It’s time for Bayfield’s annual Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing event, which will start at 8 a.m. Saturday with a 5K Fun run.
Then it’s the sheep’s turn. The sheep will come down Buck Highway around 9:30 a.m. After the sheep, there will be a parade on Mill Street, and then plan to spend the rest of the day at Joe Stephenson Park for vendors and fun.
According to the event’s website, the annual Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing event “commemorates this special time of year for area ranchers and honors the rural lifestyle our beautiful town of Bayfield was built upon. This is not a reenactment of an historic event. This is Southwest Colorado living history."
While you’re there, here’s some important parade etiquette to keep in mind:
- No dogs are allowed at the Sheep Trailing Parade for the sake of the sheep and the safety of spectators. The guard dogs see any other dog as a threat, so it is for your dog’s safety not to be at the parade.
- Stay on the curb at all times. If you step into the street, others along the route can’t see and if the sheep see a funnel ahead, it will spook them.Don’t jump into the middle of the sheep – even for that perfect photograph. It will frighten the sheep.
- Don’t walk through the sheep. Stay on the curb.
- Do communicate with a volunteer or a sheep rancher if you spot a problem.
- Do bring children but keep them with you at all times. Do take pictures but only from the side of the parade route.
For more information, visit www.bayfieldcoheritagedays.org.
Daybreak Rotary Club of Durango, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
Mayor Youth Advisory Commission, 11:40 a.m.
Lunch & Learn Workshop: Video Marketing, noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. Details: durangobusiness.org.
“The Return of the Force,” 5:30-8:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Musically Speaking, 6 p.m., The Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Terry Rickard, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Cowboy Gathering, various times and venues. details: durangocowboygathering.org.
La Plata County Board of Health Regular Meeting, 2 p.m., La Plata County Admin, 1101 East Second Ave.
Historic Preservation Board, 4:30 p.m. Virtual Only: durangogov.org/zoom.
Artificial Intelligence: Mastering the Future of Employment, noon, FLC Center for Innovation, 835 Main Ave. Suite 225. Details: alumni.fortlewis.edu.
Manhattan Short Film Festival, 4 and 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Tickets $15. Details: durangofilm.org.
Durango Green Drinks, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Details: sustainableswcolorado.com.
Young Professionals of Durango Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., Animas Brewing, 1560 East Second Ave. Details: durangobusiness.org.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 6-8 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.
Dave Stamey, 6 and 8:30 p.m., VFW Post 4051, 1550 Main Ave. Tickets $45-$35. Details: tix.com/ticket-sales/durangocowboygathering.
Western Variety Show with a Twist, 6 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave. Tickets $15. Details: tix.com/ticket-sales/durangocowboygathering.
Rob Webster, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Ballyhoo! with Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. Tickets $25. 21 and older. Details: animascitytheatre.com.
Western Art during Cowboy Gathering, 5-7 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. Details: durangocowboygathering.org.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dustin Burley, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
An Evening of Cowboy Poetry and Music, 6 and 8 p.m., VFW 4051, 1550 Main Ave. Tickets $45-$35. Details: durangocowboygathering.org.
Energy and Climate Solutions: Our path forward is not perfect, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Eolus Room, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.
The Smoking Jackets, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Music & Supply, 1239 Main Ave. Tickets: $25. Details: durangoconcerts.com.
“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets $23. Details: durangoconcerts.com.
Chuckwagon Breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., 500 Main Ave. Tickets: $12. Details: durangocowboygathering.org.
100 Kids and Horses, 8-10 a.m., 700 block of Main Ave. Details: durangocowboygathering.org.
Petting Corral, 8-11:30 a.m., Grassburger, 726 Main Ave. Details: durangocowboygathering.org.
Durango Cowboy Parade, 10:30 a.m., Main Avenue. Details: durangocowboygathering.org.
Fort Lewis Football vs. CSU Pueblo, noon, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
Toh-atin Gallery Reception, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. Ninth St. Details: durangocowboygathering.org.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Matt Rupnow, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
An Evening of Cowboy Poetry and Music, 6 and 8 p.m., VFW Post 4051, 1550 Main Ave. Tickets $45-$35. Details: durangocowboygathering.org.
“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets $23. Details: durangoconcerts.com.
San Juan Symphony Presents: Exuberance, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets $21-$64. Details: sanjuansymphony.org.
Cowboy and His Creator, 10 a.m., Durango Cowboy Church, 1867 Colorado Highway 172. Details: durangocowboygathering.org.
Fort Lewis Men’s Soccer vs. Colorado Christian University, noon, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
Fort Lewis Women’s Soccer vs. Adams State University, 2:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
Durango Natural Foods Harvest Fest, 3-7 p.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Dinner $15. Details: durangonaturalfoods.coop.
“The Beauty of Durango” Book-Signing, 4 p.m., Create Art and Tea, 1015 Main Ave. Details: shandaakin.com.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 6 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Devin Scott, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets $23. Details: durangoconcerts.com.
Piano Masterclass with Kara Huber, 4:30-6 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Details:sanjuansymphony.org.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Leah Orlikowski, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Durango 9-R School District Coffee Connections, 8-9 a.m., Durango School District Office, 201 E. 12th St., Details: web.durangobusiness.org.
Dan Carlson & Nina Sasaki, 5-7 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.\
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Tropidelic with Kyle Smith & Joey Harkum, 6:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. Tickets $20. Details: animascitytheatre.com.
San Juan Symphony Beyond the Concert Hall, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: sanjuansymphony.org.
Daybreak Rotary Club of Durango, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
Fair Housing Forum, 1:30-4 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Registration: bit.ly/3Z7AhZR.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets: $30-$50. Details: durangoconcerts.com.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
José Villarreal, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets $23. Details: durangoconcerts.com.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Fort Lewis Women’s Volleyball vs. Black Hills State, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
Dustin Burley, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Nicolò Spera on ten string guitar, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. Tickets $20 adults, $8 students and children.
“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., Mainstage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets $23. Details: durangoconcerts.com.
Homebuyer Education Class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, $15. Details: homesfund.org.
Apple Days Festival, 9 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. Details: goodfoodcolletive.org.
Beyond Solar Tour & Soiree, 10 a.m., 1309 East Third Ave. Tickets $65/$12. Details: fourcore.org.
Drive Safe, Be safe: Being a safe driver in Durango, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 182 Sheppard Drive. Details: john.constan@durangofire.org.
Fort Lewis Women’s Volleyball vs. South Dakota Mines, 1 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ben Gibson, 6 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Elks “Speakeasy” Charity Ball, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Tickets $30 pre-purchase, $35 day of event. Details: facebook.com/DurangoElks.
“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., MainStage Theatre, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets $23. Details: durangoconcerts.com.
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