Madison Cross, 4, of Houston, laughs as she participates in the gunnysack race at Fellin Park in Ouray during the Fourth of July last year. The gunnysack race, foot race and other kids' games always draw dozens of children and their parents. This year's games will begin around 11 a.m., right after the Main Street parade. Erin McIntyre â Ouray County Plaindealer
The highlight of last year's water fights in Ouray was Justin Clark and Abby Romero's embrace after Clark proposed to Romero in the middle of the competition. This year's water fights begin at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth and Main streets. Erin McIntyre â Ouray County PlaindealerTHURSDAY, JUNE 29
LIVE MUSIC: The Main Squeeze with Float Like A Buffalo at Fellin Park, Ouray. Free Mountain Air Music Series every Thursday in June, 6 p.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
WALKING TOUR: True Grit walking tours start at Ridgway’s Hartwell Park gazebo, 3 p.m. Details: 469-682-9710. Free, donations welcome. Every Friday through Sept. 1.
FARMERS MARKET: Ridgway Farmers Market every Friday through Oct. 14.
Hartwell Park, Ridgway. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC: Brother and the Hayes live at Citizens State Bank Rooftop in Ouray, 7:30- 9 p.m. $35. Visit sherbino.org for tickets.
RUMMAGE SALE: Woman’s Club of Ouray County Annual Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center.
SUMMER EVENING PROGRAM:
“Mustangs in Spring Creek Basin,” by T.J.
Holmes, who has been visiting the horses since 2002. 7 p.m. at Ridgway State Park.
SATURDAY, JULY 1
SUMMER EVENING PROGRAM: “Geology of the San Juans” by John Mitchell, retired geologist. 7 p.m. at Ridgway State Park.
RUMMAGE SALE: Woman’s Club of Ouray County Annual Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center.
FREE TRAIN RIDES: Free rides every Saturday through mid-October, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St., Ridgway.
ARCHERY: Learn how to use a compound bow or practice what you know.
Equipment, targets, staff and volunteers on-site. Ages 8+. Smaller gear and targets available for younger participants. Visitor Center lawn, Dutch Charlie entrance, Ridgway State Park, 9- 11 a.m.
TRIVIA: Trivia night at the Tavern at the Wright Opera House, Ouray, 7 p.m. Free to play. Hosted by Erin McIntyre. Half-off bar tab for the winning team.
SUNDAY, JULY 2
CHURCH EVENT: Sunday in the Park with guest speaker, David Brickner, executive director, Jews for Jesus. Hartwell Park, Ridgway, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free event. Music by Chris Mullen Music. Food catered by True Grit Cafe Sponsored by Ridgway Community Church and Colona Community Church.
MONDAY, JULY 3
LUNCHEON: Senior Luncheon by Neighbor to Neighbor at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave., noon.
LIVE MUSIC: Tthe Ouray Volunteer Fire Department presents CW & Twenty Hands High, Fellin Park, Ouray. 6-10 p.m. $15 cover at the gate. Full bar and food vendors. Fundraiser for the fire department.
TUESDAY, JULY 4
RACE: Ourayce 10k race, fundraiser for Home Trust of Ouray County. Pre-register at ultrasignup.com. Race begins at Sixth and Main streets at 8 a.m.
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: 10 a.m. on Main Street in Ouray. Parade starts at the south end of town and moves north.
Stand on the east side of the street if you don’t want to get sprayed by the fire department. A military jet flyover will follow the parade.
ELKS LODGE BARBECUE: Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. Starts after the parade. $15 per plate. Do-it-yourself Bloody Marys $7.
COMMUNITY BARBECUE: The Western Hotel & Spa, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $14 tickets sold at door. Live music, complimentary lemonade, outdoor games.
LIVE MUSIC: Neon Sky Band, 5-9 p.m., Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs, 125 Third Ave. $30 for locals, $39 for non-locals. Price includes day pass to hot springs.
KID GAMES: Immediately after parade ends around 11 a.m., Fellin Park, presented by the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department.
WATER FIGHTS: 2 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth and Main streets.
JEEP PARADE: 9 p.m., Main Street, Ouray.
OURAY FIREWORKS SHOW: 9:30 p.m. in Ouray.
