Featured Events

Guanella Pass Scenic Byway Opens for the Season May 23rd, weather permitting.

Guanella Pass Road typically reopens the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend, weather permitting and will remain open through the last week of November, again weather permitting. Should you have questions please contact the County office: 303-679-2312, or check the Guanella Pass Road Information Line at 303-679-2422 x.2 for updates.

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

Save the Date(s) FRIDAY, 8/08 & SATURDAY, 8/09 --- Details to follow.

Celebrate the heart of summer with mountain music along beautiful Clear Creek in historic Idaho Springs, CO, the Gateway to Rockies.

If you love acoustic music, cold beer, a laidback festival environment, then you won’t want to miss this!

The Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile Colorado Runner’s Must-Do. This iconic Half Marathon is one of the most pleasurable races in the western US. The point-to-point course is a scenic and gently rolling downhill mountain course that winds down the Clear Creek Valley -- starting at an elevation of 8,500ft. at Georgetown Lake and ending at an elevation of 7,500ft. in Idaho Springs, with one hill of a finish!

This event is hosted by the Clear Creek Booster Club, and it is planned by parent volunteers. Proceeds from the GTIS Half Marathon go directly to supporting middle school and high school students in Clear Creek County.

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

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

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

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

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

For more information:

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

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

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

Georgetown Promotions Website: www.georgetown-colorado.org

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