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Ridgway RiverFest

Thanks for making the 11th Annual Ridgway RiverFest on June 30, 2018 – our biggest year yet in the water and on the banks of the Uncompahgre River at Rollans Park in Ridgway, Colorado. We hope everyone will put the 2019 outdoor festival “Celebrating our Watershed” on your calendars for June…Continue reading “Ridgway RiverFest”

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Sugar & the Mint to Perform at RiverFest

The Ridgway RiverFest is excited to announce our main music performers for the 2018 festival on Saturday, June 30: Sugar & the Mint. The six-piece bluegrass band will bring their…

2018 RiverFest seeks vendors

25 Jan 201825 Jan 2018

The 2018 Ridgway RiverFest on Saturday, June 30 will be hiring two food vendors and one or two dessert/drink vendors. We are seeking a beer partner. We will also be…

2017 Ridgway RiverFest Photo Gallery

22 Aug 20174 Feb 2018

Check out the fun we had at the 10th Annual Ridgway RiverFest! Thank you to our volunteer photographers! (click on each image to see more photos on Facebook) By Dave…

2017 Ridgway RiverFest Race Winners

6 Jul 20174 Feb 2018

Junk of the Unc Awards: Fastest craft: Willy Krois, Roof Rider Best Original Design: Clint Estes, Rocketsh** Best of Youth: Kaden Whaling and Bernard Baer, Toybota Best Use of Materials:…

Plaindealer shares RiverFest photos and results

30 Jun 20174 Feb 2018

The June 29, 2017 edition of the Ouray County Plaindealer featured photos of the 10th Annual Ridgway RiverFest, taken by Mary Menz, plus river race results. Check them out: 062917-OC-Plaindealer-Menz-RiverFest-Photos

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Ridgway RiverFest named one of 2017’s top river festivals

14 Jun 201725 Jan 2018

Vail Daily named the 10th Annual Ridgway RiverFest among the top 12 river festivals in Colorado this summer. Check out the article: http://www.vaildaily.com/news/12-colorado-whitewater-and-river-festivals-you-cant-miss-this-summer/

River Rat Marketplace

Leftover Silent Auction Items FOR SALE

8 Jul 201625 Jan 2018

Here are the items generously donated by individuals and businesses the Ridgway RiverFest Silent Auction but not sold yet. Please email ridgwayriverfest@gmail.org with your your bid(s) on the…

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Thanks for an outstanding 2016 Ridgway RiverFest!

1 Jul 20167 Jul 2016

The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership thanks the many, many people who made the 9th annual Ridgway RiverFest on June 25, 2016, into a fantastic and memorable day on the banks and…

River Race Results

2016 Ridgway RiverFest Race Winners Announced

25 Jun 201625 Jan 2018

The top finishers who won awards in the river races at the 9th Annual Ridgway RiverFest on June 25, 2016 are listed below. SUP (stand up paddle-boards) 1st place- Sara…

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Pre-festival media coverage promises to attract big crowds

25 Jun 20167 Jul 2016

Thanks to articles and ads in local publications serving the Uncompahgre Watershed, the 9th Annual Ridgway RiverFest is expecting huge participation on Saturday, June 25 in Rollans Park, Ridgway. Check…