Mark your calendars! The 29th Annual Edgewater Music Festival is officially set for Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Citizen’s Park in Edgewater, Colorado. A beloved Edgewater tradition, the Edgewater Music Festival brings the community together for a full day of live music, local vendors, great food, and family-friendly fun
If you thought you missed your favorite tea party in January at the Baugh House, fear not! The event has been moved to February, this year on Saturday , the 14th, from 10:00 to 2:00. The dining room at the Victorian farmhouse will transform into a mini-Harrods of London, famous for its High Tea celebrations.
Thank you, Wheat Ridge, for another incredible Colorado Gives Day! Thanks to your generosity, we raised a total of $10,311. Every penny is going back into your community and directly to the Clear Creek Makerspace. Our hearts are full of gratitude. It means so much to see the community rally around the Makerspace. Having a
In a nod to the area’s rich history of apple production, the Wheat Ridge Historical Society will again sponsor the Apple Cider Festival on Saturday, October 11 from 10:00 to 2:00 at the Historical Park (4610 Robb St.). Last year, the festival broke attendance records, but with that increase came the unfortunate expansion of the
Grab your clubs for a cause on Thursday, September 4, 2025! Localworks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Wheat Ridge, is teeing up its third annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser. This laid-back, community-centered tournament offers a full morning of golf while supporting the organization’s mission to advance Wheat Ridge as a more vibrant and sustainable place
The 28th Annual Edgewater Music Festival will take place at Citizens Park in Edgewater on June 21st 2025. The festival is fun for the whole family. Two stages feature some of the best bands in the front range. The main stage lineup is: 2:00pm Hand Turkey 3:20pm Roots & Rhythm Band 4:40pm Wild Love Tigress
The Brewery Running Series is a nationwide effort that brings together craft brew enthusiasts, runners, and those simply seeking a sense of community in the great outdoors. The series offers non-competitive, family friendly, mostly 5k runs but more 10k and half marathons are being added to the roster. The events are sponsored by and typically
As one of the main events of the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, the Big Wheels on the Farm Car Show is more than just a showcase of classic cars – it’s a true celebration of our community. This family-friendly event brings together car enthusiasts, delicious food, live music, and a whole lot of fun, all
Veterans’ Celebration Join members of the Wheat Ridge Historical Society in honoring local veterans for their service at November’s Second Saturday Social at the Baugh House, 44th Ave. and Robb St., from 10:00–2:00 Saturday, Nov. 9th. We’ll honor the men and women who fought to ensure that America remains a free democracy and show our
Edgewater Parent & Tot Tumbling, Ages 1-3 October 1st – November 19th This class is an instructor led 45-minute class designed for toddlers; walking age to three years, with the assistance of a parent or caregiver. Classes will focus on developing coordination through motor skills, muscle strength, agility, and flexibility using pre-school size apparatus and
Exhibition of Joe Cauchi Original Art September 6-27: Come view Cauchi’s works created between 1930 to 1980 at Artcentric Gallery. His paintings are not just decoration – they document “on-site” moments inspired by rural farmworkers, families seeking to survive the Great Depression, and “snap-shot” paintings of ordinary life in small towns contrasted with life and
Jeffco and Denver-area art lovers will have a unique opportunity to discover the two bold painting styles of Joe Cauchi, on First Friday, September 6, 2024, at Artcentric, 7172 W.38th Ave, in Wheat Ridge from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Joe Cauchi’s early work is a visual tour of the 1930’s, depicting field workers, city
It’s the things you don’t see that make the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival so special. Behind the scenes is a world of meticulous planning and coordination that most visitors will never notice – and that’s by design. “I’m talking to the police at two o’clock in the morning before each day of the festival, saying,
This year, the Wheat Ridge Art League (WRAL) celebrates its 50th anniversary. According to the league’s former librarian Shirley Nakamoto, a member since the late 1970’s, the art show was created decades ago as an attraction for the Carnation Festival. The City of Wheat Ridge has sponsored the art show since that time. The league
Wheat Ridge 55th Annual Carnation Festival Friday/Saturday/Sunday Aug 9th-11th. Join us Saturday morning for our annual parade on our main street 38th Ave , followed by games, amusement rides, vendor booths at Anderson Park. Please see the full page ad in this issue for full schedule and locations. Wheat Ridge Historical Society Heritage Day August
Wheat Ridge Historical Society Member Appreciation Day Save Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Potluck Picnic at the Historical Park, 4610 Robb St. The Society wants to honor all its members, community leaders and residents who have supported us through our Re-imagination Project and other on-going activities. We’ll provide the
The countdown is on to one of the most anticipated weekends in Wheat Ridge: The Carnation Festival, now more than 50 years old, is one of the longest-running festivals in Colorado. Its name comes from the post-World War II period when Wheat Ridge was home to a thriving carnation industry. The last carnation grower in
Wheat Ridge Historical Society Bikes, Bingo & BBQ B.Y.O.B. takes on a new meaning at the next Second Saturday Social on June 8 at the Baugh House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. But it’s not booze you should bring — it’s your bicycle. The new theme for June’s event is “Bikes, Bingo & BBQ.”
The annual music festival at Citizen’s Park in Edgewater is back with the same spirit of great live local bands, drinks, food and community connection but with a new name and schedule. The Edgewater Music Festival, formerly the Blues & BBQ Festival for Better Housing, will happen on Saturday June 22 from 2 p.m. to
Though April’s weather seemed manic, keep the faith that the second Saturday in May, when the Historical Society’s May Festival is scheduled on May 11th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the temperature will be in the high 70s with blue skies, the grass in the Historical Park (4610 Robb St.) will be a luxuriant
Wheat Ridge Historical Society May Festival Spring is definitely here, and that means it’s time for the Historical Society’s May Festival, scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at the Historical Park (4510 Robb St.) from 10:00 to 2:00. The May celebration of spring will feature traditional Maypole dances at 11:00 and 1:00 with live music provided
Wheat Ridge Historical Society Earth Day Celebration The Historical Society will celebrate Earth Day at the Baugh House (44th Ave. & Robb St.) on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00–2:00. Join us for a seedling plant exchange to increase the variety in this year’s garden and a refresher course on sustainability, including information on best ways
Sporting bow ties, bonnets and bunny ears, hundreds turned out to Anderson Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation on Saturday, March 23rd. According to event organizer Beth June, the event, held annually for roughly 40 years, has evolved into a cherished family tradition for many in the
Wheat Ridge Historical Society Spring Equinox Celebration The Historical Society will host a celebration of the Spring Equinox and the coming of spring at the Baugh House (44th Ave. & Robb St.) on Saturday, March 9, from 10:00–2:00. Topics of discussion include the public gardens at Happiness Gardens. Got an Irish story to tell? You
