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ANASAZI HERITAGE CENTER: Archaeology Grows Up. From the 1906 Antiquities Act to now. Dolores. ANIMAS MUSEUM: La Plata County Historical Society. Local history, Indian cultures, western Memorabilia. Durango. CHIMNEY ROCK TOURS: Daily guided tours of pre-Columbian sites; monthly full-moon tours; hands-on cultural hikes, lifestyle workshops. SALMON RUINS: Learning from ancient pottery. Stories, discussions on archaeological methods. Bloomfield. CROW CANYON ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER: Tours Wednesday and Thursday through August. BAR D CHUCKWAGON SUPPERS: Old West songs, stories and comedy in famous, after-supper stage shows, through September 1. Durango. SUMMER AT THE SKI RESORT: Family fun: alpine slide, disc golf, maze, climbing wall, biking, chairlift, to September 1. Durango Mountain Resort. D&SNG: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, daily runs to Silverton through November 1. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Hands-on exhibits; workshops and special events; year-round. Durango. |
| 10-Sep 30 |
ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET : Local artist’s display work every Saturday. Buckley Park. Durango. |
| 23-25 | RIVERFEST: Music, arts, food, 10K and 5K run/walk, riverside trail walks, river raft rides. Animas Parkland. Farmington. |
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BALLOON FESTIVAL: Hot-air balloons launch from Farmington Lake. |
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| 23-Jun 1 |
EIGHTH ANNUAL INDIAN ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL: Named one of the top-100 events in North America. Cortez. |
| 23-24 | MOTOR EXPO: Antique cars, trucks, street rods; auto art, food, poker run. Durango. |
| 23-26 | IRON HORSE BICYCLE CLASSIC: Historic 47-mile race against the D&SNG. Mountain bike events, kids’ races. Durango. |
| 24-25 | FISHING TOURNAMENT: Annual Memorial Day seasoned/beginning fishermen contest; prizes for all. Vallecito Lake. |
| 25 | EXHIBIT: Patrocinio Lopez and Richard Fisher's Traditional Culture in the 21st Century. Anasazi Heritage Center. Dolores. |
NATIVE AMERICAN DANCES: Chapin Mesa. Mesa Verde. |
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| 25-Jun 1 | EXHIBIT: A Gesture of Kinship. Anasazi Heritage Center. Dolores. |
| 30 | THREE SPRINGS PLAZA PICS: Outdoor movie night under the stars. Three Springs. Durango. |
| 30-31 | FIESTA DAYS: Parade, arts and crafts, food, carnival, shootout. Aztec. |
| 31 | SHRINE CIRCUS: La Plata County Fairgrounds. Durango. |
| 31-Jun 1 | SOUTHERN UTE BEAR DANCE: Annual spring celebration. Tribal dance, drum, song, traditional feast. Ignacio. |
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| 1 | IMOGENE PASS RUN: A top-10 U.S. mountain race; 17 miles over 13,000-foot Imogene Pass from Ouray to Telluride. |
| LA PLATA QUILTERS GUILD: Small quilts auctioned at Rotary Park. Durango. | |
| 1-29 | HORSE RACING: SunRay Park & Casino. Farmington. |
| 1-30 | PROGRAM: G.O.A.L. Art, leadership for middle-school girls. Paint bar. Durango Arts Center. |
| 4 | CONCERT: The Beach Boys. Ray Dennison Memorial Field. Durango. |
| OUT TO LUNCH: Live music by Joel Rachefs. Bring your lunch or purchase in the plaza. Three Springs, Durango. | |
| 5-8 | TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION: Live music. Telluride. |
| 6 | NIGHT-SKY ARCHAEOASTRONOMY PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
| 6-7, 13-14 20-21, 27-28 |
RODEO: Crossroads Pro Rodeo. La Plata County Fairgrounds. Durango. |
| 6-8 | FOLK 'N BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Reservoir Hill. Pagosa Springs. |
| BALLOON RALLY: Balloonists float over the valley; balloon glow. Telluride. | |
| FUN IN THE SUN: 30th annual crafts show and sale. Rotary Park. Durango. | |
| 7 | MEN WHO GRILL: Costumed chef teams vie for top grilling honors. Women’s Resource Center fundraiser. Durango. |
| 7-8 | FINE ARTS AND RIVER FEST: Barbecue, games, fishing. Family river fun. Dolores. |
| STEP-BACK-IN-TIME FESTIVAL: Celebration of Silverton’s “boomtown” glory. Historical celebration: Authentic dances, horseback in town, train robbery, ice-cream social, costume ball. Silverton. | |
| TEAM DEVO CIRCUIT RACES: Junior mountain-bike cyclists race at the track. Live music by Robin Davis. Three Springs. Durango. | |
| RODEO: 80th Annual Ute Mountain Roundup Pro Rodeo. Cortez. | |
