Wednesdays Local Social
‘Evenings on Eighth, a Durango local’s social event every Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 that showcases and celebrates everything that is unique and local to our community.’ Come and enjoy live music, local food, beer-wine, bikes, art, kid’s activities and the Durango Farmers Market.
Evenings on Eighth is a community fair with an emphasis on sustainability. The event occupies Eighth Street between the railroad tracks and Main Avenue, and will be held every Wednesday night this summer from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning June 23 and continuing through September 29.
Evenings on Eighth will entertain the whole family while giving local artists, musicians, and restaurants a chance to showcase their locally produced wares. Every Wednesday, live music will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a different local band each week ranging from rockabilly to bluegrass to African dance.
Durango Brewing Co., Ska, Steamworks, and Carvers will each take turns on different weeks serving their spectacular locally brewed beer. Guy Drew Vineyards will be serving a variety of locally grown and produced wines as well.
Local food vendors will present the best of the ‘Durango street food scene’, with goodies ranging from hot dogs to tacos to ice cream.
Each week, a different selection of local arts and crafts will be displayed by the region’s extremely talented pool of artists. Art displayed will range from fine art to jewelry to clothing. Also in the works is a weekly hands-on art exhibit, giving adults and children alike a chance to try their talents as budding artists. Kids will have plenty of activities to keep them entertained, such as a giant checkerboard, oversized building blocks, and bubble ring-making.
Also newly included in Evenings on Eighth is Wednesday night Durango Farmer’s Market. If you can’t make it to the Saturday morning market, the mid-week Farmer’s Market gives you another chance to pick up fresh, locally grown produce, eggs, meat, and cheese from the area’s farmers.
Evenings on Eighth was created by Eco Logic Events, ‘a sustainably-minded event planning service based in Durango. Keeping in line with Eco Logic’s goal of creating as little environmental impact as possible’, Evenings on Eighth will recycle and reuse all materials and waste generated by the event.
In order to minimize the event’s carbon imprint, ride your bike, take the trolly or walk the river trail.
Bring the kids, go shopping, enjoy live music, meet your friends, and take home local goodies every Wednesday at Evenings on Eighth.
And the best part is entrance to Evenings on Eighth is free! See you there!
