Ridgway 1k & San Juan Barrel Fest || * Kids run free!
October 5 @ 12:45 pm
Ridgway 1K ~ Rally Through The Alley: Colorado’s Most Entertaining Fun Run
*$30 pp in advance / *$35 day of OR combine Barrel Fest with 1k and save! Barrel Fest + 1k in advance: *$55 / Day of *$65 (* = plus fees). YOUTH under 13 run free with a registered adult. Youth 13+ are $10 advance or $10 paid in cash day-of onsite (Additional fees may apply if not paying with cash day-of)>
Join the most hilarious costumed fun run in Colorado!
The Ridgway 1K Rally Through The Alley is a family-friendly, costume-themed, 1K race in downtown Ridgway. But don’t be fooled—this 6-block, downhill “race” is all about fun, food, and funky vibes, not speed.
- Open to all ages and fitness levels
- Costumes are encouraged (and rewarded!)
- 8 unique aid stations featuring outrageous snacks like bacon, donuts, and hot dogs
- The race ends with live music in Hartwell Park
- Add-on available: Access to the San Juan Barrel Fest, a regional craft beer, wine, and cider tasting festival
Perfect for:
- Visitors looking for a fun fall festival in Colorado
- Families seeking a kid-friendly running event
- Adults who love craft beer and quirky races
- Runners who don’t run, but love a good party in costume
This is a fundraiser supporting arts and culture through two local nonprofit organizations: Weehawken Creative Arts and The Sherbino Theater.
A Festivus of beer, wine, spirits and cider tasting!
With live music by BONEWAGON
San Juan Barrel Fest – A Toast to Local Flavor & Live Music in Ridgway, Colorado
*$30 pp in advance / *$35 day of OR combine Barrel Fest with 1k and save! Barrel Fest + 1k in advance: *$55 / Day of *$65 (* = plus fees)
Raise your glass at San Juan Barrel Fest — Ridgway’s signature tasting event and a lively fundraiser for the historic Sherbino Theater and Weehawken Creative Arts Centers! Held each fall in the heart of the San Juan Mountains at Ridgway’s Hartwell Park, this one-of-a-kind festival spotlights the best of Western Colorado’s craft brewers, barrel-aged specialists, and regional vintners. Each participating crafter pours samples of their finest creations — from classic brews and ciders to experimental, small-batch offerings crafted just for this event.
Guests (21+ with valid ID and ticket purchase) can savor these unique tastes while enjoying live music, cheering on the colorful spectacle of the Ridgway 1K Rally Thru the Alley, and soaking up Ridgway’s unbeatable small-town charm. While tastings are reserved for adults, the festival atmosphere is open and welcoming to all ages.
The San Juan Barrel Fest follows directly after the quirky, beloved Ridgway 1K, creating an unforgettable afternoon of community, costumes, creativity, and craft beverages. For the full experience, gather your friends or colleagues, don your best costumes, cruise down the 1K course, and then belly up to the Barrel Fest for an afternoon of laughter, flavor, and fun!