Community Calendar

The 30th annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown takes place from April 10th through 12th, featuring national, regional, and local bluegrass music across five downtown venues, including the Durango Arts Center, Animas City Theatre, and Wild Horse Saloon.

In addition to ticketed concerts, the weekend features several free public events, including a Friday Welcome Concert, Friday Contra Dance, Band Contest, Saturday Night Barn Dance, and late-night shows.

Tickets are available at durangomeltdown.com and at Animas Trading Company.

New this year: exclusive lodging for Meltdown attendees at the General Palmer Hotel, available when tickets are purchased through the Meltdown website.

Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/DurangoBluegrassMeltdown26

The 30th annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown takes place from April 10th through 12th, featuring national, regional, and local bluegrass music across five downtown venues, including the Durango Arts Center, Animas City Theatre, and Wild Horse Saloon.

In addition to ticketed concerts, the weekend features several free public events, including a Friday Welcome Concert, Friday Contra Dance, Band Contest, Saturday Night Barn Dance, and late-night shows.

Tickets are available at durangomeltdown.com and at Animas Trading Company.

New this year: exclusive lodging for Meltdown attendees at the General Palmer Hotel, available when tickets are purchased through the Meltdown website.

Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/DurangoBluegrassMeltdown26

The 30th annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown takes place from April 10th through 12th, featuring national, regional, and local bluegrass music across five downtown venues, including the Durango Arts Center, Animas City Theatre, and Wild Horse Saloon.

In addition to ticketed concerts, the weekend features several free public events, including a Friday Welcome Concert, Friday Contra Dance, Band Contest, Saturday Night Barn Dance, and late-night shows.

Tickets are available at durangomeltdown.com and at Animas Trading Company.

New this year: exclusive lodging for Meltdown attendees at the General Palmer Hotel, available when tickets are purchased through the Meltdown website.

Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/DurangoBluegrassMeltdown26

The public is invited to a Durango Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18th. The Procession of the Species parade starts at 10:30 on Main Avenue, and the Celebration starts at 11AM at Buckley Park, featuring live music from Afrobeatniks, vendors, kids activities, workshops and more. Free transit is provided all day by the City of Durango. More information is at earthdaydurango.com.

Sorry, no dogs.

The 2026 Durango Wine Experience takes place April 24th and 25th at multiple locations.
Featuring hundreds of wines, beers, spirits, and mocktails from Colorado and beyond.
Earlybird pricing ends December 31st.
Details are at durangowine.com.

This event also presents the Durango Restaurant Showcase, where top local chefs serve dishes crafted to pair perfectly with every pour.

April 24 kicks off with the Friday Walkabout in Downtown Durango. Wander between Main Ave. and 2nd Ave. to enjoy tastings at 10 local businesses, including galleries, boutiques, chocolate shops, and more.

April 25 features the Grand Tasting in Buckley Park, the ultimate celebration of wine, beer, spirits, mocktails, and amazing food—all in the heart of Downtown Durango.

The BREWS FOR RESCUES BEER FEST takes place from noon until 4 on Saturday, April 25th, at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds. the event will include music, food trucks, an artisan goods market, and over 40 craft beers, ciders and more. All proceeds support Rugby’s Rescue House, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats from Native American reservations.
Pagosafun.com has more information.

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A collaborative arts event occurring at the Tico Time River Resort on the 25th and 26th of April 2026, with the goal of building bridges between ages, art forms, and communities, planned and carried out by four Animas High School Seniors. This will feature musical performances from local youth bands, dance performance groups, and professional local and regional bands. Local artists and food vendors will set up to provide refreshments. All proceeds towards supporting youth access to the arts on both a local and national level.

The 2026 Durango Wine Experience takes place April 24th and 25th at multiple locations.
Featuring hundreds of wines, beers, spirits, and mocktails from Colorado and beyond.
Earlybird pricing ends December 31st.
Details are at durangowine.com.

This event also presents the Durango Restaurant Showcase, where top local chefs serve dishes crafted to pair perfectly with every pour.

April 24 kicks off with the Friday Walkabout in Downtown Durango. Wander between Main Ave. and 2nd Ave. to enjoy tastings at 10 local businesses, including galleries, boutiques, chocolate shops, and more.

April 25 features the Grand Tasting in Buckley Park, the ultimate celebration of wine, beer, spirits, mocktails, and amazing food—all in the heart of Downtown Durango.

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival returns May 15–17th for 3 days of live music, nature, and adventure. The festival features nonstop bluegrass, riverside camping, and endless outdoor fun. Artists include: Old Crow Medicine Show, Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller Williams & The Keels, Poor Man's Whiskey, Big Richard, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, and more. 3-day festival passes include 2 stages of live music, yoga classes, workshops, walk-in riverside tent camping, swimming ponds, paddleboards, rafts, giant waterslides, beach volleyball, a kids’ village, and a wide variety of family-friendly activities. Tickets and info at: ticotimebluegrass.com.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Juan County presents 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday and Saturday - May 15th and 16th at Piñon Hills Golf Course.

All proceeds help provide quality programs and care for community youth.

Bgcfarmington.org has tickets and details.