Visit Ridgway CO

Visit Ridgway CO At the base of the San Juans-Ridgway is a hidden gem of history, arts, culture & adventure! Located at Hwys 550 and 62. ( Admission is always FREE ).

(This page is managed by a handful of community volunteers and is not managed by any one particular organization). Ridgway boasts ideal base-camp positioning in the very heart of Southwest Colorado – the Gateway to the San Juans ! Ridgway is located at the virtual apex of the San Juan Skyway – the most famous and scenic byway in America. Our wrap-around views are SPECTACULAR and Ridgway enjoys the

clearest night skies possibly in all of Colorado. Ridgway was the birthplace and headquarters of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and is now the home of the Ridgway Railroad Museum. Railroading remains the # 1 hobby in America. Ridgway is also the home to Orvis Hot Springs. Orvis was the historic, sacred hot springs of the Ute Indians. It offers several pools, is “swimsuit optional”, very clean and beautifully landscaped. There are a number of other public, natural hot springs pools in the area as well. Just one mile south of Ridgway on Hwy. 550. Ridgway and its local mountains and valleys have been a favorite setting for Hollywood’s classic western movies. Many film sites, buildings, props and embellishment may still be seen in and around Ridgway. Among those movies filmed in the area were: “Tribute to a Bad Man” and “How the West Was Won” – in which the old RGS Railroad Depot (still standing in Ridgway) was transformed into the “Independence Hotel”. In 1968, Director Henry Hathaway turned Ridgway into Fort Smith, Arkansas for the filming of “True Grit”, starring John Wayne, Glen Campbell, Kim Darby,Robert Duvall & Dennis Hopper. Ridgway boasts the infamous Ridgway State Park and Reservoir – Colorado’s #1 favorite – with year-round camping; yurts available for rent; a swim beach and marina. Deer, elk and bald eagles in the tree tops are a common sight along the reservoir and the Uncompahgre River feeding into it. Entrance to the park is just 9 miles north of Ridgway on Hwy 550 and is disability accessible throughout. Come check us out!

🌄 Ridgway is ALIVE this June — and you're invited!Summer showed up and Ouray County said hold my kombucha. Here's a tast...
06/02/2026

🌄 Ridgway is ALIVE this June — and you're invited!
Summer showed up and Ouray County said hold my kombucha. Here's a taste:
🎨 Art & Culture
• Wild horses, sweeping landscapes & 27 years of paint-splattered passion on the walls
• First Friday Art Walk with live music on the porch — because why not?
🎶 Live Music
• Jack Haight, Boxcar, Dave Mensch & Corey Ho**er rolling through Colorado Boy Depot
🎭The Sherbino's June lineup is stacked: free "acousti-soul" vibes from Coral Skye on First Friday, High Step Society, and a downtown-wide Fête de la Musique on June 21.
🕺 Did Somone Say Dancing?
• Free DJ Dance Party on the street + champagne & art inside. Yes, really. Free.
🌿 Get Outside & Moving
• Chase birds, sketch wildflowers & walk where John Wayne actually walked 🤠
• Pickleball for beginners (yes, "d**k" is a real word), Karate & Pilates too
☕ Community
• Veterans Coffee at The Sherbino — donuts, coffee & good people. Every branch, every era.
👉 All the details (dates, times, the whole enchilada) at OurayRidgwayEvents.com — see you out there!

Breaking news: Ridgway once again refuses to be boring. 🎉This week’s lineup includes:live rooftop music, gritty rock sho...
05/29/2026

Breaking news: Ridgway once again refuses to be boring. 🎉

This week’s lineup includes:
live rooftop music, gritty rock shows, Americana under the stars, free train rides, yoga in the park, archery lessons, art walks, karaoke, pickleball clinics, meditation, shaved ice, summer kickoff parties, and a walking tour dedicated to *True Grit*.

Somewhere between the Railroad Museum and the Sherbino, between First Friday art openings and open mic night at the Lotus, the town has fully shifted into summer mode.

You may leave the house intending to “run one errand” and return several hours later having:
• listened to live music
• run into twelve people you know
• signed up for something unexpected
• and somehow acquired a lemonade, concert tickets, and new weekend plans

No promises. That’s just how June works around here.

See the full lineup at OurayRidgwayEvents.com 🚂🎶✨

05/29/2026

Don’t miss this local gem!

Ridgway’s live music calendar is absolutely showing off right now. 🎶✨Over the next week and a half you can catch Donny M...
05/21/2026

Ridgway’s live music calendar is absolutely showing off right now. 🎶✨

Over the next week and a half you can catch Donny Morales, Old Man Polly, Ridgway Wrecking Crew, Coral Skye, Flannel Feedback, Wowsers, GOLDPINE, and a full-blown Yawpers rock show at the Sherbino — plus jam nights, karaoke, trivia, and music bingo for those who prefer their entertainment slightly more chaotic.

