Main Street Central City Colorado

06/11/2026

Hurry! Even though the 52nd Anniversary of Madam Lou Bunch Day is coming right up on Saturday, June 20th from 12 noon – 5:00 PM, there is still time to reserve a space for your team to participate in The Famous Bed Race. Just imagine the thrill of a cheering crowd as you race right down the middle of Central City’s iconic Main Street at 3:00PM SHARP for a chance to win $500 cash. For the day’s complete details and for the entry form, visit tinyurl.com/MadamLouBunchDay2026 ASAP!

06/08/2026

Meet the Madam Lou Bunch Day Master of Ceremonies, Mike Keeler. Not only is Mike the Central City historian and one of the most knowledgeable people we know, he is a member of The Wild Bunch who will be performing at this event. Stop by and see them on Saturday, June 20th from 12 noon-5:00PM on Main Street. The Famous Bed Race takes place at 3:00PM SHARP. Admission is free. For a schedule of the day’s events and to learn more about this 52nd Anniversary celebration of this historic town’s most notable madam and hometown hero, visit https://tinyurl.com/MadamLouBunchDay2026

06/05/2026

The Belvidere Foundation cordially invites you to their annual picnic on Wednesday, June 10th, from 5:00–7:00 p.m in the Pocket Park located on Central City’s Main Street. This free gathering with great food, community, and music celebrates the talented artists of the Central City Opera and their production teams who will be in residence this summer. Dinner is provided by JKQ BBQ, and the evening also features special performances of show tunes by Central City Opera cast members. Sponsored by the Belvidere Theater Foundation.

06/03/2026

Raise your hand if you’re ready for some fun this summer. Join us on June 20th for the Madam Lou Bunch Day 52nd Anniversary Celebration on Main Street Central City from 12 noon– 5:00PM. The Famous Bed Race is at 3:00 PM SHARP. Add to that live entertainment, performances by The Wild Bunch and The Infamous Backroom Cabaret, food trucks, vendors and more. Admission and parking are free. For the day’s schedule, to reserve a vendor booth or to enter a bed race team for a chance to win $500 cash, visit tinyurl.com/MadamLouBunchDay2026

Mission: The revitalization of Central City, Colorado through diversification and expansion of business opportunities and maintenance of its historic atmosphere through volunteer efforts by citizens, business, organizations and government.

06/02/2026

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet one of Colorado’s most renowned western artists and special guest judge, David Sherwin Parker, as Gilpin Arts launches the 79th Annual Juried Art Show at an Opening Reception this Saturday, June 6th, at Central City’s Washington Hall, 117 Eureka, from 5:00PM-8:00PM. Take a look at the remarkable works of art by regional artists. Pot luck. Cash bar. Free admission. The Juried Art Show runs through August 22. To learn more, visit Gilpinarts.org.

05/31/2026

Promote your business and sell your product by reserving a space for your booth or food truck at Main Street Central City’s Madam Lou Bunch Day on Saturday, June 20th from 12 noon to 5:00PM. In addition to The Famous Bed Race at 3:00PM, this 52nd Anniversary Celebration with free admission includes live entertainment by The Jimmy Lewis Tribute Band and performances by The Wild Bunch and The Infamous Backroom Cabaret. Find the quick and easy booth registration at tinyurl.com/MadamLouBunchDay2026

05/29/2026

A BIG “thank you” to the dedicated volunteers who helped with Clean-Up Day yesterday. On behalf of Main Street Central City, we appreciate your hard work and time to make this town look its best as we celebrate its historic role in the Colorado 150 Anniversary. We hope to see you back again next year!

05/27/2026

Reminder: Central City Clean-Up Day is tomorrow, May 28th. Join us at 9:30AM at the T-Lot (141 Nevada Street) for registration, coffee and assignments. Your shift ends at 12 noon with a Volunteer Thank You lunch at Dostal Alley. We hope to see you there.

05/24/2026

This weekend launches the summer that celebrates the America 250/Colorado 150 Anniversaries and Central City and Madam Lou Bunch played an important part. In the mid-1800’s Madam Lou Bunch opened a sporting house for the many miners who came to Colorado looking to find gold in what was dubbed “The Richest Square Mile on Earth”. With an epidemic breakout, she stepped in to help the sick and is credited with saving the city. Madam Lou Bunch Day and Famous Bed Race takes place in Central City on Saturday, June 20th from Noon-5:00 PM with live entertainment, performances, food, local vendors and, of course, the Bed Race at 3:00PM SHARP. Admission and parking are free. To learn more and to enter a Bed Race team for a chance to with $500, visit: tinyurl.com/MadamLouBunchDay2026

05/21/2026

Something remarkable is happening in Central City this weekend. On May 23rd at 10:00AM, the five-star Gilpin History Museum opens for the summer season with their special exhibition that commemorates the America 250/Colorado 150 Anniversaries: Just Say No to Colorado: Gilpin County and the Anti-Statehood Campaigns. Learn more at Gilpinhistory.org.