Featured Events

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 2020 Georgetown Christmas Market will be held the first and second 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, on 6th Street.

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 2020 Georgetown Christmas Market will be held the first and second 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, on 6th Street.

November 28 - Small Business Saturday

Looking to fully support the movement and Shop Small this Saturday!!??!!

Then, look no further than Clear Creek County and the Historic Mountain Communities of Idaho Springs, Dumont, Downieville, Lawson, Empire, Georgetown and Silver Plume!

Clear Creek County is a wonderful place to browse boutiques and other one-of-a-kind small businesses. From our unique dining experiences to shopping and our thrilling attractions – there is truly something here for everyone!!

Visit www.ClearCreekCounty.org for a complete list of our shops, restaurants, activities, lodging options and more!!

For more information regarding Shop Small click here.

September 11 - 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.

To register click here

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

October 2 - Mobster-Lobsterfest @ 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Mobster-Lobsterfest is an afternoon/evening of fun! As the Clear Creek Rotary 2000 Club flies in TWO-HUNDRED live Maine lobsters and complements the evening with live jazz by “Swing Shift” from Denver, Colorado.

Mobster Attire is Suggested.

Tickets go on sale on Eventbrite July 1st.

More information please call or email Robert Smith: 303-478-4784 rsmith9325@gmail.com

All proceeds to benefit the Clear Creek County High School Scholarship Program – Sponsored by Clear Creek Rotary 2000

Organizer
Clear Creek Rotary
Phone:
(303) 569-2268
Email:
loeffler806@comcast.net

November 14 Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival @ 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

November 14 - Bighorn Sheep Festival Train Ride at the Georgetown Loop Railroad 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Celebrate the Bighorn Sheep Festival and catch a ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad too! This special educational Sheep Festival train ride departs exclusively from the Georgetown Devils Gate Depot at 10:45 am, 12:00 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:45 pm – Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance at www.GeorgetownLoopRR.com as these trains have the tendency to sell out.

December 21 - First Day of Winter