2026 Schedule of Events
Come join us - and have fun while supporting Charlie's Place!
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Friend’s of Charlie’s Place organizes several fundraising events throughout the year. All proceeds go to help support Charlie’s Place. Please check in frequently or follow us on Facebook, and come out and have fun while supporting your local shelter! Watch for upcoming events! We are looking forward to
our 2026 schedule:
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Annual Canine on the Creek Fun Run
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Start Time: 10:00 am Cost: TBD Location: Clear Creek/Gilpin Co. Animal Shelter (Charlie's Place) There is a dog costume contest that will be held prior to the race starting - so don't forget to get signed up when you arrive!! More information coming soon... |
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Some of our past events...
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St. Patrick's Day Affair
Date: Saturday, March 14th Time: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cost: $0 Location: Vintage Moose, Idaho Springs, CO Entertainment. There will be raffle tickets, a silent auction, food and drink for purchase. All proceeds benefit Friends of Charlie's Place. |
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Annual Howl at the Moon
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: Elks Lodge 1600 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door! |
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4th Annual Touch-A-Truck
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Times: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Cost: Free Location: Martin Marietta Walstrum Quarry 33501 US Hwy. 6, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 Stop by the Friends of Charlie's Place booth and visit with our adoptable pups. |
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Furlings Fest
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Start Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Location: Miners Street, Idaho Springs, CO FOCP will have a booth at the Furlings Fest! Stop by by and see us Wonderful dog friendly event! |
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Annual Canine on the Creek Fun Run
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Start Time: 10:00 am Cost: $27.50-$43.40 (see details) Location: Clear Creek/Gilpin Co. Animal Shelter (Charlie's Place) There is a dog costume contest that will be held prior to the race starting - so don't forget to get signed up when you arrive!! For more information and to sign up, click here! |
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Winter Arts Festival FOCP Booth and Dog Adoption Event Date: Saturday, December 14th & Sunday, December 15th Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm & 12:00 pm - 4 pm Cost: $0 Location: Gilpin County Recreation Center 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk, CO For more information: 303.582.1453 |
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Annual Howl at the Moon
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: Elks Lodge 1600 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door! |
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31st Anniversary Gilpin County Fair
Date: Friday, July 19, - Sunday, July 21, 2024 Start Time: Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm Cost: $0 Location: Gilpin County Fair Grounds 250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, Colorado more info at Gilpin County Gov site. |
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Annual Canine on the Creek Fun Run
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 Start Time: 10:00 am Cost: $20-$35 (see details) Location: Clear Creek/Gilpin Co. Animal Shelter (Charlie's Place) There is a dog costume contest that will be held prior to the race starting - so don't forget to get signed up when you arrive!! For more information and to sign up, click here! |
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St. Patrick's Day Affair Date: Saturday, March 16th Time: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cost: $0 Location: Vintage Moose, Idaho Springs, CO Entertainment. There will be raffle tickets, a silent auction, food and drink for purchase. All proceeds benefit Friends of Charlie's Place. |
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Winter Arts Festival FOCP Booth and Dog Adoption Event Date: Saturday, December 9th & Sunday, December 10th Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm & 12:00 pm - 4 pm Cost: $0 Location: Gilpin County Recreation Center 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk, CO For more information: 303.582.1453 |
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30th Anniversary Gilpin County Fair
Date: Friday, July 14, - Sunday, July 16, 2023 Start Time: 10:00 am Cost: N/A Location: Gilpin County Fair Grounds 250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, Colorado more info to follow.... |
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Annual Canine on the Creek Fun Run
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 Start Time: 10:00 am Cost: $15-$30 (see details) Location: Clear Creek/Gilpin Co. Animal Shelter (Charlie's Place) There is a dog costume contest that will be held prior to the race starting - so don't forget to get signed up when you arrive!! For more information and to sign up, click here! |
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After St. Patrick's Day Affair
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023 Start Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Cost: $0 Location: The Vintage Moose, Idaho Springs, CO Featuring: Live DJ Music by: JJR Entertainment. There will be a silent auction, raffles, giveaways, food and drink for purchase. All proceeds benefit Friends of Charlie's Place. |
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Winter Arts Festival FOCP Booth and Dog Adoption Event Date: Saturday, December 10th & Sunday, December 11th Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm & 12:00 pm - 4 pm Cost: $0 Location: Gilpin County Recreation Center 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk, CO For more information: 303.582.1453 |
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11th Annual Howl at the Moon
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022 Time: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Location: Elks Lodge 1600 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door! |
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Slacker Races Half Marathon/
Relay Race Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022 Time: 8:00 am Cost: $$ TBD Location: Loveland Ski Area/US Highway 6 Loveland, CO The Half Marathon and Relay will begin at Loveland Ski Area at 8:00 a.m. The 4M Race will begin just west of the Town of Silver Plume at 8:00 a.m. For more information: https://www.slackerhalfmarathon.com/www.slackerhalfmarathon.com/ |
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Annual Canine on the Creek Fun Run
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022 Start Times: 9:00 am; 10:00 am; 10:30 am Cost: $15-$30 (see details) Location: Clear Creek/Gilpin Co. Animal Shelter (Charlie's Place) More details to follow.... |