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Durango Autumn Arts Festival
Celebrating 31 years of presenting fine arts crafts by makers from around the country, the Durango Autumn Arts Festival takes place amidst the fall colors on quaint Second Avenue in historic downtown Durango, Colorado.
Organized as a benefit event by and for the Durango Arts Center, the region’s premiere non-profit arts organization serving Durango and the Four Corners, the festival is ranked one of the top festivals in the country, welcoming an estimated 8,000 visitors annually. Artists and craftspeople report the show is well organized and offers great hospitality and friendly, steady crowds.
Festival patrons are encouraged to enjoy food from the many delicious restaurants downtown and throughout Durango (see our list of sponsors below for some ideas).
The Durango Autumn Arts Festival is free and open to the public. Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Palisade Art Festival
Art festival in the heart of beautiful Palisade, Colorado featuring artists in 13 categories including painting, wood, jewelry, glass and more! Free admission and family friendly
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm | Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm
Ridgway Rendezvous
This two-day festival features live music, a beer, wine, and cocktail tent, and a variety of children's activities, creating a vibrant and family-friendly atmosphere. Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.
Ongoing events
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ACC Artist Collective
The Animas Chocolate Company Artist Collective includes Cindy Coleman, Patrice DeLorenzo, Mariah Kaminsky, and Claude Steelman. View the artist’s work while you enjoy delicious chocolates and coffees - and if you love it enough, buy the artwork to take home and enjoy all of the time! This is an ongoing exhibit that rotates artwork out seasonally.
920 Main Avenue Durango, CO 81301
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Artisans of Mancos
Artisans of Mancos is an artist collective comprised of 18+ local artists, specializing in pastels, photography, jewelry, pottery, woodworking, metal, fiber, and more! Visit the co-op’s website for our current artists and operating hours.
101 Grand Avenue Mancos, CO 81328
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The 9318 Collective
The 9318 Collective is an artist collective comprised of 20+ local artists, specializing in pastels, photography, jewelry, metal, fiber, and more! Visit the co-op’s website for our current artists and operating hours. Be sure to stop by on your next visit to Silverton!
1212 Greene Street Silverton, CO 81433
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Note Cards at Hermosa Cafe
Select note cards available for purchase at Hermosa Cafe (their quiche is amazing!!!!) Visit their website for operating hours.
738 Main Avenue Durango, CO 81301