Day 11 – Community Festivals: Arapahoe County Fair and Buffalo Bill Days in Golden
On Day 11 of 365 Things to Do in South Denver Suburbs, I suggest you attend a community festival – and there are at least 2 great ones going on right now. Both the Arapahoe County Fair in Aurora and Buffalo Bill Days in Golden are in full swing this weekend.
Arapahoe County Fair
The Arapahoe County Fair is a family friendly tradition and began earlier the week on 7/21 and runs through Sunday, 7/25. It is a typical county fair in style but is well worth the trip to attend. The theme this year is Barnyard Boogie and you can see why if you take a look at the entertainment line-up. The Arapahoe County Fair is filled with food, carnival rides, animals, demonstrations, rodeos, music and has a full schedule of events all weekend long. The fair is located at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds at 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO. The fair has extended hours this weekend starting today – from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm.
Buffalo Bill Days
Buffalo Bill Days in downtown historic Golden CO is well worth a visit as well. This is actually one of my favorite events of the year and
I plan on heading over to Golden this weekend again as well. It is a weekend long event as well that is in full swing that celebrates the once trail rides up to Buffalo Bill’s grave at the top of Lookout Mountain. Your whole family can get a taste of the Wild West! There area a variety of events all weekend long including today, but to me, Saturday and Sunday are the best of the days to attend.
On Saturday morning you could start the day with the 10am parade, and then head over to Parfet Park at 10th and Washington where there will be music, rides, Western events, food and more. Many of the events will continue down a few blocks to the downtown areas as well. Some of the highlights on Sunday include a car show, Muttin Bustin’ and much more.
Its a full weekend for those of us in the Denver area and suburbs. Whether you have lived in the Denver suburbs for years or have recently relocated to the Denver area – these are traditions you will enjoy. Are there other local festival this weekend to share?
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