| 13-15 | UTE MOUNTAIN UTE BEAR DANCE AND POWWOW: Spring celebration. Dance, drum, song; games; parade; feast. Towaoc. |
| DAY OUT WITH THOMAS: Thomas and friends on D&SNG excursions. Durango. | |
| 14 | ADVENTURE XSTREAM RACE: Endurance race through the San Juan mountains featuring mountain biking, kayaking, trekking and navigation skills. Durango. |
| EXHIBIT: Who’s Your Daddy? Children’s Museum. Durango. | |
| MOUNTAIN PARK CLASSIC: Walkers and runners race four or seven miles. Durango. | |
| MUSIC ON MERCADO: Live music by The Badly Bent. Three Springs. Durango. | |
| 14-15 | FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN: Bluegrass gospel benefit for Country Kids with Cancer. Vallecito Lake. |
| 15-21 | FOR TEENS: Performing Arts Camp. Durango Arts Center. |
| 15-21 | RIDE THE ROCKIES: 2,000 cyclists begin 200-mile ride in Durango. Finish in Breckenridge |
| 18 | FULL MOON PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
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GOLF TOURNAMENT: Columbine Classic benefits Mercy Medical Foundation. Hillcrest Golf Course. Durango. |
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| 19-22 | BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Musicians jam day and night. Bluegrass Academy. Telluride. |
| 20 | SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNRISE PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
| 20-22 | ANIMAS RIVER DAYS: Whitewater festival. Kayak, canoe, river races. Durango. |
| 20-Aug 2 | OUTDOOR SUMMER THEATER: Into the Woods and The Good Doctor. Lions Wilderness Park. Farmington. |
| 21 | WINE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Wine tasting and live music to benefit Alternative Horizons. Rivergate Lofts Urban Park. Durango. |
TASTE OF SILVERTON: Taste all the delights Silverton restaurants offer. |
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| 21-22 | ART FESTIVAL: Flanders Park. Dolores. |
| BALLOON FESTIVAL: Balloon rally and festivities. Aztec. | |
| 22-28 | BICYCLE TOUR OF COLORADO: Seven-day bicycle tour through Ouray, Montrose, Telluride, Naturita and Cortez; finishes in Durango. |
| 27 | THREE SPRINGS PLAZA PICS: Outdoor movie night under the stars. Three Springs. Durango. |
| 28 | RECEPTION: Community Heritage Award. D&SNG Museum. Durango. |
| 28-29 |
RENAISSANCE FAIRE: Party like it’s 1599! Magic, archery, equestrian events. Mancos. |
| LIFE AT CHIMNEY ROCK FESTIVAL: Indian Market. Chimney Rock. | |
| ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: 24th professional and amateur original art. Vallecito Lake. | |
| 2 | OUT TO LUNCH: Live music by The Hounds of Purg. Bring your lunch or purchase in the plaza. Three Springs, Durango. |
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| 2-4 | PAGOSA SPRINGS: Red Ryder Roundup all-events rodeo, parade, carnival, arts and crafts fair, concert, fireworks. |
| 2-6 | FREEDOM DAYS: Parade, fireworks and triathlon. Farmington. |
| 3 | NIGHT-SKY ARCHAEOASTRONOMY PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
| 3-5 | RODEO: Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo. Carnival, art, fireworks. |
| 4 | BAYFIELD: Parade, games, food, music, fireworks. Stephenson Park. |
DURANGO: Smokin’ Fourth picnic and barbecue cook-off. Music, kids’ games, sanctioned cook-off, beer garden. Parade, street dance, fireworks. Buckley Park. |
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DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT: Red, White and Grooves. Barbecue in the park, live music, food, games, resort activities. |
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MANCOS: Barbecue, entertainment, fireworks. Boyle Park. |
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OURAY: Mountain Rescue breakfast, 10k run/walk, parade, water fights, fireworks. |
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SILVERTON: Blue Ribbon fun run, parade, water fight, Rhubarb Fest, band, fireworks. |
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TELLURIDE: Firemen’s parade, barbecue, games, antique fire truck rides, fireworks. |
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TOWAOC: Music, food, Four Corners’ largest fireworks. Ute Mountain Casino. |
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VALLECITO LAKE: Lighted boat parade, fireworks over the lake. |
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INDEPENDENCE DAY EXPRESS: Ride the D&SNG to Silverton for fun, festivities; return to depot after fireworks. Durango. |
