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Ridgway hosts a wide range of events each year

Local Events

Ridgway has a unique collection of community events throughout the year. Below are some of the major annual events on the calendar in the Ridgway area, along with links to our partners for additional events and information. Looking for arts and entertainment? Check out the Alpenglow Arts Alliance for upcoming events.


Saturday, June 3, 9am-12pm

Alpine Bank Electronics Recycling Event

When: Saturday, June 3, 9am-12pm Location: Ridgway Public Library back parking lot Bring your electronics for recycling to the Ridgway Public Library at 300 Charles St. in the back parking lot (entrance from N Railroad St.)
Saturday, June 3, 8am

5th Annual RAT Race

Join us for Ridgway Area Trails’ 5th Annual RAT Race on June 3, 2023. This is a fun XC mountain bike race on flowy singletrack, encompassing the best trails at RAT Trails.   The RAT Race is hosted by RAT, a chapter of Colorado Pla...
Saturday, June 8 from 9am to 2pm

Rods 'n Rails - First Annual Car Show

The Ridgway Railroad Museum presents Rods 'n Rails, the First Annual Car Show. The event is free to the public and contains live music, train rides, and of course, cars! Trophies will be presented for all categories: Classic, LS, Motorcy...
Saturday, Jun 17th, 3:00pm-8:00pm

Ouray County Pride

When: Saturday, Jun 17th, 3:00pm-8:00pm Come join us for a fun filled day of celebration! 3pm-6pm: Pride in Hartwell Park 6pm-8pm: Art Show Opening at Space to Create 8pm-11pm: After Party and Dance at the Sherbino (18+)
Thursday Jun 22nd, 4:00pm-7:00pm

Space to Create Grand Opening

Grand Opening Celebration: Space to Create!    The Town of Ridgway joins with the residents of Space to Create and the non-profit building owner/developer, ArtSpace, to celebrate the grand opening of the Space to Create as pa...
Sunday, June 25, 8:30am

San Juan Trail Tri

  The 1st Annual San Juan Trail Tri will be held June 25, 2023 in lovely Ridgway State Park, Colorado. This event is certain to become a regional favorite, showcasing our beautiful home with a trail run and paddle in Ridgway State ...
Saturday, June 24th

Ridgway RiverFest

The Ridgway RiverFest is a family-friendly celebration of the Uncompahgre River, our watershed and river recreation with all-age river races, live music, local food and drink, kids’ activities, watershed educational and cultural programs...
Sunday, June 25th from 4pm-9pm

Ridgway Fete de la Musique

This annual outdoor music event meanders through the streets and parks around Ridgway. Organized by Weehawken Creative Arts and The Sherbino and supported by Citizen’s State Bank and other business partners, Fete de la Musique presents f...
Thursday evenings in July

Ridgway Concert Series

When: Thursday evenings in July Location: Ridgway Town Park  
Saturday, August 12th from 9am-5pm; Sunday, August 13th from 10am-4pm

Ridgway Rendezvous 2023

Weehawken Creative Arts is the coordinator and host of the Ridgway Rendezvous.  The Rendezvous event helps fund youth programs and scholarships for the non-profit 501c3 organization. Each year, Weehawken offers hundreds of programs ...
August 19, 2023, 7am-12pm

Mt. Sneffels Half-Marathon, 10K & Kids Fun Run

Mt. Sneffels Half Marathon, 10K, Kids Fun Run   Date: AUGUST 19, 2023  Time: 7 am - 12 pm Location: Ouray and Ridgway Colorado   The “Full” Marathon has been discontinued
October 7, 2023 at 1:30pm

Ridgway 1k Rally thru the Alley (Run for the Arts)

**Online Registration Ends at 12 pm on October 6- Day-of registration has a price increase Citizen's State Bank, Weehawken Creative Arts and The Sherbino Present: THE RIDGWAY 1K RALLY THRU THE ALLEY!  This is a "run" you won't want...
October 7, 2023 at 2:30pm

San Juan Barrel Fest with Live Music

A Festivus of beer, wine and cider tasting! San Juan Barrel Fest is a fundraiser for the Sherbino worthy of a cheers! Barrel brewers and vintners from the Western Colorado Region gather to share a cask or barrel of something special...
November 2023

2023 Ridgway Independent Film Fest

November, 2023. More Details to Follow!

Visitors Center & Ridgway Area Chamber

The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce promotes business and community development in the Town of Ridgway and the surrounding area. The Ridgway Visitor Center, located at 150 Racecourse Road, Ridgway, Colorado 81432 (across from Citizens Bank off of HWY 62), The visitor center is closed as of October 1st and will reopen Memorial Day weekend.

P.O. Box 544
Ridgway, Colorado 81432

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