Events in Clear Creek County

Wednesday Nights it's business time in Clear Creek County. The Weekly Enduro Series Starts May4th!

This short course enduro series gives riders a timed downhill run on the infamous Sluice Trail at Floyd Hill in partnership with the Colorado Mountain Bike Association and Clear Creek County. The proceeds are directed back to building more techy trails in Clear Creek County.

Mount Evans Scenic Byway and Guanella Pass Scenic Byway are scheduled to reopen for the season, Friday - May 27th, weather permitting.

Once open, the roads will remain open in entirety through Labor Day with seasonal closures to follow.

For up to date information regarding Mount Evans Scenic Byway access, gate fees, and more please visit the USFS website

For information on Guanella Pass please visit the internal page

Clear Creek Pack Burro Races are Memorial Day Weekend in Georgetown and Idaho Springs, Colorado! 
Spectators are always FREE!

Georgetown, Colorado Pack Burro Race – Saturday, May 28th

8 miles – From Georgetown to Empire Pass and back. Remember to follow traffic pattern around the round about, yield to downhill runners, and stick around after you’re done to check for ticks. And, there will be a prize for the runner who picks up the most trash on the course along with Race Prizes!

• Race Entry fee: $60
• Check in + Weigh-in time: 9:00 am
• Start time: 11:00 am

Idaho Springs, Colorado Pack Burro Race – Sunday, May 29th

5 miles – Great distance for first timers! Rolling start after Parade down main street begins at Citizens Park, heading east turning north up 17th Ave, across Colorado Blvd up Virginia Canyon on the dirt road that features a 12% grade/climb, switch back down following flour arrows to old miners driveway at the open gate, up and over, down and winding around down Rose Gulch, over logs, under trees, coming out over the Argo Mill, heading back west on Riverside turning right at 23rd, left on Virginia Street toward the back of the Elks Lodge with a sharp left on 16th to the finish.

• Race Entry fee: $60
• Check in + Weigh In: 8:30 am
• Start time: 10:30 am

CC Burro Racing Series – Run both races!

Do you feel energetic and ready to keep going after Georgetown’s Race? Then gear up your burro and run the Idaho Springs race too! WIN both races with the same burro for your chance to win “Red Tail’s Miner Challenge Trophy”!

Series Fee: TBD for Both Races - Entry information please contact Event Director Patti Tyler Director.CCBurroRacing@gmail.com 720-333-0326 or Co-Race Director Brad Wann – 303-906-2269 –bmwfurniture@aol.com

Did you know? The Burro is the Colorado State Animal and that Pack Burro Racing is the only sport indigenous to the State of Colorado? It has its roots in the State’s mining heritage. In the early days of the mining industry, miners would take burros, which is the Spanish word for donkey, through the mountains of Colorado in their search for gold. Because the burros were carrying supplies, the miners could not ride the animal and so they would walk, leading the donkey. The burro races commemorate these men and their burros.

Format: In a typical burro race, a runner and a burro race complete a prescribed course together, with the runner leading the burro on a rope. Riding the burro is not allowed. In fact, the human may carry the burro, but the burro may not carry the human. The burro must be on a lead rope, which is limited to 15 feet. Runners must maintain control of their animals at all times. Burros must also carry a pack saddle with 33 pounds of traditional mining gear, including a pick, gold pan, and a shovel. Runners may also include other gear in their saddles, such as windbreakers, water, food, etc, but the surplus gear cannot be counted in the 33 pounds. Cruelty to the burro is prohibited and racing officials have the right to hold any burro for 30 minutes following the race for an inspection by a veterinarian.

Lore: There are two legends concerning the beginning of these burro races. The first states that the races began when two miners found gold and had to race back to the claims office. Because they could not ride the burros the miners were forced to run, leading the burros. The second legend is somewhat vague but concerns a few drunken miners at a bar in Leadville, Colorado.

Clear Creek Pack Burro Races are Memorial Day Weekend in Georgetown and Idaho Springs, Colorado! 
Spectators are always FREE!

