2020 Golden Events

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 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” Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com

24 – 26 - 6th Annual UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival 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

FEBRUARY

1 – 9 - Golden Restaurant Week 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

20 – 23 - Colorado Environmental Film Festival 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

MARCH 20 – April 26 - “Moon over Buffalo” Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com 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

APRIL

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 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

MAY

15 – June 21 “Hope and Gravity” Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturdayat 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com JUNE 4 – 21 - “Hope and Gravity” Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com

Golden Farmers Market Starting the first Saturday in June (except July 25) and ending the first Saturday in October, visit the Golden Farmers Market held in the lot next to the Golden Public Library. goldenchamber.org

28 - Grand Fondo Starting in historic Golden, Colorado, this event features long Rocky Mountain climbs and descents, a range of elevations, and a great downtown park atmosphere for the finish line party. granfondonationalseries.com/ gran-fondo-golden

JULY

4 - Lions Club 4th of July Celebration The celebration includes free rides for kids, face painting, and live music throughout the day. Fireworks start after dusk, conditions permitting. Fireworks updates can be found @CityofGolden or follow the City on Twitter@CityofGolden.

6 – 12 - ARTSWEEK GOLDEN ARTSWEEK GOLDEN is a week-long celebration of the arts orchestrated by Foothills Art Center in partnership with arts-oriented organizations. foothillsartcenter.org

10 – Aug. 16 - “The Crucible” Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com

23 – 26 Buffalo Bill Days Take a step back in the past and experience the Wild West firsthand at Golden’s very own Buffalo Bill Days! Activities include the “Best of the West” theme parade, show, live music, food and merchandise vendors and more. buffalobilldays.com

AUGUST

7, 14, 21, 28 - Movies & Music in the Park This free series shows at Parfet Park located at 10th St. and Washington Ave. It features music and a familyfriendly movie each Friday night. Bands begin performing at 7:00 p.m. and the movie of the night begins at dusk. cityofgolden.net

15 – 16 - 30th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival Golden Fine Arts Festival is a prestigious juried art show located in the heart of historic downtown Golden, Colorado. Produced by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. goldenchamber.org

SEPTEMBER

4 – Oct. 11 - “Once On This Island” Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com

12 - Toby’s Pet Parade Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair is a benefit pet costume parade and fair, held in downtown Golden. Hundreds of pups in costume parade down Washington Avenue, followed by a family-friendly fair in Parfet Park. tobyspetparade.org

19 - Golden Sidewalk Sale Golden’s charming downtown is lined with mostly locally owned stores offering everything from technical outdoor gear to fine art. Support local businesses by shopping during this annual community sidewalk sale. visitgolden.com

20 - Golden Gallup Starting again beneath the City’s famous ‘Welcome’ arch, right in the center of historic downtown Golden, and finishing in Parfet Park beside gushing Clear Creek, the Golden Gallop will lead its runners on 5k and 10k loops. goldengallop.com

OCTOBER

3 – 11 “Once On This Island” Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com 10 - Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting This annual event each fall offers beer and chili tasting, along with live entertainment, food vendors, corporate exhibitors and silent auction. goldenchamber.org

NOVEMBER

28 - Small Business Saturday Kick-off the holiday season in Golden on Small Business Saturday! Shop and dine in Golden to support our local small businesses. Welcome Station at Golden Visitors Center. visitgolden.com

27 – Dec. 23 - “A Christmas Carol” Miners Alley Playhouse Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. minersalley.com

23 – Dec. 31 - Olde Golden Christmas During the holiday season, Golden takes a step back to a simpler time. Historic downtown Golden is the festive location for Olde Golden Christmas, a city-wide celebration that includes a candlelight walk, holiday art market, live theater, and a dazzling light display along Clear Creek, Santa encounters, shopping, dining, and so much more.

DECEMBER

1 – 31 - Olde Golden Christmas For the holiday season, Golden takes a step back to a simpler time. Olde Golden Christmas is a city-wide celebration that includes a candlelight walk, holiday art market, live theater, dazzling light display along Clear Creek, Santa encounters, shopping, dining, and so much more.