Events in Clear Creek County

June 14-15  Celebrate Fathers Day on the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Looking for something unique to do on Fathers Day?

Look no further! Bring the family to Georgetown and take a ride on the Historic Georgetown Loop Railroad®, tour the Lebanon or Everett Mine, and then enjoy shopping and dining in Historic Georgetown! Plus The Georgetown Loop will give Dad a special surprise!

Train rides depart from the Georgetown Devil's Gate Station and winds up the Rocky Mountains to the Town of Silver Plume Depot and then returns you to the Georgetown Depot.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.GeorgetownLoopRR.com

Celebrate Fathers Day in Clear Creek County with attractions, restaurants, breweries, mine tours and more!

June 14-15  Celebrate Fathers Day on the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Looking for something unique to do on Fathers Day?

Look no further! Bring the family to Georgetown and take a ride on the Historic Georgetown Loop Railroad®, tour the Lebanon or Everett Mine, and then enjoy shopping and dining in Historic Georgetown! Plus The Georgetown Loop will give Dad a special surprise!

Train rides depart from the Georgetown Devil's Gate Station and winds up the Rocky Mountains to the Town of Silver Plume Depot and then returns you to the Georgetown Depot.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.GeorgetownLoopRR.com

Celebrate the First Day of Summer in Clear Creek County!

A Politician’s Ladder, or Wrong by Wrong to Success

by George Downing

After a pandemic sized shutdown, and challenging reboot, The Silver Plume Melodrama is returning to the George Downing Playhouse. This year we reprise A politician’s Ladder, or Wrong by Wrong to Success, forty years after the original 1985 production. This is a celebration of the largest community-based, volunteer fundraising initiative for the preservation of Silver Plume’s historical structures. Over 500 volunteer hours are donated by the community to make this production come to life.  We are excited to have a Clear Creek County based cast and crew, directed by Silver Plume local, and George Downing’s protégé, Nicholas Regester. Please join us for this dinner theater and support the preservation of this unique historic community.

“It is the turn of the century in a town nestled in the foothills from whence its livelihood has come. It is not a boomtown but instead grew at a measured pace because of natural geographic factors.

Situated at the confluence of two valleys, it was the natural location for stores and services to both, and the streams from each tumbled together creating a sizeable river of spectacular beauty. Far enough from the mining and logging in one direction and the dusty trail herds in the other to avoid the dirt and grime, yet close enough to gain sustenance from all.

Though the mutterings about the shaky economics of precious metals have reached the town, most people believe the diversity of the area will pull them through. Only a few are taking steps to find-untapped resources that will guarantee a bountiful future.

These very steps create our drama. The subtle forces that guide municipal growth are not walking in unison.”

When: Saturdays 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. and Sundays 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., April 26^th – 27^th May 3^rd – 4^th, with and encore performance July 3rd

How: Tickets $50, Kids $35 (12 and under), Seniors $40 (Sunday Only). Ticket includes dinner and ice cream sundae bar.
To make reservations (pay cash or check) please call (303) 569-2023 or email events@peopleforsilverplume.org,.
To purchase online visit https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZN3EHNWQR69NU

July 4 - 4th of July Celebration in Clear Creek County

Come spend the day with Idaho Springs, Empire, Georgetown and Silver Plume! Stroll through unique shops, art galleries, visit historic landmarks, tour museums, pan for gold, or experience a little adventure on Clear Creek’s rapids, atv tours, train rides, adventure park, sky trek, or zipline! Follow us:  www.facebook.com/VisitClearCreek

Georgetown

Silver Plume

Enjoy a free ice cream social complete with homemade cakes, pies, refreshments, and of course ice cream at Dinger Park, located at 310 Main Street in Silver Plume, Colorado. Please drop in from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. If you wish to make a donation all proceeds will benefit People for Silver Plume.

