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BUENA VISTA WEATHER

Gold Rush Days

Are you a musical or stage act? Contact the Buena Vista Events Cooperative to apply.

CELEBRATING AND HONORING OUR RICH HISTORY

Celebrating Buena Vista’s Old West and mining heritage, Gold Rush Days has been a town signature event since 1950.

There’s fun for all ages, as even the toilet seat races have heats divided by age groups, from young children up to the “Depends” category, with fierce competition.
Learn about the history and way of life of the Old West.

Be sure to capture your memories at the Old Western Photo Booth!

Highlights of the two-day event include the final leg of the Western Pack Burro Ass-ociation (WPBR) Triple Crown burro race, local musicians and lingerie show by the Madams of Central Colorado.

LIVE MUSIC | LOCALLY CRAFTED BEER & WINE | ARTISAN VENDORS | FOOD VENDORS / KIDS ZONE | COSTUMES / and MORE

Location is on East Main Street in front of The Historic Chaffee County Courthouse and the Buena Vista Heritage Museum.

Event Schedule 2023

2024 event schedule will be posted when it's available.

Saturday

9a – 4p 
Artisan Vendors
Food Trucks
Beer Garden
Live Music
Vintage Costumed Old Western Photo Booth

1:30p
Toilet Seat Races

Buena Vista Toilet Seat Race
Sunday

9a – 4p 
Artisan Vendors
Food Trucks
Beer Garden
Live Music
Dunk Tank

10a
Triple Crown Final Leg
Burro Race begins
followed immediately by the
POOP SQUARE CONTEST

DUNK TANK SCHEDULE
Fundraiser for BVHS Cross Country

9a:  Adam BrightBVHS Athletic Director
10a:  Greg PerrinCoach
11a:   Adam FullerCoach
12p:   PT WoodChaffee County Commissioner
12:30p:  Maggie HuyckBV Chamber
1p:   Heath JohnsonCoach
1:30p:  Keith BakerChaffee County Commissioner
2p:   Liz BarnabyBVHS Principal
3p:    Heather RupskaBV Chamber CEO

old time photos
Vintage Western Photo Booth

SATURDAY ONLY

Sponsored by

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BUENA VISTA TRIVIA

Trivia Cards
$1 per card

Each completed card will be entered for a chance to win $100 cash!

Get yours at the festival entrance.

Drawing is Sunday at 2pm!

Thank you sponsors

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Gold Rush Days Stage Lineup

Gold Rush Days Beer Garden Sponsored by...