Photo courtesy Jeff Laydon, Pagosa Photography.
By Ava Carter
In the words of Ned Stark, WinterFest is Coming. (I’m sure it was WinterFest, not winter…)
In any case, WinterFest returns to Pagosa this coming January 17-19. We’ll kick off the weekend with the Bonfire & Beverages on Friday, January 17, from 5 to 8pm at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds. There will be live music, food trucks, hot and cold beverages for all ages… and a bonfire!
Saturday morning, January 18, hot air balloons will launch on the west side of town. After balloons, we hope to see everyone back downtown for the 15th Annual Penguin Plunge where brave souls will jump into the icy San Juan River to raise money for area non-profits.
WinterFest weekend concludes with another mass hot air balloon launch on the west side of town on Sunday morning, January 19.
In addition to Chamber events, Skijoring returns, Pagosa Nordic Club will host the BB gun biathlon, and Sledz on Rez will follow the Penguin Plunge. Pagosa Springs will be busy! We’d love to have your business front and center all weekend. The 2025 WinterFest Partnership Opportunities Packet is attached and there are several partner opportunities available for your consideration.
Large-scale community events like WinterFest are successful because of our incredible partners – businesses like yours! Let’s continue the tradition of success come January.
The Chamber is here to answer any questions about WinterFest or the Partnership Opportunities available.
Ava Carter is Special Events Coordinator with Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce.