Featured Happenings
Events on this Day
Chuckwagon Breakfast
7:30am / Across from train station
Genuine Old West Chuck wagon breakfast.
Biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs and lots of black coffee.
Tickets cost $12 and are available at...
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / TBK Bank Parking Lot
The Durango Farmers Market is a venue for local agriculturalists, ranchers and artisans to meet and share their harvest and talents with the Durango community....
Ranch Animal Petting Corral
8:00am / Grassburger
The Ranch Animal Petting Corral is a new activity for the Durango Cowboy Gathering. The petting corral aims to provide a memorable and educational experience...
100 Kids and Horses
8:00am / Registration \ Derailed Pour House
"100 Kids & Horses" is an opportunity for children ages 12 and younger to ride or pet a horse and have their photo taken. It will take place on the 700...
Silverton Summer Train - Steam Locomotive
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this train while spending a nearly 2-hour...
Durango Vintage Festivus
9:00am / Tico Time River RV Resort
Durango Vintage Festivus is hosting their annual vintage clothing auction at Tico Time!
To come check out this fun fest dedicated to vintage...
Durango Cowboy Gathering Parade
10:30am / Downtown
One of the highlights of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering is the largest motorless parade in Colorado.
This much anticipated event takes place downtown...
Cowboy Poetry and Music, Storytelling and Folklore
11:00am / Various Venues
The daytime sessions are free!
You will find musicians and poets at the Strater Hotel, Wild Horse Saloon, the Four Leaves Winery and strolling...
Quickdraw Contest
11:00am / Alpine Bank / Gallery & Parking Lot
Hosted b the Durango Creative District, The Durango Cowboy Quickdraw Contest is a lively and entertaining event that's new for the 2023 Durango Cowboy...
Dexter the Wonder Dog
11:00am / Buckley Park
Meet and Greet internet celebrity, Dexter the Brittany Spaniel from Ouray who walks on his two hind legs. As a puppy, he was hit by a car and lost one...
Cats Meow Immersive Durango Scavenger Hunt
11:30am / Train Depot
Step into Durango, where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure. Embark on an extraordinary...
Cowboy Comedy Review
1:30pm / Strater Hotel Pullman Room
Adults $15. Children 12 and under FREE with an adult.
The hilarious BJ Smith will be joining invited performers to entertain you with stories...
The Odd Couple (The Female Version)
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
By Neil Simon
Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic...
Krazy Ani
3:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Kristen is an engaging Western performer and speaker, as well as an award-winning singer/ songwriter and author/illustrator who has been delighting audiences...
Sustainable Durango Mocktail Tasting
4:00pm / Durango Sustainable Goods
Durango Sustainable Goods + Omni Cafe are serving up craft cocktails without the booze (AKA Mocktails!). Enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic mocktail with...
SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab Grand Opening Party
4:00pm / SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab
After over a year of construction, planting, and patience, the Community Gardens at the SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab are thriving beyond anyone's wildest...
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
4:30pm / Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper. Durango's favorite family entertainment since 1969. Bar D Wranglers perform in concert after supper with...
Gallery Reception
4:30pm / Toh-atin Gallery
Invited poets and musicians will perform their interpretation of this year's poster followed by a reception with the artist. limited-edition print, "Whoa...
Union Social House Oktoberfest
5:30pm / Union Social House
Join the fun with Games, Beer, Food and Music for the whole family!!
Arm Wresting, Chicken Bingo, Stein Holding, and more...
Music...
Durango Cowboy Gathering Evening Performances
6:00pm / Durango VFW Hall
Two Evening Performances by Cowboy Poets and Musicians. Part of the 35th Annual Cowboy Gathering.
Live Music by Jenny Winegardner and Company
6:00pm / Union Social House
Join the fun with Beers, Brats, Games and Live music.
Bring the family down for a great time.
Karaoke
6:00pm / Durango Beer and Ice
Every Saturday 6-9pm Karaoke with your Bartenders Diana & Kimmie ! If you can pull it up on YouTube we can get you on the mic, play karaoke roulette and...
The Odd Couple (The Female Version)
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
By Neil Simon
Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic...
San Juan Symphony Presents EXUBERANCE Featuring Piano Soloist Kara Huber
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
The season premiere of the San Juan Symphony Season 38, New Horizons, kicks off Saturday, September 30th, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College...
Eurydice
7:30pm / MainStage Theatre
The 2023-24 season FLC Theatre will kick off with the award-winning play, Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl. Eurydice is a modern retelling of the Greek tragedy...
