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Buffalo Bill Days [BBD] is proud to be part of the state wide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the burial of William F. Cody up on Lookout Mountain. We are an all-volunteer nonprofit who gives back to the community with a Golden High School scholarship in addition to financial support for Golden Backpack Program, Christian Action Guild, Golden Civic Foundation, Community re-hab otherwise known as Be-a-Tool to name a few.

In addition to our philanthropy we produce a weekend event that is family friendly. Some of our highlights of this year’s event beginning July 26th running through July 28th are a parade, pancake breakfast, kids rides, craft & merchandise and food vendors. 

Volunteer Sign Up

Volunteer opportunities include:

For more information or to sign up please send an email to Joy Bauman at GoldenBuffaloBillDays@gmail.com

 

  • Set-up: Helping vendors check in; or moving barricades to prevent parking in restricted areas; or distributing posters/programs before the event.
  • Parade Marshal: Parade marshals needed Saturday at 8:00am to help lineup the parade. You will help make sure entries are in the correct position in line and have everything they need. You will also march with them if possible to help with the crowd. You will receive more instructions and breakfast when you check in and pick up your lovely T-shirt.
  • Information Booth: 2-4 hour shifts during the event. Selling souvenirs, water, answering questions from guests.

Getting to the Event and Parking – Buffalo Bill Days

FREE PARKING OPTIONS

  • Ride your bike and park securely at one of the NEW on-site bike racks you will find at the event! Be sure to bring your bike lock!
  • Drive to a satellite lot and take the FREE SHUTTLE. Park conveniently and free of charge at the Jefferson County Human Services building, (900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, 80401) (MAP) and hop on the free, dedicated shuttle right to the entrance of the event.  Shuttles run continuously for the duration of the event.
  • Ride the RTD W Line to the Jefferson County Government Center/Golden Station and hop on the free shuttle which will run continuously for the duration of the event.

 

If you have to drive, there are public parking options walkable to the event:

FREE PARKING OPTIONS

  • Clear Creek Lot –Space is limited, and it fills up quickly. (MAP) Located at 10th Street and Archer Street
  • Colorado School of Mines Lot K –(MAP) Located at the corner of 11th Street and Maple Streets

 

PAID PARKING OPTIONS

  • Jackson Street North Public Garage (MAP) located on Jackson Street between 11th and 12th Offers paid parking using a parking app or kiosk.
  • Jackson Street South Public Garage (MAP) located on Jackson Street between 12th and 13th Offers paid parking using a parking app or kiosk.
  • Street Parking – all of downtown Golden and the 10th Street corridor is paid parking. Use the kiosk or the HONK parking app.
  • Colorado School of Mines Garage at McNeil Hall (MAP) offers paid parking using a parking app.

For more information about prices and where to park, visit the Park Golden website.