Miners Day

When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Where: Centennial Park, 630 Eighth Street

Event Details

Miners Day is our premier community event that originated as a celebration to honor and remember Frederick’s mining heritage. This annual event features family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day including a parade, burro race, vendors, food trucks, activities, contests, and live entertainment. Per tradition, Miners Day will conclude with a spectacular evening concert and fireworks display.

8th Annual Miners Day Pack Burro Race Presented by Premier Members Credit Union

Celebrate Miners Day with this great sport begun by some of Colorado’s 19th-century miners. This 9K race will begin right after the Frederick Miners Day parade (between 10:30 am & 11 am).

The 9K race will start at Fifth Street and Locust Street (Downtown Frederick), head north along the trail and through the tunnel towards the Frederick Recreation Area, loop around Milavec Lake, head back south to the finish line in Centennial Park. There are some small bridges along the paved trail.

Prizes

Cash prizes for the first 5 finishers. Prizes for youngest, oldest (human) racers, and last "ass"!