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On sale July 15th

Enter the Mayor Race 🐕

Entry open now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 1:00 TO 5:00 PM

MONTEZUMA PARK  |  CORTEZ, COLORADO

Wine. Mocktails. Live music. Instax portraits. And one very important election for the highest canine office in Montezuma County.

🔞 21+ only 🐾 Dogs any age 🪪 Valid ID required 🎟 Presale only

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DOGS WELCOME  ·  LIVE MUSIC  ·  MAYOR TO BE CROWNED  ·  TAILS WAGGING  ·  FETCHING THE LEASHES  ·  POURING THE FLIGHTS  ·  MOCKTAILS SERVED  ·  CORTEZ, COLORADO  ·  SEPTEMBER 5, 2026  ·  DOGS WELCOME  ·  LIVE MUSIC  ·  MAYOR TO BE CROWNED  ·  TAILS WAGGING  ·  FETCHING THE LEASHES  ·  POURING THE FLIGHTS  ·  MOCKTAILS SERVED  ·  CORTEZ, COLORADO  ·  SEPTEMBER 5, 2026  · 

Official Wine Partner of Wags & Wine

DuWest Wines

duwestwines.com

Official Wine Partner

DuWest Wines

Cortez, Colorado

DuWest Wines is boutique in size and large in taste. Founded by a geologist who brought the same precision and curiosity to winemaking that he brought to reading the earth, every bottle is the result of deliberate, detail-driven craft. New to the scene but not to the standards.

All six wines in the Wags & Wine tasting flight come from DuWest. When you raise your glass on September 5th, you are drinking something exceptional made right here in Montezuma County.

Visit DuWest Wines →

What's happening

An afternoon worth
wagging about

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Curated Wine Flight

Six 2oz pours selected for the afternoon. A flight card tells you what's in your glass. Keep going with tokens at the bar.

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Mocktail Flight

ZU Gallery takes mocktails as seriously as wine. Designated drivers get a curated flight too. No sad soda water here.

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Live Music on Stage

FA3 QU33N opens with original songs that float. Goathead closes with Americana that stomps. It is a perfect afternoon.

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Instax Mini Portrait Booth

Photographer Alysha Rivera captures you and your dog with her Fujifilm Instax Mini. Cute, fun, and instant. You walk away with a print to keep.

Live Music

Two sets.
One great afternoon.

Live on the Montezuma Park stage  ·  Cortez, Colorado  ·  September 5, 2026

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Opener
FA3 QU33N
Ethereal and spellbinding, FA3 QU33N weaves original songs that feel like they came from somewhere just beyond the ordinary.
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Headliner
Goathead
Goathead delivers Americana deeply rooted in traditional acoustic stylings. The kind of music that makes you want to stomp your feet and raise your glass.

Sound by Abboe Sound.

The Tasting Flight

What's in Your Glass

Every ticket includes a 6-pour tasting flight (2oz each) plus one full pour drink token redeemable at the bar. All wines sourced from DuWest Wines, a local Cortez winery. Additional tokens available in advance or day-of.

Featured Wines

All wines provided by DuWest Wines of Cortez, CO

1
2024 Rkatsiteli White, Grand Valley
DuWest Wines, Cortez CO  ·  duwestwines.com
2
2024 Rkatsiteli Amber, Grand Valley
DuWest Wines, Cortez CO  ·  duwestwines.com
3
2024 Syrah-Viognier Red Wine, Grand Valley
DuWest Wines, Cortez CO  ·  duwestwines.com
4
2025 Rosé of Cabernet Franc, Grand Valley
DuWest Wines, Cortez CO  ·  duwestwines.com
5
2025 Montezuma County Riesling
DuWest Wines, Cortez CO  ·  duwestwines.com
6
Non-Vintage Montezuma County Apple Sparkling
DuWest Wines, Cortez CO  ·  duwestwines.com

Featured Mocktails

1
Tail Wagger
Zero-proof whiskey sour, garnished with a maraschino cherry, served with a side of smoked almonds.
2
Montezuma Mule
Zero-proof tequila, ginger beer, and lime juice.
3
Prickly Paloma
Prickly pear, ruby red grapefruit, tart lime, and floral hibiscus, kissed with sea salt and bubbles.
4
Coming Soon
A special mocktail announced in honor of National Recovery Month in partnership with YPR-Cortez.

