Featured Events

February 14 - Annual Valentine’s Day Mountaintop Matrimony at Loveland Ski Area

The Annual Valentine’s Day Mountaintop Matrimony ceremony and reception is a Loveland tradition where new couples are joined in matrimony and married couples renew their vows in a mass wedding at The Ptarmigan Roost Cabin, elevation 12,050 feet, located at the top of the Ptarmigan Lift.

Honeymooner’s Apres Party for participants and their guests follows the ceremony featuring music, wedding cake, spirits and even a best dressed contest.

Participating couples must pre-register online in order to receive the Marry Me Ski for Free 2-for-1 lift ticket special. Pre-registration will begin mid-December.

The 2023 Cabin Creek Pond Hockey Tournament will be hosted on Georgetown Lake February 25th!

As part of the Georgetown Winterfest, Cabin Creek Brewing and CCMRD are excited to host this year's Cabin Creek Pond Hockey Tournament on beautiful Georgetown Lake!

Live Music Featuring Mark Morris

Ice Sculptures - Vendors - Beer - Food

As part of registration, all players will receive an event shirt, stainless steel reusable cup, lunch, and beer (provided by Cabin Creek)!

Games start at 10am, with an anticipated final game held at 2pm (times subject to change).

• 3v3 (No Goalies)
• Max of 5 per Team
• 15 Minute Periods

Game schedule will be provided to all teams 5 days prior to the tournament.

Questions? Contact Samantah at: samantha@ccmrd.com

• Day:         Saturday
• Date:        February 25th
• Times:     9:00am - 3:00pm
• Fee:          $150 per team
• Location: Georgetown Lake
  Co Rd 306, Georgetown CO

Register Here

Mount Evans Scenic Byway is scheduled to reopen for the season on May 26, 2023 in cooperation with the USFS, CDOT and Denver Mountain Parks.

Mount Evans Scenic Byway typically reopens for the season the Friday before Memorial Day, weather permitting. Once open, the road will remain open in its entirety through Labor Day and then will be closed at Summit Lake. The lower portion of the Byway will remain open through the first weekend of October, weather permitting. For up to date information regarding access, gate fees, and more please visit the USFS website

Guanella Pass Scenic Byway Opens for the Season May 26, 2023, 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

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

Save the Date! Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival returns to Idaho Springs in Clear Creek County, Colorado this summer on August 4th and 5th!

Come enjoy this iconic, independent, home grown mountain music born in Colorado, and inspired + influenced by country, jazz, bluegrass, gypsy-swing & classical music.

Definitely a music festival not to be missed complete with additional musicians, artisans, and festivities in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Visit rapidgrass.com for details and more information.

Save the Date! Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival returns to Idaho Springs in Clear Creek County, Colorado this summer on August 4th and 5th!

Come enjoy this iconic, independent, home grown mountain music born in Colorado, and inspired + influenced by country, jazz, bluegrass, gypsy-swing & classical music.

Definitely a music festival not to be missed complete with additional musicians, artisans, and festivities in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Visit rapidgrass.com for details and more information.

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.

2023 Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival is November 11th ~ 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