Welcome to the 7th Annual Arvada Gold Strike Festival
Celebrating the 158th anniversary of the first documented gold strike in the state of Colorado on June 22, 1850 and Arvada's pioneer legacy.
Gold Panners ◊ Arts & Crafts ◊ Pets & Kids Parade ◊ Great Food ◊ Inflatables & Rides ◊ Non-Stop Music on Two Stages ◊ Classic Car Show ◊ Unique Treasure Hunt ◊ Historic Re-Enactors
Schedule of Events and Entertainment
June 21, Saturday
Special Events
Discover the Treasures of Olde Town - A Unique Treasure Hunt by the Arvada Historical Society
Pick up the clues and your gift for seeking out treasure at the Ice Cream Social, historic McIlvoy House, Grandview & Upham
During the Gold Strike Festival, find historic photos and descriptions of Arvada at participating locations, and fill in the information on the clue sheet
Return the completed clue sheet to the Ice Cream Social at McIlvoy House to enter the drawing for two gift baskets, courtesy of the Arvada Historical Society and Historic Olde Town Arvada. The drawing will be held on Monday, June 23, and the winners notified.
Life in An American Frontier Village - Experience living history in Town Square
The frontier militia will muster and march to the sound of fife and drum to their "remote" encampment.
Join the village children in games of yore - try your hand at "stick & hoop" and more!
Learn the art of frontier cooking and housekeeping
Entertainment
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Time |
Event |
Location |
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9:30am - 10:00 am |
Register for the Pets & Kids Parade |
Town Square |
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10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Pets & Kids Parade |
from Town Square |
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Let's Dance Denver - Country Swing |
Town Square |
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Story Time for Children |
Arvada Library |
|
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
The Railbenders |
Main Stage |
|
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Story Time for Children |
Arvada Library |
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Serpent Moon - Belly Dancing |
Town Square |
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Live Radio Broadcast |
Town Square |
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Meet Benjamin Wadsworth - Arvada's Founder |
Arvada Library |
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Chili Contest - Arvada Fire Department |
near Main Stage |
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3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Kicked to the Curb |
Main Stage |
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Tales of Olde Arvada |
Arvada Library |
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4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Story Time for Children |
Arvada Library |
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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Otone Brass Band |
Town Square |
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Dotsero |
Main Stage |
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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Chris James - Native American Flute/Acoustic Rock |
Town Square |
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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Drienka - Original Acoustic Rock |
Town Square |
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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
The Indulgers |
Main Stage |
June 22, Sunday
Special Events
Discover the Treasures of Olde Town - A Unique Treasure Hunt by the Arvada Historical Society
Pick up the clues and your gift for seeking out treasure at the Ice Cream Social, historic McIlvoy House, Grandview & Upham
During the Gold Strike Festival, find historic photos and descriptions of Arvada at participating locations, and fill in the information on the clue sheet
Return the completed clue sheet to the Ice Cream Social at McIlvoy House to enter the drawing for two gift baskets, courtesy of the Arvada Historical Society and Historic Olde Town Arvada. Entries must be received by 4:30 pm. The drawing will be held on Monday, June 23, and the winners notified.
Entertainment
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Time |
Event |
Location |
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11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Classic Car Show Call 303-467-1472 for info |
Arvada Tavern & Grill 7355 Ralston Road |
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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Steel Pennies |
Main Stage |
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
United Studios of Self Defense - Karate |
Town Square |
|
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Deliver pies for the Pie Contest |
by the Main Stage |
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Rocky Mountain School of Dance |
Town Square |
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Pie Contest Judging |
by the Main Stage |
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1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
John Adams - the music of John Denver |
Main Stage |
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Lewis Ralston - Discovering 1st Gold |
Arvada Library |
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2:30 pm |
Pie Contest Winners Announced |
Main Stage |
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Kate Leroux - Singer/Songwriter |
Town Square |
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Jeffco Brass Band |
Town Square |
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Tales of Olde Arvada |
Arvada Library |
|
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Rebecca Folsom |
Main Stage |
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
The Coolers - Classical Jazz Band |
Town Square |
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