Pagosa Springs Events
Friday, January 16 2026
Pagosa Springs Winterfest 2026
Kick things off Friday night with a cozy bonfire, music, Battle of the Soups, Penguin Plunge, Cross Country ski activities, Sledz on Rez and local food vendors. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, look to the skies for breathtaking hot air balloon ascensions. It's a weekend full of warmth, flavor, and festive fun for all ages!
Saturday, January 17 2026
Pagosa Springs Winterfest 2026
Kick things off Friday night with a cozy bonfire, music, Battle of the Soups, Penguin Plunge, Cross Country ski activities, Sledz on Rez and local food vendors. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, look to the skies for breathtaking hot air balloon ascensions. It's a weekend full of warmth, flavor, and festive fun for all ages!
Saturday, January 17 2026
Winterfest Barkus Parade! @ Town Park
Presented by Rugby's Rescue House. Get ready for a pawsitively fun day at the Barkus Parade, our annual canine costume contest! Registration and lineup begin at 9:30am, Parade at 10am. Just $10! All proceeds will go to Rugby's Rescue House, a wonderful non-profit dog rescue dedicated to helping local dogs in need. Bring your furry friends dressed in their best winter costumes and make this a day to remember!
Saturday, January 17 2026
Winterfest 16th Annual Penguin Plunge @ Pagosa Springs Visitor Center
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Support your favorite non-profits by raising money and plunging into the freezing cold San Juan River, or enjoy the view from the San Juan River Walk. These brave souls don't just jump in and get out, we make them REALLY plunge into the river! As a plunger enjoy a free soaking pass to one of Pagosa's hot mineral spa facilities along with other participant goodies and prizes. Registration at 12pm at Visitor Center. Plunge at 1pm.
Saturday, January 17 2026
Sledz on Rez @ Reservoir Hill Downtown
Presented by Build Pagosa. Create a decorated sled to slide down Rez Hill. Lots of prizes will be awarded. Unsafe sleds may be disqualified. Helmets are strongly recommended. Registration at 1pm. Food, Drinks, and Fun 1-3:30pm, sledding at 2:30pm. Weather contingent.
Sunday, January 18 2026
Buckaroos Winterfest Breakfast Ride @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Celebrate Winterfest with a delicious breakfast and horse-drawn ride. The horses and driver will start your tour with panoramic mountain and meadow scenery on this special hot air balloon ascension morning. Then enjoy a breakfast spread of eggs and bacon, pastries, breakfast burritos, fresh fruits and coffee, accompanied with live music and view of balloons from the cozy lodge. After breakfast, the ride continues through an expansive ponderosa pine forest and returns to the starting point. 8am.
Sunday, January 18 2026
Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascensions @ Uptown in the Pagosa Lakes Area
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. See the balloons fill the winter sky over the Pagosa Lakes area Saturday and Sunday morning. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa, and come enjoy the spectacular view! Viewing starts at 8:30 am. Parking is NOT permitted on Hwy 160 to view the balloons.
Sunday, January 18 2026
Pagosa Springs Winterfest 2026
Kick things off Friday night with a cozy bonfire, music, Battle of the Soups, Penguin Plunge, Cross Country ski activities, Sledz on Rez and local food vendors. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, look to the skies for breathtaking hot air balloon ascensions. It's a weekend full of warmth, flavor, and festive fun for all ages!
Thursday, July 2 2026
Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market @ Town Park & Athletic Field
The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market July 2-5, 2026. The event will be held in Town Park & the athletic field. Enjoy arts and crafts and food vendors from all over the region. Shop individual booths and find just the right gifts to start your Christmas shopping early. Food vendors, jewelry, art, crafts, collectibles, clothes, unique gifts and more!
Friday, July 3 2026
Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market @ Town Park & Athletic Field
The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market July 2-5, 2026. The event will be held in Town Park & the athletic field. Enjoy arts and crafts and food vendors from all over the region. Shop individual booths and find just the right gifts to start your Christmas shopping early. Food vendors, jewelry, art, crafts, collectibles, clothes, unique gifts and more!
Saturday, July 4 2026
Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market @ Town Park & Athletic Field
The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market July 2-5, 2026. The event will be held in Town Park & the athletic field. Enjoy arts and crafts and food vendors from all over the region. Shop individual booths and find just the right gifts to start your Christmas shopping early. Food vendors, jewelry, art, crafts, collectibles, clothes, unique gifts and more!
Sunday, July 5 2026
Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market @ Town Park & Athletic Field
The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market July 2-5, 2026. The event will be held in Town Park & the athletic field. Enjoy arts and crafts and food vendors from all over the region. Shop individual booths and find just the right gifts to start your Christmas shopping early. Food vendors, jewelry, art, crafts, collectibles, clothes, unique gifts and more!
Friday, September 18 2026
ColorFest Weekend returns to Pagosa Springs Sept. 18-20, 2026 with Colorfest Hot Air Balloon Rally / Passport to Pagosa Wine & Food Festival / Bands & Brews Festival, and more!
Saturday, September 19 2026
ColorFest Weekend returns to Pagosa Springs Sept. 18-20, 2026 with Colorfest Hot Air Balloon Rally / Passport to Pagosa Wine & Food Festival / Bands & Brews Festival, and more!
Sunday, September 20 2026
ColorFest Weekend returns to Pagosa Springs Sept. 18-20, 2026 with Colorfest Hot Air Balloon Rally / Passport to Pagosa Wine & Food Festival / Bands & Brews Festival, and more!
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