Buffalo Bill Days
Parade • Live Music • Arts & Crafts • Family Fun
DATE
July 24 - July 26, 2026
LOCATION
Parfet Park in Golden, CO
Events & Activities
Golden will again be hosting its annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration. This event dates back to the 1940’s as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill’s grave.
The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has expanded the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden.
The event draws many people from surrounding communities who enjoy bringing their families to a wholesome, small-town community event.
Buffalo Bill Days Parade
For nearly 50 years, the Buffalo Bill Days Parade has been a cherished Golden tradition, and this year we’re turning up the hometown heat! The heart of the procession is our local business float competition, where Golden’s shops and services go head-to-head to see who can claim the prize for the most creative display. Alongside these spectacular floats, you’ll see the Buffalo Bill Saddle Club, collectible cars, fire engines, and local performance groups, all coming together for a fun and memorable celebration of our community spirit.
“The Best of the West” Parade
Saturday, July 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Schedule
Pre-Festival Events
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June 20 – July 16 | Ongoing
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Golden’s Got Talent * Gnarly’s Theater (1224 Washington Ave)
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Note: Finalists will perform and march in the Buffalo Bill Days parade! Learn more at gnarlys-theater.com.
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Saturday, July 4 | 2:30 PM
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Crown the King and Queen
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Lions Park (1300 10th St)
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Tuesday, July 13 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Wild West Pin Tournament
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The Gallery Range (1350 CO Mills Pkwy)
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Wednesday, July 15 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Line Dancing Lessons
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The Buffalo Rose (1119 Washington Ave)
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Friday, July 24
Parfet Park Stage
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5:00 PM — Coors Opening Remarks & National Anthem
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5:00 PM – 6:30 PM — Jeff Goodwin and Band
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7:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Hillbilly Demons
Saturday, July 25
Downtown & Parfet Park
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6:30 AM — Golden Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast
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911 10th Street
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9:50 AM — Mayor Laura Weinberg Ribbon Cutting
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Washington Ave
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9:55 AM — National Anthem
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Washington Ave
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10:00 AM — Main Parade Starts
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Washington Ave
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Photos with Annie Oakley & Buffalo Bill
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Parfet Park
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Renne Nicole Maxwell (Unforgettable Events)
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Parfet Park Stage
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12:00 PM — Parade Awards
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Parfet Park Stage
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12:20 PM – 12:45 PM — Annie Oakley & Buffalo Bill Skit / Golden’s Got Talent Winners
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Parfet Park Stage
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1:15 PM – 2:30 PM — Joe Wren
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Parfet Park Stage
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3:00 PM – 6:00 PM — Eric Golden
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Parfet Park Stage
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7:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Red Rock Vixens
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Parfet Park Stage
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Sunday, July 26
Parfet Park Stage
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9:00 AM – 10:15 AM — "Where the West Worships" (Together Church)
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10:25 AM — Welcome and National Anthem
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Sugar Britches
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM — The Long Run