Events on this Day

87th Annual Durango Fiesta Days are coming up!!   Come be a part of the Southwest and join in the oldest tradition Durango has to offer!   Food and Merchandise vendors for the whole family to enjoy!  Largest rodeo in the Four Corners area - NMRA Sanctioned, CPRA Co Sanctioned - GCPRA Co Sanctioned.  Central Entries -  7/18 - 6PM-10PM  Team Roping -  505-864-7200  All Other Events - 505-864-9426/9427  All other Dates posted on NMRA website   LOCAL ENTRIES  7/15 - 3pm-6pm Fairgrounds Animas room  CALL IN: 970.769.2297(DAYS)  Phone won't be turned on until 3pm, no voice messaging, keep trying until you are able to get through.  8th Annual Phil Brevik/Melvin Haga Memorial Jackpot - July 31. Enter at 9am - Rope at 10am, Buffalo Arena - 604 Hi Llama Ln - #13.5 Slide - Pick 1/ Draw 1 or Draw 2 - $200.00/Man, Enter 3X - Top 20 to Short Round $3500+ added - Yeti Coolers to Champs, Yeti mugs to Reserve Champs.   Reach us on Facebook: Fiesta Days Durango or e-mail durangofiestadays@outlook.com for info or to reserve tickets. 'Will Call' at the main gate for sponsor's reserved tickets.  Upcoming Event Dates:  7/15 Local Entry 3-6PM  7/18 Central Entry  7/23 Queen Contest  .Jrs - Open  7/28 9am - ALL TR Slack  11am - Memorial Entry  7/29 9am - Slack  7pm 1st Rodeo Perf  7/30 8am - Chuckwagon  Cookoff 55+ Center  5pm - BBQ 55 + Center  7/30 12:30pm - Military Appreciation  1pm - 2nd Rodeo Perf  6:15 2023 Queen Coronation  7pm 3rd Rodeo Perf  7/31 9am Cowboy Church  1pm 4th Rodeo Perf   NMRA SANCTIONED EVENTS:  MIXED TEAM ROPING  #9 & #12 INC TEAM ROPING  LOCALS ONLY TEAM ROPING  JR BARRELS - 12 AND UNDER, 13-17  MIXED RIBBON ROPING  MUTTON BUSTIN'  ALL EVENTS ENTER TWICE 

Join San Juan Mountains Association staff and volunteers for an interpretive naturalist hike! Learn about the wildflowers, ecology, and geology of the San Juan Mountains.

Experience the world-famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's iconic canyon views along the highline in just over 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. These excursions are perfect for families with children or those on a tight schedule.

Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper. Durango's favorite family entertainment since 1969. Bar D Wranglers perform in concert after supper with music and songs of old west cowboys, comedy, and lively instrumentals. The show is fun for the whole family.    Activities, shops, and ticketing open at 4:30. Supper is at 6:30. Open Memorial Day Weekend through September - Rain or Shine ! Reservations are required.

Music, food and wine. Come enjoy your Friday nights with Fox Fire Farms. Seating on spacious lawns. Bring rain gear if there is a chance of rain.  FREE ADMISSION  All seating is outdoors on our spacious lawns.

Tonight we will be having amazing dinner and drink specials all night long as well as some live entertainment out on our beautiful spacious patio. so come on down to the best steakhouse in the 4 corners.   RSVP 970-259-0940

On Friday, July 29, join TGR at the Durango Arts Center for the one-night only premiere of our new mountain bike film, Esperanto. Get hyped to ride with our new film on the big screen and prize giveaways from our partners at Specialized, Dometic, Tincup, Ride Concepts and more. This is the summer event you do not want to miss!   About the film: Mixing the rock stars of mountain biking with a cast of unknown and up-and-coming heroes, TGR's latest film Esperanto explores how we share our dreams through a universal two-wheeled language no matter what our native tongue may be.

City of Durango and Credit Union of Colorado present Movies in the Park! The movies in the park series if free to the community thanks to local sponsors. Come enjoy watching family-friendly movies on a 20' movie screen!   Bring blankets, chairs, family and friends and enjoy a movie together. Prior to the movie, enjoy live music, local youth talent and hands-on activities. Arrive in time for the T-Shirt cannon and prize giveaways!   Popcorn and beverages are available for purchase. Activities begin at 7:00pm movies will begin 15 minutes after sunset!

With a contagious smile and captivating charm, the conductor, trumpet virtuoso, singer and actor Byron Stripling has ignited audiences across the globe.   Join us as Stripling leads us on a journey through the early songs that defined America. From folk songs to spirituals and Gospel to jazz, this is a celebration of the American spirit. Delight in his exciting versions of classic melodies including Oh Shenandoah, Danny Boy, This Little Light of Mine, Amazing Grace, Down by the Riverside, and many other popular favorites!   For Special Needs tickets please call the festival office to assist you with your tickets 970-385-6820.

Participate in citizen science and explore the wacky world of wildlife that lives all around the Animas River ...at night!   Join Miss Heather and Powerhouse staff scientists for a short lecture inside learning about bats and their importance in the environment. Following that, your group will journey into the night along the Animas River Trail, using bat sonar detectors to identify and observe different bat species along the trail.    Space is limited so register today! $5 per person.   All data will be reported back to Bat Conservation International.