Local vendors selling an array of hand/homemade items from paintings, jellies, Christmas treats and Navajo Decor to jewelry and more unique items you don’t want to miss out on.
Location: Durango
Homegrown Adventures Film Fest
Spoketober concludes with the Homegrown Adventures Film Fest at the Durango Welcome Center where the best video submissions from the Spoketober Video Contest will be premiered on the big screen. The best videos in each category will receive prizes and be featured on @VisitDurango and @SpoketoberDurango. Everyone in attendance will receive free cycling-themed posters, stickers, and more.
Durango Turkey Trot
One of Durango’s most popular running races, the Turkey Trot presented by Animas Surgical Hospital is a 30-year holiday tradition for the whole family. Come burn off some calories and work up an appetite before your big meal!The Turkey Trot features a 5-mile race and a 1-mile fun run. All of the proceeds go to great local charities.Big thanks to Animas Surgical Hospital, our presenting sponsor for the Turkey Trot!
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering
The dates for 2022 are September 29th to October 2nd. According to True West magazine’s “Best of West”, the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering is a must-see. Each year, performers and audiences gather to promote and celebrate the American West with cowboy music, poetry, and storytelling.Saturday features a chuckwagon breakfast downtown followed by the largest motorless parade in Colorado. For more information and to see a schedule of all the events: visit www.durangocowboy.org.
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
Every April, the festival breaks up the long winter with incredible bluegrass music, a barn dance, and other celebrations for visitors. You won’t want to miss this annual event!The Meltdown will be celebrating its 26th year on April 22, 23, & 24, 2022. Attendees will enjoy a variety of musical performances at local venues around Durango, and even have a chance to jam in public spaces.
Quality Inn – Ouray
Our Quality Inn® hotel in Ouray, CO has the value you’re looking for when you travel. Enjoy a variety of amenities and friendly service when you stay at our affordable, pet friendly hotel located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado.
National Parks Free Entrance Day
Come experience the national parks! On four days in 2018, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone.
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
One of Colorado’s oldest cycling traditions: a plethora of biking activities held over Memorial Day Weekend each year, including a road race to Silverton!
National Parks Free Entrance Day
Come experience the national parks! On four days in 2018, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone.
National Parks Free Entrance Day
Come experience the national parks! On four days in 2018, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone.