Snowdown
Durango
Late January thru early February
Phone: 970-769-0287 |
This year’s theme: Snowdown in Da Nile. Weeklong event usually late January through early February. The Four Corner’s premier winter festival featuring a light parade, scavenger hunt, spellerbration, bicycle roller race, foosball tournaments, pool tournaments, kid’s follies, costume ball, polar bear plunge, and so much more. Every year we celebrate with a different theme. |
Chocolate Fantasia
Durango
Late February
Phone: 970-259-1021 |
All the chocolate your heart desires. Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chocolate, Fort Lewis College and local restaurants and caterers. Festivities take place at the Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom. |
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Commited to film literacy and art, this unique festival feature unique work from independent filmmakers around the globe as well as locally produced films. Bringing the best in independent film to the Durango community. Visit the website for showtimes and locations. |
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Bluegrass music takes over Durango for the weekend, in three indoor venues in the historic district, and in restaurants and bars throughout town. Even in coffee shops, hotel lobbies and street corners... jamming musicians are everywhere. This small, well organized festival is a favorite for many of the performers. |
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Celebrate wine in 50+ establishments in downtown Durango. All net proceeds go to a local non-profit, changing annually. This year the benefits go to The United Way of Southwest Colorado. |
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This festival of food is a yearly event that features food from local restaurants, beer from local breweries, cooking demonstrations and more. |
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Weekend-long bike festival featuring the famous road race from Durango to Silverton, tour to Silverton, time trial, criterium races, cruiser crit, veloswap, live entertainment and more. |
Animas River Days
Durango
Mid June
Phone: 970-259-3893 |
Weekend-long festival of all things boat. Kayaking competition, rubber duck race, river parade and more. |
Durango Motor Expo
Mid June |
A classic car and hot rod show with a car showing on Main Avenue in Durango, a ride to Mesa Verde, poker run, numerous dances, live entertainment and more. |
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Orchestra, chamber music and special concerts featuring more than 250 musicians plus performances by young artists in conjunction with Conservatory Music in the Mountains.
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Main Ave Arts Festival
Durango
Early August
970-259-2606 |
Crafts and art from artisans nation-wide as well as eclectic local performances. Food and local micro brew beer, and the Creation Station art activities for kids are presented by DAC Kids, the education program at the Durango Arts Center. |
Railfest
Durango
Mid August
Phone: 888-872-4607
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An annual event to celebrate trains. For a schedule please visit www.durangotrain.com or call 888-872-4607 |
Oktoberfest
Durango
End of September
Phone: 970-259-3583
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Enjoy fall in downtown Durango with special events on Main Ave. |
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A big weekend in Durango including cowboy poetry, art, dances, music, cowboy shootout and parade on Main Ave. |
Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival
Durango
Early December
Phone: 970-247-2117
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Visit the Fairgrounds at 27th and Main Ave. for all your Christmas shopping. |
