Tarantula Festival + EV Showcase

Experience one of Southeast Colorado’s most unique celebrations, complete with tarantulas, EVs, great food, and fun for the whole community! Drive Clean Colorado is partnering with Monarca Group for Ponte Las Pilas: The Journey Continues! at the Tarantula Fest + EV Showcase in La Junta, CO.

Stop by our EV display to check out an electric vehicle up close and visit the DCC table to learn about EV ownership, charging, available incentives and rebates, and other helpful resources. The festival will also feature tours to see tarantulas in their natural habitat, food trucks, a parade, and more. This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Otero County Courthouse | 13 W. 3rd Street, La Junta, CO

For more information about this festival, visit the the La Junta Tarantula Festival website.