Pagosa Springs Events

Wednesday, May 15 2024

Opening Day @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Chimney Rock National Monument lies within the San Juan National Forest, between Pagosa Springs and Durango, encompassing 4,726 acres, preserving hundreds of prehistoric sites that dot the landscape around the twin spires. A sacred place that celebrates the life of Ancestral Puebloans over 1000 years ago.

Saturday, June 1 2024

Life at Chimney Rock Festival 2024 @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Family-Oriented Festival is held at Chimney Rock's Visitor Center area. Learn about the skills of the ancients from Chimney Rock volunteers. Try yucca pounding, make a clay pot, design a pictograph, weave a textile, grind corn, throw a spear with an atlatl. Visit with presenters who will share the importance of astronomy and dendrochronology. Native American arts and crafts for sale. 970-883-2455 or 970-731-7133. 10am-4pm.

Saturday, June 1 2024

Native American Tribal Dancers @ Chimney Rock National Monument Amphitheater

Oak Canyon Dancers (Jemez Pueblo) These live performances are presented Free to the Public courtesy of the San Juan National Forest and Chimney Rock Interpretive Association. 2pm.

Sunday, June 2 2024

Life at Chimney Rock Festival 2024 @ Chimney Rock National Monument

Family-Oriented Festival is held at Chimney Rock's Visitor Center area. Learn about the skills of the ancients from Chimney Rock volunteers. Try yucca pounding, make a clay pot, design a pictograph, weave a textile, grind corn, throw a spear with an atlatl. Visit with presenters who will share the importance of astronomy and dendrochronology. Native American arts and crafts for sale. 970-883-2455 or 970-731-7133. 10am-4pm.

Sunday, June 2 2024

Native American Tribal Dancers @ Chimney Rock National Monument Amphitheater

Roach Family Dancers (Lakota/Navajo) 2pm; Oak Canyon Dancers (Jemez pueblo) 3:30pm. These live performances are presented Free to the Public courtesy of the San Juan National Forest and Chimney Rock Interpretive Association. 2pm & 3:30pm.