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La Junta Tarantula Fest 2026
September 27 @ 8:00 am - September 29 @ 5:00 pm
🕷️ La Junta Tarantula Fest 2026 — September 27–29
Downtown La Junta, Colorado
Every fall, La Junta celebrates one of nature’s most fascinating migrations — the annual Tarantula Trek — with a weekend full of fun, food, and family adventure! The Tarantula Fest honors the gentle, fuzzy tarantulas that emerge across the plains each autumn, turning southeastern Colorado into a living classroom of wildlife wonder.
🌻 Festival Highlights
From Friday through Sunday, downtown La Junta comes alive with:
- Live music & local performers
- Food trucks & craft vendors
- Guided tarantula tours led by naturalists
- Kids’ zone with face painting, games, and crafts
- Beer garden & artisan market
- Educational exhibits on tarantulas and prairie ecology
- Tarantula Parade featuring creative costumes and floats
🕸️ Family Fun Meets Nature
Families can stroll Main Street, enjoy local eats, and join guided walks to safely spot tarantulas in their natural habitat. It’s a perfect mix of science, celebration, and small‑town charm — where curiosity meets community.
đź“Ť Location
Downtown La Junta, CO Main Street & Colorado Avenue
đź“… Dates & Hours
- Friday, Sept 27: 4 PM – 9 PM
- Saturday, Sept 28: 10 AM – 9 PM
- Sunday, Sept 29: 10 AM – 4 PM
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