Friday, January 20 2023
Winterfest @ Downtown Pagosa Springs
Downtown Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Winterfest 2023
January 20th – 22nd
Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascension:
Saturday & Sunday, Uptown in the Pagosa Lakes area (West side of Pagosa) approximately 8am
Winterfest is brought to you by The Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. This is an activity-packed weekend for the whole family here in Pagosa! The Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascensions, Sled Races, Cross Country Ski Clinic, Fat Bike Race, BB Gun Biathlon, the ever popular Penguin Plunge, and much more! https://pagosachamber.com/winterfest/
2023 Skijor Pagosa Information
Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Skijor Pagosa is an adventure competition where horse and rider pull a skier or snowboarder as fast as possible through an obstacle course of jumps, gates and rings. Skijoring combines Pagosa Country finest skiing heritage with its cowboy roots a fast and furious spectator’s event. Participants compete for cash and prizes based on the fastest times. More information at https://skisandsaddles.com/. 10am.
Pagosa Nordic Club
Learn to Cross Country Ski Clinic. Register in advance. Checked in and ready to ski at 9:45am.
This introductory clinic is great for never-evers, beginners and intermediate level X-C skiers. Learn skate ski and classic cross-country ski basics from some of Pagosa Springs’ best skiers. Come learn how to make these outdoor winter activities even more enjoyable. Bring your ski gear; skate skis or classic kick and glide. All local ski shops rent cross-country ski gear and offer special rental discounts for these clinics- just mention your are attending the clinic.
All free of charge. Donations and Pagosa Nordic Club membership are strongly encouraged to help offset expenses with conducting the clinics and trail grooming.
A great clinic for never-evers, beginners and intermediates. Learn how to make these outdoor winter activities even more enjoyable. Bring your ski gear: skate skis or classic kick and glide.
PLEASE plan on arriving early and being geared up and checked in by 9:45 am with class starting at 10 am as late arrivals are disruptive to the classes. Parking is often packed! Leave time to park and walk to the staging area. https://pagosanordic.com
7th Annual Barkus Parade
Saturday @ 11am. Register at 10:30am
The Lost Cajun is hosting this event as a benefit for Rugby's Rescue House of Pagosa Springs. Bring your costumed pet and parade with us! Prizes for best costumes! Register at 10:30am.
Participants are asked to make a small donation (suggested $10) Rugby's Rescue and they receive a free cup of gumbo at The Lost Cajun in return.
12th Annual Penguin Plunge
Saturday Registration 12pm, Plunge 1pm
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Support your favorite non-profits by raising money and plunging into the freezing cold San Juan River, or enjoy the view from the San Juan River Walk. These brave souls don’t just jump in and get out, we make them REALLY plunge into the river! Enjoy a free Healing Waters Pass after you complete the Penguin Plunge. There’s nothing like soaking in the Hot Springs after being in the cold river! We also have a SPECIAL GUEST at this event! Your kids will love it!
https://pagosachamber.com/winterfest/
Sledz on Rez
Build it. Ride it. Wreck it. @ Reservoir Hill. Saturday Register at 2pm. Begins at 2:30pm.
Bring your homemade or modified store-bought sleds and try to ride them down Reservoir Hill. Prizes will be given for Best of Show, Best Team and of course the Best Crash! Have fun with it! There is no limit to how creative you can be! https://pagosachamber.com/winterfest/
Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascensions
Uptown in the Pagosa Lakes Area, Saturday & Sunday approximately 8am.
Sponsored by the Chamber. See the balloons fill the winter sky over the Pagosa Lakes area. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa, and come enjoy the spectacular view! https://pagosachamber.com/winterfest/
Pagosa Nordic Club BB Gun Biathlon
Saturday, 10am @ Yamaguchi Park
16K competitive/4K citizens-youth/KidK. Great event for all ages, abilities and spectators. Participants have three opportunities to shoot at targets in between ski laps. https://pagosanordic.com
Pagosa Nordic Learn to Cross-Country Ski Clinic @ Cloman Park
These great introductory clinics for adults are held throughout the season. Skate ski and classic cross country ski basics will be shared by some of Pagosa Springs' best skiers. All free of charge. Donations and Pagosa Nordic Club membership are strongly encouraged to help offset expenses with conducting the clinics and trail grooming. Register at https://pagosanordic.com. Checked in and ready to ski by 9:45am.
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Sound Journey @ The Edge of Silence
Experience the healing benefits of harmonic vibrations produced by large gongs, Himalayan singing bowls. Call 970-389-9422. More info at http://theedgeofsilenceorg. 2839 Cornerstone Dr. #5. 1pm.