Get In

Tickets

Pre-sale only. No day-of sales. 21+ only. Valid ID required for entry. Dogs can be any age. Every ticket includes a branded Wags & Wine tasting glass, an Instax Mini portrait by Alysha Rivera, and live music on the Montezuma Park stage.

Most Popular
$35
GA — With Dog
Tasting flight · Full pour drink token · Glass · Dog bandana · Instax portrait · Live music
$30
GA — No Dog
Tasting flight · Full pour drink token · Glass · Instax portrait · Live music
$20
DD — With Dog
Mocktail flight · Full pour mocktail token · Glass · Dog bandana · Instax portrait · Live music
$15
DD — No Dog
Mocktail flight · Full pour mocktail token · Glass · Instax portrait · Live music

Add-Ons

Additional Dog Includes bandana
For households with more than one dog
$5
Advance Wine Tokens Save vs. day-of
Max 4 per person  ·  Day-of price: $9
$7 each
Advance Mocktail Tokens Save vs. day-of
Max 4 per person  ·  Day-of price: $7
$6 each
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On sale July 15th

Tickets close when sold out or at event time. No exceptions.

The Main Event Within the Event

Mutt Mayor
of Montezuma

Mutt Mayor of Montezuma

Your dog can run for the highest canine office in the county. Entry is open now. No event ticket required. Pay the $5 entry fee, submit your dog's photo, the town they represent in Montezuma County, and their campaign slogan. The public votes online. The top 3 vote-getters win free entry to Wags & Wine where they walk the stage runway and the winner is crowned live.

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Pay the $5 entry fee. No event ticket required. Open to all Montezuma County dogs.
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After purchase you will receive a link to complete your official entry — dog name, town, slogan, and photo.
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Candidates announced on social. Campaign hard. Share everywhere. Make promises you can keep.
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Top 3 vote-getters win free entry to Wags & Wine. They walk the stage runway. One is crowned Mutt Mayor live.
Enter the Mayor Race 🐕

Already purchased? Complete your entry form here

$5 entry fee

Entry open now. No event ticket required. Open to all Montezuma County dogs.
Proceeds benefit For Pets' Sake. Top 3 vote-getters receive complimentary GA admission.

Community Beneficiary

Mutt Mayor entry fees go directly to For Pets' Sake supporting local animal welfare in Montezuma County.

Last year Montezuma Mutts raised $1,000 for For Pets' Sake. This year we're going bigger.

At the Event

Local Makers

A curated selection of local food and dog-friendly vendors. Vendor announcements coming soon.

Vendor Information

$20 vendor fee

All vendors must comply with City of Cortez requirements including a valid Sales Tax License, Montezuma County Health Department inspection, and if cooking, a current City of Cortez Fire Inspector inspection. Complete the city's Parks Vending Permit and review Mobile Food Vendor requirements.

Interested in vending? meet@zugallery.com

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Support Wags & Wine

Sponsorship Opportunities

Wags & Wine draws 200 to 300 of Montezuma County's most engaged community members. Put your business in front of dog owners, wine enthusiasts, and live music fans who show up for local events.

