Durango Business Improvement District

09/03/2026

Events happening this week! For information about these events and other great events visit www.downtowndurango.org/events




Durango Harley-Davidson Leland House Suites, Lola's, The Gather Room Durango B**r and Ice Company Black Heron Lounge Durango Creative District Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room Durango Union Social House The iAM MUSIC Institute Durango Farmers Market Purgatory Resort Animas City Theatre 11th Street Station

09/03/2026

🍻 Oktoberfest is BACK in Downtown Durango! 🍻

After many years away, Durango Oktoberfest returns to Buckley Park September 26–27! Come celebrate with live music, local b**r, great food, games, competitions and plenty of Oktoberfest fun.

🎟️ Get your tickets and join the celebration!
🙌 Or volunteer and receive a FREE weekend pass + drink as a thank-you!

Grab your friends, raise a stein and help us welcome Oktoberfest back to Downtown Durango! 🍺🥨
https://durangooktoberfest.com/

09/03/2026

IT’S RALLY DAY 1! 🔥

The 33rd Anniversary Progressive Insurance Four Corners Motorcycle Rally presented by Harley-Davidson officially kicks off TODAY in beautiful Durango, CO!

Gates open at 2 PM at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, and we’re coming out swinging on Day 1.

🏁 FOUR CORNERS DIRT DRAGS presented by Coors Banquet take over the arena TONIGHT from 7–9 PM. If you’ve been thinking about racing, now is the time — get registered ASAP and get yourself on that starting line. Whether you’re racing or watching from the stands, you don’t want to miss this!

And there’s plenty happening before and after the drags:

⚡ Ives Brothers 🇺🇸 Ball of Steel — 2:30 PM & 6:30 PM
🎙️ Speed-Kings Cycle Podcast — 3–4:30 PM & 6–6:30 PM
🔥 Ives Brothers Wall of Death — 4:30 PM & 8:30 PM
🎸 Crimson Kiss — 4:30–6 PM on the Progressive Insurance Stage
🏁 Four Corners Dirt Drags presented by Coors Banquet — 7–9 PM
🎸 Escape The Badlands — 8:30–10 PM on the Progressive Insurance Stage

Plus tons of vendors, tattoo artists, merch, food & drinks, and the Biltwell Helmet Art Show presented by Alpine Bank benefiting The ASH Foundation

And over at Durango Harley-Davidson, the dealership is open 9 AM–6 PM with performance consultations happening all day.

Day ONE. Rally weekend starts TODAY. Get to Durango. 🤘

09/02/2026

This Week's Enews: Full Throttle
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Email from Durango Business Improvement District The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally rolls into town this week! Issue: #898 September 2, 2026 RALLY CRY The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally rolls into town

09/01/2026

We are rolling into September with a great lineup of events! Get the full scoop on all these events at www.downtowndurango.org/fall-events




Durango Harley-Davidson Volunteers of America Colorado Durango Autumn Arts Festival Durango Arts Center San Juan Songwriters Festival

08/26/2026

Check out some of the events going on this week! For more information about these events and other great events, visit www.downtowndurango.org/events



Durango B**r and Ice Company Union Social House The Powerhouse Leland House Suites, Lola's, The Gather Room 11th Street Station The Subterrain The San Juan Brewfest Rooftop Lounge at River's Edge Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room Durango Durango Farmers Market

08/26/2026

This Weeks Enews: PITCHER PERFECT
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Email from Durango Business Improvement District The San Juan Brewfest takes over Buckley Park this Friday and Saturday with unlimited craft b**r sampling and live music Issue: #897 August 26, 2026 CH

08/18/2026

🍻 Cheers to 27 Years of San Juan Brewfest!

One of Durango’s favorite summer traditions is back! The 27th Annual San Juan Brewfest brings together great craft b**r, live music, food, and plenty of summer fun—all while supporting local nonprofit Team Up.

🍺 Sample b**rs from breweries near and far
🎶 Enjoy live music and a festive atmosphere
❤️ Raise a glass for a great local cause

Planning to attend? Check out our latest blog for everything you need to know about this year’s San Juan Brewfest!

👉 Read the blog and start planning your Brewfest weekend. www.downtowndurango.org/blogs/drink-b**r-do-good-san-juan-brewfest-celebrates-27-years

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08/17/2026

Check out some of the events happening this week! For information about these events and other great events, visit our website at www.downtowndurango.org/event



Union Social House The Powerhouse The Subterrain Leland House Suites, Lola's, The Gather Room, The iAM MUSIC Institute, Durango Arts Center, Animas River B**r Garden, Lounge, and Grille, Durango B**r and Ice Company, Animas City Theatre

08/12/2026

You’re invited to the inaugural 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗸 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, a program of Durango Arts Center, to benefit KSUT and Stillwater Music youth scholarships.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝗽𝗺 - 𝟳𝗽𝗺

Kirk James was a local blues legend and graphic artist whose creativity and generosity touched countless lives across the Four Corners region.

Kirk was especially supportive of music education for kids, having taught summer blues camps at Stillwater Music, and was also an avid supporter of public radio.

We’re celebrating with food, fun, a silent auction and amazing musical guests, including Bad Habit, The Great Divide, High Altitude Blues, and the incomparable Levi Platero!