The George Rowe Museum is located across the street and is open daily from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Take a tour of the original schoolhouse and learn about the history of Silver Plume and unique mining past. There is a small entrance fee to help support People for Silver Plume and ongoing historic preservation. Learn more at peopleforsilverplume.org

Idaho Springs

July 12th - Annual Triple Bypass Cycling Event

The Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride is recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the nation, taking you on a gorgeous tour through the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains from Evergreen to Avon Colorado. There’s something in it for everyone from a 40-mile single pass to 240 miles over 2 days. Course on Ride with GPS

120 miles from Evergreen to Avon or the Double Bypass and meet us in Georgetown and ride a challenging 75 miles to the finish in Avon. Looking to do a toe dip? Try the Single Bypass and cruise in for a ride with friends and family over 35 miles. No matter which course you choose, everyone is a winner

The Classic ride is 120 miles from Evergreen (Bergen Park) to Avon over Juniper Pass (11,140 ft.), Loveland Pass (11,990 ft.), Swan Mountain and Vail Pass (10,560 ft.), with over 10,000 ft. of challenging elevation gain. The roads on all the passes have limited vehicular access, so your ascent is relaxed and descent is thrilling, safe and fun.

For more information please visit: www.triplebypass.org

YOUR RIDE INCLUDES:

The coveted Triple Bypass jersey – unique to each distance

Double riders receive a limited edition wind vest

4 aid stations and a light lunch at Loveland ski area

Closed roads and trails – or if not closed, limited to vehicular traffic (we close westbound Juniper and Loveland Pass!)

Free beer, food and high fives at the finish

All support, including SAGs to the next aid, medical, and adoring fans

Sasquatch Adventure for all ages complete with mini museum, fun photo opportunities, and a scavenger hunt!
Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your adventure with an added Lebanon Mine Tour too...

For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

Celebrate French Independence Day in an old, Norman-style inn. This annual event recognizes French tradition and serves as a fundraiser.

Free public event.

Silent auction 10A-7P. Cash bar 3P-7P.

Proceeds benefit Hotel de Paris Museum.

Sasquatch Adventure for all ages complete with mini museum, fun photo opportunities, and a scavenger hunt!
Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your adventure with an added Lebanon Mine Tour too...

For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

Sasquatch Adventure for all ages complete with mini museum, fun photo opportunities, and a scavenger hunt!
Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your adventure with an added Lebanon Mine Tour too...

For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

Sasquatch Adventure for all ages complete with mini museum, fun photo opportunities, and a scavenger hunt!
Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your adventure with an added Lebanon Mine Tour too...

For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

Sasquatch Adventure for all ages complete with mini museum, fun photo opportunities, and a scavenger hunt!
Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your adventure with an added Lebanon Mine Tour too...

For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

Sasquatch Adventure for all ages complete with mini museum, fun photo opportunities, and a scavenger hunt!
Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your adventure with an added Lebanon Mine Tour too...

For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

The Hotel de Paris invites you to attend Wine on 6th Street in Georgetown, Colorado.

Enjoy a selection of wines served with charcuterie and accompanied by live jazz.

Admission: $20/person (includes food and music).

Wine: $7/glass. 21+ only.

Wishing you and your family a Happy Labor Day!
We hope you come celebrate with us and enjoy shopping, dining, attractions, art galleries, and more!

Labor Day Pancake Breakfast at the Alice School House @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Grab the family and come on up to the Historic Alice School House (271 Silver Creek Road, Idaho Springs) for a pancake breakfast from 8am until 11am – then drive on up the road and hike St Mary’s Glacier or head back into town for a little shopping or tour a gold mine or mill.

Enjoy a pancake breakfast in a beautiful alpine setting with music, pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, and coffee. Suggested donation of $2 kids, $4 adults, $10 family.

Also be sure to stop by St. Mary’s Fire Station Open House from 9am until Noon to meet Clear Creek County Fire Fighters and see the fire station’s new and old fire trucks! http://stmarysglacier.com/volunteer-fire-department/ (321 Beaver Road, Idaho Springs)

September 6, 2025 - Devil of the Divide Ultra 50k/50m

We are pleased to present one of the most beautiful and challenging trail races in the state of Colorado with breathtaking (literally and figuratively) views of Clear Creek County and the Continental Divide. Participants will reach a top altitude over 13,000 feet with over 6,500 feet of climbing for the 50K course and 3,400 feet of elevation gain for the 22K. 100% of the point-to-point courses are dirt, with the majority of each course being single track trail.