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| 4-5 | RODEO: Crossroads Pro Rodeo Series. Durango. |
| 7-31 | THEATER: Aristocats, Durango Arts Center. |
| 9 | TEAM DEVO ON SITE: Circuit mountain-bike races. Three Springs. Durango. |
| 11-13 | HARDROCK 100: 100-mile, ultra-marathon. San Juans Mountains. Silverton. |
| 11-13 | ART ON THE ANIMAS: Annual crafts show and sale. Santa Rita Park. Durango. |
| 11-13 | EXHIBIT: Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show. La Plata Fairgrounds. Durango. |
| 13 | EXHIBIT: Dr. Tessie Naranjo Protecting and Preserving Pueblo Culture. Anasazi Heritage Center. Dolores. |
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Indian Shadow Magic. Indian Shadow Ranch near Durango. |
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| 15 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: A Violin and a Kiss. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| 16 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Faculty Parade. Durango Mountain Resort. |
| 17-18 | FULL MOON PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
| 17-27 | RODEO: National High School Rodeo Finals. Farmington and Bloomfield. |
| 18 | GOLF TOURNAMENT: Shot Gun start to benefit the United Way. Hillcrest Golf Course. Durango. |
| 19 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Maestro! Durango Mountain Resort. |
| 19 | KENDALL MOUNTAIN RUN: Premier mountain running event. Silverton. |
| 19-20 | BARBERSHOPPERS: Old favorites sung by regional quartets, ensembles. Silverton. |
| 20 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Brilliance with Brio. Durango Mountain Resort. |
| 21 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Special, FREE High Noon Brass concert in the plaza. Lunch available with proceeds to Music in the Mountains' Goes to School programming for youth. Three Springs. Durango. |
| 21, 24 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Conservatory Kids with Strings Attached. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| 22 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: The Town Musicians of Bremen and The Little Engine that Could. Rotary Park. Durango. |
| 22 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Russian Revelation. Durango Mountain Resort. |
| 23 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Next Generation. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| 23-27 | FIESTA DAYS: Western heritage festival. Parade, street dance, barbecue, pie auction and sanctioned rodeo. Durango. |
| 24 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Taking Flight. Durango Mountain Resort. |
| 25 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Conservatory Gala. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| 25 | THREE SPRINGS PLAZA PICS: Outdoor movie night under the stars. Three Springs. Durango. |
| 25-27 | MANCOS DAYS: A celebration of town history. Games, food, arts and crafts. |
| 25-27 | HIGH-COUNTRY HANDBALL TOURNAMENT: Official USHA event; first-, second-division awards. Durango Sports Club. |
| 26 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Conservatory Piano. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| 26 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Pops Night Benefit Dinner and Concert. Durango Mountain Resort. |
| 26 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Next Generation III. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| 26-27 | SAINT IGNATIUS FIESTA: Parade, dance, fiesta mass and dinner, fireworks. Ignacio. |
| 26-27 | NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL GATHERING: Chimney Rock. |
| 26-Oct 5 | EXHIBIT: Native Words, Native Warriors. Indian Soldiers using native language in the United States military. Salmon Ruins. Bloomfield. |
| 27 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Choral Masterpiece. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| 27 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Latin Tempo. Bootjack Ranch. Pagosa Springs. |
| 27 | DURANGO 100 BICYCLE TOUR: Fast, fun, scenic; Durango to Farmington and back. |
| 28 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: The Mambo Kings. Durango Mountain Resort. |
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Dvorak and America. Concert Hall. Durango. |
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| 29 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Era of Cinema. Durango Mountain Resort. |
