Before You Go
Ouray is on US-550 on the Million Dollar Highway, about 25 miles north of Silverton and 10 miles north of the Ouray hot springs. The town is famous for ice climbing in winter and Jeep trails in summer. A fair visit pairs perfectly with a soak at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool.
On the Midway
Livestock competitions, 4-H exhibits, agricultural shows, and local entertainment celebrating the ranching and mining heritage of this spectacular mountain county. The intimate scale of the fair matches the tight-knit character of Ouray's community.
What to Know
The Ouray County Fair is perhaps Colorado's most scenically situated county fair, held in the tiny mountain town of Ouray — the "Switzerland of America" — nestled in a box canyon surrounded by 13,000-foot peaks. This small fair serves a county with one of Colorado's smallest populations but one of its most breathtaking landscapes.
Heading to Ouray County Fair?
Our complete packing list covers what actually makes a difference — sun protection, footwear, and the small things people forget until they need them.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Nearby County Fairs
Something wrong with this listing? Suggest a correction →