The Durango Heritage Celebration, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit endeavor, began in 2008.   This event is open to the public. Both locals and out-of-town visitors are encouraged to attend one or more of the activities offered during the event.  Its organizers comprise an all-volunteer steering committee, which solicit financial support and local organization and business involvement as event participants, develop the master calendar for the various activities that comprise the overall Heritage Celebration, organize specific activities such as the Victorian Ball, and fund all marketing for the event.  Funding is provided by the City of Durango and downtown businesses, through the Business Improvement District, private, corporate and organizational donations and monies raised by ticket sales and other fund- raising that occurs during the event.  All monies revert completely into supporting the event itself.