GROUPS & GATHERINGS

Hosting and toasting in the high country

Ouray is the perfect place to host a celebration or gathering for as few as five to as many as five hundred guests. From parties to professional workshops, the town features a variety of venues and places to stay for every occasion, big or small. The spectacular scenery and access to an array of activities makes Ouray the perfect place for families and friends to enjoy quality time together in any season. Whether you want to design your dream destination wedding or plan a collaborative coworking conference in a more casual setting, every event will shine with the help of our hospitality professionals.

Yarrow, or Achillea lanulosa

iis found in semiarid and sub-alpine climates, commonly covering the forest floor. The flower with fernlike leaves is a member of the sunflower family.

VENUES

FULL-SERVICE CENTERS

Ouray Community & Conference Center The local community center includes two meeting rooms: The San Juan Room and The Massard Room. Each one is equipped with state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment, as well as a variety of tables, chairs and linens. With many windows and wooden floors, The San Juan Room is a warm, open space that includes a small kitchen. It can accommodate up to 150 people. For larger groups, The Massard Room can accommodate over 300 people. It is ideal for bigger gatherings, such as community presentations, school functions, fundraising events, dances and receptions. The Massard Room includes a fully-equipped commercial kitchen with convenient serving areas.

OURAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS & 4-H EVENT CENTER

Whether hosting an event indoors or outdoors, the Ouray County Fairgrounds and 4-H Event Center offers multiple venues in a single location for special events. From intimate gatherings to large-scale community events, the fairgrounds includes 5,000 square feet of indoor space, two outdoor patios, a covered barn with stalls for livestock and the largest rodeo arena on the Western Slope.

OUTDOORS

Top of the Pines, Fellin Park, National Forest and BLM lands

OTHER UNIQUE FACILITIES

Historic Beaumont Hotel, Wright Opera House, The Venue at Citizens State Bank, Elks Lodge and Western Hotel, Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast, Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs, Red Mountain Alpine Lodge

Events are subject to change.

JANUARY

• PARC Flat Ice Festival & Winter Games • Ouray Ice Festival • Chicks Climbing & Skiing Clinics & Auction

FEBRUARY

• Burn’s Night Dinner & Celebration • Cabin Fever Days • Winter Arts & Crafts Show

MARCH

• St. Patrick’s Day Celebration • Youth Climbing College

APRIL

• Elk’s Easter Egg Hunt

MAY

• Compassion 5K Run/Walk

• Historic Mine Tours • Mother’s Day Brunch • UpstART Spring Production

JUNE

• Ouray County Historical Society walking tours • Mountain Air Music Series • Ride the Rockies • Western Mining Artifact Show

JULY

• Fireman’s Ball • Independence Day Celebration • Ouray 100 Endurance Trail Run • FJ Summit

2022 Events

AUGUST

• Annual Quilt Show • Artist’s Alpine Holiday • Ouray Canyoning Festival • Highgraders’ Holidays Mining Competitions

SEPTEMBER

• Ourock Festival • Imogene Pass Run • Jeep Jamboree • Brunch for Books

OCTOBER

• Oktoberfest & Jeep Raffle

• Historic Beaumont Halloween Ball • Main Street Trick or Treat • Ouray PARC One-Wheel Races

NOVEMBER

• Friends of the Library Luncheon & Fashion Show • Veterans Dinner & Turkey Bingo • UpstART Fall Production • Ouray County Nordic Council Banquet

DECEMBER

• Yule Night • Wine Cheese & Chocolate Festival • Santa Delivers • New Year’s Eve

Jeep Raffle For over half a century, the Ouray Jeep Raffle has been a successful, communityoriented fundraiser that now supports the Six Basins Project, the Ouray Trail Group, other local environmental nonprofits that promote trail responsibility in and around Ouray and the mission of the Ouray Chamber Resort Association. Jeep Raffle tickets sold out at a record-breaking speed in 2020. Make sure you are notified when the next Ouray Jeep Raffle is on by subscribing to our mailing list www.OurayCo.org

ACCOMODATIONS

4J + 1 + 1 RV PARK

790 Oak St., Ouray (970) 325-4418 www.4jrvpark.com

Basecamp 550

20725 Highway 550, Ridgway (970) 400-7275 www.basecamp550.com Campground & lodge with mountain views

Mountain Top Resort 970-325-4736 www.mountaintopsocial.com 225 County Rd 23 Ridgway (located at Ouray KOA)

Ouray Inn

191 Fifth Ave, Ouray (970) 325-7203 www.choicehotels.com Spacious rooms with mountain views

Vacation Rental Collective

(970) 633-0721 www.bookvrc.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

JAS Designs P.O. Box 472, Ouray (970) 948-8587 www.jasdesignsllc.com Custom residential design services

Katrina Toucke Video Productions

(970) 231-7980 www.KatrinaToucke.com

OCRA

The Ouray Chamber Resort Association PO Box 145, Ouray www.ourayco.org

Ouray Visitors Center

(970) 325-4746 1230 Main St., Ouray www.visitouray.com

Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce 150 Racecourse Road, Ridgway (970) 626-5181 www.ridgwaycolorado.com Think Outside

Silverton Chamber of Commerce PO Box 565, Silverton (970) 387-5654 www.silvertoncolorado.com

Western Slope Business Solutions 300 Eighth Ave, Ouray (970) 274-1139 www.westernslopebusinesssolutions.com

SHOPPING

Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts

644 Main St., Ouray (970) 325-4408 www.mountainfevershirts.com The best selection in the West!

O’Toys

229 Sixth Ave., Ouray (970) 729-2388 www.otoysouray.com Come play in Ouray

Rockin P Ranch

512 Main St., Ouray (970) 325-0434 Ya’ll come see us now!

The Blue Pear Bloom Modern Mercantile

645 Main St., Ouray (970) 325-0645 www.thebluepear.net

Durango Hot Springs 6475 County Road 203, Durango (970) 247-0111 www.durangohotspringsresortandspa.com

Rigs Fly Shop & Guide Service

1075 Sherman St. Unit 101, Ridgway (970) 626-4460 www.fishrigs.com

Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour

721 County Road 4A, Silverton (970) 387-5444 www.minetour.com Experience mining in action!

Ridgway Adventure Sports 109 N. Lena St., Ridgway (970) 626-8500 www.ridgwayadventuresports.com We put the adventure in Ridgway sports

Switzerland of America 226 Seventh Ave., Ouray (970) 325-4484 www.soajeep.com Scenic Jeep tours and rentals

DINING

Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery 515 Main St., Ouray (970) 325-3315 www.coloradoboyouray.com

Ouray Brewery

607 Main St., Ouray (970) 325-7388 www.ouraybrewery.com Great food. Great beer.

Thai Chili Restaurant

740 Main St., Ouray (970) 325-4100 www.thaichilico.com

True Grit Cafe 123 N. Lena, Ridgway (970) 626-5739 www.truegritcafe.com

REAL ESTATE

Alpenglow Cohousing

Sherman Street, Ridgway (970) 318-6428 www.alpenglowcohousing.org A CoHousing Community in Ridgway, Colorado

Blackthorn Builders

P.O. Box 257, Ouray (970) 626-2626

Ouray Brokers 257 Sherman St. Ste A, Ridgway (970) 325-0300 www.ouraybrokers.com Serving all of Ouray county

ReMax Cimarron Realty 112 Village Square, Ridgway (970) 626-5400 www.cimarronrealty.com A new perspective. Changing the way you see real estate

Lindsey & Company Real Estate 635 Main St., Ouray (970) 325-4663 www.ourayrealproperty.com Buying or selling? We’ve got you covered!

United Country Sneffels Realty

150 Liddell St., Ridgway (970) 626-3555 www.toddssneffelsrealty.com

Monroe Group

200 Rabbit Brush Court, Ridgway (970) 596-0770 www.monroerealtygroup.com

Wild West Realty 801 Main St., Ouray (970) 325-6651 www.wildwestrealtyllc.com

As Outdoor Recreation Capital of Colorado, Ouray is a beautiful basecamp to explore history and nature. On every adventure, be sure to stay on marked trails to preserve the habitats of every resident, including the native flora and fauna.

Visitors

Stop by Ouray Visitor Center located at 1230 Main St. or scan the QR code for more information