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)

The 2026 Mountain Chile Cha Cha is Pagosa’s annual celebration of the Southwest green chile harvest. Includes a Green Chile Cook-off, Margarita contest, Beer Garden, Chile roasting, Kids corner, Food Vendors, and Live music with Sangre Joven and STR8 Shot.

Gates open at 12pm, Tasting starts at 12:30pm.
Admission $10, Kids 12 & Under Free.
Tasting tickets sold separately.  

• 12 PM Gates open for the event.
• 12:30 PM Chile, salsa, and margarita tastings begin.
• 12:30-5 PM Live Latin music under the tent.

Event Tastings

Green chile tasting trays are $15. Salsa tasting is sold separately inside the event. Margarita tasting tickets are sold separately inside the event, with pricing based on the number of tickets purchased.

No pre-sales for tastings. Arrive early because tastings can sell out.

Tickets at iLoveGreenChile.com.