The Ridgway RiverFest is a family-friendly celebration of the Uncompahgre River, our watershed and river recreation with all-age river races, live music, local food and drink, kids’ activities, watershed educational and cultural programs. The highlight of the day is the infamous “Junk of the Unc” race in which boaters maneuver their craft, constructed from scrap materials not intended for river travel, through whitewater rapids and others’ junk, trying to keep it all intact until the finish line.
RiverFest is produced by the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, a Ouray County nonprofit watershed group dedicated to helping protect the economic, natural, and scenic values of the Upper Uncompahgre River Watershed.
NEW in 2025: Free compost- pick up a pail!
Shuttles from Montrose Rec. Center to Rollans Park!
Boater shuttles between Dennis Weaver Park and Rollans Park!
Equipment demo by 4Corners River Sports!
Live music by Joint Point!
More booths with giveaways than every before!
RETURNING...
Pre-festival Trail Town Run 5K and 10K! (Runners get free drink at festival.)
Junk of the Unc with the top prize of a $500 boat rental at Ridgway State Park!
Margs by The Liquor Store and beer by the Colorado Boy
Free face painting!
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