Winterfest 2025 - Jan. 17-19th

2025 Pilot Application online application

Winterfest is brought to you by The Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. This is an activity-packed weekend for the whole family here in Pagosa! The Hot-Air Balloon Mass Ascensions, Bonfire, Penguin Plunge, BB Gun Biathlon, Cross Country Ski Clinic, and Sled Races keep the family busy for days with even time left to enjoy the hot springs, restaurants, shops and snow-covered hills and mountains.

2025 Bonfire

Pagosa Nordic Club

Pagosa Nordic Club BB Gun Biathlon 

Learn to Cross Country Ski Clinic 

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14th Annual Penguin Plunge

Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce

Support your favorite non-profits by raising money and plunging into the freezing cold San Juan River, or enjoy the view from the San Juan River Walk. These brave souls don’t just jump in and get out, we make them REALLY plunge into the river!
As a plunger enjoy a free soaking pass to one of Pagosa’s hot mineral spa facilities along with other participant goodies and prizes.
Registration to plunge required along with raising money for a community non-profit organization.
We also have a SPECIAL GUEST at this event! Your kids will love it!

Sledz on Rez

Build It. Ride It. Win It.

Reservoir Hill - downtown Pagosa Springs

Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascensions

Uptown in the Pagosa Lakes Area

Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. See the balloons fill the winter sky over the Pagosa Lakes area. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa, and come enjoy the spectacular view!

Parking is NOT permitted on Hwy 160 to view the balloons.