Events in Clear Creek County

May 5 - Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Azteca in Idaho Springs from 5pm until 8pm.

For more information please contact: Azteca Mexican Restaurant – 1628 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-2933

May 8-9 and 15-16 Celebrate Mothers Day on the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Looking for something unique to do on Mothers 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 make things even a little sweeter with roses and handmade chocolates just for Mom!!

Train rides depart from the Georgetown station beginning at 10 am, with the last train departing at 2:15 pm. The train takes you up to Silver Plume Depot and then returns you to the Georgetown Depot.

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

May 9 - Mothers Day

Back by popular demand - The Miner Street Market will return on May 13th for the summer! Enjoy time with family and friends on Miner Street as it is closed to vehicle traffic and serves as a pedestrian mall with activated spaces - and it is dog friendly! Enjoy shopping, dining, and relaxing under the Rocky Mountain blue sky in the heart of Idaho Springs! Stay tuned - more details coming soon!

Back by popular demand - The Miner Street Market will return on May 13th for the summer! Enjoy time with family and friends on Miner Street as it is closed to vehicle traffic and serves as a pedestrian mall with activated spaces - and it is dog friendly! Enjoy shopping, dining, and relaxing under the Rocky Mountain blue sky in the heart of Idaho Springs! Stay tuned - more details coming soon!

Back by popular demand - The Miner Street Market will return on May 13th for the summer! Enjoy time with family and friends on Miner Street as it is closed to vehicle traffic and serves as a pedestrian mall with activated spaces - and it is dog friendly! Enjoy shopping, dining, and relaxing under the Rocky Mountain blue sky in the heart of Idaho Springs! Stay tuned - more details coming soon!

Back by popular demand - The Miner Street Market will return on May 13th for the summer! Enjoy time with family and friends on Miner Street as it is closed to vehicle traffic and serves as a pedestrian mall with activated spaces - and it is dog friendly! Enjoy shopping, dining, and relaxing under the Rocky Mountain blue sky in the heart of Idaho Springs! Stay tuned - more details coming soon!

At the end of May, Georgetown, Colorado hosts a collection of events to kick off the summer season. Come join us this year when we open Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway, kick off the annual Georgetown Pack Burro Race, and much more! Details here: www.georgetown-colorado.org/georgetown-days

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

Georgetown, Colorado Pack Burro Race – Saturday 

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! Stick around and visit with vendors and listen to the music.

• Race Entry fee: TBD
• Weigh-in time: 9:00 am
• Start time: 11:00 am

Idaho Springs, Colorado Pack Burro Race – Sunday 

5 miles – Great distance for first timers! Rolling start after Parade down main street – Race begins at Citizens Park and ends at the middle of 17th Street by Mountain Prime Restaurant! Check out the vendors on Idahoe Mall along with “Kids Corner”.

• Race Entry fee: TBD
• Weigh In: 10:00 am
• Start time: 12:00 pm

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 Director.CCBurroRacing@gmail.com or Co-Race Director Brad Wann – 303-906-2269 – wpbamediarelations@yahoo.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.

At the end of May, Georgetown, Colorado hosts a collection of events to kick off the summer season. Come join us this year when we open Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway, kick off the annual Georgetown Pack Burro Race, and much more! Details here: www.georgetown-colorado.org/georgetown-days

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

Georgetown, Colorado Pack Burro Race – Saturday 

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! Stick around and visit with vendors and listen to the music.

• Race Entry fee: TBD
• Weigh-in time: 9:00 am
• Start time: 11:00 am

Idaho Springs, Colorado Pack Burro Race – Sunday 

5 miles – Great distance for first timers! Rolling start after Parade down main street – Race begins at Citizens Park and ends at the middle of 17th Street by Mountain Prime Restaurant! Check out the vendors on Idahoe Mall along with “Kids Corner”.

• Race Entry fee: TBD
• Weigh In: 10:00 am
• Start time: 12:00 pm

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 Director.CCBurroRacing@gmail.com or Co-Race Director Brad Wann – 303-906-2269 – wpbamediarelations@yahoo.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.

At the end of May, Georgetown, Colorado hosts a collection of events to kick off the summer season. Come join us this year when we open Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway, kick off the annual Georgetown Pack Burro Race, and much more! Details here: www.georgetown-colorado.org/georgetown-days

May 31 - Memorial Day

At the end of May, Georgetown, Colorado hosts a collection of events to kick off the summer season. Come join us this year when we open Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway, kick off the annual Georgetown Pack Burro Race, and much more! Details here: www.georgetown-colorado.org/georgetown-days

June 13 - Mt. Evans Ascent Race @ 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Mount Evans Ascent Race will take place June 13, 2021 – 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.

