Community Calendar

During peak bloom, The Plein Air Lavender Arts Festival returns to Mesa Verde Lavender in Mancos on Friday, June 26th to Sunday, June 28th and Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th.

Artists from across the region are invited to create among lavender fields, gardens, and the surrounding landscape, with opportunities for painting, photography, writing, and other creative practices.

Further information and booking are available at mesaverdelavender.com

On Saturday, June 13th from 10:00am until 7:00pm, Durango Public Library will play host to The Four Corners Poetry Festival.

Hosted by Durango Poet Laureate, Esther Belin, the festival is rooted in the celebration of this region as home and will feature workshops and readings.

During peak bloom, The Plein Air Lavender Arts Festival returns to Mesa Verde Lavender in Mancos on Friday, June 26th to Sunday, June 28th and Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th.

Artists from across the region are invited to create among lavender fields, gardens, and the surrounding landscape, with opportunities for painting, photography, writing, and other creative practices.

Further information and booking are available at mesaverdelavender.com

Mancos Creative District will host Burrofest on Saturday, June 20th from 10:00am at Grand Avenue in Mancos.

BurroFest celebrates the spirited nature of burros through art and interaction and this year the event is a "Burro Birthday Bash" honoring Colorado's 150th anniversary. Attendees can enjoy live art demonstrations, costumed burros, and educational exhibits.

On Saturday, June 20th at 1:00pm, Cortez Makerspace are hosting a Ceramics By Hand Workshop.

Participants can get creative with clay and learn techniques to shape and sculpt in a relaxed, hands-on environment.

Further information is available at makerspace@fundamentalneeds.net

During peak bloom, The Plein Air Lavender Arts Festival returns to Mesa Verde Lavender in Mancos on Friday, June 26th to Sunday, June 28th and Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th.

Artists from across the region are invited to create among lavender fields, gardens, and the surrounding landscape, with opportunities for painting, photography, writing, and other creative practices.

Further information and booking are available at mesaverdelavender.com

The Ridgway RiverFest will take place on Saturday, June 27th from 3:00pm.

This is a family-friendly celebration of the Uncompahgre River, with all-age river races, live music, local food and drink, kids’ activities, watershed educational and cultural programs.

Further information is available from ridgwayriverfest.org

During peak bloom, The Plein Air Lavender Arts Festival returns to Mesa Verde Lavender in Mancos on Friday, June 26th to Sunday, June 28th and Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th.

Artists from across the region are invited to create among lavender fields, gardens, and the surrounding landscape, with opportunities for painting, photography, writing, and other creative practices.

Further information and booking are available at mesaverdelavender.com