Red, White and Blues 7/3/2005
July 03, 2005
Join us for this regional Red, White & Blues At Durango Mountain Resort. This is a classic Independence Day "Barbecue in the Park" celebration with live music, food, games, and all of Durango Mountain Resort's activities. For more info call toll free 1-800-525-0892.
Vallecito Arts and Crafts Fair 7/3/2005
Join us for a Vallecito Services League Arts & Crafts Fair held at the Meadow below Vallecito Dam
10am-5pm
Vallecito is a lovely mountain hamlet 15 miles north of Bayfield on County Road 501 and 23 miles northeast of Durango on County Road 240 and County Road 501. Vallecito Service League sponsors this annual event with all proceeds helping the community of Vallecito. For more information contact Joanne Menter 970-884-4815.
4th of July Celebrations 7/4/2005
The birth of the United States is as perfect a reason as any to party. Durango pulls out all the stops for the great day of fun and activities including the Freedon Run, Pancake Breakfast, picnic at Buckley Park, a huge parade along Main Street and the ultimate event to end the festivities: fireworks! Please visit the city of Durango's website for more details regarding activities, times and locations.
15th Annual Art on the Animas 7/7/2005
- 7/9/2005
Come Celebrate art along the Animas River Friday July 7th thru Sunday July 9th.
This is the 15th Annual Art on the Animas at the Santa Rita Park
This is an Art and Crafts fair with food and fun for everyone.
Live Bluegrass Series 7/7/2005
- 8/4/2005
Every Thursday Night Free Blugrass Concerts Presented by Fort Lewis Concerts Series. For more information call 247-7162
Gem and Mineral Show 7/9/2005
- 7/10/2005
Join us at the La Plata County Fairgrounds for an amazing Gem and Mineral Show.
For more info contact Kendra at 970-247-2308.
Music In The Mountains 7/17/2005
- 8/7/2005
The 3 week music extravaganza features 32 concerts in the Mountains at Durango Mountain Resort. Call Music In The Mountains at 970-385-6820 for more information.
Durango's Fiesta Days 7/27/2005
- 7/31/2005
One of Durango’s oldest celebrated events including rodeos, duck races, a parade and more. Call 970-247-8835 for more information.
26th Annual Art In The Park 8/5/2005
- 8/7/2005
Join us for a weekend full of art, crafts and great food on August 05, 2005 - August 07, 2005
This Regional - 26th Annual Art In The Park will be held at Buckley Park. For more info please call at 970-247-2117.
La Plata County Fair 8/10/2005
- 8/14/2005
Nothing says "summer" like the county fair. Animals, tractors, yummy food and, best of all, carnival rides.
Durango La Plata Fairgrounds
2500 Main Avenue For more information on Fairground Events Please call Kendra at (970)247-2308.
Main Avenue Juried Arts Festival 8/13/2005
- 8/15/2005
Great Art and Wonderful Music on Main Street. For more information call 970-259-2606.
Will Fjerstad Memorial Wine Festival 8/19/2005
- 8/21/2005
Wine tasting, art, music and food in the Festival Tent at Purgatory Village. This event continues to grow, benefiting the Columbine Children's Fund. Details: Cheryl Folwell,
970-259-4870, for more information
7TH Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railfest 8/24/2005
- 8/28/2005
This is the 7th ANNUAL Railfest! Five Days of Railroad Fun!
Galloping Geese Excursions; 1875 Eureka Excursions; Railroadiana Swap Meet; Garden Rail Tours; Yard Tours. Watch the web site for event schedule.
Durango & Silverton Train at 970-247-2733
Rally In The Rockies 9/1/2005
- 9/5/2005
With a full slate of concerts, events, rides and rodeos planned, it will be five days of rubber burning, leather-clad fun for lovers of hogs, or those that love lovers of hogs. Rally in the Rockies
PO Box 450
Durango, CO 81302
Please email us at info@rallyintherockies.com if you have any questions.
San Juan Brewfest 9/3/2005
This event features Brewers from the Four Corners to the Front Range. All the brewers get together at the Village Tent at the Durango Mountain Resort for a day of brews, food, and music.
For more information call 970-385-2149.
