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2009 Ouray Calendar of Events
for more info: www.ouraycolorado.com
January
9-11 The 14th Annual Ouray Ice Festival
Premiere ice climbing event. Internationally known as leader of the pack. Open competition with qualifying rounds and finals. Online booking for the 2009 Ouray Ice Festival Clinics began November 5, '08. Live auctions, lectures, and more. Info: www.ourayicefestival.com
10 Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak
Ski by the light of the moon-then soak under the stars!
12-16 Chicks with Picks "Totally Chick"
Totally Chick is open to women of all abilities from beginners to more advanced climbers. If you are totally addicted to ice climbing, attend the Ouray Ice Festival.
25-29 Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"
Our most popular clinic and the one we've been doing the longest. The four-to-one ratio with two ropes offers you lots of climbing. There's a "Skills Day" that enables you to sign up for instruction in rescue techniques, mixed climbing, alpine skills and more
30-1 1st Annual Betty Ice Ball
A Women's Festival of Ice; put on by Chicks with Picks, the premiere women's ice climbing program. Live auctions, lectures, and more. Check out their website for much more information! www.chickswithpicks.net
February
2-5 Chicks with Picks "The Sampler"
We've added an EXTRA DAY of climbing to this short format to give you a better "taste" of what ice climbing is all about. You will also have more time to focus on the technical aspects of this exciting sport.
7 Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak
Ski by the light of the moon-then soak under the stars!
10 Mt. Sneffels Spelling Bee Fundraiser
Special event to raise funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County.
13-15 Winter Art Festival 2009
This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists as well as artists from other areas and it is always well attended. Free admission. Ouray Community Center, 320 6th Ave. For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org. Info: 970-325-0808
14 Cattleman's Banquet & Dance
Annual event celebrating the ranching lifestyle on the western slope. Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway.
March
7 Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak
Ski by the light of the moon-then soak under the stars!
April
12 Elks Easter Egg Hunt
2pm, Fellin Park, Ouray Elks Lodge #492, 421 Main St. Ouray
16 Ouray County Sawmill Exhibit Opens
At the Ouray County Historical Museum
TBA Sunday Music Salons
Sponsored by Ouray County Performing Arts Guild
May
10 Mother's Day Brunch
1pm at Ouray Elks Lodge #492, 421 Main St. Open to the public.
25 Environmental Education
Lecture Series Every Friday & Saturday evening thru Sept 7 at the Ridgway State Park just outside of Ridgway, CO.
25 Nature Detectives
Perfect for the kids - every Saturday morning from Memorial Day to Labor Day at the Ridgway State Park just outside of Ridgway, CO.
June
1-6 Ridgway Railroad Restoration Week
Hands-on restoration of Galloping Goose 4 and other narrow gauge equipment. RSVP 970-626-4373 or 970-626-4239. Lunches provided; some evening programs. Ridgway Railroad Museum, Ridgway
10 Taste of Ouray
Tantalizing, delicious samplings of local cuisine, music and beverages! Come give your taste buds a real treat! Ouray Community Center, 320 6th Ave. Info: 970-325-4746
13 Corkscrew Railroad Bed and Turntable Hike
Sponsored by the Ridgway Railroad Museum and OCHS (guided, $10 fee). Call 970-325-4576 to preregister. Hikers will meet at the Ouray County Museum at 9:00 am.
16 Evenings of History Series
Jane Bennett, "Ouray County Ranching Stories"
20 Ouray Woman's Club
Rummage Sale Come find your next treasure at the annual community rummage sale. Held at the Ouray Community Center, 320 6th Ave.
23 Evenings of History Series
Tom Hillhouse, "The Mesker Iron Fronts on Ouray's Main Street"
30 Evenings of History Series
Karen Griffiths, "Lake Lenore" June Bingo Every Wednesday evening at the Elks Club - 7pm. Always lots of fun! Ouray Elks Lodge #492, 421 Main St.
TBA Trio Solesti
Hosted by Ouray County Performing Arts Guild
Environmental Education Lecture Series & Nature Detectives
May 25 - Sept. 7 (every Fri. & Sat. evening)
Perfect for the kids, every Saturday morning at Ridgway State Park
July
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration July 4
Parades, kids games, fire hose water fights, Elks Club BBQ, and spectacular fireworks display! Fun for the whole family!