| 30 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Next Generation IV. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| 31 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Enchanted Evening. Durango Mountain Resort. |
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| 1 | RODEO: Professional Bull Riders Rodeo. La Plata Fairgrounds. Durango. |
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Festival Orchestra. Passion and Power. Bootjack Ranch. Pagosa Springs. |
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NIGHT-SKY ARCHAEOASTRONOMY PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Next Generation V. Concert Hall. Durango. |
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| 1-4 | ARCHULETA COUNTY FAIR: Taste of Pagosa, rodeo, horse show, arts/crafts, competitions, entertainment. Pagosa Springs. |
| 1-8 | CONNIE MACK WORLD SERIES: Rickett’s Park. Farmington. |
| 2 | XTREME ROCK RACING: Western division. Cortez. |
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: Passion and Power. Durango Mountain Resort. |
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| 2-3 | SAN JUAN BI-FLY TOURNAMENT: San Juan River. Farmington. |
MOUNTAIN MAN CLASSIC: Softball tournament. Silverton. |
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| 2-5 | MONTEZUMA FLOAT: Hot-air balloons, balloon glows, food, music, fun. Cortez. |
ART FESTIVAL: Annual Art in the Park arts and crafts fair. Durango Mall. |
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| 3 | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: The Light Fantastic. Durango Mountain Resort. |
| 5-8 | JAZZ FESTIVAL: Spectacular mountain jazz celebration. International artists in indoor and outdoor venues. Telluride. |
| 6 | OUT TO LUNCH: Live music by Terry Rickard. Bring your lunch or purchase in the plaza. Three Springs. Durango. |
| 6-10 | LA PLATA COUNTY FAIR: Region’s produce, handicrafts, livestock . Fairgrounds. |
| 8-9 | ESCALANTE DAYS: Mountain-bike race, food, games, arts and crafts. Dolores. |
| 8-10 | HARDROCKERS HOLIDAYS: Traditional San Juan hard-rock mining celebration. Contests, kids’ mini-mining. Silverton. |
| 11-16 | SAN JUAN COUNTY FAIR: New Mexico’s largest fair. Livestock, exhibits, arts/crafts, parade, fiddlers contest. Farmington. |
| 13 | CONCERT: Asleep at the Wheel. Western Swing. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| TEAM DEVO ON SITE: Circuit mountain-bike races. Three Springs. Durango. | |
| 15-17 | GREAT WESTERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRASS BAND FESTIVAL: Turn-of-the-century brass band music. Silverton. |
| 16 | FULL MOON PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Town Park. Pagosa Springs. |
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| 21-24 | NARROW GAUGE RAILFEST: Galloping Goose, 1875 Eureka excursions, Railroadiana swap meet, Garden Rail tours. Durango. |
| 23 | MUSIC ON MERCADO: Live music by the Kirk James Blues Band. Three Springs. Durango. |
SILVERTON ALPINE MARATHON: 26.2-mile San Juan marathon loop. Silverton. |
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| 28-Sep 1 | FOUR CORNERS RALLY IN THE ROCKIES: Motorcycle gathering. Demos, vendors, poker runs, music, cycle parade. Ignacio. |
SUGAR PINE RANCH RALLY: Motorcycle gathering. Biker rodeo, vendors, music, scavenger hunt, cycle parade. Mancos. |
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| 29 | NIGHT-SKY ARCHAEOASTRONOMY PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
| THREE SPRINGS PLAZA PICS: Outdoor movie night under the stars. Three Springs. Durango. | |
| 29-Sep 1 | FILM FESTIVAL: Film art; premieres, tributes, shorts, foreign films. Telluride. |
FOUR CORNERS FOLK FESTIVAL: Music,arts/crafts. Reservoir Hill. Pagosa Springs. |
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| 30-31 | TOTAH FESTIVAL: Indian market and powwow. Farmington. |
| 1 | PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Labor Day celebration. Vallecito Lake. |
| 5 | WHOLE EXPO: La Plata County Fairgrounds. Durango. |
| 5-7 | SOUTHERN UTE TRIBAL FAIR AND POWWOW: Parades, games, exhibits, Native American dance. Ignacio. |
| 6 | ANIMAS SCHOOL ALUMNI REUNION: Animas Museum. Durango. |
| 6-7 | COLORFEST QUILT SHOW AND SALE: Fall colors and beautiful quilts. Silverton. |
| 7-9 | PARELLI NATURAL HORESMANSHIP CONFERENCE: Pagosa Springs. |
| 12-14 | BLUES AND BREWS FESTIVAL: Finest handcrafted beers; live music. Telluride. |
ANTIQUE TRUCKS: Vintage parade, entertainment, arts/crafts, fishing derby. Aztec. |
