Food & Drink
Top Dining Trends to Try Out in Durango
As 2019 comes to a close, those in the culinary industry are already excited to share the news of trends to watch out for in 2020. Whole Foods, for instance, published its list of top upcoming food trends just this week, announcing the prominence of trends like West African cuisine and regenerative agriculture. Durango itself has a thriving culinary industry, with various restaurants and bars that are definitely on the ball when it...
Business Matters: Quest for the Perfect Beer
Two friends in pursuit of the perfect beer decided to start the Telluride Brewing Company, and they’ve won seven national awards in eight years. Learn more about the men behind the suds.
San Juan Brewfest – Saturday 8/24
This Saturday, August 24, is the quintessential event for beer lovers—The San Juan Brewfest. There will be over 50 breweries, more than 100 beers, and live music. The event benefits United Way of Southwest Colorado. The fun takes place at Buckley Park, in the heart of downtown Durango, and will go from 1-5 (unless you have VIP tickets). There will be food available for purchase, with some great options: Mariana’s Authentic Cuisine,...
Wine & Rails
VISIT OUR WINE TASTING ROOM- ONBOARD A HISTORIC TRAIN! Dates: September 1 & September 29 Overview: All aboard the Wine Train! You will depart at 10:00am from the Durango Depot. While on the train, the wineries will introduce themselves, offer you wine samplings from their respective winery and provide interesting wine facts as well as letting you know what to expect at Cascade Canyon. The train will arrive at Cascade around...
Mushroom & Wine Festival presented by Vectra Bank
Date: August 16, 2019 to August 17, 2019 Purgatory Resort – #1 Skier Place The Mushroom & Wine Festival 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 wild mushrooms. Our Mushroom & Wine Festival celebrates this abundance with guided mushroom hunts and a culinary showcase of Durango’s finest...
Business Matters: A True Pizzaioli at Work
When the going got tough, Tad Brown made pizza. The owner of Fired-Up Pizza tells his about his journey from selling pizza out of a portable oven to his current location on Main Avenue. _
Summer Brew presented by Liquor World
Date: July 6, 2019 Time: 1:30pm – 5:00pm Location: Purgatory Resort “beach” area Come join us for a fun day sampling great summer beers! This is Purgatory Resort’s summer beer festival, featuring all your favorite cold, refreshing, summertime beers! Bring your friends and a blanket or a lawn chair, and enjoy a great summer day on the mountain sipping away the afternoon! Buy Tickets! Tickets This event will sell...
Durango’s Newest Restaurants
New EATS in Town… Birds is now open at 2933 Main Avenue by owners of Steamworks and El Moro Chainless Brewing will open Durango’s bike-up brewery soon at 3000 Main Avenue Durango Coffee Co. will be reopening the coffeehouse soon at 730 Main Avenue Hermosa Coffee Roasters is now open at 738 Main Avenue BREAD Bakery is serving fresh-baked goodies downtown at 136 East 8th Street Primus restaurant (specializing in fresh seafood and wild...
Taste of Durango This Weekend
This Sunday is a favorite event among locals—the 2019 Taste of Durango! On May 19 from 11-4 Downtown Durango will feature a full festival with food, craft beer, artisan cocktails, and samples from our phenomenal local restaurants. The event even has music and dancing, and is the perfect way to enjoy an early summer afternoon in Durango. It’s free to attend the Taste of Durango, and food costs a variety of tickets per item. Desserts...
Taste of Durango 2019
Durango’s Premier Food and Drink Festival Sunday May 19th / 11am – 4pm Downtown Durango The premier food festival and the best summer kick-off party in Durango, CO! Featuring local craft breweries, artisan cocktails, and countless samples of the world-class cuisine that Durango’s restaurants offer. Always complimented by a fantastic selection of music, dancing, fun, and friends. Anyone from Durango knows that we live in a town...
Drinking in Durango
Durango is home to many microbreweries, which is a result of many people who want to drink beer. While these craft beer establishments in Durango are considered microbreweries, they brew a comparable amount of beer of that to larger scale operations. The defining factor is the family-owned and locally-owned aspect. Consequently, these microbreweries offer a variety of activities that don’t always necessitate drinking. As the seventh...
The 2019 Durango Wine Experience
The Durango Wine Experience, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Durango, Colorado. We provide a forum for winemakers to showcase new and existing products. For over 10 years we have donated all our proceeds to various chosen local Durango charities and non-profit organizations. The 2019 Durango Wine Experience Thursday May 2nd – Sunday May 4th Join our annual 3-day event in downtown Durango which includes educational seminars,...
Elks Host Semi-Monthly Breakfasts for Vet Programs
Enjoy a delicious breakfast while contributing to a good cause during the first and third Sundays of the month at the Elks Club, where a hearty breakfast costs $7.
Life’s a B*tchin Cookie for This Baker
Durango baker Becky Woodbridge started a cookie company, and it’s a bitch! Literally!
5th Annual “One Garden at a Time” farm-to-table dinner
Glacier Club, 600 Glacier Club Dr Durango, CO 81301 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm 5th annual “One Garden at a Time” farm-to-table dinner event & silent auction Presented by The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado to be held on Friday, October 12th, 2018, from 5-9pm Generously hosted by: the Glacier Club The event will feature farm fresh cuisine, local drinks, delectable desserts and an incredible silent auction. The whole...
Oktoberfest!
Oktoberfest at Purgatory Resort!! Date: October 6, 2018 Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Purgatory Resort base area Come join us for this favorite fall festival with craft beer, great music, traditional German food, and more! Breweries All five of Durango’s breweries will be on-site pouring their amazing beers. Ska Brewing, Steamworks Brewing, Carver Brewing, Animas Brewing, and Brew! Live Music We’ve got a great lineup of music...
Farmers Market – Three Springs – Thursdays!!
Farmers Market at Three Springs! Join us every Thursday in the Three Springs Plaza!!
Pancake Day!
Kiwanis Club of Durango will celebrate the 62nd annual Pancake Day Thursday September 20th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In the Exhibit Hall at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. This is a fundraising event that helps several organizations that support children in La Plata County. Come eat, be jolly and browse our Silent Auction tables. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, maple- and fruit-flavored syrups, green chiles, salsa, coffee, tea,...
Time to Flip Over Pancake Day
The annual Kiwanis Pancake Day serves up all-you-can-eat breakfast all day long on September 20.
Happy Hour at the Farmers Market
Enjoy a cocktail while shopping for fresh produce, flowers and other goods at the new Animas City Farmers Market.