Georgetown, Colorado Pack Burro Race – Saturday, May 28th

8 miles – From Georgetown to Empire Pass and back. Remember to follow traffic pattern around the round about, yield to downhill runners, and stick around after you’re done to check for ticks. And, there will be a prize for the runner who picks up the most trash on the course along with Race Prizes!

• Race Entry fee: $60
• Check in + Weigh-in time: 9:00 am
• Start time: 11:00 am

Idaho Springs, Colorado Pack Burro Race – Sunday, May 29th

5 miles – Great distance for first timers! Rolling start after Parade down main street begins at Citizens Park, heading east turning north up 17th Ave, across Colorado Blvd up Virginia Canyon on the dirt road that features a 12% grade/climb, switch back down following flour arrows to old miners driveway at the open gate, up and over, down and winding around down Rose Gulch, over logs, under trees, coming out over the Argo Mill, heading back west on Riverside turning right at 23rd, left on Virginia Street toward the back of the Elks Lodge with a sharp left on 16th to the finish.

• Race Entry fee: $60
• Check in + Weigh In: 8:30 am
• Start time: 10:30 am

CC Burro Racing Series – Run both races!

Do you feel energetic and ready to keep going after Georgetown’s Race? Then gear up your burro and run the Idaho Springs race too! WIN both races with the same burro for your chance to win “Red Tail’s Miner Challenge Trophy”!

Series Fee: TBD for Both Races - Entry information please contact Event Director Patti Tyler Director.CCBurroRacing@gmail.com 720-333-0326 or Co-Race Director Brad Wann – 303-906-2269 –bmwfurniture@aol.com

Did you know? The Burro is the Colorado State Animal and that Pack Burro Racing is the only sport indigenous to the State of Colorado? It has its roots in the State’s mining heritage. In the early days of the mining industry, miners would take burros, which is the Spanish word for donkey, through the mountains of Colorado in their search for gold. Because the burros were carrying supplies, the miners could not ride the animal and so they would walk, leading the donkey. The burro races commemorate these men and their burros.

Format: In a typical burro race, a runner and a burro race complete a prescribed course together, with the runner leading the burro on a rope. Riding the burro is not allowed. In fact, the human may carry the burro, but the burro may not carry the human. The burro must be on a lead rope, which is limited to 15 feet. Runners must maintain control of their animals at all times. Burros must also carry a pack saddle with 33 pounds of traditional mining gear, including a pick, gold pan, and a shovel. Runners may also include other gear in their saddles, such as windbreakers, water, food, etc, but the surplus gear cannot be counted in the 33 pounds. Cruelty to the burro is prohibited and racing officials have the right to hold any burro for 30 minutes following the race for an inspection by a veterinarian.

Lore: There are two legends concerning the beginning of these burro races. The first states that the races began when two miners found gold and had to race back to the claims office. Because they could not ride the burros the miners were forced to run, leading the burros. The second legend is somewhat vague but concerns a few drunken miners at a bar in Leadville, Colorado.

Celebrate Memorial Day in Clear Creek County!

June 3 - Idaho Springs Summer Kick Off Parade & BBQ @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join the Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce and Idaho Springs Marketing Alliance on Miner Street in Downtown Idaho Springs for the Annual Summer Kick-off Parade and FREE BBQ!

There will be a parade at 11 am from the Clear Creek Recreation Center to Citizens Park along Miner Street followed by a FREE BBQ in Citizens Park around noon!

Everyone is welcome to come, relax, and enjoy a little bit of what Idaho Springs has to offer ~ It’s a great way to kick start the summer!!

www.idahospringschamber.org

June 4 - REVEL Rockies Marathon and Half Marathon

This incredibly fast and remarkably beautiful downhill road race takes runners from the forests and canyons of the Rocky Mountains to the foothills of Denver, Colorado. Featuring a perfectly smooth downhill slope and spectacular scenery, this race will be sure to help you set your PR and finally hit that Boston Qualifying time. This event is guaranteed to be your new favorite marathon or half marathon in Colorado! REVEL in speed. REVEL in beauty. REVEL in the Rockies.

