Events on this Day

We hope you have weathered the past year as best possible. It has certainly been a challenging period on many fronts. Here at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, we are navigating the path forward with the 49th annual event and how we can safely have riders back on the road (or trail) on Memorial Day weekend!   7:15 am: Start of Pedal Assist Tour to Silverton: East Second Avenue & 30'th Street  7:30 am: Start of Coca Cola Road Race to Silverton start: East Second Avenue & 30'th Street  8:00 am: Start of McDonald’s Citizens Tour to Silverton: East Second Avenue & 30'th Street  8:15 am: Start of Quarter Horse to Purgatory: East Second Avenue & 30'th Street  8:15 am: Start of Pedal Assist E-bike Tour to Purgatory: East Second Avenue & 30'th Street  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Race and Citizen Tour finish at Memorial Park in Silverton  9:45 am - 11:00 am: Road Race Awards ongoing at podium finish line (Approximately 20 minutes after each category finish)

Celebrating 25 years!   Buy Your Produce in our Open Air Market from the Farmer that Grew it.  Connecting Local Agriculture with the Community.  Vegetables, Meat, Honey, Jewelry, Fruit, Eggs, Cheese, Ceramics, Mushrooms  Fresh Made Ready to Eat Meals

Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains!   For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this steam train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. We’ve been in continuous operation running train excursions on this 45-mile spur of the Denver & Rio Grande rail line since 1882. Much of the scenery remains unchanged since then. There’s no cell service or Wi-Fi through much of the terrain so you’ll be unplugged from the modern world. Soak in the views, listen as the steam whistle echoes through the canyon, hear the vintage locomotive work to pull the train up the grades. If you long to unwind and enjoy Colorado nature at its finest, this is the trip for you.

Meet us at Schneider Park at 8:30 to get your garbage bags and beat. Clean up with a smile and then meet back at the park for prizes and lunch provided by RPGs. See you there!

Embark on an Incredible Journey Through the San Juan Mountains!   For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this steam train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. We’ve been in continuous operation running train excursions on this 45-mile spur of the Denver & Rio Grande rail line since 1882. Much of the scenery remains unchanged since then. There’s no cell service or Wi-Fi through much of the terrain so you’ll be unplugged from the modern world. Soak in the views, listen as the steam whistle echoes through the canyon, hear the vintage locomotive work to pull the train up the grades. If you long to unwind and enjoy Colorado nature at its finest, this is the trip for you.

Experience the world-famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s iconic canyon views along the highline in just 5 hours. If you are looking for an unforgettable train adventure with incredible geological features and fantastic scenery that is downright jaw-dropping, look no further than these steam train excursions departing from the Durango Depot and traveling deep into the wilderness inaccessible by any roads.

Raptors Wild offers an exciting, educational, and entertaining bird display hosted by a master falconer. Several birds are displayed, giving visitors an up close look at these magnificent creatures. You've never seen anything like it!

It’s my first exhibit in SEVEN years and I’m really excited!   Paintings and note cards from local artist Cindy Coleman's Artist Residency in November at Willowtail Springs, along with later paintings of Willowtail. Prints also available during opening reception.

We're having a party and you're invited!! (Must be 21+) Join us for food, giveaways, live music and a beer garden as we celebrate the 80th Anniversary for the El Rancho Tavern. A portion of the day's proceeds will also benefit Homes for Heroes!   It'll be a day filled with awesome music featuring the South Austin Soul Revue: The Sugar Trio, Eliya Ward, Crystal Finger and the Garrett LeBeau Band. We'll also have special performances by our local artists Pete Juliani, Lawn Chair Kings, Bo Depena, Jay Calvin and Bobby Five Horns.   After the bands, stick around for our After Hours Dance Party with DJ Calvin and DJ Kaztro and the legendary El Rancho Drag Show!

Frazier Shows Summer Carnival during Durango Fiesta Days!   Buy tickets online, save $3

Open Nightly Memorial Day Weekend thru late September , The Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers in Durango, Colorado offers family entertainment with a stage show and barbecue or steak supper. After supper, The Bar D Wranglers perform their famous old west music stage show with cowboy songs, comedy, and lively instruments. The Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers is a major attraction in Durango, Colorado and a "must do"activity for family entertainment. The restaurant, stage show, shops, train, and activities are set in an old west cowboy village under the red cliffs North of Durango, Colorado.

Come enjoy a different musician every day and grab a bite to eat!

Come enjoy a different musician every day and grab a bite to eat!

The cost is $10 per person with or without skate rentals. Public skating will be limited to Disco Night at this time.    Reservations are not required.

Downtown Durango is saturated with paranormal activity. You don’t need to walk far to get your fill of ghost stories. Main Avenue was once home to a plethora of saloons, dance halls, brothels, and gambling halls. It was the stomping ground for outlaws, gamblers, prostitutes, miners, and railroad workers. Late night escapades, fueled by whiskey, led to many tragic events resulting in the ghosts that wander the streets today.   Our 90-minute Hauntings & History Ghost Tour will not disappoint. We will meet outside of Hermosa Cafe (738 Main Ave) at dusk. Come early and order a drink from their bar to bring to our first stop. We will be in one of the oldest basements downtown and (spoiler alert!) it's haunted! We have conducted paranormal investigations in the location and have captured quite a bit of evidence. We only have temporary access to this location so don't miss out!!!    Wherever we tread on Main Avenue you will hear tales of apparitions who refuse to leave the places they inhabited in life. Because of the tight sidewalks downtown and Covid guidelines we cap our tours at 10 people. Your fully vaccinated guide will not be wearing a mask while outside in order for guests to better hear the information. We do require our groups to wear their masks in order to ensure safety in the case that not everyone is vaccinated.