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….please get your tickets at the door – we have plenty of tickets left!

$12 per person in advance / $15 per person at the door

Children 12 and under are free

January 26th, 2024
6:00-10:00pm
Dolores Community Center

It’s PERMIT PARTY time!!  We will continue our tradition of hosting a night on the town in the darkness of winter to celebrate boating on the Dolores River.  Join us for a gathering of boaters, community members, and out of towners who all want to share in the fun!  Food from Kelly’s Kitchen, local beer from Dolores River Brewery, WildEdge, Mancos Brewing, Telluride Brewing, and Ska, cider from Fenceline, and and assortment of wines will all be available for purchase. Drink sales will directly benefit DRBA. Entertainment will include: short updates on DRBA and the Dolores River, photo booth, costume contest, and live music from Mojo Birds!  Childcare and kids activities will be provided.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Children 12 and under get in free.  If you would like to volunteer at this event, click here to see available slots and sign up.  Volunteers receive free entry, DRBA cup, and drink ticket.  If you are looking to spend the night, Dolores Bike Hostel is offering 15% off stays for permit party goers.  Click here to book.  Dolores Mountain Inn is offering 10% off stays.  Call the front desk at 970-882-7203 to book.

Don’t forget about our amazing auction! Get great deals on boating gear, outdoor gear, trips, gift certificates, local goodies, and more! Our online auction will run from January 15th – January 26th. The auction will close at 8:00pm on January 26th. All auction items will be at the permit party for you to look at in person and available for pickup starting at 8:30pm if you are the winning bidder. Register for the online auction and browse available auction items at www.auctria.com/auction/DRBA2024.

Our annual permit party is DRBA’s big fundraiser for the year. All proceeds from the event support the work we do to protect and enrich the recreational and ecological values of the Dolores River through advocacy, stewardship, and education. We hope you can join us to have a great time and support the Dolores River!

Information on southwest river permits will be available at the event at the DRBA booth. You can also find this information here.