Good morning, Golden & the Front Range! Pull out your Viking regalia—tunics, trousers, axes, and swords. It’s that time of year again. 🛡️

Today’s issue includes:

• ⚔️ The Vikings Are Coming This Weekend

• 🧑‍🌾 Farmer’s Market Applications

• 🍻 Weekly Trivia

• 📆 Upcoming Events

Weather Forecast

⚔️ The Vikings Are Coming This Weekend

Golden’s famous UllrGrass Festival is in its 11th year, and it’s named as one of the Top 10 Outdoor Festivals in the state of Colorado by Westword. Join this weekend for music 🎵, beer 🍺, costumes 🛡️, and more.

What: A three-day festival featuring a musical lineup of bluegrass, newgrass, funk, and jamband artists. There’s also a Beer Festival, Band Contest, and Costume Contest.

Where: Parfet Park, corner of Washington Avenue and 10th Street

When: Friday (1/31), Saturday (2/1), and Sunday (2/2)

Tickets: $17.85 here

🧑‍🌾 Farmer’s Market Applications

Thinking of bringing your business to the Golden Farmer’s Market? Applications open February 1st. For more information, check out the 2024 Vendor Handbook or find out more information ➡️ here.

🍻 Weekly Trivia

Looking for some weekly trivia? Look no further…

Tonight:

• 🤠 Country Music Trivia at The Golden Mill @ 6:30-8:30pm

Tuesday night:

• Atomic Cowboy @ 7:00pm

• The Golden Mill @ @ 6:30pm

• Mountain Toad Brewing @ 6:30pm

Wednesday night:

• Over Yonder @ 6:00pm

📆 Upcoming Events

Happening this week:

• 🐉 Lunar New Year Dinner at Nosu Ramen (1/27 @ 7-9:30pm) - “In celebration of the Lunar New Year, we are holding a four course dinner highlighting Traditional and Nosu twists on dishes enjoyed throughout Asia welcoming in the New Year.” Tickets are $70 ➡️ here.

• 🧘 Yoga on Tap at New Terrain Brewing (1/27 @ 6-7pm)

• 🎨 Paint & Sip with Canvas and Cocktails at Holidaily Brewing (1/29 @ 6-9pm) - “$45 includes all painting materials, one 16"x20" canvas, and step by step instruction with demonstration! $2 off your first beer with registration”; make sure to register ➡️ here.

• 🎷The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert: Poetry & Music (2/1 @ 3-4:30pm) - Featuring “talented principal French horn Alicia Watson, who will be performing Hindemith's virtuosic Horn Concerto.” Get tickets ➡️ here.

• 🤓 Golden Startup Happy Hour at Morris & Mae Collective (1/30 @ 4-6pm) - “Whether you're a presenter, attendee, or just looking to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, this is your chance to unwind, network, and spark new opportunities. Cheers to big ideas and even bigger connections!”

• 🏂️ Ski & Board Tune on Tap at Colorado Tap House (1/30 @ 5-7pm) - Get a wax, edge, and a beer for $30. Plus…Thursday Special: $5 pints of Great Divide beers and special guest Golden Mountain Guides with info on winter programs & avalanche classes.

• 👗 Truly Boutique’s 10th Anniversary Party (1/30 @ 5-9pm) - “Come dressed up in your Truly best, shop, sip, and dance the night away with us to celebrate 10 years of business in our amazing community. Catered by Kona Bowls. Live DJ, champagne bar, henna artist, door prizes and more!”

• 🎵 Hunter Stone Duo at Goosetown Station (1/31 @ 6:00pm) - Always a good time at 🪿town station. Cover is $5 at the door.

• 🎵 Tribute to Michael Jackson at The Buffalo Rose (1/31 @ 7pm)

• 🎵 Shawn Nelson Music (2/1 @ 6:00pm) - 🪿town station is keeping the live music coming. Cover is $5 at the door.

Upcoming Events:

• 🇪🇸 Spanish Wine Dinner at Abejas (2/2) - “This celebration of Spanish wine and cuisine features Pintxos, Seared Octopus, Bacalao Ajoarriero, and Basque Cheesecake paired with sips from this region rich with history.” Reserve your ticket ($135 each) ➡️ here.

• ☕️ Golden Startup Coffee (2/12 @ 9-11am) - Lightning Pitches from three early-stage concept startups at Morris & Mae Collective. Checkout these pitches on plastics recycling, data center power delivery, and machine learning for solar power plants. Registration suggested.

• 🥳 Holidaily Brewing’s 9 Year Anniversary Party (2/15 @ 11am-10pm) - Three food trucks, one bakery, special bear releases, and more!

THANKS!

See you again on Thursday, when I release the list of Galentine’s events happening in Golden! 💖