Events in Clear Creek County

Miner Street Market presents live music every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8pm through September 8th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Enjoy open air dining at many local restaurants as you enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop complete with live music from an array of special musicians.

Miner Street Market presents Cornhole tournaments every Friday at 6pm through August 26th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Everyone is welcome, all ages and skill levels. $10 entry fee with prizes and discounts for participants.
Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop while having fun and sipping on craft brews!

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.

Save the Date: Dog Days of Summer Block Party in Georgetown, Colorado with Mayor Parker the Snow Dog and live music by Rob Solomon + Friends and 80s with Tonto Productions.

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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.

Miner Street Market presents live music every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8pm through September 8th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Enjoy open air dining at many local restaurants as you enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop complete with live music from an array of special musicians.

Miner Street Market presents live music every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8pm through September 8th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Enjoy open air dining at many local restaurants as you enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop complete with live music from an array of special musicians.

Miner Street Market presents Cornhole tournaments every Friday at 6pm through August 26th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Everyone is welcome, all ages and skill levels. $10 entry fee with prizes and discounts for participants.
Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop while having fun and sipping on craft brews!

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

Empire Farmers Market takes place every other Saturday through September 17th!

Come find unique crafted artisan gifts, pet goodies, culinary products, meat + eggs, coffee, delicious baked goods, plants, and more!

Open from 9am until 1pm at Theobold Park just off Highway 40 ~ 52 Park Avenue, Empire CO 80438

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Interested in being a vendor? New vendors accepted email FarmersMarketEmpire@gmail.com to learn more.

Miner Street Market presents live music every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8pm through September 8th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Enjoy open air dining at many local restaurants as you enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop complete with live music from an array of special musicians.

Miner Street Market presents live music every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8pm through September 8th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Enjoy open air dining at many local restaurants as you enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop complete with live music from an array of special musicians.

Miner Street Market presents Cornhole tournaments every Friday at 6pm through August 26th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Everyone is welcome, all ages and skill levels. $10 entry fee with prizes and discounts for participants.
Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop while having fun and sipping on craft brews!

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

Miner Street Market presents live music every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8pm through September 8th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Enjoy open air dining at many local restaurants as you enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop complete with live music from an array of special musicians.

Miner Street Market presents live music every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8pm through September 8th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Enjoy open air dining at many local restaurants as you enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop complete with live music from an array of special musicians.

Empire Farmers Market takes place every other Saturday through September 17th!

Come find unique crafted artisan gifts, pet goodies, culinary products, meat + eggs, coffee, delicious baked goods, plants, and more!

Open from 9am until 1pm at Theobold Park just off Highway 40 ~ 52 Park Avenue, Empire CO 80438

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Interested in being a vendor? New vendors accepted email FarmersMarketEmpire@gmail.com to learn more.

Celebrate Labor Day in Clear Creek County!

Miner Street Market presents live music every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8pm through September 8th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Enjoy open air dining at many local restaurants as you enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop complete with live music from an array of special musicians.

Miner Street Market presents live music every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8pm through September 8th in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Enjoy open air dining at many local restaurants as you enjoy the Rocky Mountain backdrop complete with live music from an array of special musicians.

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 10-11 Celebrate Grandparents Day Weekend at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Make memories with your Grandparents and enjoy a train ride you will never forget.

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

September 10-11 Celebrate Grandparents Day Weekend at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Make memories with your Grandparents and enjoy a train ride you will never forget.

September 16-18 and 23-25 Fall Colors at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Join us for a fun filled ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad and enjoy the changing of the leaves as you wind through the aspen-filled Rockies between Georgetown and Silver Plume. These excursions are a great favorite of children, their parents, and grandparents. For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

Empire Farmers Market takes place every other Saturday through September 17th!

Come find unique crafted artisan gifts, pet goodies, culinary products, meat + eggs, coffee, delicious baked goods, plants, and more!

Open from 9am until 1pm at Theobold Park just off Highway 40 ~ 52 Park Avenue, Empire CO 80438

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Interested in being a vendor? New vendors accepted email FarmersMarketEmpire@gmail.com to learn more.

September 16-18 and 23-25 Fall Colors at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Join us for a fun filled ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad and enjoy the changing of the leaves as you wind through the aspen-filled Rockies between Georgetown and Silver Plume. These excursions are a great favorite of children, their parents, and grandparents. For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

September 16-18 and 23-25 Fall Colors at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Join us for a fun filled ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad and enjoy the changing of the leaves as you wind through the aspen-filled Rockies between Georgetown and Silver Plume. These excursions are a great favorite of children, their parents, and grandparents. For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

Celebrate the First Day of Fall in Clear Creek County!

September 16-18 and 23-25 Fall Colors at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Join us for a fun filled ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad and enjoy the changing of the leaves as you wind through the aspen-filled Rockies between Georgetown and Silver Plume. These excursions are a great favorite of children, their parents, and grandparents. For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

September 16-18 and 23-25 Fall Colors at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Join us for a fun filled ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad and enjoy the changing of the leaves as you wind through the aspen-filled Rockies between Georgetown and Silver Plume. These excursions are a great favorite of children, their parents, and grandparents. For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

September 16-18 and 23-25 Fall Colors at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Join us for a fun filled ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad and enjoy the changing of the leaves as you wind through the aspen-filled Rockies between Georgetown and Silver Plume. These excursions are a great favorite of children, their parents, and grandparents. For ticket information please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com

Pumpkinfest Train Ride at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Steam Engine Bounce House, pumpkin give away and gift bags for children under 12 while supplies. Face Painting at Silver Plume. Fun carnival activities for the whole family. Carnival desserts at Silver Plume.

Pumpkinfest Train Ride at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Steam Engine Bounce House, pumpkin give away and gift bags for children under 12 while supplies. Face Painting at Silver Plume. Fun carnival activities for the whole family. Carnival desserts at Silver Plume.

Pumpkinfest Train Ride at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Steam Engine Bounce House, pumpkin give away and gift bags for children under 12 while supplies. Face Painting at Silver Plume. Fun carnival activities for the whole family. Carnival desserts at Silver Plume.

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

Children are welcome to parade in costume down Miner Street at 2:00pm followed by a trick or treat street along Miner Street Businesses, candy stations, and sponsored trucks until 4:00pm. This event is open to all children. Come on out and bring the family for an afternoon of fun on Miner Street in Historic Downtown Idaho Springs!

Save the date for the Annual Pumpkin Smash presented by Scraps-to-Soil

#DONTTRASHITSMASHIT

Thank you for your support!

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.