Build-A-Palooza

Name: Build-A-Palooza
Start: 2025-09-27T15:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-09-27T21:00:00-06:00
Location: 1200 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, United States

Schedule

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 03:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

1200 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, United States | Durango, CO

Build-A-Palooza is a community celebration like no other. This one-of-a-kind festival brings together local non-profits, artisan and food vendors (including Chef Safari), live music, carnival fun, and whimsical performances from the Secret Circus Society — all in support of affordable housing. For the first time ever at Buckley Park, experience an epic sound collaboration from Varsity Crew Productions and Unify Mountain Soundz, delivering an unforgettable audio experience with HSD Sound Designs.
Live music will ignite the day, starting with YOPE, an eccentric funk-rock-jam fusion band known for groove-driven improvisation and high-energy fun. Then Safety Meeting, a harmony-rich Durango trio, will enchant with a fusion of R&B, jazz, and indie vibes. As the sun dips, Varsity Crew Productions takes over with house-inspired beats, before Unify Mountain Soundz closes out the night with a heavy-hitting wave of bass music.
This vibrant festival features bouncy houses for kids — and one just for adults — plus a lively beer garden sponsored by Ska Brewing. Guests can also enjoy yard games like kubb, cornhole, and even a whimsical chipping green for some playful competition.
A highlight of the event is the non-profit carnival, where our community partners will host games, activities, and interactive booths. These local organizations are not only helping make the day fun, but also supporting Habitat’s new diversity platform — an initiative to expand inclusion, equity, and representation in our community-building efforts. And because of this platform, and the fact that Build-A-Palooza is a true community event, we want to set a precedent that our events are safe and welcoming for everyone. That’s why Bouncy House Events will be on-site running security — keeping the festival fun, friendly, and safe for all.
Dive into the playful Built to Wild costume theme: a fun, imaginative invitation to interpret the phrase however you like — construction chic, wild-west builder, jungle tools, DIY creatures — anything goes! The theme inspires creativity, connection, and photo-worthy moments, with a costume contest to crown the most inventive looks.
Woven through the day’s festivities, the Secret Circus Society will appear like a dream come to life — bringing whimsical wonder with enchanting acrobatics, surreal characters, and otherworldly performances. Their mysterious presence adds a spellbinding spark, transforming the park into a realm of imagination and delight.
Children under 12 get in free, making this a true family-friendly celebration. The carnival fun wraps up at 7 PM, but the memories and magic will last much longer.