Goldens in Golden 2027: Top 10 Tips to Know Before You Go
The world-renowned Goldens in Golden is back February 6, 2027, in Golden, Colorado. This year’s canine carnival will be bigger than ever, with a larger festival ground, more vendors selling a wide assortment of puppy merchandise, and of course thousands of golden retrievers.
To make your visit as enjoyable as possible for you, your golden (the dog) and Golden (the City), please review the following Goldens in Golden Know Before You Go tips.
- Pack In, Pack Out: Help keep Golden clean by taking all waste, gear, and personal items with you. If you brought it, take it back!
- Ride the Dog-Friendly Shuttles: Skip the stress of traffic and parking. Free parking and dog-friendly shuttles will take you and your Golden to Parfet Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stops in north and south Golden will be announced soon. Pawesome Pro Tip: Parking fills up early, so check the Park Golden CO parking map before you arrive. You can also use the rideshare drop-off and pick-up at the Clear Creek parking lot, 907 Archer St, a 2-minute walk from the event.
- Prepare for Unpredictable Colorado Weather: Colorado weather changes quickly! Bring layers for you and your pup, and have those cute little booties on hand to protect paws from snow, ice, and de-icers. Sunshine or snowstorm – and sometimes both in the same day – is a possibility here in Golden, Colorado in February.
- Review our Activities & Activations: Gallivanting with your golden will be better than ever this year. Golden fashion show? Doggy Mayor for the Day? Local businesses themed specials? All this and more will be taking place between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on February 6th. Be sure to check the schedule and plan your visit prior to the event. Loiter under the arch no more!
- Pick Up After Your Pup: Please use the designated waste stations throughout the event area. Clean paths keep the event enjoyable for everyone—and protect local waterways, environment respectfully.
- Shop & Visit Vendors: Our vendors travel from near and far to support this special event, arguably the largest gathering of golden retrievers in the world (we’re looking at you Buenos Aires). Explore their booths, discover local products, and support the small businesses that help Goldens in Golden thrive. Be sure to visit Golden shops, restaurants, breweries, and distilleries where businesses are rolling out the red carpet for dogs with special menus, promotions, and events.
- Keep Paws on Paths: Stick to marked walkways and designated event zones to reduce wear on Golden’s natural areas and open spaces. Pawesome Pro Tip: For a pre- or post-event hike with your hound, dogs are welcome on almost all Golden-area trails. If you venture out, dogs should remain leashed and on-trail. And rule 5 still applies…pick up that poop!
- Hydrate Responsibly: Don’t forget to bring your pre-filled reusable water bottles. Golden water fountains are turned off in the winter, however most restaurants will fill your bottles at no cost. Additionally, bring a collapsible dog bowl so your pup can stay hydrated too.
- Check out Golden’s Dog Parks: Will your pup need some off-leash time before or after the event to get their energy out? Let them run rampant at one of Golden’s off-leash dog parks. Let your pup run at Tony Grampsas Dog Park or Ulysses Dog Park. Pawesome Pro Tip: Next door to Tony Grampsas Dog Park is New Terrain, one of Golden’s many dog-friendly breweries.
- Share the Space & Respect Wildlife: Give other pups and humans room to enjoy the festivities. Most event areas are leashed spaces—please follow posted guidelines to keep interactions safe and positive. Golden sits close to Colorado wildlife habitats. Keep pups close, avoid disturbing animals, and enjoy the environment respectfully.
Photo credits: Top image by @katieandjoeonthego; remaining images by @rockymountainpetportraits
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2026 Events and Activities Schedule
The 2027 schedule will be posted in January 2027. The schedule below is based on Goldens in Golden 2026. Times, activations, and locations are subject to change.
Explore the 2026 lineup of dog-friendly activities, meetups, and family-friendly fun throughout Golden, Colorado. In 2026, the vendor villages were at Parfet Park and the downtown parking lot between 12th and 13th Streets, just west of Washington Avenue at Miners Alley and Arapahoe Street. The Pup-Up Tent was in the vendor village near 13th and Arapahoe Streets.
Looking for more to do? Discover additional events on our full events calendar.
