Graduation is barely over, and the community is in full swing with summer activities.
There will be the usual gearing up of live theater, including the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts and its great lineup of shows all throughout the summer, and the summer production of “Matilda” from Curtains Up Pagosa.
The 19th Hole Concert series returns for its June run on June 5, providing live music at the Pagosa Springs Golf Club every Thursday evening. Not only do you get to hear great live music, you will benefit four nonprofit agencies in Pagosa Springs.
The Town of Pagosa Springs is also bringing back its monthly ComFest live music concerts in Yamaguchi Park. These concerts are free and are held the third Friday of the month from June to September.
At this time, we’re just going to highlight some of the June special events.
Of course, the Chamber wants to mention our annual car show, which will take place on June 13 and 14. The location will be new this year and will be at Yamaguchi Park. We are excited about the event being located at one of our great community parks. The cars will be parked along 5th Street and there will be plenty of parking at the high school. More about the event will be in next week’s SUN.
Also on June 14 will be the Spanish Fiesta celebration in the Town Park athletic field from noon to 9 p.m. Enjoy the richness of culture through food, music and activities.
However, jumping back to the beginning of June, we have Festival of the Arts at the Tennyson Sculpture Park and Gardens June 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the fantastic artists and see their work, enjoy delicious food and listen to live music.
Life at Chimney Rock festivities will be June 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to the archaeological site is also included in this weekend’s celebration.
For family-friendly fun, Bingo is held the second and fourth Sundays of the month at Pope John Paul II Catholic Church at 353 S. Pagosa Blvd. The doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m.
The Pagosa Farmer’s Market returns on Saturdays, but in a new location this year. It will be located at the St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church at 225 S. Pagosa Blvd. It will start up June 14 and continue until October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Many of our local restaurants and bars are hosting live music all throughout the week every week. Enjoy dinner or a cocktail and relax to great local, regional and visiting musicians. There is lots of music happening here in Pagosa these days.
Lastly, the downtown merchants will be adding a Wednesday Wine Walk to the summer festivities on the fourth Wednesday of the month from June to September. For the first time ever, shoppers will be able to shop and sip down the 400 block of main street.
Tickets for the wine walk are only $10. You can stop at various locations and get your beverage and then visit more than 20 stores. Now more than ever, our downtown merchants need your support. Gather the girlfriends, book club, visiting family or friends and head out to explore downtown. There are new retail stores and galleries. Proceeds from the event will go to the downtown business grant assistance fund.
This article could go on for another page listing all the great events and activities that are starting up for the summer. Gone are the days of nothing to do. Here are the days of trying to fit everything into your schedule.
