Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 7 to 10 PM

The Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401

Prepare to immerse yourself in all of the incredible sights, sounds, and tastes of an authentic Mardi Gras celebration held right here in downtown Golden! Find your dancing shoes, put on your finest purple and gold, mask up and come join all of your closest friends to let the good time roll while supporting the dozens of local organizations that benefit from GCF’s community impact.

Your ticket purchase gets you into the benefit concert, featuring Colorado southern funk maestros Krewe de Groove. In addition, the Buffalo Rose culinary team has lovingly developed an authentic southern Food & Beverage menu. So come on downtown on a weeknight and lose yourself in all that is Mardi Gras and all that is "For the Good of Golden"!

General Admission: $25/person

Various options for high-top tables or reserved seating are available.

Krewe de Groove

Krewe De Groove is Colorado's authentic southern funk unit. The band mixes catchy originals with a heavy dose of New Orleans, classic 70’s funk and disco, r&b, hip hop, acid jazz and beyond. Founded in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina washed Bagus Haig all the way to Denver, the band has been a favorite for local festivals, beer gardens and nightclubs looking for a full concert experience for their audiences. Krewe de Groove provides a fun and funky New Orleans flavored mix of spunky originals and danceable covers by The Meters, Funkadelic, Dr. John, Professor Longhair and more.

Golden Summer Jam

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Colorado Railroad Museum
A Community Celebration of Golden Bands, Bites, & Beer

Golden Summer Jam is an annual tradition celebrating everything Golden—local talent, family fun, and delicious food and drink. Held at the historic Colorado Railroad Museum, this 100% Golden-sourced event features:

• Live Music: Performances by local bands with Golden roots (2025 lineup to be announced).

• Family Activities: Meet Spike the Railroad Dog, hop on a train ride, and join in interactive fun like train heists by Miners Alley Performing Arts Center.

• Local Bites & Brews: Savor offerings from Golden-based vendors.

• Explore the Railyard: Discover the museum’s 15-acre site with 100+ locomotives and the Garden Railway Society’s outdoor garden railway.

Tickets: Adults $35 | Kids 18 & Under: FREE
All proceeds benefit GCF’s Community Programming.

Annual Gala & Auction 2025

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Marriott Denver West

Save the Date for Our Largest Fundraising Event of the Year!
Join us for an evening of elegance and community spirit at the Golden Civic Foundation’s Annual Gala & Auction, our most impactful fundraiser of the year.

This event combines philanthropy and entertainment, featuring:

• A Silent Auction with exclusive items and experiences.

• A Live Auction, including unique offerings and live painting by a renowned local artist.

• A decadent seated dinner and opportunities to connect with fellow supporters.

Proceeds directly support GCF’s community programming, grants, and small business initiatives.

Stay tuned for more details, including this year’s theme and ticket information.