Due to the difficulty and remoteness of this race, prior ultra running experience is REQUIRED for 50K participants and trail running experience at high altitude is highly recommended for 22K participants. These courses are absolutely stunning and equally challenging. 

For for more information, please visit www.devilonthedivideultra.com or contact Stacey Todd at devilonthedivide@gmail.com

We are SO excited to announce the 2025 Trout Slam Fly Fishing Tournament!  This special event is dedicated to supporting a place very close to our hearts - Easterseals Colorado's Rocky Mountain Village (RMV) Camp.

Date: October 3, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
 Location: Rocky Mountain Village 2644 Alvarado Rd. Empire, CO 80438

Get ready for a day filled with adventure, camaraderie, and of course, some amazing fly fishing!  The best part? Every cast, every catch, and every cheer will contribute to making a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities. All proceeds from the Trout Slam Fly Fishing Tournament will directly benefit RMV, helping to create "Camperships" and ensuring that our amazing campers continue to have magical summer experiences.

To register or learn more about the event, visit https://www.easterseals.com/co/get-involved/events/

The Hotel de Paris invites you to attend Wine on 6th Street in Georgetown, Colorado.

Enjoy a selection of wines served with charcuterie and accompanied by live jazz.

Admission: $20/person (includes food and music).

Wine: $7/glass. 21+ only.

Happy Halloween from all of us here in Clear Creek County!

2025 Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival is November 8th ~ This free festival always takes place the 2nd Saturday in November.

Join the Historic Town of Georgetown and Colorado Parks & Wildlife for the Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival from @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

There will be children’s activities, crafts, music, wildlife programs, hikes, tours and so much more!

Be sure to stop by the Bighorn Sheep Viewing Station at the Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center as trained volunteers with binoculars and spotting scopes help viewers locate the head-banging sheep and offer a brief lesson on the animals!

Bighorns may be noticed from the highway, but, for the safety of both people and wildlife, please view sheep from the Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center and viewing station.

For more information:

Visit the Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival Page or call the Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center at (303) 569-2405.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife: cpw.state.co.us

The Gateway Visitors Center: www.georgetowntrust.org/gateway-visitor-center.html

Georgetown Promotions Website: www.georgetown-colorado.org

Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park: www.georgetownlooprr.com

December 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th - 2025 Annual Georgetown Christmas Market

Each December the town of Georgetown transforms for two weekends into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago. Thousands come to this tiny mountain town to experience a traditional holiday where Christmas hasn’t changed in 100 years: roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides through historic Georgetown, and wonderful sights and smells. Visitors enjoy appearances by St. Nicholas in his traditional dress and the daily procession of the Santa Lucia. Carolers in Victorian costume, dancers, and other family entertainment provide hours of memorable performances. Adorned with lights and Christmas greenery and blanketed with snow, the quaint, historic town of Georgetown, Colorado has been a Christmas tradition for generations of Colorado families. This year we hope you will begin making it a tradition of your own!!

The Georgetown Christmas Market is held annually on the first and second full weekends of December. Admission is FREE. Christmas Market features an outdoor European marketplace with handcrafted gifts in addition to Georgetown’s charming year-round shopping experience. Beautiful and unique shops showcase Christmas ornaments and decorations, Victorian items for the home, art, Colorado wine, rare books, jewelry, exquisite clothing, antiques, and gifts. The Market will also feature food vendors in addition to our fabulous local restaurants.

Christmas Market Museum Tours offer a relaxed way to see the Hamill House, Hotel de Paris and Energy Museums and Georgetown Heritage Center. Docents are on hand to give information or answer questions, but guests may stroll through the properties at their leisure to enjoy the holiday decor. Prices vary.

This event will take place on 6th Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado.

