Four Corners community events

by Hunter Harrell

JUNE 24-25

Scrapin’ in the Rockies, 8 a.m.6 p.m., Sky Ute Casino, 14324 Highway 172 North, Ignacio. Incredible car show. See more details to register your ride online. www.scrapintherockies.com

JUNE 25

Music in the Shade, 4-7 p.m. Wines of the San Juan, 233 Highway 511 Blanco. Enjoy food from Hangover Cafe and music by Ryan Woodward.

Veterans Annual River Raft Trip and Picnic, 10:30 a.m. VFW 1550 Main Ave., Durango. Free raft trips and a picnic for veterans and their families. First come first serve day of the event.

Live music by Randy Crumbaugh, noon-3 p.m. 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., Durango. Cha Wa, 8 p.m. Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave., Durango. New Orleans Funk. Tickets $22-$25. 21+ event. www. animascitytheatre.com

JUNE 26

The Fast and The Curious 5k/10k Fun Run, 8-11 a.m. Santa Rita Park, 149 S. Camino Del Rio, Durango. $35 for the 5k, $45 for the 10k, Kids 15 and younger can run the 5k for free. Choose your race and shave off time by taking a quiz. Prizes, refreshments, and vendors. Email Kirsten with questions. kchesney@ durangoadulted.org Learn more and register online. www. durangoadulted.org/fun-run-event/

JUNE 27

Live music by Nina Sasaki and Dan Carlson, 6-8 p.m. Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave., Durango.

JUNE 28

Lunch and Learn Workshop, noon1 p.m. TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St., Durango. Public Relations strategies for small businesses with Theresa Blake Graven from Treehouse Communications. Tickets and details available online. www.durangobusiness.org

JUNE 29

Durango Green Drinks, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. For details: www. sustainableswcolorado.com

JUNE 30 iAM MUSIC Fest, 3-11 p.m. Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St., Mancos. Independent two-day music festival featuring over 13 artists, two stages, artist vendors, food, drinks and good times. Tickets cost $15-$40. www. iammusicfest.us/tc-events

The Burroughs, 7 p.m. Animas City Theatre, 128 East College Drive, Durango. Tickets are $20. www.animascitytheatre.com

JULY 1

BBQ and Bonfire, 6-9 p.m. JackA-Lope Acres, 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. Tickets cost $30. Live music by Tim Sullivan and yard games. www.jackalopeacresfarm. com

Gasoline Lollipops and Dream Machine, 7 p.m. Animas City Theatre, 128 East College Drive, Durango. Tickets are $20. www. animascitytheatre.com

JULY 2

Veteran Benefit Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave., Durango. Donations of $9 for adults, $8 for veterans, and $6 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit local veterans.

Picnic in the Park, 3-6 p.m. Buckley Park, 160 East 12th St. #1, Durango. Free, family-friendly event with food, live music and fun hosted by Community Wellness Center. www.facebook.com/ events/1581729329002127

JULY 6

Acoustic Open Mic with Yves, 6-8 p.m. Zu Gallery, 48 W. Main St., Cortez. Free event open to the public. www.zugallery.com

JULY 7-9

Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 2500 Main Ave., Durango. Adult admission is $3 per day. Children under 12 admitted free with an adult. Fun and free activities, a wide range of workshops and dozens of vendors from across the nation.

JULY 8

Mancos Grand Summer Nights, 4-8 p.m. downtown Mancos. Free gallery walk and entertainment.

JULY 8-9

Big Mountain Enduro, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Purgatory Resort, #1 Skier Place, Durango. Watch nearly 400 racers compete. www.purgatory. ski/event

JULY 13-16

Sangha Fest, Tico Time River Resort, 20 Road 2050, Aztec. Celebration of health and wellness, conscious community and personal development through yoga, breathwork, music, meditation, movement, art, dance, nature, ceremony and play. See more information online. www. ticotimeresort.com

JULY 15

Summer Brew, 1-4:30 p.m. Enjoy your favorite seasonal Coloradomade brews at this fun festival featuring live music from State 38. Tickets are $27 for adults, and free admission for children. www. purgatory.ski/event

Mancos Grand Summer Nights, 4-8 p.m. downtown Mancos. Free gallery walk and entertainment.

JULY 16

MonteZUma Mutts Calendar Open Call, 9 a.m.-noon. Zu Gallery, 48 W. Main St., Cortez. Free. Dogs must be on leashes. Owners must live in Montezuma County. Free 5-inch by 7-inch print. www.zugallery.com

JULY 20

Mixing Mocktails, 1 p.m. Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., Durango. Demonstration and tasting for those curious about crafting non-alcoholic cocktails. Register online. www. durangopubliclibrary.org

Regenerative Landscaping Speaker Series, 6 p.m. Durango Public Library Room 2, 1900 East Third Ave., Durango. Discussion featuring Taylor Hanson and Chris Cullaz of Table to Farm Compost. www.projectdungbeetle.org/ greenlandscaping

JULY 22

Christmas in July Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., Durango, Admission $5. Support local artisans, find one-of-a-kind gifts, and get holiday shopping done early. Contact Georgiana Hallock for vendor and sponsor information at ghallock@bcimedia. com or 970-375-4599. See more details online. https://bci-events. com/events/christmas-in-julyjuly-2023/,

Mind Body Spirit Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Santa Rita Park, Durango. Free event with 10 workshops from holistic health professionals, raffle prizes and much more. www. inspirechangecj.com/events

Mancos Grand Summer Nights, 4-8 p.m. downtown Mancos. Free gallery walk and entertainment.

