Georgetown Days, 2021
At the end of May, Georgetown hosts a collection of events to honor our veterans and kick off the summer season. Come join us this year when we open Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, observe the annual Georgetown Pack Burro Race, and much more!
** In light of COVID-19, we ask Georgetown Days attendees to wear a mask, frequently wash their hands, and practice social distancing. Please do not attend if you have recently been diagnosed, feel like you may be experiencing symptoms, or believe you may have been exposed to someone exhibiting symptoms. **
FRIDAY May 28
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway Opens for the Season
Hooray, one of Colorado’s greatest highways is open for the season!
Traditionally, Clear Creek County closes the summits stretch of Guanella Pass Scenic Byway from the Monday after Thanksgiving until Friday of Memorial Day Weekend.
To kick off Georgetown Days, come and celebrate the reopening of Guanella Pass Scenic Byway by taking a drive to the Guanella Pass Summit. Be sure to take lots of pictures with the gorgeous (and rapidly unthawing) Mount Bierstadt!
*Highway opening day and time subject to change
Morning with the Mayor @ 8:00am-11:00am, Strousse Park
Celebrate Guanella Pass Scenic Byway’s opening with the highways ribbon cutting performed by Georgetown’s Honorary Mayor, Parker the Snow Dog! Attendees are encouraged to bring their furry friends along, (so long as they are leashed and friendly.)
For $8, enjoy breakfast with our paw-some mayor which includes pancakes, bacon, coffee, orange juice, etc. and an opportunity to take a fun photo with Parker! All proceeds raised will go to the Clear Creek County Veterans Coalition as a way to honor our veterans during Memorial Day Weekend!
This event is sponsored by Georgetown’s very own The Barking Loop! Complimentary doggy treats will be provided to any furry guests that attend.
SATURDAY May 29
Hotel de Paris Opens for Tours
The historic Hotel de Paris Museum is open again for tours! The reopening is of the second floor; plus, two more guest rooms will be accessible to museum visitors (for the first time ever!)
$10 Adults (18-64 years)
$9 AAA members; 10% savings
$5 Seniors (65+ years); 50% savings
$5 National Trust for Historic Preservation members; 50% savings
$3 Youths (7-17 years); 70% savings
FREE Children (0-6 years)
Tours are FREE to the residents of the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District
Georgetown Pack Burro Race @ 11:00am
In the early days of the mining industry in Colorado, miners would take burros through the mountains of Colorado while prospecting. Because the burros were carrying supplies, the miners could not ride the animals and so they would walk, leading the donkey.
The Georgetown Pack Burro Race commemorates these miners and their burros. Observe this unique, 8 mile race from the streets of Georgetown starting at 11am!
Mountain Jams Concert, Library Park, @1:00pm-4:00pm
Experience great live music from Rob Solomon and friends as well as Georgetown’s beautiful mountain weather in the historic district. Mountain Jams music festival kicks off on May 28th, featuring a summer of live music brought to you by the Friends of the Georgetown Library, the Town of Georgetown, and the Georgetown Cultural Arts Program.
SUNDAY May 30
Georgetown Business Day
During Memorial Day Weekend, Georgetown fills with new life after its long winter slumber. The towns residents and businesses find that worth celebrating!
On Sunday, stop by these businesses throughout town who have their own way of honoring Memorial Day Weekend and Georgetown Days:
– Annalisa’s Accents: Buy One, Get Second Half Off (No accessories, no embroidery)
– Buckskin Trading Company: 20% off all regular priced clothing
– The Barking Loop: Buy One Get One on self-bagged treats – assorted flavors of your choice (equal or lesser value.) *Military discount available with ID
– Cabin Creek Brewing: Receive a FREE neoprene can koozie with the purchase of any Cabin Creek draft pint or 16oz to-go beer. *while supplies last
– Coopers on the Creek: At 1:00pm, enjoy and meal and some drinks while Amy Rose performs perfectly suited summer live music!
– Georgetown Outdoor Discovery: Kick off your summer with a guided hiking experience. Private groups 1.5 or 3 hours, snacks and hiking poles included.
– Guanella Pass Brewing Company: Guanella Pass Brewery is celebrating its 4 year anniversary with special beers: a barrel aged dubbel, a sour blonde fermented on pinot noir grapes, and a barrel rested golden strong. Stop in, enjoy the beers and celebrate with us!
– Sabel Home: Free Poppy & Pout lip balm of your choice ($10.00 value / plastic-free / 2x the standard amount) with a purchase of $50 or more *while supplies last*.
*We are also offering a 10% military discount May 28th – 31st with valid ID.
MONDAY May 31
Memorial Ceremony @ 12:00pm, Library Park
While Memorial Day Weekend unofficially marks the beginning of the summer season, more importantly, the weekend’s true purpose is to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Observe Georgetowns very own Memorial Ceremony at Library Park in downtown Georgetown. Veterans are encouraged to wear their respective branch uniform, other attendees are welcome to show their respects by wearing a red poppy in remembrance of those fallen in war.
https://georgetown-colorado.org/georgetown-days/
