Good morning, Golden! Humble brag…I’m two degrees of separation from a contestant on ESPN’s Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. A friend’s sister applied, didn’t get in, then got a call two weeks ago saying there was an open spot if she wanted it. She took it! 💪
Mind you, this isn’t her first food eating contest. She’s been making waves in the spicy food eating scene. I asked my friend how her sister is training, to which she replied, “She’s been eating hotdogs for two weeks.” There you have it folks! The behind-the-scenes of one of this nation’s most beloved events.
But don’t worry, Golden. You too can relish in the fun. While not all of us can make the major leagues of hot dog consumption, you can still be a hometown hero and enter Bivy Beer Bar’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th. Be the first person to eat 6 hot dogs with the buns! Free to join and there are prizes for the top 3! Godspeed. 🌭
P.S. Golden Curiosity Shop just opened so give them a visit!
In today’s issue:
📌 Bulletin Board
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
📌 Bulletin Board
Apply to the Golden Urban Authority (GURA) Board - Beginning today Monday, June 29, “the City of Golden is accepting applications for potential openings on the Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA), pending approval from City Council on June 30. If approved, the GURA body would expand from seven to 13 individuals.”
Vote! Don’t forget your ballots are due by June 30th!
Reminders:
2025 Water Quality Report Available - “Discover how the City of Golden works year-round to provide safe, reliable drinking water. The [report] includes information about where your water comes from, how it’s tested and treated, water quality monitoring results…” etc.
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly
MONDAY (6/29) - Full Moon 🌕
TUESDAY (6/30)
🚲 Golden Bike Cruise: USA Themed (6/30 @ 5:30pm) - “Celebrate America's 250th birthday with your most festive red, white and blue regalia! Enjoy beer from New Terrain and a delicious burger from Bob's Atomic. Band is Dollhouse Thieves. See you soon!”
📚 Books and Benders Social Club at Cannonball (6/30 @ 6pm) - Everyone is welcome. Next up: June 30th “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” by Rufi Thorpe; July 28th “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden; August 25th “Bad Monkey” by Carl Hiassen.
🌕 Full Moon Night Hike with JeffCo (6/30 @ 8:30pm) - “Join rangers for a peaceful hike under the full moon and experience the park after dark. Discover nocturnal wildlife, listen to nighttime sounds, and learn how natural darkness and protected open space support healthy ecosystems.”
WENESDAY (7/1)
🥕 Golden Midweek Market (7/1 @ 3-6pm) - A midweek option to grab fresh foods at Golden High School.
🚲 Bike Demo Days at New Terrain Brewing (7/1 @ 3-7pm) - Reps from SPOT bikes will be at New Terrain. “Pick up a bike or e-bike to demo on the North Table Mountain trail system.”
⚽ USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Game at New Terrain (7/1 @ 6pm) - “ll games will be featured on a large fireplace-mantle TV with sound playing throughout the main taproom. Best views for those who arrive early.”
🎵 Music by the Creek at The Golden Hotel (7/1 @ 6-9pm) - FIRST Music by the Creek this summer on their new patio! “Enjoy live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great community vibes, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Clear Creek.”
THURSDAY (7/2)
🐶 July Yappy Hour at the Golden Mill (7/2 @ 5-8pm) - Free Dog Caricatures,
Pup Cups available at Happy Cones, dog-friendly vendors, and live music.
FRIDAY (7/3)
🧘 Taylor Swift Flow at Rise Yoga (7/3 @ 4:30pm) - “On what for some may be the most anticipated day of the year, (Taylor Swifts potential wedding day) we’re rolling out our mats and flowing for all of it, the heartbreaks that shaped us, the versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown, and the person we’ve become through every single era.”
🧘 Women’s Circle at PranaTonic (7/3 @ 5:30pm) - “Each month highlights a different theme, celebrating the distinct expertise of our facilitators. This gathering offers a tranquil space for meditation, movement, writing, and collective reflections, nurturing deeper connections among participants.”
🥏 Summit Pro Ultimate Frisbee Game (7/3 @ 7pm) - Taking on Seattle at Mine’s stadium.
