Main Street Central City Colorado

06/21/2026

Oh what a day! We had so much fun with all of you yesterday and thank you for joining us for the 52nd Anniversary Celebration of Madam Lou Bunch Day presented by Main Street Central City. We also thank our Bed Race Teams beginning with 1st Place Winner, Easy Street and The Famous Bonanza Casino and our bed race participants XL Carpet Care, Rick’s Cabaret, Central City Cannabis, Century Casino Central City, Grand Z Casino & Hotel, Metro State University, Central City Opera, the bachelorettes “Racin’ da Bed to Wed”. A shout out also to our vendors such as Wahl Dough Donuts, Author Randi Samuelson-Brown and many more. We hope to see all of you back next year on the third Saturday of June 2027.

06/18/2026

Hungry for something good this weekend? What could be better on a hot summer day than an icy cold treat from Mc2 Ice Cream. Use it to top off a favorite from JKQ BBQ. Both will be at Madam Lou Bunch Day this Saturday, June 20th from Noon – 5:00 PM in the picturesque mountain town of Central City, making this event just that much better. This 52nd Anniversary, featuring the Famous Bed Race at 3:00PM SHARP, celebrates hometown hero Madam Lou Bunch who during the Gold Rush era of the late 1800’s stepped in to help the sick through an epidemic in a make-shift hospital and is credited with saving the city. Learn more about the day and its history at tinyurl.com/MadamLouBunchDay2026

06/14/2026

The summer of celebration for begins with the 52nd Anniversary of Madam Lou Bunch Day on Saturday, June 20th from 12 noon-5:00PM in Central City. In addition to the Famous Bed Race at 3:00PM SHARP, there’s live entertainment by The Jimmy Lewis Tribute Band, The Wild Bunch and The Infamous Backroom Cabaret, food trucks and vendor market as this Rocky Mountain town salutes its hometown hero. Located just 39 miles west of Denver on I 70 to Central City Parkway, parking and admission are free. Learn more and the story of Madam Lou Bunch by visiting tinyurl.com/MadamLouBunchDay2026

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!