Artists Alpine Holiday July 31- August 8
49th Annual National Juried art show. Enjoy the creative & unique art work of many artists in various mediums - oils, watercolors, photography, etc. They are so good that it's difficult to select a winner! 8th Annual Mt. Sneffels 1/2 Marathon Run/Walk August 29 The 13.1 mile course begins at Ouray Hot Springs Park, winds through the city of Ouray and follows the Uncompahgre River Valley to Ridgway. Benefit for Mt. Sneffels Educational Foundation. Info: Glynn; www.mtsneffels.org • 970.325.0312
August 2009
August 1-8 - Artists Alpine Holiday - 49th Annual National Juried art show. Enjoy the creative and unique art work of many artists in various mediums - oils, watercolors, photography, etc. They are so good that it's difficult to select a winner! www.ourayarts.org
August 8 & 9 - 25th Annual Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous - 150 vendors, entertainment, and food concessions. Fun for all! Free admission. Info: 1-800-220-4959
August 11 - San Juan Chamber Musicfest - 7:30pm, 4H Event Center, Ridgway. Info: www.ocpag.org
August 25 - "Quilter's Tea and Quilt Talk" reception - 4pm at the Ouray County Historical Museum - $5 admission and refreshments
August 22-23 - Ouray High Graders Holiday - Celebrate mining heritage and participate in miners' games. Miner contests! Being held next to the Ouray Hot Springs Pool & Park.
August 29 - 8th Annual Mt. Sneffels ½ Marathon Run/Walk - The 13.1 mile course begins at Ouray Hot Springs Park, winds through the city of Ouray and follows the Uncompahgre River Valley to Ridgway. Entry fee: $30. Race Day Reg: 6:30am; Race starts: 7:30am. Benefit for Mt. Sneffels Educational Foundation. Info: Glynn - 970-325-0312 or www.mtsneffels.org
August 29 - Grillin', Chillin' & Thrillin' Music & Brew Fest - Fellin Park. Live music, BBQ, and microbrews. Take a thrilling ride on the zip line! Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber Resort Association. Info: www.ouray@ouraycolorado.com or 970-325-4746
September 2009
September 5-7 - Labor Day County Fair and Rodeo - Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway
September 10-13 - Ouray County Railroad Days - Guided hikes and car tours of historic narrow gauge routes; RR Museum Open House, history talks. Info: 970-626-4373 or 970-626-4239 www.ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org
September 12 - 36th Annual Imogene Pass Run -Rugged 17 mile race from Ouray over 13,114 ft. Imogene Pass to Telluride. One of the top mountain races in the U.S. Pre-registration only. 15 yrs and older. www.imogenerun.com Info: 970-728-0251
September 25-27 & 29-10/2 - Diamond W Wranglers - Cowboy western singing group, 7pm, Main Street Theater. Info: John - 970-325-7255
October 2009
October 3 - Oktoberfest & 45th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing - Costume Contest! Everyone enjoys the music, dancing, food, and door prizes. Ouray Community Center, 6th Ave. Info: 970-325-4746
October 3 - 2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run - The run circumnavigates a 13.9 mile loop around the City of Ouray on USFS trails. Coincides with Ouray Oktoberfest! Info: www.ouraytrailrun.com
December 2009
December 5 & 6 - Elks Club Arts & Crafts Sale - Ouray Elks Lodge #492, 491 Main Street
December 12 - Yule Night in Ouray - 5pm, Yule night Parade with bonfire, caroling, and visit with Santa at 6pm at Ouray Elks Lodge. Live Nativity.
December 20 - FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US - 6th Avenue Street Party! 4-7pm. Cool carols and warm spirits! Food and seasonal beverages available . . bonfires to warm you - come join the fun! Ouray- your destination for celebration. Info: 970-325-4746
December 31 - New Year's Eve Fireworks at dusk- Awesome, loud & powerful! For info on Christmas 2009 events: www.ouraycolorado.com
For up-to-date information on all these events and lots more, visit our up-to-the-minute Calendar of Events at www.ouraycolorado.com | 
