Buffalo Bill Days is rooted in local history, part of which makes Golden such a unique city in Colorado. The original event dates back to the 1940’s as a trail ride up to Buffalo Bill’s gravesite on Lookout Mountain. The celebration has expanded over the years and evolved into a beloved community experience including many exciting activities for the whole family.

The weekend kicks off at 5pm with a multi-day Arts & Crafts Festival featuring local Entertainment and Food Vendors, Parade, and Muttin Bustin. This event is free to the public and open to all who want to join and honor the City of Golden. You can learn more about these events on our Activities page.

Getting to the Event and Parking

Ride your bike and park securely at one of the on-site bike racks you will find at the event! Be sure to bring your bike lock!

FREE EVENT SHUTTLES!

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 on the following schedule:

  • Friday: 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

  • Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

  • Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY only​​

• NOTE: The Ore Cart does not run for the duration of the event. Ore Cart shuttles run until 6:30 p.m. on Friday and until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays.

• For more information on the Ore Cart Shuttle visit: https://www.mines.edu/transit/

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

PAID PARKING OPTIONS

• Jackson Street North Public Garage (MAP) located on Jackson Street between 11th and 12th Streets. Offers paid parking using a parking app or kiosk.

• Jackson Street South Public Garage (MAP) located on Jackson Street between 12th and 13th Streets. 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 18th Street and Washington Avenue offers paid parking using a parking app.

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