2020 Golden Events
Golden is bursting with unique experiences and activites to charm every age, interest and adventure level. Please contact the organizer to confirm event details.
JANUARY
1 1 – 18 - Western Week
Golden is your Wild West destination during the annual National Western Stock Show and Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Western-themed activities will be held throughout the town. visitgolden.com
17 – 20 - Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Easter Egg Hunt
FEBRUARY
MARCH
Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com
Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com
Celebrate Golden’s dining scene and magnificent holiday light display during this annual 10-day event. Stroll through downtown or stop in to one of Golden’s distilleries to try a fancy cocktail or special before enjoying a meal at one of Golden’s fabulous restaurants. visitgolden.com
24 – 26 - 6th Annual UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival
20 – 23 - Colorado Environmental Film Festival
A weekend that captures the true spirit and lifestyle of the Cowboy heritage through poetry, song, and storytelling. coloradocowboygathering.com
24 – March 1 - “Frankie & Johnny”
The UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival is a winter signature event in Golden. Festival-goers dress in Viking regalia and celebrate community, live music, performing arts and craft beer. ullrgrass.com/beer-festival
1 – 9 - Golden Restaurant Week
The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is an inspiring and energizing event that includes world-class environmental films with representatives from local and national organizations. ceff.net
20 – April 26 - “Moon over Buffalo”
APRIL
2 – 26 - “Moon over Buffalo”
Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com
6 - A Taste of Golden
A Taste of Golden features a wide variety of Golden’s fine dining restaurants, eateries and sweetshops; along with local breweries and distilleries. Sample some of the best which Golden has to offer. goldenchamber.org
1 1 - Easter Egg Hunt
On the morning of the hunt, eggs are spread throughout Parfet Park (located at 10th St. & Washington Ave.) with areas for different age groups. Once the bell sounds, kids clean the park in 30 seconds or less, so don’t be late!
1 1 - Bunny Express Train
Hop on the Bunny Express Train, featuring a 1880s vintage passenger coach, and experience what it was like to travel 100 years ago. coloradorailroadmuseum.org
17 – 19 - Colorado School of Mines E-Days
Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting Golden Chamber of Commerce
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GOLDEN OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE 2020
Since 1934, Mines students have put the stress of studying aside each spring to celebrate Engineering Days (E-Days), uniting the local Mines community in honor of our unique history, traditions, and unflappable Oredigger spirit. mines.edu