JULY 27

Durango Green Drinks, 5-7 p.m. 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., Durango. For details: www. sustainableswcolorado.com

Silent Disco with DJ Squoze, 9-11:30 p.m. 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., Durango.

JULY 28-30

Mancos Days, three-day community festival. Downtown Mancos and Boyle Park. This family-friendly event features fun for everyone, including a parade on Grand Avenue, a classic car show, a book sale, arts and crafts vendors and the annual softball tournament. See schedule of events online. www.mancosdays.com

AUG. 1

An Evening with Andy Frasco & The U.N., 7 p.m. Animas City Theatre, 128 East College Drive, Durango. Tickets are $40. www. animascitytheatre.com

AUG. 4-6

Carve Wars, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Purgatory Resort, #1 Skier Place, Durango. Don’t miss the greatest chainsaw carving contest in the Four Corners on Friday. Then return to bid on your favorite carvings during the auction starting at 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. www.purgatory.ski/event

AUG. 5

BBQ and Bonfire, 6-9 p.m. Jack-A-Lope Acres, 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. Tickets cost $30. Live music by Ian Lennox and yard games. www. jackalopeacresfarm.com

AUG. 7

Regenerative Landscaping Speaker Series, 6 p.m. James Ranch, 33846 Highway 550, Durango. Discussion featuring Jonathan Bartley and Adrian Lacasse of DuranGoats. www.projectdungbeetle.org/ greenlandscaping

AUG. 8

Cottage Food Safety Training, 1-5 p.m. Online. CSU-Extension hosts three-to-four hour long training sessions for food safety certification and resources to help you launch your homemade food business. Cost is $50. Go to https:// engagement.source.colostate. edu/2023-cottage-food-safetytrainings-for-selling-homemadehomecooked-food

Satsang, 7 p.m. Animas City Theatre, 128 East College Drive, Durango. Tickets available online. www.animascitytheatre.com

AUG. 9-13

La Plata County Fair, 9 a.m. La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 2500 Main Ave., Durango. Celebrate the county’s best animals, garden products, food and crafts at the annual fair. See a full schedule of events and more information online. www. laplatacountyfair.com/eventschedule

AUG. 18

Mushroom & Wine Dinner, 6:30-9 p.m. Purgy’s, 24 Sheol St., Durango. Enjoy an exquisite five-course dinner with wine pairings presented by Vectra Bank. Each course features mushrooms sourced locally from the San Juan Mountains. Purchase tickets online. www.purgatory.ski/event

AUG. 19

Mushroom Hunt, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Purgatory Resort, #1 Skier Place, Durango. Join expert guides for an educational exploration of edible and non-edible mushrooms. Register online. www.purgatory. ski/event

Mancos Summer BrewFest, TBD, Mancos Brewing Company. See more details online. www. mancosbrewingcompany.com/ events

AUG. 24

Souls of Mischief, 7 p.m. Animas City Theatre, 128 East College Drive, Durango. Tickets are $30. www.animascitytheatre.com

AUG. 25

Durango Brew Train, 10 a.m. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, 479 Main Ave., Durango. Hop aboard the historic train at Rockwood Station bound for Cascade Canyon. Enjoy lunch, live music and brews. www. durangotrain.com/events/brewtrains

AUG. 25-26

San Juan Brewfest, two-day festival at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave., Durango, The annual festival and fundraiser for United Way of Southwest Colorado features a lineup of live music and samples from more than 30 breweries from the Four Corners region. Tickets available online. www. sanjuanbrewfest.com

AUG. 31

Durango Green Drinks, 5-7 p.m. 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., Durango. www. sustainableswcolorado.com

AUG. 31-SEPT. 4

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally, five-day festival at various locations in La Plata County. Enjoy long motorcycle rides, live music, flat track races, dirt drag races, a custom-builds bike show and so much more.

SEPT. 1

Durango Veterans Run, 8:30-9:30 a.m. 45 Stewart St., Durango. LPEA parking lot. Tickets online for $20-$30. Motorcycle ride, poker run, prizes, coins, patches, music and raffle to benefit our veterans. www.dgoveteransrun.org

SEPT. 3

Motorcycle Hill Climb, noon-4 p.m. Purgatory Resort, #1 Skier Place, Durango. Don’t miss the exciting addition to the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally. www. purgatory.ski/event

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