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Bingo @ John Paul II Catholic Church
Food, beverages & Bingo for the whole family. Doors open at 5pm. Early bird games at 5:45pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Wolf Creek Ski Area - Valentine's Day Race
Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time. Free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Sign up is from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Raven's Nest building and the race is from 11am to 1pm on Charisma run.
Mardi Gras @ Tennyson Building Event Center
Featuring Live Music with Elder Grown & School of Movement Burlesque. Door and bar open at 630pm. Tickets: https://eventcenterps.com/event/mardi-gras-2023/. $40. 7-10:30pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area - Mardi Gras Fun Race
Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time. Free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Sign up is from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Raven's Nest building and the race is from 11am to 1pm on Charisma run.
Bamboo Fly Rod Building Class @ PJ's Fine Bamboo Rods
PJ's will host six-day bamboo fly rod building classes numerous times a year. Build your own handcrafted bamboo fly rod from a culm of bamboo to your very own custom bamboo fly rod. 8:30am. Register for this class and future classes at https://pjsfinebamboo.com/classes.
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3rd Annual Snodeo @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
WOLF CREEK TRAILBLAZERS Local snowmobile Club is hosting the 3rd ANNUAL SNODEO. Please join us in the fun! Spectators & Participants are welcome! 9am-noon.
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Curtains Up Pagosa February Follies @ Pagosa Springs High School Auditorium
A variety show style performance with audience participation. Singing and dancing, stand-up comedy and short skits. Family friendly. More information about Curtains Up at https://curtainsuppagosa.org. Reserved Seating, $30; Adult, $20; Students 12 and under, $10. 7pm.
Moonlight Cross-Country Ski Social @ Cloman Park
A free event under the rising moon. Bring a headlamp or flashlight for back-up but be ready to turn the lights out and enjoy this fun and unique experience! Ready to ski @ 5:30pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Beauty and the Beast-The Broadway Musical @ Pagosa Springs High School Auditorium
Save The Date: Five Show Dates: March 14-18. More info coming soon!
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Bamboo Fly Rod Building Class @ PJ's Fine Bamboo Rods
PJ's will host six-day bamboo fly rod building classes numerous times a year. Build your own handcrafted bamboo fly rod from a culm of bamboo to your very own custom bamboo fly rod. 8:30am. Register at https://pjsfinebamboo.com/classes.
Join us for a community clean-up day on Saturday, April 22nd, followed by a free BBQ and homemade ice cream contest (in honor of Larry Fisher) with live music. We look forward to seeing you!
SW Colorado's first Dog-Centric beer fest that is just as much for your dog as it is for you! On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the region's favorite breweries will come to Pagosa Springs, Colorado to showcase some of their best craft-beer and raise money for Rugby's Rescue House, an amazing non-profit organization. Rugby's Rescue is a small non-profit rescue dedicated to "Rescuing, Saving, and Repeating" the process. Their main focus is rescuing dogs from surrounding Native American Reservations
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8th Annual Pints, Pools & Paddles @ The Springs Resort
Pagosa Paddle Race, Saturday at 10am. Ticket information coming soon.
Pagosa Nordic Learn to Cross-Country Ski Clinic @ Cloman Park
These great introductory clinics for adults are held throughout the season. Skate ski and classic cross country ski basics will be shared by some of Pagosa Springs' best skiers. All free of charge. Donations and Pagosa Nordic Club membership are strongly encouraged to help offset expenses with conducting the clinics and trail grooming. Register at https://pagosanordic.com. Checked in and ready to ski by 9:45am.
Sound Journey @ The Edge of Silence
Experience the healing benefits of harmonic vibrations produced by large gongs, Himalayan singing bowls. Call 970-389-9422. More info at http://theedgeofsilenceorg. 2839 Cornerstone Dr. #5. 1pm.
Bingo @ John Paul II Catholic Church
Food, beverages & Bingo for the whole family. Doors open at 5pm. Early bird games at 5:45pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Wolf Creek Ski Area - Valentine's Day Race
Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time. Free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Sign up is from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Raven's Nest building and the race is from 11am to 1pm on Charisma run.
Mardi Gras @ Tennyson Building Event Center
Featuring Live Music with Elder Grown & School of Movement Burlesque. Door and bar open at 630pm. Tickets: https://eventcenterps.com/event/mardi-gras-2023/. $40. 7-10:30pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area - Mardi Gras Fun Race
Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time. Free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Sign up is from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Raven's Nest building and the race is from 11am to 1pm on Charisma run.
Bamboo Fly Rod Building Class @ PJ's Fine Bamboo Rods
PJ's will host six-day bamboo fly rod building classes numerous times a year. Build your own handcrafted bamboo fly rod from a culm of bamboo to your very own custom bamboo fly rod. 8:30am. Register for this class and future classes at https://pjsfinebamboo.com/classes.
