For a complete schedule of this year’s events and information visit www.buffalobilldays.com.

Thousands of people come to Golden every summer for this popular five-day celebration. The original event dates back to the 1950’s when the Buffalo Bill Saddle Club gave trail rides to Buffalo Bill’s Grave and Museum at the top of Lookout Mountain in Golden. 

One year, the Golden Chamber of Commerce decided to expand the trail ride into a full-scale event to promote the city. That summer, a large contingent of trail riders rode up the mountain. But when they rode back down, they circled through the town, and a crowd of people lined the streets to greet them.  Thus, the first Buffalo Bill Days Parade was born.

Over the years, this has become the biggest annual event in Golden - Which includes the ever popular Mutton Bustin’ competition for kids, a golf tournament at Fossil Trace Golf Club, live entertainment, FREE kiddie train rides, an arts and crafts fair, and more. 

You’ll find most of the events in historic downtown Golden, Parfet Park, Lion's Park and various museums and cultural attractions.