Tour De Fat 9/10/2005
Beer and bicycles are the order of the day at the Tour de Fat. Sponsored by local brewery, New Belgium, this fun day is filled with music, food, giveaways, bikes and, of course, beer. The band "Aphrodesia" will be playing in the evening. For more information call New Belgium toll-free any old time at 1-888-NBB-4044
Antique Truck Show 9/16/2005
- 9/18/2005
September 16, 2005 - September 18, 2005 The San Juan Mountain Chapter of the American Historical Trucking Society presents a great chance to see trucks from the1800s-1980. The vehicles will be on display in Aztec Riverside Park, a short drive from Durango....from pickups to semi's. For more information please contact us at 505-333-2599.
Murder Mystery Train 9/17/2005
Enjoy a “Who Done It” set during Victorian times in a tale of greed and deceit. Taking place in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado, you become part of solving a series of dastardly murders, which begin on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Durango and culminate during dinner in Silverton.
$159 per person
Plus applicable taxes/double occupancy
Package includes round-trip train fare, dinner theatre, and one night lodging. For booking and more information, log onto www.silvertoncolorado.com or call 800-752-4494.
Oktoerfest 10/1/2005
- 10/2/2005
The Oktoberfest will be held downtown Durango on Main Street starting October 1 thru October 2.
Head downtown for Durango's Oktoberfest Celebration. This event features live music, street dance, games, and beer from Durango's finest breweries!
For more information contact us at 970-259-3583.
Durango Cowboy Gathering 10/6/2005
- 10/9/2005
October 06, 2005 - October 09, 2005
Regional - Durango Cowboy Gathering full of Poetry, music , parades, and more. Wear your cowboy hat and come for the fun. For more info call 970-385-8904.
Rocky Mountain Festival of Runners 10/8/2005
- 10/9/2005
Rocky Mountain Festival of Runners is a weekend-long festival celebration running, health and fitness and the spirit of human achievement. Unmatched for beauty, you'll agree that Durango is truly a runner's paradise. For more info call 800-409-7295.
La Plata Horse Expo 10/9/2005
Join us at the La Plata County Fairgrounds for a Horse Expo including entertainment, speakers and clinics. Contact Kendra at the La Plata County Fairgrounds for information by calling (970)247-2308.
Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing Trio 10/21/2005
On Friday October 21, 2005, 7:00 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Information 247-7162 or visit our website www.durangoconcerts.com
Cascade Canyon 11/23/2005
Cascade Canyon winter train begins! For mor information call 970-247-2733
Santa and Tree Lighting 11/24/2005
The Durango Christmas Caroling Procession begins at 5:30pm at Buckley Park. The proceeds go to Rio Grande Land. There will be a ceremonial tree lighting and visits and singing with Santa. There will be free hot chocolate and cookies.
Polar Express Train 11/24/2005
- 12/24/2005
Dates and activities will be posted and updated as we near December 2005. Thank you for checking back with us. For more information call 970-247-2733
31st Annual Holiday Art & Craft Festival 12/2/2005
- 12/4/2005
This 31st Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival will be held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The festival will include Christmas crafts, art, food and more. For more information contact Margie at 970-247-2117.
Santa Reception 12/3/2005
Enjoy cocoa & cookies in the depot with Santa upon the train's return from Cascade. For more information call 970-247-2733
The Nutcracker 12/9/2005
- 12/11/2005
The Nutcracker will be performed on Thursday at 7pm. There will be two showings on Friday and Saturday at 2pm and 7pm. Please visit the Durango Concerts website for more details. Or call
(970) 247-7162.
Annual Midnight Train for New Year's Eve 12/31/2005
Enjoy an evening train excursion on board a turn-of-the-century train. Champagne toast in the museum following the train's return. Victorian attire encouraged. Call 1-800-408-0230 for information or reservations.
Web Specials and Sales 1/1/2006
Check out our continually changing web specials and sales of our herbal products. We are also a great informational and educational site and soon will have detailed information on each plant. Earthly Essentials Herbals,
P. O. Box 134,
Durango, CO 81302,
(970) 382-8778,
info@earthly-essentials.com
Snowdown Winter Festival 1/27/2006
- 1/29/2006
SNOWDOWN 2006
Check with the website for the 2006 Snowdown theme.
Visit www.snowdown.org for detailed information.
Snowdown Balloon Rally 1/28/2006
Experience more than 30 balloons taking off from the Red Rock Ranch, 8 Miles North of Durango next to Animas Valley Elementary School.