Community Sponsor
$500
  • ✓ Logo on all event signage
  • ✓ Named from stage by emcee
  • ✓ Social media posts before + after
  • ✓ Name on event webpage
  • ✓ Table or activation space
  • ✓ 2 complimentary GA tickets
  • ✓ Email list mention
Become a Community Sponsor
Friend of the Mutts
$250
  • ✓ Logo on event signage
  • ✓ Named from stage by emcee
  • ✓ Social media posts before + after
  • ✓ Name on event webpage
  • ✓ 2 complimentary GA tickets
Become a Friend of the Mutts
YPR-Cortez
Community Sponsor
YPR-Cortez
Young People in Recovery. Wags & Wine falls during National Recovery Month and YPR-Cortez is proud to be part of an event that celebrates community and includes everyone including our dedicated mocktail flight for non-drinkers.
Doobie Sisters
Community Sponsor
Doobie Sisters
Locally and women-owned, Doobie Sisters is a cannabis dispensary serving Cortez, Mancos, and the surrounding Southwest Colorado communities. Sister-run and family-rooted, they bring a personal, knowledgeable, and judgment-free experience to every visit.
Cortez Family Acupuncture
Friend of the Mutts
Cortez Family Acupuncture
Andrew Parks brings an anatomy-based, whole-person approach to acupuncture right here in Cortez. Also the proud practice of Lu and Gibbs, two very good shop dogs. cortezacupuncture.com

Questions? meet@zugallery.com

Questions

Good dogs ask.
So can you.

Not at all. We have a no-dog ticket tier for anyone who wants to join the fun. Dogs are celebrated here, not required.
Yes. Add a $5 additional dog ticket at checkout for each extra dog. Each gets their own branded bandana.
No. Pre-sale only. This lets us prepare the right amount of wine, bandanas, and Instax film. No surprises for us, no running out for you.
Valid ID is required for entry. This is a 21+ event. Please also bring your ticket confirmation printed or on your phone. Dogs can be any age but must be on leash. All ticket purchasers agree to our dog behavior policy at checkout.
Yes. You are welcome to bring a lawn chair for the music. No outside food or drink is permitted except a sealed water bottle. Everything else including wine, mocktails, and food is available at the event.
Yes. Every ticket includes an Instax Mini portrait session with photographer Alysha Rivera in our decorated tent. You take the print home that day. If you also want to enter your dog in the Mutt Mayor contest, add the $5 Mutt Mayor Entry at checkout. Proceeds go directly to For Pets' Sake.
Any dog in Montezuma County can run for Mutt Mayor and entry is open now. No event ticket required. Pay the $5 entry fee and after purchase you will receive a link to complete your official entry with your dog's name, the town or community they represent, their campaign slogan, and a photo. Candidates are announced on social media before the event and the public votes online. The top 3 vote-getters win complimentary admission to Wags & Wine where they walk the stage runway and the winner is crowned live with a ribbon, an Instax portrait, and an acceptance speech. All entry proceeds benefit For Pets' Sake.
All dogs must be on leash at all times. Cleanup bags and water stations on site. Dogs who can't play nice may be asked to leave. We're looking at you, Dennis.
Six curated 2oz tasting pours with a flight card describing each wine. Your ticket also includes one full pour drink token that is a standard glass pour redeemable at the bar for any wine or mocktail on offer. Additional tokens available in advance at $7 wine / $6 mocktail (max 4 per person) or $9 wine / $7 mocktail day-of.
Yes. Designated Driver tickets include a curated mocktail flight and one mocktail token. ZU Gallery is known for its mocktails and we take them just as seriously as the wine.
Wags & Wine is produced by ZU Gallery at 48 W Main Street, Cortez, Colorado under the Montezuma Mutts community brand. Montezuma Mutts started as an open-call dog photo calendar and this is its first live event.
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About Montezuma Mutts

A Cortez original

Montezuma Mutts started as an open-call dog photo calendar that brought the community together around celebrating local dogs. Last year our photo contest raised $1,000 for For Pets' Sake. Wags & Wine is the next chapter.

$1,000
raised for For Pets' Sake in 2025

Produced by

ZU Gallery

ZU Gallery in Cortez, Colorado is a cool blend of a diverse art gallery, a chill wine bar, a dynamic photography studio, and a lively hub for music and events. It's all about bringing people together and celebrating local artists in a welcoming space.

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