Armed Forces Day

May 16, 2009
We would like to say thank you to all our armed forces personnel and their families for your dedication and service to our country. For the month of May, we extend a 30% discount on accommodations to all personnel and their families. If you are not able to stay with us, please come for the day. Enjoy a day at the lake, stop by the campground for a complimentary bar-b-que picnic served at 2:00 PM. Lots of activities for kids of all ages: ping pong, pool tables, basketball, hiking, and much more.

Free Concerts

Bob and Kathy Worley will be playing their country, folk, bluegrass and gospel music on the Pavilion. It's a free concert, so join us on the following dates:
May 24th
June 12th
June 20th
July 4th
Aug 1st
Sept 5th
Learn more about the Worleys' music at http://www.myspace.com/theworleysband

 

VALLECITO CHAMBER ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT

6/6/2009 - 6/7/2009
Bring family and friends to this annual fishing tournament being held on FREE FISHING WEEKEND IN COLORADO!! Awards presented following end of tournament at the Vallecito Community Event Center on CR 501 with Fish Fry starting at 6:00 p.m. Fish Fry is open to the community and any one visiting the area.

Time: 7:00 a.m. Saturday to 4:00 p.m. Sunday
Location: Vallecito Lake on CR 501, register at Angler's Wharf Marina
Phone: 970- 769-5836

Sarah’s Coming Back

Sarah Getto Concert- July 17th
Blind since birth, Sarah taught herself to play the piano at age three and the fiddle at age 10. If you love the music of Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire, and Floyd Cramer, you won't want to miss this show! Go to sarahgetto.com to learn more and hear her music.

Sara with the Oak Ridge Boys

20 Year Tradition

Campground Favorites
Enjoy Saturday mornings campground breakfast - the lightest, best pancakes, homemade sausage gravy, and biscuits. On Thursdays, potluck dinners to share best recipes (every other week), weekly bingo, special bar-b-ques, and live entertainment too!

Area Events

38th Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic:

May 23-25
Race the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Train to Silverton, compete in the Cruiser Bike Criterium, or just watch and enjoy the food and festivities downtown! This year’s race proceeds benefit the Livestrong Foundation. For more information visit: www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com

Thomas The Train

Ride the train and visit with Thomas and all his friends. www.durangotrain.com

La Plata County Fair

8/5/2009 - 8/9/2009
Animals, tractors, and rides (in the evening). Fun for the whole family at the Fairgrounds at 25th and Main Ave. www.co.laplata.co.us/fairgrounds 970-382-6468

Railfest

8/13/2009 - 8/16/2009
An annual event to celebrate trains. For a schedule please visit www.durangotrain.com or 888-872-4607

Music in the Mountains

7/10/2009 - 8/2/2009
From pop to classical...music at the event tent at Durango Mountain Resort and other locations in the San Juan Mountains. www.musicinthemountains.com

Vallecito Service League Chili Supper

June 12
Awesome home cooked chili and cornbread with all the trimmings! Benefit proceeds go to the Vallecito Fireworks Coalition. Check back for time and location.

Vallecito Service League Annual Arts and Craft Fair

July 4th Weekend
Browse through original creations by artists, amateur and professional at Vallecito Lake Dam

Fourth of July Fireworks, 2009

July 4
Join us for a fabulous fireworks display over the lake. The festive atmosphere and the reflections off the lake will be a lasting memory. Starts at sundown at the north end of Vallecito Lake.