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Join a few hundred of your closest friends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a great time on the banks of the Uncompahgre River. Come to Rollans Park in Ridgway, Colorado to celebrate the Uncompahgre Watershed.

Festival Schedule

The 2021 Ridgway RiverFest is coming up soon: Saturday, August 28! 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. The highlight of the day is…Continue reading “Festival Schedule”

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…

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Share the 2016 Ridgway RiverFest Poster!

16 Jun 201625 Jan 2018

Download a copy of the RiverFest poster and email to friends or post on social media, please.

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Youth Entertainers Wanted for Festival

The 2016 Ridgway RiverFest is looking for live acts to provide youth-focused entertainment on our festival stage on Saturday, June 25. Each act must appeal to children and teens, and…

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Did you see who is headlining the RiverFest?

Check out the Ridgway RiverFest advertisement in The Source entertainment magazine, announcing our headliner for the June 25, 2016 festival!

Ridgway RiverFest sponsors needed to support annual community festival

19 Apr 201619 Apr 2016

The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership (UWP), the Ouray County nonprofit focused on protection and restoration of the Upper Uncompahgre River Watershed, is seeking sponsors for the 9th annual Ridgway RiverFest “Celebrating…