FESTIVAL SEASON

Buffalo Bill Days

Golden will again be the setting for its annual Buffalo Bill Day's celebration. Going on over 80 years, the event dates back to the original event of a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill’s grave, to celebrate his life and western legacy (which we talked about here last week). This year brings a full 3 day weekend of events, including arts and craft festival, events for the kiddos, live music, Best of the West Parade, and more. Gather up the herd, and join in on this awesome small town community event.

Evergreen Jazz Fest

Now going on its 21st rendition, the Evergreen Jazz Festival is ready for another outstanding event. Will it live up to its description as “the best jazz festival anywhere”? Guess you’ll have to be the judge of that.

3 days (July 25-27) of international, world class bands. Five unique stages. Big talent, small venues, and an awesome setting. What more could you ask for?

Elevation Celebration- Conifer

Held in beautiful Conifer, Elevation Celebration is an annual festival that celebrates the local community and incredible folks that call this place home. Taking place Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27, the festival features plenty to do. Live music ✅, craft fair from local artists ✅, delicious food and drink ✅, children’s game to keep them from driving you crazy ✅.

Feeling a little guilty about all the delicious food you want to enjoy at the festival? Kick off your Saturday with a Run/Walk Event, then party to your hearts desire the rest of the weekend.

SAUNA

Up until about 5 years ago, the thought of willingly sitting in a hot box, sweating until you about pass out, and then jumping into freezing cold water immediately after would be met with some apprehension. Yet, today saunas and cold plunges (contrast therapy, as they say) is all the rage. Just listen to any podcast or morning routine guru on Instagram. But I’ve done it, and damn if I didn’t feel like a million bucks after a couple rounds in the sauna and cold plunge. Maybe it’s a placebo effect, maybe there’s some credible research about the benefits. That’s for you to find out.

To get one at home, you either need space, extra cash, or an accommodating spouse. Likely all three. So that’s why I was stoked to find out about a group of local entrepreneurs creating a permanent space in Golden off south Golden Road.

Hooga House is setting out to create an outdoor wellness space, complete with hand built saunas and high end cold plunges, and space to relax with friends old and new. It’s like the sauna at the rec center, except not dark and dingy, and not always shut down for repairs.

Construction is wrapping up this summer, and they should be open in the next couple of months. Follow along on their instagram for some pretty cool behind the scenes looks at the construction and progress.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

A surprising part of this newsletter has been how much I’ve enjoyed digging into local history - and how much you all seem to enjoy it too.

Together we’ve explored historic buildings for sale like The Greystone Estate, an Evergreen resort that rivaled the Broadmoor in it’s heyday, and a conspiracy theory high atop Lookout Mountain.

These stories are some of my favorite to write, but in order to keep the Tuesday editions short and easy to read, I’ve been cognizant of keeping these brief.

So here’s what I’m thinking:

I’m considering launching a separate 2x/month deep dive edition of Foothill Crew. Longer-form stories about the people, places, and wild tales from our own backyard - complete with photos and details that you’d maybe never know about.

It’d be a small paid subscription - just a few bucks a month - and would help support the time it takes to research and write these.

What do you think? Would this find it’s way into your reading rotation?

Vote in the poll below 👇️ and we’ll let you all decide!

THE BRIEFING

Sunrise 5:52 AM
Sunset 8:23 PM
Fire Bans - None
Clear Creek Status - Green Flag, Open to All Uses

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TUESDAY

Virginia Canyon Mountain Park, Idaho Springs- Jeffco Mountain Bike Club Weekly ride, 5:30pm. Let ‘er rip

Green Mountain Brewery, Lakewood- Weekly Run Club, 6pm. Run, then beers

Gnarly’s Theater, Golden- Trickster Tuesday Family Magic Show, 7-9pm. Check it out

WEDNESDAY

Golden Community Center, Golden- Paul Haseman Railroad Talk, 10-11am. History is neat

Jeffco Fairgrounds, Golden- Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy, 10am-2:45pm. Giddy Up

The Golden Hotel, Golden- Wednesdays on the Creek Summer Music Series, 5-8pm. Check it out

Miners Saloon, Golden- Live music Wednesdays, 6-9pm.

Buchanan Park Field, Evergreen- Summer Concert Series, 4-8pm. Rock on

Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood- Trail work with Girls, Gears, and Beers, 5pm. Give back

The Woodcellar, Evergreen- Kevin DeForrest in concert, 6-8:30pm. Intimate Evening

Snowpack Taproom, Conifer- Kendal-Gentry performing live music, 6-9pm. Local Bands

THURSDAY

Georgetown Lake, Georgetown- Paddle 101 Hosted by Georgetown Paddle Co, 9-11am. Explore

Center for the Arts, Evergreen- Veteran’s Studio: Art Program for Military Veterans, 1:30-3:30pm. No Charge

Runner’s Roost, Golden- Weekly Run Club, meet at 6pm

BP Run Co, Wheat Ridge- Weekly run club, starting at 6pm. Lace ‘em up

Cactus Jack’s Saloon, Evergreen- Thank you Thursday. Locals get 10% off all day while the kitchen is open.

Earth Sweet Boutique, Golden- Make & Take Class: Wild Plant Smudge Stick & Infused Honey, 6-8pm. Crafty

Aspen Peak Cellars, Bailey- Sips for Scholarships, 6-9pm. Buy tickets

New Terrain Brewing, Golden- Music by the Mesa: Banshee Tree, 6-9pm. Outdoor Show

Buffalo Rose, Golden- Buffalo Bill Days Kickoff Party: Buckstein & Derek Hall, 6pm Doors. Country Western

Center for the Arts, Evergreen- Community Jam Circle, 6-9pm. Join the jam

Conifer Ranch, Conifer- Dining Al Fresco: A pop up dinner with Marble & Marrow, 7-10pm. Fine dining outside

FRIDAY

The Golden Mill, Golden- Rooftop Yoga, 9:30-10:30am. Rain or Shine

Cheese Ranch Artisan Deli, Golden- Fondue Friday, 5pm. Yummy

Barrels & Bottles, Golden- Live Music with Jay Martin, 6-9pm

Goosetown Station, Golden- RADO: Psychedelic Groove Rock Night, 6:30pm. Groovy

Little Bear Saloon, Evergreen- Arts Fishing Club, 8-11pm. Indie Folk Band

SATURDAY

Station 1, Golden- Annual Golden Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, 6:30-10am. Support local

Marshdale Park, Evergreen- The A4A Pickleball Tournament, 8am-12pm. Don’t step in the kitchen

Golden Library Parking Lot, Golden- Golden Farmers Market, 8am-1pm. Fresh

Parfet Park, Golden- Yoga in the Park, 9-10am.

The Golden Hotel, Golden- Enrichment by the Creek: Create Custom Dog Bowls, 9am. Treat your furry friend

Hiwan Park, Evergreen- Outdoor Yoga with Free Range Yoga, 9-10am. Stretch it out

Snowpack Taproom, Conifer- Saturday Morning Yoga, 10-11am. Flow state

Buchanan Recreation Center, Evergreen- Adventure Van Expo: Day 1, 10am-5pm. Stock up

Luki Brewery, Arvada- Wood Burning Arts Workshop, 2-5pm. Save your spot

SUNDAY

Rise Yoga & Wellness, Golden- Flow on the Go: Sunday Yoga in Nature, 7-11am. Details

Kyffin Elementary, Golden- Spirit of the West 5k, 8am. Register

Golden Community Center, Golden- Baby Goat Yoga, 8-9am. Experience the fun

Evolution PT, Golden- Parent Run Club, 8:30-10am. Childcare available

Olde Town, Arvada- Farmers Market, 9am-1:30pm. Fresh produce and fun

Amano Coffee & Plants, Kittredge- Artisan Outdoor Market, 10am-2pm. Don’t miss it

Golden Outpost, Golden- Country Market, 10am-3pm. Yeehaw

Mountain Toad Brewing, Golden- Board Game Night, 5pm-close. Have fun

Buchanan Recreation Center, Evergreen- Adventure Van Expo: Day 2, 10am-3pm. Stock up

The Golden Mill, Golden- Latin Music Series with Nico Martiniez, 3-6pm. Latin Fusion

Buffalo Rose, Golden- Eric Golden & Jenny Shawhan Band, 5pm. Honky Tonk Music

MONDAY

Golden Game Guild, Golden- Teach Me to Play Mondays, 6-9pm. Learn new games

New Terrain Brewing Co, Golden- Yoga on Tap 🧘 Yoga from 6-7pm, beers anytime. Get your ticket

Marshal Mesa, Boulder- July Social Ride with Girls, Gears, & Beers, 5:45-7:45pm. Have fun

The Eddy Hotel & Taproom, Golden- Rooftop Tango, 6-7pm. No experience necessary

Miners in Clear Creek admiring an honest day’s work.

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