This spectacular event features a beautiful display of colorful hot air balloons ascending in the early morning frost. What a way to wake up! Persons over 21 interested in volunteering for chase crews call event coordinator.
Weather permitting. Contact Beth LaShell 385-4136 or Skip Page 259-7821 or visit the webpage at http://www.snowdown.org/saturday.htm
Snowdown Balloon Rally Brunch Train 1/28/2006
Enjoy complimentary coffee, croissants and champagne in Hermosa Valley while watching the mass balloon launch over the train. Train Departs 8 am. Winter fares apply. Please call 888-872-4607 to make your reservations or for more information.
18th Annual Chocolate Fantasia 2/24/2006
Feb. 24 - 18th Annual “Chocolate Fantasia”. Benefits the Volunteers of America Southwest Safehouse. All the chocolate your heart desires. Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Fort Lewis, Local Area Restaurants and Caterers.
The event will be held at Fort Lewis. Exact location to be announced. Call (970) 259-1021 for more information.
6th Annual Durango Film Festival 3/4/2006
- 3/12/2006
The fifth Durango Film Festival will take place in the historic Rocky Mountain town of Durango, Colorado, March 4-12, 2006.
The juried 10-day festival presents independent feature films, documentaires, anitmated films, shorts, children's, and regional works. In addition, the festival offers educational salons, VIP panels, and filmmaker discussions on filmmaking and film as an art form, and host a variety of parties and receptions. On Saturday, March 11, 2006, the winners of the Golden Quakie Awards will be announced, and receive encore screenings on Sunday to close the festival. The Durango Film Festival
P.O. Box 241
Durango, CO 81302
970-259-2291
12th Annual Durango Meltdown 4/7/2006
- 4/9/2006
A weekend of Bluegrass at various locations around town. For more information call 970-385-7457
Earth Day Silent Auction 4/21/2006
6:00-8:30 pm
Bank of Colorado
This will be a silent auction with live music, savory appetizers and sumptuous desserts from local restaurants.
Items include tickets to the Four Corners Folk Festival and Music in the Mountains,
lift tickets to Durango Mountain Resort and Wolf Creek, and summer camp tuition at
Colvig Siver Camps. Tickets on sale in our office at the Smiley building, or by
credit card for $1 extra per ticket. Come by (1309 E 3rd Ave., #34) our office,
or call us at 382-9244. All proceeds benefit Durango Nature Studies, a local
non-profit dedicated to nature education of both children and adults in the four corners area.
Contact: Jennifer Kleffner
Phone: 970-382-9244
email:jen@DurangoNatureStudies.org
NARROW GAUGE DAYS 5/5/2006
Free hot dogs and entertainment with the Bar-D Wranglers 11AM-2PM. For more information call 970-247-2733
Silverton Salutations 5/8/2006
Opening Day of Silverton service. 970-247-2733
www.durangotrain.com
Taste of Durango 5/21/2006
- 5/21/2006
Taste of Durango
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the DMR crew downtown for the Taste of Durango.
Sample the specialties our Food and Beverage department have prepared on a
day of food and family fun as we get ready for Summer 2004! For more information call John Carpenter at 970-385-5747.
Ironhorse Bicycle Classic 5/26/2006
- 5/29/2006
Iron Horse
Friday, May 26th, 2006
2pm-9pm
Mandatory Registration and Check-in at Chapman Hill
Saturday, May 27th, 2006
Road Race and Tour
Sunday, May 28th, 2006
Downtown Crit
Monday, May 29th
Cross Country - over with by 2pm Call 970-259-4621 for more information.
Or call the train 970-247-2733 or www.durangotrain.com
Step Back in Time Festival 6/1/2006
- 6/4/2006
A celebration of the "Boom Town" glory of Silverton. For more information call 970-387-5522
28th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair 6/2/2006
- 6/4/2006
28TH ANNUAL FUN IN THE SUN ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
June 3-5
Location: Buckley Park
Don't miss the food, crafts and fun at this annual Durango festival. A great sunny weekend, perfect for enjoying the company of family and friends.
Animas River Days 6/2/2006
- 6/4/2006
Kayaking and canoeing events at Santa Rita's whitewater park.
22nd Annual Animas River Days Festival: June 2, 3, and 4. The most fun you can have with your spryaskirt on! Call Four Corners River Sports at 970-259-3893 for more info.
