Some years, Buffalo Bill Days is unbearably hot. Today looks pretty nice! Low 80s, some clouds. I hope you can get out and enjoy the events.
The Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast is open from 6AM – 10AM. Tip: the line gets long, close to parade time, so get there early if you can. The parade starts at 10AM and will run along Washington Avenue from 9th Street to 13th Street. The Wild West Show in Lions Park is always fun. The cast at Monarch Productions will be joined by the Fort Carson Color Guard, wearing 1870s uniforms.
The Lil Spike Train will offer free rides continuously from noon – 6PM. Board the ride in front of the Visitors Center (10th & Washington). It runs along the trail on the north side of the Creek, crosses at the Billy Drew pedestrian bridge, and returns on the south side of the Creek.
Parfet Park will be full of food and craft vendors. They’ll have rides for the kids and live music all day. Stop by the Golden Landmarks Association booth, enjoy their historic Golden photos, and see what they have to say about the Astor House.
History nerd that I am, I’m looking forward to Buffalo Bill’s appearance on the Parfet Park stage at 1:15 and hearing from President Teddy Roosevelt at 6:30PM.
Speaking of history…I mentioned earlier this week that Parfet Park was the site of our city dump before the Golden Kiwanis took over. Watch this space tomorrow, when I recount the rest of its history!
Saturday Summary:
6-10AM Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Department
10-11:30AM Best of the West Parade on Washington Ave.
~12PM Cody’s Wild West Show in Lions Park
12-6PM Lil Spike free Train Rides start at the Visitors Center
1PM The Frog Prince at Miners Alley Children’s Theater
1-3PM Harry Potter Celebration at the Library
7:30PM Fairfield at Miners Alley Playground
7:45PM Golden City Historic Ghost Tour & Pub Crawl
One last thing…as we all know, Harry Potter’s birthday is July 31st. The Golden Library is celebrating today from 1-3PM. Witches and wizards (and muggles, too!) are invited to celebrate all things Harry Potter! Drop in to enjoy Harry Potter crafts and activities for all ages. Dressing up is encouraged!
Live Music
Ace Hi Tavern – Karaoke, 9PM
Buffalo Rose – Stonebeat Invasion (Beatles and Rolling Stones Tribute), 7PM
Cafe 13 – Austen Williamson, 9:30-11:30AM
Over Yonder Brewing – Bill McKay, 2-5PM
Wrigley’s Chicago Bar & Grill – Boomers, 4-8PM
Music at Buffalo Bill Days (Parfet Park):
12-1:15PM – The Mile High from Fort Carson
2-3:30PM – Matt Rouch and the Noise Upstairs
4:15-6:30PM – Parkside
7:30-10PM – Dale Watson and the Lone Stars
Sunday Preview:
9AM-12PM – Under the M Farm Stand
9-10:15AM – Buffalo Bill Days Community Worship Service
10-11AM – Summer Yoga in the Lawn at Golden City Brewery
10AM-3PM – Buffalo Bill Days Car Show
11AM-12PM – Buffalo Bill Days Local Youth Talent
11AM-12:30PM – Buffalo Bill Days Muttin’ Bustin’
11AM-5PM – Buffalo Bill Days Lil Spike Free Train Rides
12-4PM – Over Yonder Shakedown Street
12:30PM – Buffalo Bill and Louisa Cody at the Buffalo Bill Museum
1PM – Buffalo Bill Days Duck Race
Live music at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse, Over Yonder Brewing Company, Wrigley’s Chicago Bar & Grill, and in Parfet Park for Buffalo Bill Days.