In between all that?
Artist salons at the Decker. Yoga in the park. Community meditation. Butter churning at the Ranch History Museum. The Grad Parade downtown. Teen takeover night at Voyager. A giant library fun fest. Casual small-town magic everywhere you turn.

This is the season where “I’m just going out for one thing” becomes “why am I suddenly home at 11pm after three conversations, live music, and a side quest?”

See the full lineup at OurayRidgwayEvents.com 🎤🎨🍻

Ridgway is entering its “there are somehow six things I want to do tonight” season. 🎶🎨🧈🎤✨You could spend your evening wa...
05/18/2026

Ridgway is entering its “there are somehow six things I want to do tonight” season. 🎶🎨🧈🎤✨

You could spend your evening wandering through fresh local artwork at the Decker, resetting your nervous system with meditation or yoga in the park, jumping into an open mic jam session, cheering wildly for the Class of 2026 on Clinton Street, or learning how to churn butter by hand like it’s 1892.

And yes — the Ridgway Farmers Market opens this FRIDAY, which means it’s officially the season of coffee in hand, tote bags over shoulders, and running into half the town before noon.

Honestly, this town contains multitudes.

There are also live shows, karaoke nights, creative salons, volunteer opportunities, game nights, Pilates, community gatherings, and plenty of chances to accidentally run into someone you know while “just stopping by for one thing.”

Tiny town. Extremely full calendar.

See the full lineup (because this is still somehow only a teaser) at OurayRidgwayEvents.com ✨

Ridgway’s weekend calendar is looking delightfully Ridgway. 🚂🐦🎸⚾🔥Free train rides are back at the Ridgway Railroad Museu...
05/16/2026

Ridgway’s weekend calendar is looking delightfully Ridgway. 🚂🐦🎸⚾🔥

Free train rides are back at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, there’s birdwatching, yoga, meditation, softball, volunteer opportunities, wildfire preparedness tips, and even a chance to safely shred old documents while supporting the Girl Scouts.

Feeling artsy? Check out some rock-and-roll-inspired art. Feeling sporty? Dust off your baseball mitt and loosen up that throwing arm. Feeling community-minded? Come help clean up the cemetery after those pesky mountain sheep knocked over some headstones again. 🐑💀

Plus: games and pints for a cause, neighbors gathering, and all the small-town charm that makes weekends in Ridgway feel special.

Find all the details at:
OurayRidgwayEvents.com

Only one more week until Love Your Valley Festival! The Annual Love Your Valley Festival is a free event, and will featu...
05/02/2026

Only one more week until Love Your Valley Festival!

The Annual Love Your Valley Festival is a free event, and will feature live music by The Williams Brothers Band and food vendors. For a $25 fee participants over 21 can receive a tasting glass to sample micro-brews from breweries around the state. The festival is a fundraiser for the free Ridgway Concert Series.

https://events.ourayridgwayevents.com/event/love-your-valley-festival

Welcome campers!!
05/02/2026

Welcome campers!!

What’s happening in Ridgway this week? 👇It’s a full lineup of art, music, movement, and community:🎨 Friday (May 1)• Firs...
05/01/2026

What’s happening in Ridgway this week? 👇

It’s a full lineup of art, music, movement, and community:

🎨 Friday (May 1)
• First Friday Art Walk (5–8 PM) -
• Art Opening: Ruth Higdon & Julie Ahern (Decker Room)
• 3D printer demos (Space to Create)
• Grand opening of the Ridgway Area Trails at the Sherbino - bikes, community, and good vibes. (The Sherbino)
• Live music with Tyler Simmons (Colorado Boy Depot)
• Blooming Frequencies - platform for emerging local DJs and producers (Floating Lotus)

🛠️ Saturday (May 2)
• Introduction to Copper Jewelry workshop (the Annex at Cora)
• Spring Clean-Up at the Ouray County Food Pantry
• Live music with Crys Matthews at the Sherbino - almost sold out!

🥋 Monday (May 4)
• Monthly Karate (Decker Room)
• Ongoing art exhibition: *Layers of Faces and Life*

🎶 Tuesday and Wednesday (May 5 & 6)
• Tuesday Dave Mensch live music at Colorado Boy Depot
• Wednesday Open Mic / Jam Night at Floating Lotus

🧘‍♀️ Thursday (May 7)
• Pilates Mat
• Trivia Night + Music Bingo at Floating Lotus
• Karaoke Night at Steps Tavern

🎸 Friday (May 8)
• Alpine Jam (live music) at Colorado Boy Depot

✨ Plus ongoing exhibitions at the Decker Community Room, 610 Gallery, and Mountain Girl Gallery throughout the week.

📅 See full details + more events:
https://events.ourayridgwayevents.com/calendar/day?card_size=small&order=date&days=8&experience=&event_types%5B%5D=51562421500942

05/01/2026

Visiting the San Juans this summer?

Now you can discover everything happening in Ridgway and Ouray in one place — from festivals and live music to community events and outdoor programs.

Plan better. Stay longer. Experience more.
ourayridgwayevents.com

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