Animas River Days starts with a Kick-off Party on Thursday, May 29th, and runs through Sunday, June 1st. Events include river-surfing, freestyle kayaking, SUP & raft slalom, boatercross, downriver races, a fly fishing contest—plus the River Parade Viewing Party. The full schedule is available at animasriverdays.com

Celebrate the start of summer on the banks of the Animas.

The fun wraps up Sunday evening with live music from Carute Roma. Spectating is free, and the festival grounds feature a vendors food, beer garden, kids’ activities, and zero-waste stations.