Animas River Days

Annual Celebration of the Animas River in Durango, Colorado

Animas River Days is a nonprofit organization in Durango, Colorado, dedicated to celebrating the Animas River's role in our community by providing a venue for public gathering with whitewater competitions as well as education of the community regarding waterway resources and conservation.

2013 EVENTS: 

• Kayak and Inflatable Rodeos
• Kayak Slalom Race
• Down River Race
• BoaterX
• Up-Down Paddleboard Race by Surf the San Juans
• Last Paddler Standing by Surf the San Juans 
• 4CRS Smelter Smackdown Raft Sprint
• Sassy River Diva Fashion Show 
• Yellow Ducky Race - Win a Tryant SUP and Werner Fiji Paddle from 4CRS
• Movie Night, Fundraiser for SJCA
• Clean-up the Animas with Frosty Pines 
• Dog Contests by Healthy Hounds & Fat Cats
• Kids Boat Bark Race by Frosty Pines

OTHER:

• Ska Beer Garden opens at noon on SATURDAY and SUNDAY! 
• Live Music at Santa Rita Park! Saturday, starts at noon with Chicken Strange, FOAM Jazz Band, and Pete Giuliani Band.  Sunday,  starts at noon with Stillwater Foundation and Robby Overfield.  
• San Juan Citizen's Alliance and the Southwest Conservation Corps will be hosting streamside learning opportunities about the importance of river systems, clean water and aquatic life.  Kids can stop by and talk with Ranger Rick. 
• Bring your costumes for the river parade, June 8th at 5:30 pm.  Watch the parade from Santa Rita Park and enjoy cold brews from Ska Brewing.  
• After Parade Party - Featuring the Carute Roma Gypsy Band at Ska Brewing ($5 cover). 
• Late Night After Party - Featuring DJ Soulatmic at El Rancho Tavern.  

Don't forget to stop by the River Days booth to get your 2013 Animas River Days T-Shirt and Pint Glasses!