VALLECITO ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT

June 6th - 7th
Bring family and friends to this annual fishing tournament being held on FREE FISHING WEEKEND IN COLORADO!! (No fishing license required during Free Fishing Days). Awards presented following end of tournament at the Vallecito Community Event Center on CR 501.

Vallecito Service League Chili Supper

June 12th
Awesome home cooked chili and cornbread with all the trimmings! Benefit proceeds go to the Vallecito Fireworks Coalition. Check back for time and location.

Vallecito Service League Annual Arts and Craft Fair

July 4th Weekend
Browse through original creations by artists, amateur and professional, at Vallecito Lake Dam.

Fourth of July Fireworks, 2010

July 4th
Join us for a fabulous fireworks display over the lake. The festive atmosphere and the reflections off the lake will be a lasting memory. Starts at sundown at the north end of Vallecito Lake.

Blue Spruce Activities

All Season Long
Enjoy Saturday morning's campground breakfast - the lightest, best pancakes, homemade sausage gravy, and biscuits. On Thursdays, potluck dinners to share best recipes (every other week), weekly bingo, special bar-b-ques, and live entertainment too!

 

Area Events

39th Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

May 29th
Race the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Train to Silverton, compete in the Cruiser Bike Criterium, or just watch and enjoy the food and festivities downtown! This year’s race proceeds benefit the Livestrong Foundation. For more information visit www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com

Day Out With Thomas

June 18th - 20th
Tickets include a 30-minute ride with Thomas The Train, the chance to meet Sir Thopham Hatt, storytelling, live music, bouncy houses and much more! Trains depart the Durango Depot every 45 minutes from 10:00 am - 3:15 pm each day of the event. For tickets click here or call 866-468-7630. Ride the train and visit with Thomas and all his friends. www.durangotrain.com

Music in the Mountains

July 10th - August 1st
From pop to classical...music at the event tent at Durango Mountain Resort and other locations in the San Juan Mountains. www.musicinthemountains.com

Fiesta Days

July 24th - August 1st
Celebrate our Spanish history and cowboy heritage with rodeos, a parade and more. www.durangofiestadays.com

Railfest

August 19th - 25th
Railfest is an annual event to celebrate trains. For a schedule please visit www.durangotrain.com or call 888-872-4607.

Local Entertainment Links

The Vallecito Lake Chamber has a website with lots of great local information. www.vallecitolakechamber.com

Durango Tourism Office. www.durango.org

Durango Herald Arts & Entertainment Calendar. www.durangoherald.com/events/?

Durango Telegraph Second Section... click "on the Town" for weekly updates on Arts & Entertainment Events. www.durangotelegraph.com