Ouray County Centralized Event Calendar

Project Purpose / Background

Ouray County currently operates with multiple disconnected community calendars. This creates confusion for locals and visitors alike, limiting community engagement and economic vitality. Past attempts at centralization have failed due to lack of resources and coordination.

Vision Statement

By 2026, Ouray County will have a sustainable, centralized public calendar—supported by all three government agencies—that serves as the go-to source for event information for both locals and visitors.

🧩 Core Features:

• Centralized System: One shared calendar platform for all county events
• Ease of Use:
  • Simple event submission process (frontend form)
  • Recurring event support (essential)
• Embed-Friendly:
  • Easily embeddable into external sites (gov, tourism, business)
• Filtering Capabilities:
  • Filter by event type (e.g., concerts, meetings, youth sports)
• Visual Appeal:
  • Each event includes image, description, and link to details

🔁 Streamlining:

• Single event submission to sync with existing systems
• Possibly explore automation with AI or syncing with Google Calendar / other feeds

💰 Sustainability:

• Low-cost to maintain
• Shared funding model among Ridgway, Ouray, and County
• Clear staffing plan and calendar ownership

🎨 Design:

• Mobile-responsive
• Branded to represent Ouray County
• Eye-catching layout with clear CTA buttons

• Recurring event functionality is required in all quotes and planning
• Tera has recommended this be addressed proactively
• Jacob Torrey may have previous work or integrations worth revisiting