Events on this Day

The 2021 La Plata County Fair is slated to be held August 11-15 at the La Plata County Fair Fairgrounds. The five days of fun will feature entertainment for the whole family including displays, animals, exhibits, the livestock auction, the 4-H Community BBQ, dancing, food and more.

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.

Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month from 9 AM to 11 AM at the VFW Post 4031. Donations of only $8 for adults, $7 for veterans, and $5 for kids 12 and under. All proceeds help support local veterans!

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!

Join us for a new outdoor Art Market at 11th Street Station every Sunday this summer. You can find several artists selling and displaying their work. The type of art you can expect to find: stickers, clothing, functional ceramics, beadwork, jewelry, postcards, and much more. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy a cocktail, live music and art all at the Durango Art Market!

Spend a day or 2 at the beautiful Wild Cooperative Permaculture Demonstration & Educational Site in Crawford, CO!    AUGUST 14-15, 2021, 10 AM UNTIL 5 PM - Attend 1 or both days!   We're going deep with mushrooms...mushroom walks, hands on medicine making, making and eating mushroom snacks, detailed profiles on local medicinal and edible wild mushrooms, sustainable foraging, Rocky Mountain poisonous mushrooms.    There are options to camp and be fed wild foods-inspired vegan/gluten-free meals onsite. There is also free camping available nearby on national forest land.    Both days - $250.  $200 for locals from the neighborhood.  1 day - $125. $100 for locals from the neighborhood.   On site meals - $10 donation per meal  On site camping - $10 donation per tent

Debut of new band Drama Club in a live music event benefitting Housing Solutions for the Southwest.   The band will perform live roots, rock and soul music for dancing and live band karaoke. Karaoke space is limited and first-come first-served. Singing from the audience will also be encouraged!   General admission tickets are $25. Kids 12 and under are free.   Food trucks and a cash bar will be on hand.

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.

Fur Trappers presents the Wild Country Band from 5pm to 9pm. Come join us for great food and entertainment!