3rd Annual Snodeo @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
WOLF CREEK TRAILBLAZERS Local snowmobile Club is hosting the 3rd ANNUAL SNODEO. Please join us in the fun! Spectators & Participants are welcome! 9am-noon.
Curtains Up Pagosa February Follies @ Pagosa Springs High School Auditorium
A variety show style performance with audience participation. Singing and dancing, stand-up comedy and short skits. Family friendly. More information about Curtains Up at https://curtainsuppagosa.org. Reserved Seating, $30; Adult, $20; Students 12 and under, $10. 7pm.
Moonlight Cross-Country Ski Social @ Cloman Park
A free event under the rising moon. Bring a headlamp or flashlight for back-up but be ready to turn the lights out and enjoy this fun and unique experience! Ready to ski @ 5:30pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Beauty and the Beast-The Broadway Musical @ Pagosa Springs High School Auditorium
Save The Date: Five Show Dates: March 14-18. More info coming soon!
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Bamboo Fly Rod Building Class @ PJ's Fine Bamboo Rods
PJ's will host six-day bamboo fly rod building classes numerous times a year. Build your own handcrafted bamboo fly rod from a culm of bamboo to your very own custom bamboo fly rod. 8:30am. Register at https://pjsfinebamboo.com/classes.
Join us for a community clean-up day on Saturday, April 22nd, followed by a free BBQ and homemade ice cream contest (in honor of Larry Fisher) with live music. We look forward to seeing you!
SW Colorado's first Dog-Centric beer fest that is just as much for your dog as it is for you! On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the region's favorite breweries will come to Pagosa Springs, Colorado to showcase some of their best craft-beer and raise money for Rugby's Rescue House, an amazing non-profit organization. Rugby's Rescue is a small non-profit rescue dedicated to "Rescuing, Saving, and Repeating" the process. Their main focus is rescuing dogs from surrounding Native American Reservations
8th Annual Pints, Pools & Paddles @ The Springs Resort
Pagosa Paddle Race, Saturday at 10am. Ticket information coming soon.
Pagosa Nordic Learn to Cross-Country Ski Clinic @ Cloman Park
These great introductory clinics for adults are held throughout the season. Skate ski and classic cross country ski basics will be shared by some of Pagosa Springs' best skiers. All free of charge. Donations and Pagosa Nordic Club membership are strongly encouraged to help offset expenses with conducting the clinics and trail grooming. Register at https://pagosanordic.com. Checked in and ready to ski by 9:45am.
Sound Journey @ The Edge of Silence
Experience the healing benefits of harmonic vibrations produced by large gongs, Himalayan singing bowls. Call 970-389-9422. More info at http://theedgeofsilenceorg. 2839 Cornerstone Dr. #5. 1pm.
Bingo @ John Paul II Catholic Church
Food, beverages & Bingo for the whole family. Doors open at 5pm. Early bird games at 5:45pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Local's Day ~ Everyone's a Local!
2023 Local Appreciation Days! No Proof of Residency Required - Everyone's a local! Come out and enjoy the slopes like a local! $62 Adult lift ticket $43 Seniors $32 Child https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/
Wolf Creek Ski Area - Valentine's Day Race
Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time. Free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Sign up is from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Raven's Nest building and the race is from 11am to 1pm on Charisma run.
Mardi Gras @ Tennyson Building Event Center
Featuring Live Music with Elder Grown & School of Movement Burlesque. Door and bar open at 630pm. Tickets: https://eventcenterps.com/event/mardi-gras-2023/. $40. 7-10:30pm.
Wolf Creek Ski Area - Mardi Gras Fun Race
Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time. Free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Sign up is from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Raven's Nest building and the race is from 11am to 1pm on Charisma run.
Bamboo Fly Rod Building Class @ PJ's Fine Bamboo Rods
PJ's will host six-day bamboo fly rod building classes numerous times a year. Build your own handcrafted bamboo fly rod from a culm of bamboo to your very own custom bamboo fly rod. 8:30am. Register for this class and future classes at https://pjsfinebamboo.com/classes.
3rd Annual Snodeo @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
WOLF CREEK TRAILBLAZERS Local snowmobile Club is hosting the 3rd ANNUAL SNODEO. Please join us in the fun! Spectators & Participants are welcome! 9am-noon.
Curtains Up Pagosa February Follies @ Pagosa Springs High School Auditorium
A variety show style performance with audience participation. Singing and dancing, stand-up comedy and short skits. Family friendly. More information about Curtains Up at https://curtainsuppagosa.org. Reserved Seating, $30; Adult, $20; Students 12 and under, $10. 7pm.
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