09/04/2026
Fall plans worth circling: the 32nd Durango Autumn Arts Festival takes over historic Second Avenue downtown Sept. 19–20, 2026.
Make a simple weekend out of it: spend your days strolling a juried fine-arts lineup (plus the Durango Arts Center’s community vibe), then come back to Junction West Durango Riverside Resort for a relaxing riverside evening along the Animas River—about 15 miles north of downtown. Early-autumn days + cozy campfires (when permitted) = a pretty great combo.
Festival pro tip: check the Durango Arts Center’s channels for the latest schedule, silent auction details, and ways to volunteer.
Thinking about making it a weekend? Check availability at Junction West for Sept. 19–20 and keep your home base by the river.