Durango Wine Experience
April 25 through April 26, 2025
Downtown Durango • Main Street, Durango, CO 81301
Event Description
Join us at the end of April for 2 days celebrating food & wine in Durango! Experience educational seminars, wine dinners and unique tastings featuring hundreds of wineries, artisan spirits and craft beers.
The Walk-About Durango is our signature, casual, multi-location, downtown Durango tasting event on Saturday.
Top local chefs are showcased and the finest wineries, distributors, breweries and distilleries from around the world are featured at the Grand Tasting on Sunday.
Durango is the perfect destination for your wine and culinary adventures. We have multiple Wine Spectator acclaimed restaurants. Over 50 liquor-licensed establishments. 600+ Hotel Rooms. 200+ galleries, boutiques & shops. All right here in downtown Durango, Colorado.
Durango Wine Experience
If you think Durango is just a beer town, it’s time to think again. The Durango Wine Experience brings complexity and clarity to Downtown Durango at the end of April, and for a good cause too! Read on to learn more and plan your time enjoying the finish, flavor, and fruitiness you’ll find at this celebrated annual event.
Durango Wine Experience
The Durango Wine Experience is a 2-day event held in Durango, Colorado, that celebrates wine and benefits local non-profit organizations. The event will include special wine tastings and food pairings from local restaurants and wineries. It’s more than just a time to sample and savor; it is the primary annual fundraiser for the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado.
The Community Foundation supports the unique needs of those in the Southwest Colorado region with scholarship funding, emergency relief assistance, and other critical community programs.
When is the Wine Experience?
The Durango Wine Experience begins on Friday, April 25, 2025 with a Walkabout wine tasting downtown. You’ll get a taste of some of the best food and a taste of the community as you sip around Main Avenue. Venues include shops, galleries, and more. You can also learn more about community partners and needs as you make your way downtown.
The Durango Wine Experience will continue on through Saturday, April 26, 2025 with The Grand Tasting. This event will feature the best wine, beers, and spirits from Colorado and beyond! Not only will you sip and smile, but you can sample too! Restaurant Showcase partners include local favorites including Farm to Fingers.
Event Venue
Downtown is the perfect venue for the Durango Wine Experience. Friday night’s Walkabout includes stops on and off Main Avenue in Downtown Durango. Strolling along our picturesque city streets as you sip will delight all the senses. Saturday’s Grand Tasting will take place under a great white tent at the historic Smiley Building. While the building is currently home to an eclectic mix of shops, art studios, and other businesses, it was built in 1936 to serve the community as the Smiley Junior High School.
The Community Foundation
As the primary annual fundraiser for the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, the Durango Wine Experience sponsors much-needed support across 5 counties: La Plata, San Juan, Montezuma, Archuleta, and Delores. Taking part in the Durango Wine Experience is a great way to support the community and counties served. Learn more about ticketing options.