Join us on June 13, 2021 for another memorable run.

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 June 13th, 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.

COURSE RECORD BONUS:

Course record bonuses are now $500 for men and women. The men’s course record stands at 1:37:01 and the women’s course record stands at 1:55:38. Additional details are available on the Awards page.

OVERALL and MASTER’S PRIZE MONEY:

In 2019, the top-3 overall male and female finishers will win $300, $150, and $100 cash prizes for their performances on the mountain. Overall top-3 finishers will not be eligible for awards in their age group. The fastest male and female master’s finishers (age 40+) will win a $100 cash bonus in addition to the first place award in their age group. If a master runner places top-3 overall in their gender they will receive both overall and master’s prize money but will be excluded from their age group award.

FINISHER AWARDS:

In addition to age group and overall winner awards, All finishers will receive a custom Mt. Evans Ascent finisher’s medal. In addition, all men who finish in under 2 hours 40 minutes, and all women who finish under 3 hours will receive a trophy rock marked with the year of the race. This is a tradition from the 70’s and 80’s that we revived in 2012. Please see our Race History Page for a photo of trophy rocks from the early days of the Mt. Evans Ascent.

DATE & TIME:

The Race will start promptly at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday June 13th. 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 June 11th 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
Phone:
(303) 642-7917

June 14 - Flag Day

June 19-20 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 station beginning at 10 am, with the last train departing at 2:15 pm. The train takes you up to Silver Plume Depot and then returns you to the Georgetown Depot.

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

June 20 - First Day of Summer

June 20 - Fathers Day

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.

Please Note – All Parking for all races is at Loveland Ski Area! – Nothing will be at Georgetown Lake as the property has sold. EVERYTHING will be staged at Loveland Ski Area, Exit 216 off I-70.

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

July 4 - Happy Independence Day

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!

Also be sure to follow us on www.facebook.com/VisitClearCreek

Idaho Springs

Idaho Springs will be hosting an afternoon complete with live music and dancing in downtown at Citizens Park, delicious barbecue, and be sure to stay for fireworks over the Charlie Tayler Waterwheel!

• 2:00 pm Live Music and Entertainment Starts
• Beer Garden at Citizen’s Park
• 9:15 Fireworks Show will take place over Charlie Tayler Waterwheel – weather permitting.

Georgetown

In Georgetown, there will be a morning parade followed by a picnic, entertainment, and other special events. Please note – There will NOT be any fireworks in Georgetown this year… (Please head approximately 15 minutes east to Idaho Springs)

Also be sure to check out the Georgetown Loop Railroad schedule as train rides run from 10am until 3:50pm! Please contact the Georgetown Loop Railroad for reservations and additional information.

• 11:00 am Parade (Starting at The Alpine Restaurant and Bar at 11th and Rose Streets to 6th Street in Downtown Georgetown)
• Noon BBQ at Georgetown City Park (1001 Taos St, Georgetown, CO 80444) and music by the Brass Band
• 3:00 pm Live Music on Library Stage
• Beer Garden off of 6th Street and Rose Street – across from Guanella Pass Brewery
• Reenactments by the Park County Regulators off of 6th Street and Rose Street following the BBQ at City Park

Silver Plume

There will be an annual 4th of July Ice Cream Social from 2-4 pm at Dinger’s Park and Pavilion on Main Street, across from the George Rowe Museum. There will be an assortment of baked goods, ice cream and beverages. Proceeds will benefit People for Silver Plume, Inc. and historic preservation.

July 4 - Tom Hayden Memorial 5k Run/Walk @ 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Formerly known as the Georgetown Fourth of July 5k Run/Walk, all proceeds benefit the Clear Creek County Advocates.

“Honoring our past while preserving our future” — Patriotic runners and walkers will start their day right by traveling the perimeter of Georgetown around the lake and through historic downtown Georgetown! The course runs along dirt and paved roads and some dirt trail! It offers a scenic view of the Rocky Mountains and lots of fun folks along the way!

Registration & Packet Pick Up:

• Late Registration 7:15 am
• Race begins at 8:00 am in Strousse Park – Located at the Intersection of 6th & Rose Streets in Georgetown

Important Parking Information: Please park near downtown Georgetown along the streets or in the courthouse parking lot.

For Registration and more information please click here

Call: (303) 679-2426

Email: advocates@clearcreekadvocates.us

Website:
http://www.imathlete.com

Organizer
Clear Creek Advocates
Phone:
(303) 679-2426

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... 

Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb 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 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.

Save the Date: 2021 Evergreen Town Race Tent. Scheduled for August 21, 2021

One of the fastest downhill 5K and 10K courses to benefit the Alpine Rescue Team

The mission of Alpine Rescue Team is to ensure all-weather, 24/7, search and rescue response, preparedness, community education, coordination and leadership to Colorado's residents and visitors. Alpine Rescue Team responds to emergencies such as avalanches, lost hikers, high-altitude/vertical rescues and/or other situations in Colorado's mountainous terrain. Alpine Rescue is an independent, 501 (c) 3 volunteer organization, not a government agency. Available 24/7, Alpine Rescue Team's assistance is always given free of charge! In case of emergency simply dial 911 and help will be dispatched. www.alpinerescueteam.org

COURSE

Both the 5K and 10K courses wind gradually down Upper Bear Creek, with a finish near Evergreen Lake. This course treats participants to one of the most scenic and fastest races in Colorado. In fact, this may be one of the best races you have ever run! The fastest 5K ever run in Colorado was run on this course - 14:07 by Jason Hubbard in 1998.

This is a point to point route. The 5k starts at the halfway point on the 10k course. Both distances have the same finish line.

RACE SCHEDULE

• 6:30 a.m. - Registration Opens
• 6:30 a.m. - Buses Start
• 8:00 a.m. - 5K Event Begins
• 8:45 a.m. - 10K Event Begins

August 21 - 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

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

September 6 - Labor Day

September 6 - 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 gospel bluegrass music by The Miner Pickers. Plain and blueberry pancakes, bacon and sausage from Edwards Meats, juice and coffee will be served. 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 Annual Gold Rush & Silver Splash Duck Races @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Please join us for the Annual Gold Rush Duck Race on Clear Creek in Georgetown!

Time: Noon

Starting Line: on Clear Creek @ Taos Street Bridge

Finish Line: On Clear Creek, near the 1700 block of Cedar Creek Drive

Duck numbers will be randomly assigned. Winner need not be present. Proceeds benefit HGI, restoration, preservation, and other County non-profit organizations. Tickets go on sale Memorial Day Weekend online and at special locations throughout Georgetown. Sponsoring merchants will also have tickets available to support their individual duck and non-profit. FREE to attend.

Cash prizes to the top 3 winners in each race! Winners need not be present, but it would be fun to cheer on your little quacker! Prizes include cash, gift certificates and more!

*Ducks are numbered and remain the property of HGI (they will be given a rest for the winter months and then back in training in the spring for our next annual race!).

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 22 - First Day of Fall

September 25-26 - Dynamite Days Festival – Idaho Springs

Join us for the Annual Dynamite Days Street Festival celebrating the rich Mining History of Idaho Springs!

FREE Admission and fun for the whole family!! Enjoy live music, food, beer, vendors, kid’s activities, roaming entertainers and more

— Come have a BLAST in Idaho Springs!

For more information please contact the Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce

October 2 - Annual John Denver Celebration

Join Georgetown, Colorado in celebrating the life of John Denver. This free event focuses on Georgetown’s special place in its heart for the Rocky Mountain High singer and actor. During the winter of 1986, Denver starred in The Christmas Gift which was filmed entirely in Georgetown. The town came back to life in the heart of winter when production of the holiday movie began to roll. Since its release, The Christmas Gift, has been a source of great pride for the town. Visit John Denver’s Georgetown for more details and updates.

John Denver’s Georgetown is a partnership between Georgetown Promotions Commission, Guanella Pass Brewery, Hotel de Paris Museum and the Georgetown Cultural Arts Program. Take a stroll through the town’s historic commercial district, taking in the setting for many scenes in the movie while listening to live and recorded performances of his music. Shop at local merchant stores and vendor booths at Strousse Park.

Throughout the day John Denver music will be played from the John Tomay Library Stage in the center of the Historic Georgetown Business district. Stage performances include Georgetown Community School https://georgetownschool.org students covering John Denver’s music and a Rob Solomon & Friends https://www.robsolomonmusic.com tribute concert. Recorded John Denver music will be played between performances throughout the day.

Georgetown Cultural Arts Program will sponsor free screenings of The Christmas Gift at The Georgetown Heritage Center, 809 Taos Street, Georgetown, CO 80444 (303) 569-0289 georgetownheritagecenter.org.

