Ridgway RiverFest – Saturday June 27th, 2026

The Ridgway RiverFest is officially back for its 18th year on Saturday, June 27th at Rollans Park, Ridgway, CO! River races this year will be from 11am-12pm and the main…

Possibly due to the Uncompahgre River's low streamflow (less than 300 cubic feet per second) on June 28, the 2025 Ridgway RiverFest saw a very small contingent of boaters in…

Due to high flows in the Uncompahgre River during RiverFest, the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership will hold the Uncompahgre Rubber Ducky Race* on Thursday, July 24, at 5 p.m. We welcome…

The countdown is on, with less than 10 days until RiverFest, and we wanted to recognize and show appreciation to the generous sponsors and donors who are making our celebration…

The Trail Town Ten is the signature June event in Ridgway, organized by the San Juan Mountain Runners (SJMR). The all-volunteer running club has been active in southwestern Colorado since…

The Junk of the Unc homemade watercraft competition is the highlight of Ridgway RiverFest, even if it goes by quickly! Festival organizers welcome individuals, families, companies, and any organization to…

Please help the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership pull off our free community festival that raises funds for watershed health and promotes awareness about our river, watershed and water recreation. The 17th…

The Ridgway RiverFest returns for its 17th year in 2025. Plan to join us to celebrate the Upper Uncompahgre River Watershed on Saturday, June 28, at Rollans Park in Ridgway,…