

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 10th Anniversary San Juan Skijoring
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: San Juan Skijoring returns to the Ouray County Fairgrounds in Ridgway, Colorado and this year we’re expanding the excitement with Friday Night Lights! Join us Friday evening or come out Saturday and Sunday for three days of fast-paced, high-adrenaline skijoring action featuring powerful horses and talented skiers and snowboarders taking on a custom-built course.

Enjoy an unforgettable spectator experience with:

- Food vendors &amp; a full bar
- Beer and specialty drinks?
- Jumbo screens with instant replay❤️‍?
- Live indoor feed ?⛷️
- Fire pits and heated tents ?
- Live music ?
- Mechanical bull ?
- Stick horse races?
…and more all weekend long!


UPDATED LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY- January 9
? Warming Tent | 5–8:30pm
? David Nunn &amp; The Bad Habits
? 4H Event Center | 9–11pm
? Sean DeLand &amp; The Western Slope
SATURDAY- January 10
? Warming Tent | 10:30am–1pm
? Travis Houle
? Warming Tent | 1:30–4:30pm
? Hugh Phillips Band
? Saturday Night Headliner | 9–11:30pm
? Sawyer Firkins with Kenzi Whittington ?️ $30 cover charge
SUNDAY- January 11
? Warming Tent | 10:30am–1pm
? The Lone Stare Mountaineers
? Warming Tent | 1:30–4:30pm
? JaxxTraxx Country Set


Tickets are on sale now at SanJuanSkijoring.com — grab yours early!


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

FRIDAY JANUARY 9
10:30 AM ~ SAN JUAN SKIJORING ~ NOVICE AND SNOWBOARD LITE Novice and Snowboard Lite competitions will take place on Friday. There will be no admission fee for spectators. Join us after the competitions at a the Ouray County 4-H Events Center for awards and a competitor party.

4:00 PM ~ DOORS OPEN FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS PRE PARTY  4-H EVENT CENTER
Doors open at 4:00pm for the "Pre-Party." Cocktails, dinner from local vendors and conversation before the first ever, "FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!"
6:00 PM ~ FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - SLOPE STYLE &amp; OPEN SKI DIVISION COMPETITION
Join us for the first ever "Friday Night Lights!" Enjoy warm drinks under tents with propane heaters and fire pits while watching the 1st round of the Open (Pro) Skier and Slope Style Divisions, all the while, listening to David Nunn rocking out in the Party Tent!


SATURDAY JANUARY 10
10:30 AM ~ SAN JUAN SKIJORING ~ JUNIORS, SNOWBOARD, TWISTED-SWITCH, SPORT 
Join us for an action-packed day starting with the Junior Division (12 and under). Next up, watch as the pro Snowboard Class straps in and shows off there skills down the track. Don't miss the thrilling "Twisted Switch" segment, where skiers and riders swap roles half-way through the course . Finally, we'll wrap up with an exciting showcase of the Sport Class before getting to the Open Class

2:00 PM ~ OPEN (PRO) DIVISION WITH GAP JUMP
Saving the best for last, the Open Skier Division is the fastest and most extreme class of the day.  With tougher turns and bigger jumps, including a pro gap jump with a Toyota truck under it, these are the top athletes of the weekend.  A must see when it comes to the sport of Skijoring

6:00 PM ~ AWARDS AND AUCTION ~ 4-H EVENT CENTER ~ OURAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Join us for an exhilarating evening of camaraderie and excitement within the skijoring community. Our Saturday soirée kicks off with an awards ceremony and a delightful dinner, setting the stage for a night of unforgettable experiences. Get ready to bid on your favorite team during our live auction, and as the stars come out, dance the night away to the electrifying tunes of a live band. It's an evening you won't want to miss!

9:00 PM ~ SAWYER FIRKINS ~ 4-H EVENT CENTER ~ OURAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS


SUNDAY JANUARY 11
10:30 AM ~ SAN JUAN SKIJORING ~ JUNIORS, SNOWBOARD, 

TWISTED-SWITCH, SPORT, SLOPE STYLE
Similar to Saturday we will start things off with the Juniors, followed by the Snowboard, Twisted Switch, and Sport, but we will have some added excitement from the new Slope Style Class. Slope Style competitors must navigate rails, jumps and vertical boxes while impressing the judges for the top score. Competitors will be competing for overall cash prizes and belt buckles.  Saturday and Sunday times will be added together to crown the skijoring champions.

2:00 PM ~ OPEN (PRO) DIVISION WITH GAP JUMP
We will finish off the weekend with the best of the best competing for the fastest time of the weekend.  The Sunday set will have you on the edge of your seat as horses race down the track with skiers flying through the air behind them trying to make every gate.  

6:00 PM ~ AWARDS CEREMONY ~ OURAY ELKS LODGE #492
Join us at the Ouray Elks Lodge to cheer on the winners of each division.  Cash prizes, belt buckles and more will be awarded to those who earned them.

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgway/10th-anniversary-san-juan-skijoring/200029221212059
- **Event Categories**: sports, entertainment, workshops, music, parties, live-music, contests, kids, first-friday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 700

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.sanjuanskijoring.com/tickets?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ridgway-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ridgway
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ouray County Fairgrounds & Event Center
- **lat**: 38.149165293396
- **long**: -107.74670919913
- **full address**: Ouray County Fairgrounds &amp; Event Center, 22737 US-550, Ridgway, CO 81432-9676, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: San Juan Skijoring (https://allevents.in/org/san-juan-skijoring/26967342)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Ouray County Fairgrounds &amp; Event Center, 22737 US-550, Ridgway, CO 81432-9676, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** San Juan Skijoring
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, entertainment, workshops, music, parties, live-music, contests, kids, first-friday
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 10th Anniversary San Juan Skijoring ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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