• Date: June 4, 2022
• Marathon Start Time: 6:00 AM
• Half Marathon Start Time: 6:30 AM
• Bus Loading: Bandimere Speedway. Marathon 3:30am to 4:15am. Half Marathon 4:15am to 5:15am.
• Road Closures & Detours
• Full Marathon Course: Squaw Mountain to Morrison
• Half Marathon Course: Evergreen to Morrison
• Guide: Participant Guide
• Expo: Friday, June 3, 2022 from 10:00AM - 6:00PM at the Steinhauer Field House on 13th and Maple Street on the School of Mines campus in Golden, CO.
• Road Closures & Detours

About:

REVEL is a series of running events that is gaining a broad presence in the running world by distinguishing its races in a number of ways, including its unique courses, emphasis on runner experience, and partnerships with local communities, nonprofit organizations, sponsors, and government agencies.

REVEL races can best be described by two words: Fast & Beautiful. Our events take place in the most beautiful venues available in the areas in which they are held. REVEL races seek to maximize the time our runners spend running in canyons, forests, state or national parks, and so forth. In addition, the downhill nature of REVEL races provides a unique opportunity for runners to achieve personal best times and qualify for exclusive events.

In addition to providing unforgettable experiences for our runners, REVEL races also deliver value to the communities who graciously host our events. Each REVEL race brings significant financial benefits to local economies, provides an opportunity for communities to brand themselves, and creates a healthier and more fitness-friendly community. Additionally, proceeds from each REVEL runner’s entry fee are donated to local nonprofit groups geared towards health and environmental causes.

For more information please visit https://www.runrevel.com/rdv

The Guanella Pass Hill Climb is a bicycle race with one of the most scenic routes in all of Colorado.   Riders will leave historic downtown Georgetown, Colorado and traverse 3,050 feet in just over 11 miles on freshly paved roads.  The course winds and twists along with some steeper sections near the finish to make that last surge all the more rewarding.  Once again the course will be fully closed to traffic!

Details and registration here: www.sanitassports.us/guanella-pass-hill-climb

Learn more about the Byway here... 

Celebrate Fathers Day in Clear Creek County!

Celebrate the First Day of Summer in Clear Creek County!

Welcome to the highest downhill half marathon in the country and possibly the highest downhill 4-miler!

The half marathon/relay begins on dirt and then paved bike path at Loveland Ski Area and descends five miles to Bakerville. At this point, racers travel a paved road 4.5 miles to Silver Plume. From here, racers travel 3.5 miles of paved bike path and paved/dirt road to downtown Georgetown. The 4 mile begins at Silver Plume and travels on paved bike path/road to the Town of Georgetown. These courses offer a fast race time for the serious runner and a scenic, fun route for the novice.

For more information or to register visit www.slackerhalfmarathon.com

June 26 - Mt. Evans Ascent Race @ 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
Details here www.racingunderground.com/mtevans

Although the air will be noticeably thin at the starting line, Echo Lake’s 10,600 feet of elevation is just the beginning. The climb totals nearly 4,000 vertical feet – much of it above treeline – as you make your way 14.5 miles to the finish line located at the summit of one of the most recognizable peaks on Denver’s mountain skyline – 14,264 foot Mt. Evans.

Spectators will include Bighorn Sheep, Marmots, and Mountain Goats – maybe even a few people!!!

ROAD CLOSURE:

For runner safety, the Mt. Evans Road will be closed to vehicular traffic during the event. This includes spectators. The road will be closed on the evening of Saturday, and the road will reopen once we reach the finish line cutoff at 11am on Sunday. Spectators are not allowed to camp on the mountain. Any spectators who attempt to camp along the course will cause their runner to be disqualified from the race.

DATE & TIME:

The Race will start promptly at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday. Summit Bags must be loaded into truck by 6:00 a.m. Additional information on the event will be emailed to competitors approximately 1 week prior to the event.

PACKET PICK-UP:

Race Morning Packet Pick-Up will be available at the start line on race morning starting at 5:00am. A PHOTO ID is REQUIRED to pick up your packet, and only you can pick up your race number – no exceptions. You will receive your bib number, participant goody bag, race shirt, and timing chip in your racer packet. No bib transfers will be allowed on race morning.

Early Packet Pick-Up will be available from noon until 6:30pm on Thursday at Runners Roost Lakewood. A PHOTO ID is REQUIRED to pick up your packet, and only you can pick up your race number – no exceptions. You will receive your bib number, participant goody bag, race shirt, and timing chip in your racer packet.