December 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th - 2025 Annual Georgetown Christmas Market

Each December the town of Georgetown transforms for two weekends into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago. Thousands come to this tiny mountain town to experience a traditional holiday where Christmas hasn’t changed in 100 years: roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides through historic Georgetown, and wonderful sights and smells. Visitors enjoy appearances by St. Nicholas in his traditional dress and the daily procession of the Santa Lucia. Carolers in Victorian costume, dancers, and other family entertainment provide hours of memorable performances. Adorned with lights and Christmas greenery and blanketed with snow, the quaint, historic town of Georgetown, Colorado has been a Christmas tradition for generations of Colorado families. This year we hope you will begin making it a tradition of your own!!

The Georgetown Christmas Market is held annually on the first and second full weekends of December. Admission is FREE. Christmas Market features an outdoor European marketplace with handcrafted gifts in addition to Georgetown’s charming year-round shopping experience. Beautiful and unique shops showcase Christmas ornaments and decorations, Victorian items for the home, art, Colorado wine, rare books, jewelry, exquisite clothing, antiques, and gifts. The Market will also feature food vendors in addition to our fabulous local restaurants.

Christmas Market Museum Tours offer a relaxed way to see the Hamill House, Hotel de Paris and Energy Museums and Georgetown Heritage Center. Docents are on hand to give information or answer questions, but guests may stroll through the properties at their leisure to enjoy the holiday decor. Prices vary.

This event will take place on 6th Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado.

December 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th - 2025 Annual Georgetown Christmas Market

Each December the town of Georgetown transforms for two weekends into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago. Thousands come to this tiny mountain town to experience a traditional holiday where Christmas hasn’t changed in 100 years: roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides through historic Georgetown, and wonderful sights and smells. Visitors enjoy appearances by St. Nicholas in his traditional dress and the daily procession of the Santa Lucia. Carolers in Victorian costume, dancers, and other family entertainment provide hours of memorable performances. Adorned with lights and Christmas greenery and blanketed with snow, the quaint, historic town of Georgetown, Colorado has been a Christmas tradition for generations of Colorado families. This year we hope you will begin making it a tradition of your own!!

The Georgetown Christmas Market is held annually on the first and second full weekends of December. Admission is FREE. Christmas Market features an outdoor European marketplace with handcrafted gifts in addition to Georgetown’s charming year-round shopping experience. Beautiful and unique shops showcase Christmas ornaments and decorations, Victorian items for the home, art, Colorado wine, rare books, jewelry, exquisite clothing, antiques, and gifts. The Market will also feature food vendors in addition to our fabulous local restaurants.

Christmas Market Museum Tours offer a relaxed way to see the Hamill House, Hotel de Paris and Energy Museums and Georgetown Heritage Center. Docents are on hand to give information or answer questions, but guests may stroll through the properties at their leisure to enjoy the holiday decor. Prices vary.

This event will take place on 6th Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado.

December 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th - 2025 Annual Georgetown Christmas Market

Each December the town of Georgetown transforms for two weekends into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago. Thousands come to this tiny mountain town to experience a traditional holiday where Christmas hasn’t changed in 100 years: roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides through historic Georgetown, and wonderful sights and smells. Visitors enjoy appearances by St. Nicholas in his traditional dress and the daily procession of the Santa Lucia. Carolers in Victorian costume, dancers, and other family entertainment provide hours of memorable performances. Adorned with lights and Christmas greenery and blanketed with snow, the quaint, historic town of Georgetown, Colorado has been a Christmas tradition for generations of Colorado families. This year we hope you will begin making it a tradition of your own!!

The Georgetown Christmas Market is held annually on the first and second full weekends of December. Admission is FREE. Christmas Market features an outdoor European marketplace with handcrafted gifts in addition to Georgetown’s charming year-round shopping experience. Beautiful and unique shops showcase Christmas ornaments and decorations, Victorian items for the home, art, Colorado wine, rare books, jewelry, exquisite clothing, antiques, and gifts. The Market will also feature food vendors in addition to our fabulous local restaurants.

Christmas Market Museum Tours offer a relaxed way to see the Hamill House, Hotel de Paris and Energy Museums and Georgetown Heritage Center. Docents are on hand to give information or answer questions, but guests may stroll through the properties at their leisure to enjoy the holiday decor. Prices vary.

This event will take place on 6th Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado.