September Events in Ouray and Ridgway
From Bronco Bustin to Live Music, Ouray County has what you are looking for this September!
September heralds the beginning of Fall in the San Juans. As the weather begins to cool, the leaves turn from brilliant green to an assortment of colors, from golden yellows and oranges to an assortment of reds. depending on when we get our first frost, most if not all of the four wheel drive roads are still open, offering a photographers dream of colors and scenery.
A soak in the mineral hot springs either before or after a day of adventuring or an evening of great dining and an assortment of evening entertainment is just the peak of the perfect September getaway!
September Events are as follows:
Friday, August 17, 2012 through November 17, 2012 - OCHS Otto Mears Exhibit
Visit the Ouray History Museum any time between 10:00 am to 4:30 pm to learn about the builder of the Million Dollar Highway, to name just one of the accomplishments of thiss historical figure.
Tuesday, August 21 through September 28, 2012 - OCHS Quilt Show
The annual Ouray County Historical Society Quilt show runs from August 21st to September 28th. The show features more than three dozen quilts which were either stiched or quilted prior to 1966.
Saturday, September 1, 2012 - Ouray County 4H Fair and Rodeo at the 4-HEvent Center, Ridgway, Co.
Come on out and support the 4-H Members and our great community!!!!
2012 Ouray County Fair Schedule TBD.
Saturday, September 1, 2012 - Summer Music Series at the Wright: David Wilcox from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
The last in the summer Music Series, this is definitely not a show to be missed!
Sunday, September 2, 2012 - Live Music-Acoustic Sunday on the Patio at O'Brien's Pub from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Enjoy a fabulous Happy Hour and listen to great music by some of our most talented local musicians.
Friday, September 7, 2012 - Ridgway Farmers Market at Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway from 11am to 4pm
Discover Fresh, Local, Naturally Grown Produce - Ridgway Farmer's Market is a small, sustainable operation which supplies high-quality, specialty vegetables, herbs, flowers and eggs from local farms, as well as a diverse assortment of arts and crafts, baked goods and other prepared foods.
Friday, September 7, 2012 - Montrose Celebration of Art & Culture Downtown Montrose, Colorado from 5pm to 9pm
This event is held in Montrose but will feature Visual, culinary and performing arts from all over western Colorado
Saturday, September 8, 2012 - Imogene Pass Race Ouray to Telluride from 7am to 8am
Whether you are a seasoned marathon runner, or prefer to cheer these incredible athletes, The Imogene Pass Run is a true endurance race beginning in Ouray, and heading over Imogene Pass to Telluride for 27 miles of grueling terrain in one of the most beautiful settings in Colorado.
Saturday, September 8, 2012 - GOLF SCRAMBLE at the Divide Ranch Club from 8am to 3pm
4 Person Golf Scramble. Join the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Golf Tournament at the Divide Ranch and Club. The 4 person "Golf Scramble" will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Check in will start at 8:00 a.m.
Cost: $65 per person or $260 per team.
Lunch will be hosted at the Clubhouse.
Sunday, September 9, 2012 - Wrighteous Jazz--Jeff Solon's 12 piece swing band with vocalist Joyce Simpson at the Wright Opera House in Ouray from 2pm to 5pm
Tap your feet and share the fun at the Wright as we welcome the Wright Opera House Jazz Season!
Thursday, September 13, 2012 through Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Jeep Jamboree
Annual Jeep Event. Bring your own Jeep and explore the high country 4 wheel drive trails of the San Juan Mountains with experienced guides and fellow Jeep enthusiasts.
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Ridgway Farmers Market at Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway from 11am to 4pm
Discover Fresh, Local, Naturally Grown Produce - Ridgway Farmer's Market is a small, sustainable operation which supplies high-quality, specialty vegetables, herbs, flowers and eggs from local farms, as well as a diverse assortment of arts and crafts, baked goods and other prepared foods.
Saturday, September 15, 2012 - David Baker and Friends at the Wright Opera House Main Street Ouray
Enjoy another talented artist in one of the most amazing historic venues in Colorado.
Sunday, September 16, 2012 - OCHS Lungbuster Log Hill Bike Challenge from 12pm to 4pm
The Ouray County Historical Societies First Annual Log Hill Lungbuster Bike Challenge. A 15 mile time trial race starting in the town of Ridgway and ending near the Divide Ranch and Country Club on Log Hill. Registration and entry fee of $40
Sunday, September 16, 2012 - ROCC Talk - History of the Utes from 7pm to 8pm at the Ridgway Community Center at Town Hall
Free ROCC Talk: HISTORY OF THE UTE PEOPLE - Roland McCook will speak about the history of the Ute People. He is a member of the Uncompahgre Band of the Ute Indian Tribe of Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Utah.
Thursday, September 20, 2012 through Saturday, September 22, 2012 Ouray County Railroad Days
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:
Friday, September 21, 2012 - Ridgway Farmers Market at Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway from 11am to 4pm
Discover Fresh, Local, Naturally Grown Produce - Ridgway Farmer's Market is a small, sustainable operation which supplies high-quality, specialty vegetables, herbs, flowers and eggs from local farms, as well as a diverse assortment of arts and crafts, baked goods and other prepared foods.
Friday, September 21, 2012 - Gabriel Gladstar in Concert at the Wright Opera House 472 Main Street Ouray Co 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - Weehawken Big Fundraising Event from 6pm to 10pm
Friday, September 28, 2012 - Ridgway Farmers Market at Hartwell Park, Downtown Ridgway from 11am to 4pm
Discover Fresh, Local, Naturally Grown Produce - Ridgway Farmer's Market is a small, sustainable operation which supplies high-quality, specialty vegetables, herbs, flowers and eggs from local farms, as well as a diverse assortment of arts and crafts, baked goods and other prepared foods.
Friday, September 28, 2012 - Quilter's Tea from 3pm to 5pm at Venue Roscoe Fox, 539 Main Street.
Victorian theme, “hats admired but not required.” Refreshments served $5 admission. The drawing for this year's Quilt Raffle will take place.
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Ouray Trail Run from 10am to 2pm
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Mt Sneffels Auction@4H Center from 6pm to 9pm
