Mountain Chile Cha Cha

Friday, September 18 from 6-9pm is Pagosa Springs’ annual wine and food festival highlighting delicious domestic and international wines with some of Pagosa’s best restaurants and food vendors.

Passport to Pagosa kicks off Colorfest 2026 with an unforgettable evening of flavor, fun, and friendly competition. Make your way through a curated lineup of local restaurants as they showcase their best bites, each hoping to earn your vote for People’s Choice. Sample, sip, and savor your way through the event, discovering the creativity and culinary talent that make Pagosa Springs so special.

Enjoy live music, great company, and a vibrant fall atmosphere as you explore at your own pace. Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or just out for a great night, Passport to Pagosa is the perfect way to experience the heart of Colorfest 2026.

Each ticket receives 4 drink tickets and 10 food tickets.

Tickets are $100 per person.

Tickets are $100 per person. Includes 4 drink tickets and 10 food tickets. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass with purchase once you use your drink tickets.

Main event will be at Yamaguchi Park on S. 5th St.
684 S. 5th St.
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

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)

Comedy that hits home – in the best way.

Join us September 24th at Liberty Theatre in Pagosa Springs, CO for a night of raw honesty and big laughs. Second Chance Comedy Presents: “We’re All Doing Great” And Other Lies – A Standup Comedy Show about Life’s Chaos is bringing a powerful lineup of comics tackling the messy, beautiful, and often hilarious realities of mental health, addiction, and being human.

This isn’t just a comedy show. It’s real stories, real struggles, and real healing told through the lens of stand-up. Whether you’ve dealt with anxiety, grief, recovery, or just the chaos of daily life, this night is for you.

Featuring:

• Headliner: Aj Finney – Stylistically manic and artistically brilliant, AJ Finney is an eclectic Midwestern storyteller with a passion for the psychedelic scene of the Sixties. His show has something for everyone. A relatable vicarious ride through his world involving topics like family, anxiety, and everyday mishaps.Crowned “Best of the Midwest” at Gilda’s Laugh Fest, featured on the FOX television show Laughs, and one of the 100 performers chosen for Season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He was a semifinalist in the Comedy Central talent search Up Next and a finalist in HBO’s Lucky 21. His podcast “Hippie Not Hippie” has achieved over 1 million impressions in its first season, and his latest album, “Too Fast for Rain,” debuted at number one on Amazon and iTunes. AJ currently resides with his family in Denver, where he’s a paid regular at the world-famous Comedy Works.
• Featuring: Andy Mathews – Andy Mathews is a Durango-based comedian and the lead producer of Durango Comedy & Events. He is recognized for his high-energy stand-up and polished storytelling, earning the Judges Choice award at the 2025 Stand-Up For Local First competition. As a primary showrunner and host at venues like the Durango Arts Center, Mathews manages professional event production and curates diverse lineups featuring both national touring acts and regional talent.
• Hosted by: Joe Huisman – Founder and Producer of Second Chance Comedy

Whether you’re in recovery, in therapy, or just trying to keep it together, this show gets it.

Why Second Chance Comedy?
Because sometimes the best way to deal with life’s hardest moments… is to laugh about them.

Come laugh with us. Come heal with us.
Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:00 PM

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

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