Durango hosts outstanding special events in the spring. From music events like the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, to the Wine Experience and so much much more. Oh, and not to mention a little bike race that has been around for 50 plus years call the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. These are just a few, of the many events happening in Durango this spring. Check out all the details below.
March 5-9, 2025
The Durango Independent Film Festival is a confluence of film and community. This is its 20th Anniversary, and it will showcase all genres of independent cinema- adventure, music, nature, comedy, shorts, documentaries, Native Cinema, and feature films. The week will include panels, workshops, coffee talks with filmmakers, and nightly parties round out the week.
Spring in the Rockies Arts & Crafts Festival
March 29-30 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds
The Spring in the Rockies Arts and Crafts Festival is a new arts festival produced by the long-standing Miss Margie’s Festival productions. This festival will showcase various local artists over two days at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to shop for unique gifts from various local artists. The event features paintings, sculptures, jewelry, textiles, and more.
April 11-13, 2025
Join the fun at the 27th annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown on April 11, 12, and 13, 2025. Three days of incredible national recording artists and regional and local bluegrass bands take over five venues, including the Durango Arts Center, Animas City Theatre, and Wild Horse Saloon.
The Meltdown also hosts several weekend events open to the public, including workshops, a band contest, a free Friday concert, a barn dance, and late-night events!
Tickets are available on our website today or in person at Animas Trading Company, 742 Main Ave, Durango, CO, starting in late January.
More information on ticketing, venues, lodging, and the 2025 lineup can be found on our website: www.DurangoMeltdown.com
April 25 -26, 2025
The Durango Wine Experience, a rich and well-balanced event, is brought to you by the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado. All event proceeds will go to the Community Foundation to support our vital work in the vibrant nonprofit sector. This popular weekend-long event will be held April 25-26, 2025. The Durango Wine Experience features a Friday night Walkabout at multiple locations in historic Downtown Durango, a Saturday Grand Tasting at the Smiley Building lawn, and educational seminars, wine dinners, and unique tastings. There will be hundreds of wineries, Colorado artisan spirits, and craft beers represented. To learn more or buy your tickets, visit DurangoWine.com.
May1-4, 2025
Downtown Durango at various venues
iAM Music Fest is celebration of 10 years. The event support independent local and national musicians and performers. Featuring 30 plus musicians on 6 stages throughout Durango over 4 days. There are free and ticketed events available. Find out full details and get your tickets by visiting the iAM Music Fest website.
Opening Day: May 10, 2025
The Durango Farmers Market is ready for another fabulous market season in downtown Durango! Our market features over 35 local farmers with fresh produce, locally raised meat products, local businesses creating hot, ready to eat food and beverage, artisans with high-quality handmade goods and more. Buy your produce from the farmers that grew it and your bread from the baker who baked it. Meet your community each weekend and enjoy live musical entertainment. It's an event not to be missed!
Located at the TBK Bank Parking Lot at 259 W. 9th Street, just one block off Main Avenue. Across from the Durango Transit Center.
Open Saturdays 8am to noon (October 9am-noon). Market runs from May 10th through October 25th
May 23-25, 2025
It's hard to believe half a century has passed since Tom Mayer challenged his brother Jim to a race. Tom was on his bike. Jim was a brakeman on the steam-powered train between Durango and Silverton. The wager was a candy bar. It's a 50-mile ride over two big mountain passes. When Jim pulled into the station on the train, Tom was already there waiting for him!
Ever since that challenge has been recreated Memorial Day Weekend as riders from Colorado and around the country gather to race the train.
Over the years the celebration has grown to include many events for all ages as new styles of riding emerge.
Find the full lineup of festivities at www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com
May 31- June 1, 2025
Animas River Days is celebrating their 41th Anniversary and is a summer celebration of our community, our river, and our environment. This year's two-day event will take place at Santa Rita Park, Saturday June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd. There will be many on-water events including river surfing, stand-up paddling, freestyle kayaking, boatercross, raft and kayak slalom and so much more.
Ska Brewing will be joining us in the beer garden along with a variety of food vendors. There also will be over 30 vendor booths, many of them specializing in outdoor adventures and paddle sports. Don't miss the River Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, June 3rd, at 5 pm during which local boaters dress-up in costume to celebrate the Animas River and all this vital resource brings to our community.
This year's proceeds from Animas River Day will go to a local charity. We are striving to be a Zero Waste event. Volunteers are needed! Visit our website at animasriverdays.com to learn about volunteer opportunities and to register for comps.
Looking for more events? Check out our event calendar for a full calendar of events.