WEATHER:

Mt. Evans has weather of its own, and no forecast seems to be able to nail down exactly what you’ll see at the summit. This forecast, however, should give you an idea what to expect on Mt. Evans. Generally, mornings are nice, with any stormy weather moving in during the afternoon hours. Of course, weather on the mountain can pull some surprises!

BENEFICIARIES:

A portion of every entry will be donated to Alpine Rescue. They will be providing on-course support during the Mt. Evans Ascent, and volunteer year-round support to the community. You may also make an additional donation to Alpine Rescue when you register!

Organizer
Racing Underground
(303) 642-7917

The Annual Silver Plume Melodrama will take place the first two weekends and last weekend of April with an encore July 3rd – Doors open 6pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays
Adults $40 • Seniors $30 (Sunday only) • Children $15 (12 and under)
Admission includes buffet dinner along with brownies and ice cream sundaes

For Reservations, please call (303) 569-2023
http://www.silverplu.me/

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

• 9:00 am   ~ Patriotic Pancake Breakfast at Guanella Pass Brewery
• 11:00 am  ~  Parade in Historic Downtown
• 12:00 pm  ~  BBQ in City Park
• 12:00 pm  ~ Cowboy Band in City Park
• 1:00 pm   ~  Jeffco Brass Band in Historic Downtown on Library Stage
• 2:00 pm   ~  Park County Regulators Shootout in Historic Downtown
• 3:30 pm   ~  Live Music in Historic Downtown on Library Stage

Start the day in Georgetown, Colorado with a Patriotic Pancake Breakfast at Guanella Pass Brewery complete with Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Beer from 9-11am, followed by the Old Fashioned Parade down 6th Street in Historic Downtown. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and find a spot to watch - we also suggest bringing umbrellas for shade, or you can pick one up a beautiful keepsake umbrella at the Georgetown Valley Candy Company too!

After the parade enjoy a short walk to City Park at the corner of 10th Street and Rose Street for an afternoon filled with BBQ to benefit the Georgetown Community Center ($10 per plate - cash or check please) and enjoy the sounds of the Cowboy Band as the children play at Fosters Place Playground with spectacular views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. There will also be a cart serving hot dogs, chips and drinks ($5 per meal - cash or check please)

The afternoon fun continues in Historic Downtown with live music on Library Stage (6th Street & Rose Street) featuring the Jeffco Brass Band and Bottlerocket Hurricane. Don't miss the 2:00 pm Old West Shootout Reenactment with the Park County Regulators!

Also be sure to check out the Georgetown Loop Railroad schedule for reservations and additional information.

Silver Plume

• 2:00 pm   ~  Ice Cream Social at Dinger Park

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

• 1:00 pm   ~  Live Music + Festivities start on Miner Street & Citizens Park
• 1:00 pm   ~  Family Fun at the Shelly/Quinn Ball Fields
• 9:15 pm   ~  Fireworks Show over the Charlie Tayler Waterwheel

The City of Idaho Springs is hosting a day filled with fun for the whole family with activities from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm and fireworks to follow at 9:15 pm.

Along Miner Street in Downtown Idaho Springs enjoy perusing the Miner Street Market, listening to live music + entertainment while sipping on craft brews in the beer garden at Citizens Park (16th and Miner Street), bounce house for the kiddos, a dunk tank, caricature artist, and sampling the flavors of local restaurants and food vendors.

The Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation Center will be featuring a satellite site offering fun family activities at the Shelly/Quinn Ball Fields complete with bumper cars, a bounce house, lawn + yard games, and food vendors too - There will be free shuttles running throughout the day to transport people between the two sites!

Fireworks will take place over the iconic Charlie Tayler Waterwheel starting at 9:15 pm, weather dependent.

Save the Date - Saturday, July 16th 2022

The Georgetown Pendelum area and back to Guanella Pass Summit. More details to come...

Mount Evans Hill Climb - Bob Cook Memorial is an iconic bicycle race that takes place on the highest paved road in the United States from the City of Idaho Springs to the top of Mount Evans Scenic and Historic Byway. It was run for the first time in 1962 and was renamed in 1981 in honor of five-time race winner Bob Cook, who died of cancer at the age of 23.

