Ridgway First Friday Art Walk Ridgway First Friday Art Walk

Ridgway’s beloved First Friday Art Walk returns this year from May through December, with the December edition joining forces with the town’s festive Noel Night celebration.

On the first Friday of each month, Ridgway’s charming downtown comes alive as galleries, shops, studios, and creative spaces open their doors for an evening of art, music, and community. Follow the First Friday flags through town and wander from venue to venue, discovering rotating exhibitions, artist receptions, and pop-up happenings along the way.

Expect live music drifting through storefronts, treats and refreshments, and the occasional surprise tucked behind an unexpected door. From established galleries to pop-up creative spaces, each stop offers something different—making every First Friday a new experience.

Whether you’re an art lover, a curious wanderer, or simply looking for a lively evening out, First Friday is the perfect way to explore Ridgway’s creative spirit.

Come stroll, discover, and celebrate the arts—one door at a time.

🎨🛍️ Shop local. Win local. Celebrate local. 🎶🍷

Starting this June, your First Friday stroll through Ridgway could score you a $100 gift card to your favorite local business. 👀

Here’s how it works:
✨ Shop during First Friday
✨ Text your receipts from participating businesses
✨ Submit up to 3 receipts each month
✨ Two winners drawn monthly!

Every receipt = another chance to win while supporting the galleries, shops, restaurants, artists, makers, and small businesses that make Ridgway feel like Ridgway.

First Fridays happen monthly from 5–8 PM, June–December — with art openings, live music, special events, creative pop-ups, shopping, food, and plenty of reasons to wander downtown.

📍Get the map + participating locations:  Ridgway FUSE, Creative Main Street - Ridgway's First Friday Art Walk
ridgwayfuse.org/firstfridays

📸 Text receipts to: (970) 316-3197
—or drop them off at Town Hall within 48 hours.

Because supporting local should come with perks. 💥

If your business would like to participate in First Friday, simply list your arts-oriented activity on the Ouray Ridgway Events Calendar ourayridgwayevents.com and mention First Friday in the title. We'll take it from there!

Feel free to reach out to Tera Wick at twick@town.ridgway.co.us with questions.