Colorado Byways 2020 Symposium
Due to the current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the Coronavirus Virus 2019 (COVID-19), the Colorado Byways 2020 Symposium is postponed. At this time, the planning committee is looking at other dates and will announce and post the new dates after April 7, 2020. We kindly ask that you delay requesting refunds until we announce the new dates.
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Colorado Byways Symposium 2020
“Thirty Years of Scenic Vistas & History One Mile at a Time”
May 6-7, 2020
Ouray, Colorado
May 5-6, 2020 San Juan Skyway Pre-Tour
May 8, 2020 Post-Tours
The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Program, which has helped guide the development of the state's roadways that have exceptional scenic, ecological, cultural, and historic attributes, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
"Over the span of three decades, some byway names have become legendary, such as the San Juan Skyway, Alpine Loop, and the Highway of Legends," said CDOT's Colorado Byways Program Manager Lenore Bates. "The initial byways roster envisioned between 15 and 20 routes but the Scenic Byways Commission settled in with 26 of them. They are truly the best of Colorado."
We are celebrating each Byway which will culminate in a Symposium and Celebration in beautiful Ouray in 2020.
We will include our Sponsors & Partners in the program schedule. We hope you will join us in Ouray for this recognition and celebration of arguably, the best network of Scenic Byways in the nation.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE*
* events/times are subject to updates until the schedule is final and confirmed
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
- Pre-Tour San Juan Skyway Day 1
- Check into the hotel, Cortez CO
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Pre-Tour San Juan Skyway Day 2
- 2 p.m. Check into the hotel, Ouray CO
- 3 p.m. Colorado Byways Symposium Registration Opens
- 3 – 5 p.m. Reception
- 3:30 p.m. Welcome Remarks by Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Showshana Lew & City of Ouray Mayor Greg Nelson
- 5 p.m. Speaker, Mark Falzone, Scenic America
- 6 p.m. Awards Dinner
Thursday, May 7, 2020
- 8 a.m. - Breakfast
- 9 a.m. - Speaker, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, WordWoman
- 10 a.m. - First Sessions
- 11:15 a.m. - Second Sessions
- 12:30 p.m. - Lunch & Speaker, Karen Mollica Risch, Local Author, No Individual Heroes, Ouray Mountain Rescue
- 1:45 p.m. - Third Sessions
- 3 p.m. - Fourth Sessions
- 4-5:30 p.m. - Closing Remarks/Reception
- 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Dinner on Your Own
- 7:30 p.m. - Optional Evening Presentation
Friday, May 8, 2020
- 7-8 a.m. - Coffee on Your Own [Rally for Post-Tours]
LODGING
Lodging in Ouray is second to none, with amenities you’ll be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Long known for our hospitality and friendly residents, Ouray has been a home away from home for travelers, dating back to the City’s beginning in 1876. From standard motels to charming bed and breakfasts, historic hotels, to cabins and condos, the choice is up to you. You’ll be welcomed like family even if it is your first trip to Ouray.
SPONSORSHIP & CONTRIBUTIONS
Gold Level:
Silver Level:
Copper Level:
Special Partners:
Sponsorship Information:
Copper Sponsor - $500
Silver Sponsor - $1,000
Gold Sponsor - $2,000
Palladium Exclusive Lunch or Reception Sponsor - $3,000
Platinum Exclusive Dinner Sponsor - $5,000
Sponsorship Levels Detailed Information