The one and only - Colorado State Hill Climb Championships or Gran Fondo, the Climb is an extraordinary ride to the top of the world at 14,130.'

The starting point in Idaho Springs is about 20 miles west of Denver and 45 minutes east of Summit County, and if you fancy yourself a climber, this is one of the “Big Kahunas” of Hill Climbs. It is a 6,630 foot climb from an elevation of 7,500 feet all the way up to 14,130 feet. Climbing between 12,000 feet and 14,000 feet is dramatically different than climbing from 10,000 feet to 12,000 feet and consequently has been designated the Colorado State Hill Climb Championship for Senior Men, Women and Junior Men/Women 17-18.

For more information please visit www.bicyclerace.com

The Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile race beginning in Georgetown, Colorado at Georgetown Lake and ending in Idaho Springs, Colorado at the Clear Creek Recreation Center. This race is brought to you by the Clear Creek Booster Club.

Don't miss Glacierfest and the Annual Ore Cart Races while you enjoy live music and the cool down of the Rocky Mountains!

Glacierfest features a free, all-day music festival with local bands, craft beer, delicious food, and craft vendors. Friends of Charlie's Place will have a booth with adoptable dogs.

Simply bring your chairs, blankets and sit back and enjoy the music!

$5 parking. Free Admission.

P.S. Anyone can participate in the ore cart races, simply sign up in advance!
Visit www.stmaryspoa.com for more information or to register for the Ore Cart Races.

August 20 - 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

Colorado's highest 100 mile race - The race begins in the historic mining town of Georgetown, Colorado up the Rutherford trail until you cross Guanella Pass Road past several old mine entrances to the top of Argentine Pass, Grays Peak and Torreys Mountain. Then continue onto the Continental Divide Trail just below the summit of Santa Fe Peak to the town of Montezuma and Glacier Mountain. The hillsides below are littered with old mines dating back to the Colorado Gold Rush, taking you a couple miles (as the crow flies) away from Keystone Ski Resort and then climbing Teller Mountain and Red Cone at 12,801 feet with sweeping views of Mount Bierstadt and Argentine Pass where you were earlier in the day. A seven mile descent down to Geneva Creek to Guanella Pass and the Square Top Lakes at 12,000 feet where you get to turn around and do it all again!

Learn more here

Celebrate Labor Day in Clear Creek County!

The Flaming Foliage Relay runs from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista over Guanella, Georgia, and Fremont Passes with a total of 30 Legs, 3 Passes, and 165 miles!

Roads Less Traveled Relays is thrilled to announce Flaming Foliage Relay and the return of Georgia Pass to the Colorado relay race scene. This is a reintroduction of the best part of the original relay in Colorado that Outward Bound created back in 1998. It has been missed by many Colorado runners. For more information, or to register for the event click here

The Flaming Foliage Relay runs from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista over Guanella, Georgia, and Fremont Passes with a total of 30 Legs, 3 Passes, and 165 miles!

Roads Less Traveled Relays is thrilled to announce Flaming Foliage Relay and the return of Georgia Pass to the Colorado relay race scene. This is a reintroduction of the best part of the original relay in Colorado that Outward Bound created back in 1998. It has been missed by many Colorado runners. For more information, or to register for the event click here

September 10 - Devil of the Divide Ultra 50k/50m

We are pleased to present one of the most beautiful and challenging trail racing events 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.

The 50K course climbs over 6500 feet. Due to the difficulty and remoteness of this race, prior ultra running experience is required.

The 22K course follows the first part of the 50K, making it one of the toughest half-marathons in the state, with 3400′ of climbing, reaching an altitude of 13,200′. The 22K course is not recommended for novice trail runners. It is a tough course at high altitude.

Cut-off times are enforced for both options.

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

Celebrate the First Day of Fall in Clear Creek County!

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

December 3rd, 4th and 10th, 11th - 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 3rd, 4th and 10th, 11th - 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 3rd, 4th and 10th, 11th - 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 3rd, 4th and 10th, 11th - 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.