewfest – August 4th
Get ready for Bayfield’s event of the year – the Pine River Brewfest & BBQ! Come hungry, thirsty and ready to dance with the whole family to Eagle Park on Saturday, August 4th for a day of non-stop fun. There’s plenty of parking, and even shuttle services to keep everyone safe and sound! Sip craft beer, ciders, wines and spirits from the Four Corners and beyond, and vote for your favorite contestant in the People’s Choice BBQ...
Muck & Mire Mud Adventure Race
Get muddy and conquer the obstacles on the First National Bank of Durango Muck & Mire Mud Adventure Race guaranteed fun for the whole family. This is one of Purgatory’s most popular events of the year. This mud run has more than 20 great obstacles, tons of mud, and the most amazing scenery of any mud run around! Date: August 4, 2018 Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm Register here for the Muck & Mire The “Muddy Muck” 5k If having...
Bow Wow Film Festival
We are proud to present the 4th Annual Bow Wow Film Festival! Come join us to celebrate our beloved canine companions and the joy they bring to our lives. We are so excited about the movies in the 2018-19 Tour! A few highlights for this years films; we have movies about working dogs, both old school and new school, we have the return of the delightful Ask Frank and his advice column and we go to camp with pups and their people! Join...
Don’t Miss This Week’s Deep Red Blood Moon – The Longest Lunar Eclipse Of This Century – July 28th
Take a moment this Friday, July 27th and look up at the sky toward the longest lunar eclipse of this century, a magical deep red blood moon. Earthlings around the world will be treated to a special event, a lunar eclipse lasting 1 hour and 43 minutes long, close to the theoretical longest lunar eclipse possible and the longest of the 21st century. As the moon rises on Friday, July 27th in 2018 you will begin to see the process by...
Fiesta Days
This upcoming weekend and next week is Fiesta Days, one of Durango’s longstanding local traditions. Since 1935, the “Fiesta” has been a popular event. It used to be the Spanish Trails Fiesta, was at one time Navajo Trails Fiesta, and is now Durango Fiesta Days. This celebration offers a rodeo, preserves western heritage, and also showcases the local agricultural history. It’s a full summer event, and such a fun way for the entire...
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