Welcome to the weekend, Durango! This weekend is special since Friday is St. Patrick’s Day AND it’s officially the last weekend of winter! We all know we need the moisture the snow has been bringing us all season, but shoveling the driveway is getting a bit old. So, once you have celebrated your Irish hearts out on Friday for St. Patty’s, be sure to get outside for one final hoorah for winter. Whether you plan to go ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing or getting a few turns in at Purgatory Resort, be sure to do it in style. Durango style, that is. It may snow, it may rain, it may be an absolute bluebird day. Nonetheless, get outside because A-D-V-E-N-T-U-R-E awaits! As always, be sure to give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram and use our hashtag, #dodurango, to be featured on our page. We would love to see what the perfect weekend in Durango, Colorado looks like to YOU.

FRIDAY - ST. PATTY'S DAY!

All aboard The Shamrock Express Train @ Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
9AM - 2:30PM
Time to get your Irish on! Come join us on the Shamrock Express bound for Cascade Canyon deep in the San Juan National Forest! Special St. Patrick’s Day decor will be displayed throughout the train for this day’s journey. A special selection of Guinness will be available for purchase in first class cars and will also be available for purchase in the concession car. Music will be provided by the local Celtic musicians, the Kitchen Jam Band! They will be playing traditional Irish music on the platform in front of the Depot before departure as well as at Cascade Canyon! Passengers will have the option of pre-ordering a special St. Patrick’s Day boxed lunch for $16. featuring a Special Corned Beef Sandwich in addition to the regular boxed lunches ($15) offered every day.

St. Patrick’s Day 2023 - Live Music @ Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
9:15AM - 2:30PM
The Kitchen Jam Band continues its tradition of sending "The Train Gang" up to Cascade on the Shamrock Express. Join the gang as they play at the station before boarding and then at Cascade Canyon. The Train Gang 2023 includes Bob Bodhran, Terry Double, Ken Beegles and Ari Shermer

St. Patty’s Lunch @ The American Legion Post #28
11AM
Join in for some authentically inspired St. Patrick’s Day lunch! Later in the day, check out St. Patty’s Day live music from Ben Gibson Band at 6:30PM AND our Silent Auction all weekend long.

Snowboard Giveaway @ Purgatory Resort - The Bear Bar, hosted by Ska Brewing Co
3PM - 4PM
Have you got the luck of the Irish!? Find out as we celebrate the jolly green holiday at the Bear Bar with Ska Brewing and Venture Snowboards! Attendees can be entered to win a brand new Ska themed board to flaunt out on the mountain! The winner will be drawn toward the end of the event.

St. Patrick’s Traditional Gig @ Four Leaves Winery
5PM - 7PM
After a day on the train The Kitchen Jam Band will spend a few hours playing at the Four Leaves Winery from 5:00 - 7:00. We thank Dean Fagner for welcoming us in. While it's hard to predict exactly what will happen - sometimes there's dancing dinosaurs and sometimes there's a really great dancer, there's always good wine, conversation and music!

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration @ Ska Brewing Company
5PM
Join us for a St. Patrick's Day celebration with $5 pints of Modus and live music from local Celtic band, Patrick Crossing.

River Spell @ 11th Street Station
6PM
Grab an Irish Car Bomb and enjoy some live music! River Spell at 11th Street Station in Durango, CO - Friday, 3/17 - 6-9 PM