SATURDAY (7/4) - Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸
🥕 Golden Farmer’s Market (7/4 @ 8am-1pm)
🇺🇸 Fourth of July Celebration at Lion’s Park (7/4 @ 10am-8:30pm) - “FREE family event celebrating America’s 250th Birthday AND Colorado’s 150th Anniversary.” Live Music 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Free Kids Fun 12 PM - 5 PM: Face painting, bouncy houses, & activities; Food & Drinks: Food trucks and beverages available for purchase.
🥓 Fourth of July Grilling Demo at Ace (7/4 @ 10am-2pm) - For the weekend warrior using the long weekend for DIY projects, this one’s for you! “Come hang out, grab a sample, and get inspired!”
🌭 Hot Dog Eating Contest at Bivy Beer Bar (7/4 @ 2pm) - “Be the first person to eat 6 hot dogs - with the buns! We’ll be awarding prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Spots are limited so sign up to reserve your chance at victory! Send us a DM or email [email protected] to sign up. FREE TO JOIN!”
🚗 Super Cruise Saturday & Live Music at Golden Outpost (7/4 @ 2-8pm) - “Head to Golden Outpost for a front row seat at the Golden Super Cruise on Saturday, July 4! …Enjoy live music from Soda Blue starting at 4 p.m.”
💪 Red, White, & Bruised at Gnarly’s (7/4 @ 3pm) - “Celebrate Independence Day with an action-packed live wrestling event featuring your favorite Primos stars battling it out inside the ring. Expect hard hits, unforgettable moments, and the kind of live entertainment that only professional wrestling can deliver.”
🎵 July 4th Jamboree at Columbine Cafe (7/4 @ 6pm) - See a show by Good For Nothin’ Thunder Mountain Boys.
SUNDAY (7/5)
💃 Sunday Swing at Buffalo Rose (7/5 @ 5pm) - Swing dance lessons kick off the evening followed by live music and swing dancing.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
☕ Golden Startup Coffee (7/8 @ 9am) - “A simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, professionals, investors, and everyone to help founders and elevate the entrepreneurial community in Golden, Colorado”
🧘 Clear Creek Donation Yoga at The Golden Hotel (7/8 @ 7pm) - “Come drop into nature for a 60 minute intermediate level yoga class on the brand new creek side patio at the Golden Hotel.”
⛑ Wilderness First Aid with Colorado Mountain Club (7/9-7/10 @ 8am-5pm) - “This course teaches students the skills to anticipate risks and hazards, identify medical, traumatic, and environmental problems, recognize life-threatening issues, initiate basic care, and deliver a cohesive report.”
🏃 Summer Camp with 5280 Run Club (7/11 @ 8:50am) - 3 mile run, cold plunge, followed by coffee DJ set at Humble House. This was the 2025 Summer Camp at Humble House.
🦖 GRAND OPENING of the Golden Curiosity Shop (7/11) - More info to come. But they just opened so head over now!
🍹 Herbal Mocktails Make & Take Class (7/16 @ 6pm) - “In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to infuse vinegars for shrubs, make flavorful herbal syrups that are perfect for mocktails (or cocktails)and elevate your creations with unique glass rim mixes made from herbs, spices, salts, and sugars. “
🍺 Golden Days Festival at New Terrain (7/16-7/18) - “Join us for the inaugural Golden Days, a brand new festival in 2026 that celebrates beer, music, food and culture that all have ties to Golden, Colorado!”
🐶 50th Birthday Bash with Foothills Animal Shelter (7/18 @ 11am-2pm) - “A family-friendly open house featuring shelter tours, interactive educational stations, and reduced adoption fees on adult dogs! Enjoy a complimentary lunch on our patio and cool off with a sweet treat from Kona Ice.“
🥏 Summit Pro Ultimate Frisbee Game (7/18 @ 7pm) - Taking on Oakland at Mine’s stadium.
🥣 Yoga and Sound Bath by the Creek at The Golden Hotel (7/19 @ ) - “Join us for a 75 minute class where we drop into the self through 50 minutes of intermediate yoga followed by a 20 sound healing session.”
🎵 The 4th Annual Big Hooray in the Golden Community Garden (8/27) - “Mark your calendars! A bluegrass, potluck, fundraising community jamboree.”
THANKS!
If you found something useful in this newsletter, I’d love it if you shared it with your neighbor who exclusively wears patriotic attire all summer, that dad who brings his kids to the rec center to justify going down the waterslide repeatedly (give the kids a turn, Kevin), or your pickleball crew. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸


