List of Vineyard Events
Durango Farmers Market
Sutcliffe Vineyards will be at the Durango Farmers Market this Saturday from 8:00am–12:00pm, and we would be delighted to see you there.
Wine Society members: if you would like us to bring your wine club selections for pickup at the market, simply email Carrie at carrie@sutcliffewines.com and we shall happily have them waiting for you.
Mancos Burrofest
BurroFest 2026: Burro Birthday Bash — Celebrating Colorado's 150th
Sutcliffe Vineyards is delighted to be a sponsor of this year's BurroFest in Mancos as the community gathers to celebrate Colorado's 150th birthday.
This joyful local tradition features burros, artists, an obstacle course, food trucks, a beverage pasture, a maker and artist market, paint & sip experiences, children's activities, and much more.
We'll be there throughout the day pouring Sutcliffe wines and sharing a taste of McElmo Canyon with festival-goers. If you're attending, we hope you'll stop by, say hello, and enjoy a glass with us while taking in one of the most entertaining events of the summer.
We look forward to raising a glass with you in Mancos and celebrating 150 years of Colorado history.
Date: June 20th 2026 Location: Mancos, Colorado For more information: https://burrofest.com
Vault 730 Wine and Cheese Pairing
On June 24th at 5:30pm we are delighted to welcome Diana and Vault 730 from Del Norte back to the vineyard for what will now be their third visit to Sutcliffe — and happily, each gathering seems somehow better than the last.
Diana has an extraordinary knowledge of cheese and an infectious enthusiasm for it. The first time we tasted with her in Del Norte, it felt rather as though we had wandered into a small European shop somewhere in the countryside — beautiful cheeses, thoughtful pairings, and the sort of experience that reminds you how civilized life can occasionally be.
For this special summer evening, Diana will guide us through a carefully selected tasting of exceptional cheeses paired alongside Sutcliffe wines, with additional bites prepared to accompany the evening.
The cost is $80 per person plus tax and gratuity.
One of the great pleasures of vineyards is the opportunity to gather around a table with friends, wine, and food that has been chosen with care. This promises to be precisely that sort of evening.
We very much hope you will join us. To book, click the link below.
Windsor Dinner in Del Norte
On June 26th, Sutcliffe Vineyards will return to their beloved Windsor Hotel for another glorious wine-paired dinner.
Our relationship with the Windsor has become so important over the yeras— remarkable food and wines, a claim that thirves.
A carefully prepared dinner in their setting paired with Sutcliffe wines, courses to celebrate the season and enduring friendship.
We do hope you will join us.
For reservations, please call 719-657-9031
Durango Farmers Market
Sutcliffe Vineyards will be at the Durango Farmers Market this Saturday from 8:00am–12:00pm, and we would be delighted to see you there.
Wine Society members: if you would like us to bring your wine club selections for pickup at the market, simply email Carrie at carrie@sutcliffewines.com and we shall happily have them waiting for you.
Durango Farmers Market
Sutcliffe Vineyards will be at the Durango Farmers Market this Saturday from 8:00am–12:00pm, and we would be delighted to see you there.
Wine Society members: if you would like us to bring your wine club selections for pickup at the market, simply email Carrie at carrie@sutcliffewines.com and we shall happily have them waiting for you.
Durango Farmers Market
Sutcliffe Vineyards will be at the Durango Farmers Market this Saturday from 8:00am–12:00pm, and we would be delighted to see you there.
Wine Society members: if you would like us to bring your wine club selections for pickup at the market, simply email Carrie at carrie@sutcliffewines.com and we shall happily have them waiting for you.
Durango Farmers Market
Sutcliffe Vineyards will be at the Durango Farmers Market this Saturday from 8:00am–12:00pm, and we would be delighted to see you there.
Wine Society members: if you would like us to bring your wine club selections for pickup at the market, simply email Carrie at carrie@sutcliffewines.com and we shall happily have them waiting for you.
Pre-booking 2026 Harvest Dinner
Looking ahead: Harvest Dinner 2026 will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 5:30pm. We’re opening early pre-booking now so our most loyal friends can reserve their seats before we announce more widely. Please give us a call to reserve your spot!
For additional inquiries, feel free to call our office at 970-565-0825
Garden Party - 31st Anniversary Party
June in McElmo Canyon is usually glorious and, with a bit of luck, the weather remembers its manners. On June 6th we shall celebrate the 31st anniversary of planting the vineyard’s first two acres — a small and rather hopeful beginning that somehow turned into all of this.
Our annual Garden Party remains one of the loveliest afternoons of the year. Nathan Schmidt will be playing music beneath the trees, there shall be delicious food, generous wine specials, and the sort of conversation and laughter that tends to drift long into the evening.
Festivities begin at 1:00pm, though experience suggests very few people ever leave at the appointed hour.
One small instruction: dress beautifully. Linen, sundresses, splendid hats, light jackets — all the things suited to a proper vineyard garden party. The afternoon is invariably more charming when everyone makes a bit of an effort.
And do bring friends. Vineyards, after all, were never meant to be enjoyed alone.
Farm to Table Fundraiser with Renew Inc
Elegant farm-to-table fundraiser at Sutcliffe Vineyards benefiting Renew Inc. Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 4:00–8:00 p.m. Location: Sutcliffe Vineyards
Highlights
Seasonal farm-to-table dinner with Sutcliffe wine pairings
Strolling vineyard views, live acoustic music, intimate atmosphere
Limited seating; advance tickets recommended
Proceeds benefit Renew Inc. Reserve early.
Q2 Wine Society Pick-Up Party
Our spring Pick-Up Party has traditionally been the largest of the year. But this year, the bar was unexpectedly raised by an exceptionally busy February gathering, our biggest attended yet—on February 7th. This one is May 3rd at 2pm. Annie Brooks will be signing and expect some wonderful new releases like the highly saught after Cinsaut and Syrahs.
Durango Wine Experience
The Durango Wine Experience returns to downtown Durango on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2026.
This signature weekend features hundreds of wines, artisan spirits, and craft beers, serving as the primary fundraiser for the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 3 – 6 p.m. Buckley Park, Durango
The Grand Tasting is THE biggest wine related event in Durango. It is a big deal with tickets usually selling out in advance. Hundreds of wines are featured with amazing food and craft spirits. If you are a wine lover this is a must!
The Grand Tasting, set for Saturday, April 25, brings together local chefs and wineries from around the globe for an unforgettable experience. Held under spacious white tents at Buckley Park, the attendees can sample an impressive selection of wines, craft beers, and spirits from Colorado and beyond.
It’s a rare chance to connect with local chefs and wine professionals while celebrating the best of Durango’s culinary and wine community.
Durango Wine Experience
The Durango Wine Experience returns to downtown Durango on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2026.
This signature weekend features hundreds of wines, artisan spirits, and craft beers, serving as the primary fundraiser for the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado.
What are the event details? This year’s Durango Wine Experience takes place April 24 – 25, 2026, bringing two days of wine tastings, and amazing food by local chefs in the heart of downtown Durango. Set against the backdrop of Durango’s historic district and Buckley Park, the event offers wine dinners, luncheons, and exclusive tastings, allowing attendees to visit multiple regional locations.
Guests can sample hundreds of wines alongside Colorado artisan spirits and craft beers. Throughout the weekend, the best Durango restaurants will also feature incredible flavors, from gourmet bites to beautiful charcuterie spreads.
Spring Fling
Last year we enjoyed our Annual Spring Fling and on April 11th will be our second, music, food, and a simple celebration of the new year. Starts at noon and open to all.
Newcomers Lunch
Thank you for joining us in 2025. We enjoyed memorable dinners of local food paired with our wines and now invite you to a relaxed spring lunch.
When: late February (exact date to follow)
Time: 3:00 p.m.
What: seasonal courses paired with Sutcliffe wines, preview tasting of a new 2025 release, and special pricing for 2025 members
Atmosphere: relaxed, welcoming, outdoors if weather allows
Space is limited for an intimate event. Exact date and RSVP details coming soon.
Thank you for being part of the Sutcliffe family. We look forward to sharing this meal as the season turns.
Grand Canyon Dinner
Booking will be directly thorugh El Tovar website, while we finalize detials, e-mail info@sutcliffewines.com to get on the list.
Join us Saturday Feb 14th for a six-course wine dinner that evening at El Tovar Lodge and the next day (Feb 15th) a splendid champagne brunch also at El Tovar.
Cheers
Q1 Pickup Party
On the 7th of February, is our Wine Society Members Pick-Up Party, to which everyone including non-wine club members, are invited. It will be held in the Vineyard Barrel Room. Great food, new wines and sweet music: noon to 5:00p. Annie Brooks will be singing for us, and Antonio has been working hard on perfecting his delicious family recipe for Empanadas.
Communion Dinner
Join us for a four-course menu paired with Sutcliffe wines for an evening not to be missed.
At Communion Mountain Village Wine Bar, in Mountain Village, CO
Apology Dinner
We are delighted to announce that we will be holding the Apology Dinner on November 22nd at Sutcliffe Vineyards.
Historic El Tovar Hotel on the Rim of the Grand Canyon
5- Course Dinner at the historic El Tovar Hotel with Sutcliffe Wines
Each course pared with a tasting of a different Sutcliffe Wine - RSVP below!
Canyon of the Ancients Event
A unique outdoor chamber music concert w/Native flute, vocalist in the stunning setting of Sky Village at Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch
Wines provided by your very own Sutcliffe Vineyards! Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy live music as you sip on fabulous wine!
Doors open at 6pm. Music starts at 7pm.
Windsor Dinner
Bring your appetite for a beautiful wine paired dinner at the historic Windsor Hotel in Del Norte
Reserve your spot by emailing here: kodi@windsorhoteldelnorte.com
Or as always you can email Sutcliffe Vineyards to secure your spot! info@sutcliffewines.com
Harvest Wine Dinner with Meander Riverside Eatery
Set 5-Course Menu at Meander Riverside Eater in Pagosa Springs with Sutcliffe Wine Pairings. RSVP below to secure your spot today!
Battlerock Fund Raiser
Help us celebrate the resilience of Battle Rock Charter School at Sutcliffe Vineyards. For over a hundred years this remarkable little school has carried on in the shadow of the canyon walls, teaching children with the same quiet stubbornness that makes McElmo what it is. It deserves not just our admiration, but our support, so that it might carry on for another century.
There will be food from our kitchen, wine from our cellars, and live music drifting into the evening. Stories will be told, as they should be, of the canyon and the culture that Battle Rock Charter School has always been part of.
Every penny raised goes straight to Battle Rock Charter School. So come and bring your appetite, your generosity, and your good humor. Let’s raise a glass to a school that has stood the test of time, and to the canyon that made it possible.
Communion Dinner at Sutcliffe Vineyards
Our long-time partners Communion of Telluride, will be coming out of the mountains to our canyon to host our 1st Communion Dinner at the Vineyard. Reception starts at 5:30pm at Sutcliffe Vineyards,
4 courses and perfectly paired wines. $125 per person plus tax and tip. Please book as soon as possible as we already have had a remarkable response, email us at info@sutcliffewines.com or call at 970-565-0825.
Colorado Mountain Wine Fest - Meet the Makers at Ordinary Fellow In Palisades
We’re excited to welcome The Storm Cellar, Sutcliffe Vineyards and Buckel Family Wines for an informal and fun tasting event. We’ll also be joined by Pali Thai and Best Slope Pizza serving tasty bites, tunes from DJ Corrigan, a custom hat bar with Grumpy Duck Hat Co. and many more local artists.
It’s the perfect Sunday blend of local wine, delicious food, great music and creative vibes. Come sip, snack and hang with us!
FREE to attend!
Canyon of the Ancients Event
Craig Childs “Artifacts” Story Telling & Blues Music
Craig Childs “Artifacts” Story Telling & Blues Music Event
Story Telling & Blues Music by Charlie Musselwhite & Russ Chapman. September 20, 2025, at Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch.
Gates open at 5:30 PM. Show starts at 7 PM.
Food vendors, refreshments, and Maria’s Bookshop will be on-site with books!
$40 Tickets (Very Limited) / $25 Camping Spots
Purchase tickets here.
ABOUT CRAIG CHILDS
Craig Childs has published more than a dozen books of adventure, wilderness, and science. He has won the Orion Book Award, the Galen Rowell Art of Adventure Award, the Spirit of the West Award for his body of work, and three times he’s won the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award. He is a contributing editor at Adventure Journal Quarterly, and his writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Outside, and The New York Times, where he’s been called “a modern-day desert father.” Read more on Craig Childs here.
Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch - Main Part of Ranch 7950 Road G, Cortez, CO, United States
Craig Childs "Artifacts" - Story Telling & Blues Music event on Sept. 20 Canyon of The Ancients Guest Ranch, Cortez, CO
Events from September 20, 2025 – November 7, 2025 – Canyon of The Ancients Guest Ranch