Arvada Days Festival Brings Back Fun From Pioneer Era

ARVADA, CO – Take a trip back through time to celebrate Arvada's early history in the Denver gold mining era at the Free "Arvada Days Festival" on Saturday Sept. 22 in Clear Creek Valley Park.

Historical re-enactors and pioneer era activities will re-create old-time fun with events such as an Annie Oakley-style shooting demonstration, a vintage baseball game (Colorado Vintage Baseball Association vs Arvada Miners) and a fishing contest for kids. (Register here). Re-enactors will wear historically-appropriate clothing representing the early days of Arvada– established 1870 and incorporated in 1902.

The evening ends with Old Time string music, a farm-to-table dinner (registration required) catered by Organic Roots Catering and a Barn Dance and marshmallow roast.

At the same time, Bike Friendly Arvada will sponsor a 12-mile circular ride (on bike-friendly streets) visiting 10 historic sites. The ride leaves Gold Strike Park at 9 a.m. Bring your bone-breaker.

With the help of the Arvada Historical Society, the event is sponsored by the Arvada Festivals Commission and Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District.

Arvada Days Saturday Schedule (FREE admission):
10:00am – 3:30pm

• 11:30am – 2:30pm: Pony Rides ($2.00)
• 12:00pm and 2:30pm: Annie Oakley Shooting Re-enactment
• 11:00am – 2:00pm: Vintage Baseball Game (Colorado Vintage Baseball Association vs Arvada Miners)
• – Kids Fishing Contest **Must sign up ahead of time HERE!**
• 10:00am-10:45am: 5-8 year olds
• 11:00am-11:45am: 9-12 year olds
• 12:00am-12:45am: 13-15 year olds
• 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Old Time String Band
• 4:30pm – 6:00pm: Old Time String Band
• 4:30pm – 6:00pm: Farm to Table Dinner (must RSVP in advance)
• Dinner cooked by: Organic Roots Catering
• 6:00pm – 7:30pm: Barn Dance ($10 entrance fee if not eating dinner) and marshmallow roast!

This event is dog-friendly, all dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier.

Find out more at the Arvada Festivals website.

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