The Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival
Enjoy a free, family-friendly festival with the Town of Georgetown and Colorado Parks and Wildlife as you learn more about Bighorn Sheep and enjoy activities throughout the day!
The festival takes place every year on the 2nd Saturday of November.
Restroom + Parking Map
Saturday, November 11, 2023 - 10am to 3pm
Georgetown, Colorado Bighorn Sheep Festival
FREE Festival for all ages!
Bighorn Photo Contest
The Annual Photo Contest is Coming Soon!
Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite image or upload a photo! Winners will be announced on the Bighorn Sheep Festival Facebook Page
Be sure to follow the page for festival updates and information on the upcoming photo contest.
Bighorn Sheep Viewing
10am – 3pm
Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center: I-70 Interchange, 1491 Argentine Street
Watch Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep on a nearby hillside. Spotting scopes will bring the action into clear view while you learn about Bighorn Sheep biology and behavior
Bighorn Archery Instruction + Target Shooting
10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm
Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center: I-70 Interchange, 1491 Argentine Street
Join trained instructors and learn how to shoot a bow and arrow in a safe and fun environment (weather permitting)
Bighorn Sheep Puppet Craft
10am – 1:30pm
John Tomay Memorial Library: 605 6th Street
Craft a Bighorn Sheep puppet with us! Bring your creativity; we’ll provide the supplies!
Face Painting
10:30am – 1:30pm
John Tomay Memorial Library: 605 6th Street
Complimentary face painting for all children during the festival by Katharyn Grant of Face Painting Denver.
Bighorn Hokey Pokey
11:30am
Library Park: Corner of 6th St and Rose St
Learn about Bighorn behavior with a familiar childhood dance and meet Elbert the Colorado Parks and Wildlife mascot.
Hope Ewe can join us!!!
Hotel de Paris Museum
12pm – 1pm
Hotel de Paris Museum: 409 6th Street
Watchable Wildlife: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep – The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is Colorado’s State Mammal and provides an excellent opportunity to view some of Colorado’s amazing wildlife!
Come learn about Bighorn Sheep biology and behavior and tips for watching these amazing animals during their annual rut (mating season).
Tours of the Museum are available from 10am – 4pm ($10/adult)
Sweet and Savory Treats
All Day
Library Park: Corner of 6th St and Rose St
Enjoy delicious bites from the following local vendors:
Rose Emporium, Chef’s Corner, Ann Mae Mobile Food Trailer, and Georgetown Mountain Popovers
Bighorn Gourmet Smores
All Day
Library Park: Corner of 6th St and Rose St
Warm up with a campfire at Strousse Park and get your very own gourmet s’mores kit to take home!
Georgetown Loop Railroad
10:45am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm, 8:00pm
Georgetown Loop Railroad: 646 Loop Drive
Enjoy a train ride aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad as the Holiday Season kicks off with special Santa’s Rocky Mountain Adventure and Lighted Forest themed train rides! All trains depart from the Georgetown Devil’s Gate Depot.
Seating is limited, and trains do sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance as walk up tickets are welcome but not guaranteed.
Clear Creek County is the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Located just west of Denver along Interstate 70, Clear Creek has 396 square miles of public lands to explore, as well as four mountain peaks above 14,000 feet. Clear Creek is comprised of charming mountains towns Idaho Springs, Downieville, Lawson, Empire, Georgetown, and Silver Plume, which are all along the I-70 corridor. Learn more about Clear Creek County here.