Silver Queen Walking Tours will offer a specially curated John Denver’s Georgetown Walking Tour where you can visit the town where Denver’s 1986 The Christmas Gift was filmed. You will see Strousse Park where the Christmas tree lighting scene took place, the “Letter Day” post office, and Susan McPhillip’s home. Walk the streets John walked and learn the inside scoop about his time here in Georgetown, including personal stories that were told to us by the people involved with John and The Christmas Gift’s filming here. 614 Taos, #1, Georgetown, CO 80444, silverqueenwalkingtours.com. (Fee)

Visit Hotel de Paris Museum, where much of the movie was filmed. In the movie the hotel is run by siblings Henrietta and Bud Sawyer. Also, look for and have your picture taken with Bud’s Busy Bee Cab, the original 1937 Grand Touring Hudson Sedan, which will be parked in front of the museum. 409 6th Street, Georgetown, Colorado 80444, (303) 569-2311 hoteldeparismuseum.org. (Fee)

Visitors will enjoy John Denver themed beverages at cafes, restaurants, pubs and coffee houses honoring Colorado’s favorite son, and find themed merchandise, such as The Christmas Gift DVD at local retailers.

Georgetown’s first brewery since prohibition, Guanella Pass Brewery, will be serving its holiday favorite Belgian Quad “Christmas Gift” brew. 501 Rose Street, Georgetown, CO 80444 (303) 569-5167. www.guanellapass.com.

November 2 - Election Day

November 6 13th Annual Pumpkin Smash Festival @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Annual Pumpkin SMASH happens the 1st Saturday after Halloween in Clear Creek County. #DONTTRASHITSMASHIT

Scraps-to-Soil holds the Pumpkin SMASH each year after Halloween to explore composting and ways to contribute less to the waste stream. We get “hands-on” with tons of techniques for pulverizing pumpkins into pieces, including the Gallagher mallets, Louisville Sluggers, the Trebuchet launcher, and the SlingShot. No matter the smash technique you choose, you will contribute to the continuance of a community-wide composting crusade.

There will be plenty of food and drinks, contests, raffles, games, and opportunities to learn about composting and other ways to live more sustainably. The event is FREE for kids to attend and all are welcome. Bring your own Jack-O-Lanterns and pumpkins from Halloween to be SMASHed! There will also be leftover pumpkins for sale – so just show up ready to SMASH!

Sure, it’s a ton of fun, but a great deal of effort goes into pulling off the Pumpkin SMASH! It is a volunteer-driven event, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you would like to volunteer at the event or help with the planning and preparation, please contact us via e-mail info@scraps-to-soil.org or on Facebook at Scraps-to-Soil, Neighborhood Compost Club. Thank you for your support!

November 7 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
Remember to "fall back" and set your clocks back one hour

The Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival takes place the Second Saturday of November from @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join the Historic Town of Georgetown and Colorado Parks & Wildlife for the Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival!

This festival always takes place the 2nd Saturday in November and runs from 10 am until 3 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 and 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!

To visit the viewing station, take I-70 west from Denver to the Georgetown exit (#288). Turn left on Alvarado Road and follow the brown and white binocular signs until you reach the viewing station near Georgetown lake. Bighorns may be noticed from the highway, but, for the safety of both people and wildlife, please view sheep from the viewing station.

For more information:

Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival Website: www.georgetownbighornsheepfestival.org 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 Train and Mining Park: www.georgetownlooprr.com

December 4th, 5th and 11th, 12th - 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 will be held the first and second full weekends of December and 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 in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado on 6th Street.

December 4th, 5th and 11th, 12th - 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 will be held the first and second full weekends of December and 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 in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado on 6th Street.

December 4th, 5th and 11th, 12th - 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 will be held the first and second full weekends of December and 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 in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado on 6th Street.

December 4th, 5th and 11th, 12th - 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 will be held the first and second full weekends of December and 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 in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado on 6th Street.

December 21 - First Day of Winter

December 24 - Christmas Eve

December 25 - Christmas Day

December 31 - New Years Eve

The Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival takes place the Second Saturday of November from @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join the Historic Town of Georgetown and Colorado Parks & Wildlife for the Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival!

This festival always takes place the 2nd Saturday in November and runs from 10 am until 3 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 and 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!

To visit the viewing station, take I-70 west from Denver to the Georgetown exit (#288). Turn left on Alvarado Road and follow the brown and white binocular signs until you reach the viewing station near Georgetown lake. Bighorns may be noticed from the highway, but, for the safety of both people and wildlife, please view sheep from the viewing station.

For more information:

Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival Website: www.georgetownbighornsheepfestival.org 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 Train and Mining Park: www.georgetownlooprr.com