Bands, Brews & Barrels takes place at Yamaguchi Park from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 19th. Live music takes place from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Bands, Brews & Barrels is the ultimate Saturday celebration of Colorfest 2026—where live music, craft beverages, and community come together in one unforgettable evening. Enjoy performances from great bands while sampling a wide variety of beers and spirits from talented brewers and distillers, all competing for your vote in the People’s Choice awards.

• Beer & Spirit Tasting Ticket $35 (Must be 21+ years old)
• General Admission (no tasting) $10 – Ticket purchase required for ages 15+

With your complimentary tasting glass in hand, explore the best of the region’s craft scene, discover new favorites, and connect with friends old and new. The energy is high, the flavors are bold, and the atmosphere is pure Pagosa. Whether you’re here for the music, the brews, or the barrels, this is the can’t-miss event of the weekend.

After the balloon glow at dusk there will be a 500 drone show in the sky!!!

Beer & Spirit Tasting Ticket $35 (Must be 21+ years old)

General Admission (no tasting) $10 – Ticket purchase required for ages 15+

Kids 14 and under are FREE.

Live music from 4-8 p.m.

Food will be available for purchase during the event from food trucks.

Location: Yamaguchi Park (S. 5th St., Pagosa Springs, CO)

World-acclaimed cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Masksin performs at the Coyote Moon in Pagosa Springs on Sunday, September 20th at 5pm. Doors open 4:00PM.

Coyote Moon Lounge, 120 Piedra Rd (Co Rd 600), Pagosa Springs

General Admission: $35

Forward row tables for two: $45/person

12+ age recommended.
ONLINE TICKETS – CLICK HERE.

Get immersed in the deep, resonant vibrations of the cello, reaching into the most intimate corners of the soul. Ian Maksin continues his journey as a musical nomad, creating a unique fusion of musical traditions from across the globe through the empowering voice of the cello.

Inspired by healing songs of the Navajo people, the trance-inducing grooves of the Tuareg people of West Africa, and the hypnotic shamanic rhythms of Tuva, Mongolia, and other nomadic cultures of Central Asia, he merges these ancient musical experiences with his own original music. Through looping and subtle electronics, he creates immersive soundscapes that envelop the listener and carry them beyond time and space — into a state of meditation, presence, and deep inner transformation.

In addition, Maksin will share a few songs from his collection that currently holds over 300 songs in 43 languages including French, Italian, Farsi, Mongolian, Turkish, Kurmanji, Arabic, Ukrainian, Spanish, Greek, Georgian, Armenian, Hindi, and many others.

Local and visiting artists will paint the magical colors of our community at scenic venues in and around Pagosa Springs Monday through Friday, 9/21-9/24. Paintings created during the event will be displayed and for sale at the closing reception, held at Two Old Crows Gallery on 9/24 from 5:30-7pm.

Two Old Crows is located at 468 Lewis St. Painting locations around Pagosa will be posted on the “Paint Pagosa! Autumn Plein Air Festival” Facebook page.

For more info contact Lise Neer at lisegneer@gmail.com

Saturday, October 3 at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, join Rise Above Violence for their annual Runway for Rise Recycled Fashion Gala. October 3rd from 6-9pm. doors open at 6 PM.

This FUN-raising event is sure to wow you with some frugal but fabulous outfits as teams compete to raise funds and create an amazing runway ensemble out of soda can tabs, wine corks, an element from nature, or other recycled and repurposed thrifted items. Support your favorite teams by voting for them online or the night of.

Runway for RiSE: A Recycled Fashion Gala. Come cheer on the teams for a fun night celebrating our community while supporting Rise Above Violence.

Votes are only $1 each and every vote supports a cause to truly believe in.

Get your tickets and cast your votes at riseaboveviolence.org

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

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Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

A LEGENDARY BLUEGRASS LEGACY COMES TO THE LIBERTY THEATRE!

Join us October 13 for an intimate evening with Nathan Stanley, grandson of the legendary Dr. Ralph Stanley and an award-winning artist carrying forward one of the most celebrated traditions in American bluegrass and country music.

From making his Grand Ole Opry debut at just two years old to becoming lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the Clinch Mountain Boys, Nathan has spent a lifetime on stage. His career includes a #1 recording with Vince Gill, a GMA Dove Award, international performances, and collaborations with artists including George Jones, Brad Paisley, Marty Stuart, Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs, and Gene Watson.

Experience the songs, stories, musicianship, and unmistakable sound of the Stanley musical legacy live and up close at the historic Liberty Theatre in Pagosa Springs.

OCTOBER 13 CONCERT BEGINS @7PM    

DOORS AND CALDWELL’S LIBERTY BAR OPEN 60 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME