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VSC'S 2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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*FM = FLASH MOB - Meaning it's not an officially VSC-sponsored event, but many VSC members will be attending |
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| Victorian Picnic to Celebrate Colorado's 150th Anniversary of Becoming a State Saturday - July 11, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for a day of lawn games, CAKES, other delicious treats, community and a spot of tea (dahhrrllinngg!).
LOCATION: Private Home in Aurora, CO 80014
WHAT TO BRING: Bring a blanket and picnic lunch for yourself. If you can also bring something to share, we'd appreciate it.
If you prefer to sit down, please bring your own chair.
Lemonade and iced tea will be provided.
We'll have lawn games (bring one if you have it) and more surprises are in the works.
Contact: VSC - info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org |
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| ESTATE AND COSTUME SALE IN THE TENT Saturday July 25 & Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Each Day
LOCATION: Joan Hemm’s property in the mountains above Boulder 501 Coughlin Meadows Rd., Boulder, CO 80302 (enter into your GPS before you leave town as there is no cell service between town and this address). There is no longer any construction on Hwy 119! We do have parking on the mountain but best to carpool if you can.
Please wear sturdy shoes as the tent is set up in the woods and the ground is uneven.
This sale is, in part, to find new homes for the Estate Collection of costumes from Terry Hendrick to help fund her ongoing care. Terry was a Hollywood costumer for several years, taking part in the making of the TV series Centennial as well as the movie Coalminer’s Daughter back in the day. She was one of the original Miss Kitty Girls who entertained and promoted Miss Kitty’s Journal in the 1980s-90s, giving Ladies of a Certain Age a visual presence in Victorian Clothing and encouraging females to get out of the house and have some fun with other women.
There will be smaller-sized shoes, Victorian clothes, vintage 1980s pieces to build on, hand-made hats, gloves and other accessories. Petticoats, undergarments and original Edwardian dresses are included, as well as vintage Gunne Sax and Jessica McClintock gowns. Some clothing racks will be for sale as well.
Other costumers (including Joan Hemm) and vendors who specialize in vintage will also offer their collections of costumes, patterns, accessories, and clothing for sale. Please bring your own bags.
We will have iced tea and cookies. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch and/or finger foods to share.
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| Victorian Getaway at Bluebird Lodge Friday-Sunday, August 14-16, 2026
LOCATION: 401 Main, Gold Hill Boulder, CO 80302
Please join us for a weekend of time travel and merriment!
Two rooms for Friday & Saturday still available. You can also just join us for our formal Victorian Dinner on Saturday night!
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Friday evening: A potluck dinner. There is a grill, kitchen and refrigerator. Parlor games and activities.
Saturday morning: Breakfast, there will be a light breakfast provided. Stroll the town and visit the museum for a leisurely morning.
Lunch: Picnic at Mount Alto, a historic party spot on the Switzerland Trail railroad. Bring your own Picnic lunch. It is about 4 miles away. We should plan on carpooling there in high clearance vehicles.
If anyone wants a 4x4 tour of Boulder County’s gold mining area after the picnic Daniel Michael can give it.
Saturday Evening: Formal Victorian dinner catered by our own Christine Krueger. Informal dancing followed by a Victorian PJ Party.
Sunday morning: Leftovers for breakfast, goodbyes and depart tor parts unknown.
DRESS CODE: Victorian attire is strongly encouraged but not required - no jeans, no collarless shirts, please).
Contact: Daniel Michael Email: info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org
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| Archery Event in Colorado Springs Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
LOCATION: Archery School of the Rockies
11:00-1:00 pm - Experience archery, as the Victorians did, at the Archery School of the Rockies (indoors and air-conditioned) in Colorado Springs. Learn to shoot from two coaches who will provide half-hour introductory lessons and conduct some fun archery games for us.
1:00 - 2:30 pm - Afterwards, we’ll have lunch on site at the Flying Arrow Eatery. A menu will be provided closer to the day of the event in which you can select your entree with your registration for this event. Loaner bows and arrows are provided at no additional cost
Contact: Cathy White Email: info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org
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| VSC's Annual Grand Ball Saturday - September 26, 2026 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Our theme for 2026 is the Phantom of the Opera! Catered dinner, dance calling, photo booths, silent auction, and more!
Don't delay purchasing your tickets! This event usually sells out. Take advantage of EARLY BIRD pricing before September 1, 2026. Tickets are refundable until August 31, 2026. Check out the link below for all the details! Contact: Nico Gustafson - email info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org |
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| Hammond's Candy Store Tour & Lunch October 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
LOCATION: LUNCH-Location TBD by the Candy Store Hammond's Candy Store 5735 Washington Street, Denver, CO
We will meet for lunch first at a restaurant around the Candy Store, after which we will have a guided tour of the factory and peruse their candy store.
If you can't make it for lunch, you can meet us at 1:35 pm at the Hammon's Candy Store for the tour only. The tour is FREE.
Please wear anything from the 1880s to the 1920, as the store was opened in the 1920s.
Contact: Christine Krueger Email: info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org
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| (FM) River Crossing Holiday Ball Saturday, November 7, 2026
For more information and/or to purchase tickets, you have to sign up for River Crossing's newsletter HERE.
This event is hosted by Sharon Guli with River Crossing & Guli Productions.
In preparation, call the Cliff House or secure other accommodation for the weekend. Contact Sharon Guli - 970-221-4854 - events@guliproductions.com |
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| VSC Paid-Member Only Holiday Party SUNDAY, December 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm LOCATION: TBD - an email with the exact address will the sent a week ahead.
If you’re a paid member in 2026, please join us for this year's final board meeting. Bring your favorite dish and come share some holiday cheer with your fellow VSC members.
Victorian attire is encouraged, but not required. Contact: VSC info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org |
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| PAST EVENT - Victorian Archery Outing Saturday - June 6, 2026 - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Private Homestead near Ft. Lupton
PRICE: $15 for paid members, $20 general admission, equipment included.
You don't want to miss this awesome event. Daniel Michael is graciously opening his home to us. He will create not one but TWO archery spaces! We will also have a communal potluck lunch to enjoy stories and each other's company. Save the date! More details to come.
The exact address will be sent a few days before the event to those who have purchased tickets.
Contact: Nico Gustafson - info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org |
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PAST EVENT - FM - City Park Day Ice Cream Social & VSC Picnic Friday - May 29, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: 1700 York Street Denver, CO 80206 The annual City Park Day is back with a theme that takes the event all the way back to its first days! Join City Park Friends and Neighbors for their City Park Day, complete with a big brass band, free ice cream, and community. VSC members should bring a picnic basket and we can all sit together and enjoy our food and the live music. This event is in lieu of the Botanic Gardens event, which we have decided to skip this year.
The Pavilion is safe to gather around. Contact: Ana Varela info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org |
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| PAST EVENT-2026 Victorian & Vintage Sale Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
NEW LOCATION: Flemming Mansion 1510 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80210
Our popular Victorian & Vintage Sale is in its 16th year! Don't miss this beloved event, an opportunity that will not be available again until 2028. This is the perfect avenue for our new members looking to start their Victorian and Vintage wardrobes! Don't miss out
Browse and buy Victorian, vintage, and antique dresses, accessories, jewelry, unmentionables & more! There will be lots of options for menswear, as well. The event is FREE for shoppers. Vendors DO NOT pay anyone who contacts you online pretending they represent VSC.
Contact: Ana Varela Email: info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org
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| PAST EVENT-SAVE THE DATE - Mummy Unwrapping & Antiques Bazaar Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Due to popular demand, our Mummy Unwrapping Experience is back!
Experience a historical mummy unwrapping immersive reenactment & Antiques Bazaar at the: Adams Mystery Playhouse 2406 Federal Blvd Denver, CO 80211
Jade, our Ancient Egypt PhD will be presenting again.
More surprises are in store!
Questions? Have antiques and want to be a vendor? Contact: Ana Varela – info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org
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| PAST EVENT-(FM) Mad Mountain Mike’s Wild West Buckskin Ball - SOLD OUT Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Live dance calling by Sharon Guli. Tickets will be available mid-March on Sharon's website. Sign up for her newsletter for up-to-date info!
LOCATION: Maple Grove Grange Hall, 3130 Youngfield, CO
For more information, sign up for River Crossing's newsletter HERE. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Contact Sharon Guli 970-221 4854 events@guliproductions.com |
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| PAST EVENT-(FM) 2026 Regency Ball SUNDAY, March 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Club Tico 1599 City Park Drive Fort Collins, CO 80521 Dance class at 2 PM Dancing from 3 to 6 PM
For more information and/or to purchase tickets, you have to sign up for River Crossing's newsletter HERE. Tickets will also be available at the door.
This event is hosted by Sharon Guli with River Crossing & Guli Productions.
Contact Sharon Guli 970-221 4854 events@guliproductions.com |
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| PAST EVENT-SOLD OUT - 2026 Valentine's Ball SUNDAY, February 15, 2026 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Clements Community Center 1580 Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80214
Join us for our Annual Valentine's Ball at the Clements Center.
Live band, food, vendors and more. Event will be called by the amazing Sharon Guli.
PARKING - the venue has a huge private parking lot
Please RSVP for the event HERE once you buy your tickets.
Contact: Nancy Reindl Email: info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org
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| PAST EVENT-2026 Steampunk Ball SUNDAY, Jan 11, 2026 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
LOCATION: Denver Turnverein- 1570 N. Clarkson Street, Denver, Co 80218
Join us for our 3rd Annual Steampunk Ball at the Denver Turnverein, same as last year. Located downtown, this beautiful building boasts fabulous hardwood floors and a rich history of community and dancing.
We will have a costume contest with prizes, vendors, photo booth(s), snacks and drinks!
PARKING - will NOT be an issue, as many of you have experienced with previous events at this venue - it is on a Sunday, mid day, and we have 50 spots around the building all reserved for us, as well as free street parking and another 45 spots at MidWestOne Bank, less than 1/2 a block from the venue at 800 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218. For the bank spots, you will have to run in and get a parking pass. Someone will be available at the front door to hand out these passes.
Contact: Nico Gustafson Email: info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org
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| PAST EVENT-VSC Paid-Member Only Holiday Party SUNDAY, December 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm LOCATION: Nancy Reindl's House by Sloans Lake in Denver, CO - an email with the exact address will the sent a week ahead. If you've missed, this email, please call Nico at 303-960-4688 for the address. If you’re a paid member in 2025, please join us for this year's final board meeting. Bring your favorite dish and come share some holiday cheer with your fellow VSC members.
Victorian attire is encouraged, but not required. Contact: Nancy Reindl info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org |
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| PAST EVENT-FM-Downton Abbey Movie SUNDAY - September 14, 2025 - 3:20 pm - SOLD OUT
Location: Harkins Northfield 18, 8300 E Northfield Blvd, Denver, CO 80238
Flash mobbing the Northfield theater to see the last movie from the Downton Abbey series. Meet in front of the theater at 3:00 pm to chat and take photos.
ATTIRE: Costumes (any from 1880s to 1940s) encouraged but not required.
Contact: Nico Gustafson - email info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org |
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| PAST EVENT-Victorian Archery Outing SUNDAY - July 20, 2025 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm
LOCATION: Empty Quiver Archery 7180 W 117th Ave., Unit C, Broomfield, CO 80020
PRICE: $22 without equipment, $30 with equipment
The Honorable Victorian Society of Colorado cordially invites you to an afternoon of archery, merriment, and gentle sport to be held upon the indoor grounds of Empty Quiver Archery.
Kindly don attire befitting the noble pursuit - ladies in summer gowns or sporting habits; gentlemen in waistcoats or shooting jackets welcome. Kindly, wear sleeves with no frills.
Afterwards, we will have an early dinner and/or drinks at a nearby restaurant. If you know of a Victorian-inspired location in Broomfield, please let us know.
Contact: Nico Gustafson - info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org |
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| PAST EVENT-FM - Dinner & Melodrama at Iron Springs Chateau in Manitou Springs Saturday - June 14, 2025 - 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 444 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with dad in an enjoyable walk-back-in-time to the 1890’s Vaudeville era show! Just go to the website https://ironspringschateau.com and click on “the theater” or “GET TICKETS” for “Disturbance at the Delta.” You'll have to also RSVP for this event HERE, so that we know you're coming.
ITINERARY: 5:30 PM - Meet at the venue and walk around until dinner time. 6:00 PM - Dinner starts 7:30 PM - Melodrama starts
DRESS CODE: Victorian attire is encouraged but not required, modern dressy is a fine alternative (i.e. dress shirts & pants for men - no jeans, no collarless shirts). Contact: Cathy White - 719-557-0690 |
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| PAST EVENT-Victorian Picnic in Cheesman Park Saturday - June 7, 2025 - 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Join us for a day of lawn games, CAKES, other delicious treats, community and a spot of tea (dahhrrllinngg!).
LOCATION: The Pavilion at Cheesman Park 1900 E. 11th Avenue Denver, CO 80206
WHAT TO BRING: BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket) of goodies and a small cake to share with friends old and new. Please also bring your own blanket, plates, cutlery, glasses, and thermos of hot water. Whatever you bring to share, make sure any leftovers go home with you.
Please consider arriving early (10 am) to help us set up.
We'll have lawn games (bring one if you have it), and possibly some dancing in the Pavilion.
Contact: Masha - masha2783@gmail.com or Nico - 303-960-4688 |
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| PAST EVENT-Private History Colorado Museum Tour Thursday - August 28, 2025 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
LOCATION: History Colorado 1200 N Broadway in Denver, CO COST: $25 for 2 hours Space: 4 spots only (but we will create a wait-list and if we get more interest, we'll organize another event)
The textile curator at the History Colorado museum is going to let us into the archive to look at wedding gowns. These are the highest quality dresses in their collection, worn by the 1% of Victorian Denver. The Victorian Society of Colorado in collaboration with Angela Nauss are teaming up offer this opportunity to reenactors and researchers who would like to learn more about historical construction techniques. REFUNDS: Tickets are non-refundable.
DRESS CODE: Victorian attire is encouraged, but not required. |
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| PAST EVENT-Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace Saturday - August 30, 2025 - 12:30 - 4:00 pm
You're cordially invited to an Afternoon Tea at the magnificent Brown Palace in downtown Denver, Colorado.
ITINERARY: 12:30 pm - Meet in the Atrium of the hotel to take photos together. 1:00 pm - Afternoon Tea served in the Atrium of the Brown Palace. 3:00 pm - Private Tour starts in the Atrium. 4:00 pm - Say goodbye and walk around the hotel at your leisure.
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE - $85/person (tickets include tax and gratuity) TEA is SOLD OUT, TOUR still has a couple of tickets available.
REFUNDS: Tickets are refundable until August 25, 2025. Contact info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org before that date to ask for a refund. After August 25, 2025, you are responsible to sell your own ticket on our Facebook group or to your friends.
DRESS CODE: Victorian attire is encouraged but not required, modern dressy is a fine alternative (i.e. dress shirts & pants for men - no jeans, no collarless shirts).
Contact: Nancy Reindl - email info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org |
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| PAST EVENT-VSC's Annual Grand Ball Saturday - September 27, 2025 from 4:30 - 10:30 pm
ONLY 4 tickets LEFT - Our theme for 2025 is Venetian Masquerade! It's a Victorian Fancy Dress Ball! Catered dinner, live band and dance calling, photo booths, silent auction and more!
Don't delay purchasing your tickets! This event usually sells out. Prices will increase on September 1, 2025. Tickets are refundable until August 31, 2025. Check out the link below for all the details! Contact: Nancy Reindl - email info@victoriansocietyofcolorado.org |
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| PAST EVENT-Vintage Sewing Machine Class Saturday - October 11, 2025 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Nico Gustafson's residence (in the Central Park neighborhood)
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of history, sewing machines and tension...thread tension that is!
We will touch on sewing machine history, learn how to maintain your machine, all about thread tension and more! $25 paid VSC member, $30 general admission. Only 10 spots available!
Don't miss this fantastic event! Contact: Nico Gustafson - 303-960-4688 |
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| PAST EVENT-Tea at Dottie Bakke House Saturday - October 18, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of history, tea and friends.
Our beloved Dottie Bakke's house lives on and the person who bought her house after her passing is organizing a tea exclusively for our membership. There are 30 tickets inside and 20 outside. Currently, the inside tickets are sold out, but there are still a few available for the outside sitting.
Don't miss this fantastic event! Contact: Nico Gustafson - 303-960-4688 |
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