Join Colorado mountain town fun at Leadville’s annual festivals! Discover what it’s like to celebrate holidays, history, and seasons in Leadville, known in the silver boom for its rollicking Wild West atmosphere and colorful characters.
March 1-3, 2024 At Leadville Ski Joring and Crystal Carnival Weekend, see the unique sport of ski joring and join mountain bike and Nordic ski races, a paintball biathlon, and umpteen other kinds of winter fun! What Is Ski Joring? Leadville Ski Joring is an action-packed sport where a horse and rider race down snow-packed Harrison Avenue in Leadville's downtown, pulling ...
Leadville celebrates July 4th with small-town charm! Join us for these 2023 events. Firecracker Fun Run 8:30 a.m. - A Firecracker 5k fun run kicks off the morning. Meet at the corner of Harrison Avenue and 5th Street. July 4th Parade 10 a.m. - Enjoy an old-fashioned parade along Harrison Avenue, Leadville's main street. Cool floats, local bands, burros, Victorian ...
Join us August 4-6, 2023, for Leadville Boom Days! The three-day celebration honors this mining town's 1880s gold and silver rush heritage. Leadville Boom Days is a Colorado mountain festival and historical celebration of the Old West, with burro races, contests of mining skills, and a street fair with over 100 food and craft booths. The event is beloved by locals ...