# 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 & 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 & The Bad Habits ? 4H Event Center | 9–11pm ? Sean DeLand & 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 & 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. ​ - **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 ## 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 & Event Center, 22737 US-550, Ridgway, CO 81432-9676, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 10th Anniversary San Juan Skijoring - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/82b6ad9f94f989235ca0300cefa544dbb245896c8a4dd390a5365ad2b051af14-rimg-w1200-h800-dca7bed9-gmir?v=1767722097 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 10th Anniversary San Juan Skijoring being held? - **A:** 10th Anniversary San Juan Skijoring takes place on Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am at Ouray County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 22737 US-550, Ridgway, CO 81432-9676, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 10th Anniversary San Juan Skijoring? - **A:** 10th Anniversary San Juan Skijoring is organized by San Juan Skijoring. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 10th Anniversary San Juan Skijoring is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ridgway, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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