Events

Summer

Rodeo nights, the river festival, classical music, the county fair, and a beer garden in Buckley Park.

• True Western RoundupTrue Western RoundupWednesday night rodeo at the fairgrounds, from late April into the first week of September.April 25 to September 4, 2026

  Wednesday night rodeo at the fairgrounds, from late April into the first week of September.

• Durango Farmers MarketDurango Farmers MarketSaturday morning produce, meat, and bread in the TBK lot, May through October.Saturdays, May 9 to October 31, 2026

  Saturday morning produce, meat, and bread in the TBK lot, May through October.

• Animas River DaysAnimas River DaysFour days on the Animas at the end of May, centered on Santa Rita and the whitewater park.May 28 to 31, 2026

  Four days on the Animas at the end of May, centered on Santa Rita and the whitewater park.

• PlayFestPlayFestA week of new-play readings, opening in a downtown garden and mostly held at the concert hall.June 23 to 28, 2026

  A week of new-play readings, opening in a downtown garden and mostly held at the concert hall.

• Fourth of JulyFourth of JulyFour days downtown, with the 5K in the morning on the Fourth and the parade in the late afternoon.July 2 to 5, 2026

  Four days downtown, with the 5K in the morning on the Fourth and the parade in the late afternoon.

• Music in the MountainsMusic in the MountainsThe summer classical festival, held at the concert hall on the Fort Lewis rim.July 9 to August 2, 2026

  The summer classical festival, held at the concert hall on the Fort Lewis rim.

• Durango Fiesta DaysDurango Fiesta DaysThe long Western and Hispanic heritage celebration, with Durango's days held at the fairgrounds.July 15 to September 5, 2026

  The long Western and Hispanic heritage celebration, with Durango's days held at the fairgrounds.

• La Plata County FairLa Plata County FairThe county fair, five days in early August at 2500 Main Avenue.August 5 to 9, 2026

  The county fair, five days in early August at 2500 Main Avenue.

• Durango Uke FestDurango Uke FestA three-day ukulele gathering in downtown Durango, the second weekend of August.August 7 to 9, 2026

  A three-day ukulele gathering in downtown Durango, the second weekend of August.

• San Juan BrewfestSan Juan BrewfestTwo evenings and an afternoon of beer in Buckley Park, the last weekend of August.August 28 to 29, 2026

  Two evenings and an afternoon of beer in Buckley Park, the last weekend of August.