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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Silverton Gears Up for July 4
Silverton hopes a word-of-mouth and social media campaign will turn out crowds for the annual Fourth of July Celebration next week.
The Hunts – Music in the Mountains
The Hunts are an indie-folk band from the southland of Chesapeake, Virginia. These seven siblings have a passion for creating compelling music, and have collaborated around each other’s gifts of writing, composing, and musicianship to accomplish that. Stringed instruments, surrounded by enchanting harmonies and thrilling rhythms, achieve an organic yet transcendent sound. For Special Needs seating or parking, please call the...
Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club
65th Annual Gem and Mineral Show Vendors from across the United States and Mexico Spectacular variety of gems and minerals, meteorites, crystals, geodes, Gold, lapidary equipment, beads… The list goes on, and on. 10:00 AM | Friday Jul 6, 2018 to Sunday Jul 8, 2018 Price: $2.00 La Plata Country Fairgrounds 2500 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301
Monsoons coming soon? Some forecasters say yes!
Now it is hot and dry. Oh my! Is that in our extended future? Are monsoons coming soon? Some forecasters– experts at the Climate Prediction Center in Maryland– project an earlier and wetter season for the SW Colorado region. A map on the CPC website shows a green area (projected rain) over the Colorado-Utah border and extending across the western half of Colorado, most of Utah, northern Arizona and the...
First Responders Appreciation Party – Saturday June 30, 2018
Join us Saturday, June 30 from 10-2 and meet your local law enforcement officers and fire department personnel. Bring the kids and let them climb in the firetrucks and EMS vehicles all while enjoying some great music. There will be food available for donations that will go towards the Durango 100 Club. Come show your support for our First Responders. Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301 Saturday June, 30,...
Annual Native American “Indian Market” at Toh-Atin Gallery
Silversmiths Randy Secataro and Sylvana Apache will be on the portico in front of the gallery, demonstrating and selling their original designs of silver jewelry; Peter Ray James will join them with a colorful selection of hand sewn and hand painted canvas wall hangings. Monique Holiday will be here with her canvas painting and Delbert Buck will have his enchanting and fun, hand carved folk art. Other artists include Leland Holiday...
Blessed Rain– buckets and wheelbarrows FULL
SATURDAY night’s rain filled buckets and wheelbarrows around La Plata County. Yes and it caused some flash flooding too… but OH the air quality is much improved. Thanks Rain for coming! Come again soon. Fire size has shrunk several hundred acres to 34,151 acres and is now 30% contained! Rain helped! Sunny days are expected for the week ahead. To keep abreast of our weather… visit our weather page...
The Black Lillies
The Black Lillies are a quartet from Knoxville, Tenn., that blend country, rock,, folk, soul, blues, bluegrass and jazz into . They’ve become one of the most popular bands on festival stages and concert halls in the Four Corners, and are regulars at Pagosa Folk’n Bluegrass and the Four Corners Folk Festival on Reservoir Hill. They’ve also appeared at the Henry Strater Theatre and other venues across the region. With roots in country,...
Mutt n’ Strut 5k & Festival for Dogs
Purgatory Resort | Saturday June, 23 2018 | 9:00am – 12:00pm Your dog is the guest of honor at this event that features: 5k run with your dog 1k option Agility practice and competition Trick and costume contest Free training consultations with certified dog trainers Splash pools for your dog Prizes! Big thanks to Creature Comforts, our presenting sponsor for this event. Event Supported By: Purgatory Resort Upcoming Occurrences...
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
“The course of true love never did run smooth.“ When mischievous fairies meddle in the forest, love goes astray in this dizzying love potion of magic and delight. By popular demand, Merely Players brings you another Shakespearean comedy. Bring the family, and join homegrown professional actors for a bit of Midsummer madness, laughter, and charm. Tis almost fairy time! JUNE 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. A Midsummer...
416 Fire update– Saturday night– 8961 acres
How big is that fire? Who knows, but watch it grow… As of around 9 pm on Saturday night it was 8961 acres and growing! Wow, this fire has already had a very explosive run and with 10% containment– this is far from over. These important facts about the fire’s size and containment was gathered form the US Forestry’s Incident website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5822 Use this important resource to help...
Pit-A-Billy’s Meet & Greet Cruise In
Pit-A-Billy is a non-profit organization that hosts events such as car shows and cruise-ins to raise money for local animal shelters that support “bully breeds.” Join us for our first Durango event at Ska Brewing on June 17th! Live music from Thee Fearless Peasants from 11:30 am-1:30 pm, raffle at 1:30 pm (must be present to win!), adoption showcase with local adoption agency Lisa Parker’s Puppies, and guest vendors...
Paula Poundstone
With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians. She improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician, swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net. There’s a disarming ease in her craft, an immediate sense that she’s so quick on her feet, one need never worry about the possibility of something going wrong. Widely...
Durango Rendezvous III
The theme for Durango Rendezvous III is “Roads, Rapids, & Rockies”. This June we will celebrate our third year with beautiful mountain rides, some exciting outdoor adventures, and more great memories to talk about year after year. It’s all about making life-long Friends through our common passion of motorcycling. All motorcycle brands are welcomed to join our riders who come from all across the United States...
Eliminator – Playing the best of ZZ Top
Sky Ute Casino Event Center Presents Eliminator! Saturday June 16 Doors open at 7PM and show starts at 8PM Tickets: $15 GA or $20 VIP Buy tickets online here or you can purchase tickets by calling 888.842.4180, at the Sky Ute Gift Shop or at the door. 21 and over event
Durango Barbershoppers – 50th Anniversary
50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW! JUNE 8th at Bayfield High School Auditorium June 9th at FLC Concert Hall 7:01 PM FEATURING Rock Mtn District Champs BLUE STEELE both nights and International Champions STORM FRONT at FLC only on Saturday! Tickets $20 General Admission (Student/Child $10) For more information visits Durango Barber Shoppers!
Outdoor Movie Night – DESPICABLE ME 3 – Friday, June 22, 2018
DESPICABLE ME 3 Rated PG Join us for a free movie under the stars at Three Springs!!! Movie starts at dusk which is between 8:30-9:00pm. Seating is first come, first serve basis. Blanket section and chair section available, please bring your own chair and/or blanket. A small concession stand will be serving popcorn, candy, soda, etc. *Bad weather may cause Three Springs to cancel this event. Please check our Facebook page for...
Animas River Days – Saturday June 2nd
Animas River Days is Durango’s only river festival, celebrating our community’s love of the river! Take part in events such as a Kayak and Canoe Slalom, a Stand Up Paddle Board/Surf Competition, and the perennial favorite, the River Parade. Complete with music, food, a beer garden, and more, this event is a wet & wild way to welcome in summer! For more information and a full schedule of events, click here. Event...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic 2018
Event information for the 2018 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic! See the schedule for the Iron Horse Classic race and associated events. Register or just participate in Iron Horse events all over Durango. May 25-27, 2018
