See winter events here: http://coloradowinterinfo.com/ouray.html David Baker & Friends, April - tba, Wright Opera House Otto Mears Exhibit, April 19 to July 6, Most Ouray County residents are familiar with the name Otto Mears. He is most famous for building toll roads and railroads. However, Otto was involved in many other endeavors including founding newspapers, mining investing, military service, Colorado politics, and numerous others. Learn about the career of this famous Colorado entrepreneur.
Colorado Children's Chorale, April 27, Wright Opera House Feast on Music, May 13, Wright Opera House Balloons n' Varooms, May 25, Ridgway, One of Colorado's most scenic events with colorful hot air balloons and beautiful classic cars amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains. Food, local brews and fun for the whole family. Free concert in the park.
Compassion 5K, May 28, Ouray
Ridgway Railroad Museum Work Week, June 4-8, Come to the Ridgway Railroad Museum and work on the restoration of D&RGW and RGS narrow gauge rolling stock. This work week is patterned after the very successful work weeks on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad in Chama, New Mexico. We need people with all types of skills including carpentry, painting, computer technology, machine work, cleaning, etc. There is work for anyone who wants to volunteer. Taste of Ouray, June 6, Ouray Community Center, What better way to experience the true flavor of Ouray than with the annual Taste of Ouray celebration? The event features tantalizing and delicious samplings of local cuisine, brews and wine, music and family activities. The Taste of Ouray is held at the Ouray Community Center.
Red Horse featuring Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka & Lucy Kaplansky, June - 9, 2012 Summer Music Series, Wright Opera House Corkscrew Gulch Turntable Hike, June 9, A hike on Red Mountain on the right-of-way of the Silverton Railroad from Guston to the turntable. Meet at the Ouray County Museum at 9 am. We will car pool to the start site. The hike is all downhill and about three miles in length. For more information about the hike call Don Paulson at 970-325-0931. In case of inclement weather call Don before 8 am on the day of the hike to ascertain hike status. $10 per person. Call 970-325-4576 to pre-register.
Trail Town 10 Miler, June 16, Trail Town Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, July 4, One of the most cherished traditions of Ouray’s old fashioned Fourth of July celebration is the water fights on Main Street that grew out of the old mining days of Ouray in the late 1800s. In addition to the water fights, other festivities include: the Fireman's Ball; horse races; a pancake breakfast; the “Ourayce” (a 10K walk-run); a patriotic parade; kids games; barbeque; zip line rides; and a Jeep flare parade, followed by fireworks over the city.
Ourayce 10K, July 4, City Hall
Jude Johnstone, July 6, Summer Music Series, Wright Opera House
Guided Tour of Ouray Museum, July 11, Enjoy a two hour guided tour of the Ouray County Museum led by Curator Don Paulson. Learn about the history behind the exhibits. $10 charge per person (OCHS members $5). Call 970-325-4576 to pre-register Guided Tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery, July 14, Enjoy a guided tour of the Cedar Hill Cemetery. Learn about the famous and the infamous former residents of Ouray County. $10 per person. Call 970-325-4576 to pre-register
Evening of History: "The Silvery San Juan: A Liquid History of Legendery Watering Holes," by Tom Noel, July 17, Ouray Community Center
OCHS Annual Quilt Exhibit, July 18 - August 21,
Guided Walk of Historic Main Street, July 21, Enjoy a guided walk of Ouray's Historic Main Street. Learn about the history of each building and the colorful characters who roamed the streets of Ouray 100 years ago. $10 per person. Call 970-325-4576 to pre-register.
Sara Hickman, July 21, Summer Music Series, Wright Opera House
WISE Melodrama, August - 3,4,5. Wright Opera House
Griffin House, August 11, Summer Music Series, Wright Opera House Mt. Sneffels Marathon/ Half-Marathon (and Kids Run), August 11, Fellin Park
Third Annual Ouray Canyoning Festival, August 16-19, The Ouray Canyoning Festival offers a great opportunity to discover canyoning/canyoneering, explore new canyons, make new friends; to share ideas and information; and to learn new skills and techniques.
John Adams "Rocky Mountain High", August 18, Wright Opera House Ouray County Railroad Days, Aug 20-23, Ouray County Railroad days presents two days of hiking on the Silverton Railroad right-of-way on Thursday September 20th and Friday Sept 21st. Then on Saturday Sept 22nd we have rides on RGS Motor No 1 and RGS Goose No 4. There is a symposium of 30 minute talks on Saturday afternoon along with a major address on Saturday night. The symposium ends with Car Pool tours of the RGS from Ridgway to Lizard Head Pass and a car pool tour of the D&RGW Ouray Branch from Ridgway to Ouray. See the Ridgway Railroad Museum web site for more details: Ouray Heritage Weekend, Aug,24-26, This weekend-long celebration of Ouray’s unique history include many heritage events throughout Ouray County like a mule race, special programs at local museums and fun, family events that highlight the areas rich mining, culinary, mountaineering, and cultural heritage.
San Juan Chamber MusicFest, Aug 24 - Aug 28
David Wilcox (Songwriting workshop day), August 31, Summer Music Series, Wright Opera House
David Wilcox, September 1, Summer Music Series, Wright Opera House Ouray Trail Run, September 29, Fellin Park Oktoberfest & 48th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing, October 6, Puray Community Center, Cold beers, hot brats, and great company are all on tap at the annual Ouray Oktoberfest celebration. The festivities also include the Annual Jeep Raffle, polka dancing, and door prizes. The annual Jeep Raffle, now 48 years old, supports Fourth of July and New Year's Eve fireworks in Ouray, an annual student scholarship, the purchase of a new Jeep and community events.
Ouray County Players- Radio Show, October tba, Wright Opera House
Rocky Horror Picture Show, October tba, Wright Opera House
Special Holiday Shows & Performances, Nov- Dec. tba |
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