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| 13 | FOUNDER’S DAY: Cowboy poetry, music, noon shootout, special exhibits, parade. Aztec Museum. |
AIR SHOW: Wings, Wheels & Waves. Four Corners Airport. Farmington. |
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COMMUNITY CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT: Proceeds benefit life-saving equipment for local medical facilities. Durango. |
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| 13-14 | COLORFEST ARTS AND CRAFTS: Four Corners area artists’ exhibit. Cortez. |
| 13-14, 20-21 |
PARADE OF HOMES: Home Builder's Association tour. Durango. |
| 15 | FULL MOON PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
| 18 | HARVEST GALA: Annual silent auction and dinner to benefit Adaptive Sports Association. Ken & Sue’s. Durango. |
| 19 | GALLERY WALK: Fall Gallery Walk. Durango. |
| 19-24 | COLORFEST: Wine and cheese tasting, balloon rally, picnic and concert. Pagosa Springs. |
| 20 | TOUR DE FAT: New Belgium Brewing’s bike and brew festival. Durango. |
| 21 | TRI IT MULTI-SPORT RACE: Run/walk, kayak and cycle race to benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Dolores. |
ANIMAS MOUNTAIN MUG RUN: Six-mile run/hike . Durango. |
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| 22 | AUTUMNAL EQUINOX SUNRISE PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
| 26-28 | MANCOS VALLEY BALLOON FESTIVAL: Hot-air balloon launches, balloon glows. |
| 27-28 | PHOTOGRAPHER’S SPECIAL: Fall foliage train. Photograph along tracks to Silverton. |
| 29-Nov 7 | EXHIBIT: Cowboy Gathering display. Durango Arts Center. |
| 1 | FALL TOUR: Chimney Rock. |
| 2 | CONCERT: Ian Tyson. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| 2-5 | ANNUAL NORTHERN NAVAJO NATION FAIR: Parade, rodeo, arts and crafts, powwow, song, dance. Shiprock. |
| 3-6 | COWBOY GATHERING: American cowboy celebration. Poets, musicians, storytellers, cowboy cabin exhibit, parade. Durango. |
| 4 | ROAD APPLE RALLY: Bike races in canyons and arroyos. Farmington. |
FALL BAZAAR: Community Center. Dolores. |
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OKTOBERFEST: German-style special events, music, food and beer. Aztec. |
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BORDELLO BALL: Old-time attire, ragtime piano, casino games. Silverton. |
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| 8 | CONCERT: The Capital Steps. Political Satire. Concert Hall. Durango. |
HERITAGE DAY: Mill Street sheep parade, arts/crafts, food, entertainment. Bayfield. |
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FALL TOUR: Chimney Rock. |
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| 8-9 | ROCKY MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL FOR RUNNERS: Marathon, half marathon, 25k and 50k trails, kids’ run, Durango. |
| 9 | EXHIBIT: Vignettes of History: Reflections of Durango Pioneers. Animas Museum. Durango. |
| 9-12 | DURANGO HERITAGE CELEBRATION: Celebrate Durango’s history and diverse heritage. |
| 10 | FALL FASHION SHOW: Distinctive Durango Fashions – Then and Now. Presented by Durango Friends of the Arts. Durango Arts Center. |
| 11 | OCTOBERFEST: Community Center. Pagosa Springs. |
| 11-12, 18-19, 25, 26 | PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS: Features a ride on the D&SNG to search for the perfect pumpkin. Durango. |
| 14 | FULL MOON PROGRAM: Chimney Rock. |
| 16 | HUNTER EXPOSITION: Dolores Community Center. Dolores. |
| 16-19 | HOMEBUILDERS EXPO: La Plata County Fairgrounds. Durango. |
| 17 | CONCERT: He and She, Durango Women’s and Men’s Choirs battle of the sexes. St.. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Durango. |
| 18 | FALL HERITAGE: Open house, crafts, historic tours, special programs, gift-shop sale. Animas Museum. Durango |
| 18-19 | RENAISSANCE FAIRE: Artisans, magicians, sword fighters and processionals of nobility. Farmington. |
| 25-Nov 6 | CROW CANYON: Archaeology, Architecture and Art of Ancient Libya. Cortez. |
| 25-27 | DURANGO ARTS AND CRAFTS CONFERENCE: History; Craftsman-style furnishings; exhibits; workshops. Durango. |
| 27-28 | OCTOBERFEST: German-style special events, music, food and beer. Durango. |
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| 1-2 | HESPERUS SKI PATROL SKI SWAP: Buy or sell used equipment. Fairgrounds. Durango. |
| 8 | CONCERT: Louden Wainwright III and Leo Kottke. Concert Hall. Durango. |
| 10-Dec 30 | EXHIBIT: Holiday Art Ole’, Durango Arts Center. |
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