Volunteer Opportunities for Community Events

The Castle Rock Chamber provides many opportunities to volunteer and become a part of our community. We are grateful to the many volunteers that help make these events possible. If you are interested in volunteering please submit the form listed below the events.

Annual Banquet

Lisa Frizell-Chairman

• Event is held in May of each year. The purpose of the event is for the installation of new officers and Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce. Also the presentation of the annual Business(person), Citizen, Ambassador, Volunteer of the Year and Philip S. Miller awards.
  
• Committee meets as needed.
  
• 2012 banquet is scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2012.

Castle Rock WineFest

Carrie Buchan, Castle Rock Development Co. - Chairperson

• This annual event showcases more than 25 Colorado wineries, local restaurants, wine related
  vendors, culinary seminars and demonstrations, lively entertainment and other wine
  events such as two Winemaker dinners.
  
• The 2012 event will be held from July 16th through July 18th and Grand Tasting is on July 21st.
  
• Website – www.CastleRockWineFest.com

Fair Parade

The lazy days of August celebrate the charm of the Old-fashioned County Fair and the tradition of the Douglas County Fair Parade and BBQ. These two events have been held for over 65 years. This week showcases bronco busting rodeos, carnival rides and parades complete with cotton candy, hot-dogs and lemonade. After the downtown parade on Saturday, a scrumptious BBQ with all the fixin's is held at the Castle Rock Fire Department. To top things off, an evening concert is held at the Douglas County Events Center. Contact information for the Fair and Concert is 720.733.6941 and their Web site is: www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com.  

If you would like to participate in the Parade, register here or call Wendy at 303.688.4597.

Healthy Living Expo

Shop business, home, garden and play.
Susan Thayer and John Manka - Chairs

• Annual consumer and business trade show which brings thousands of people
  to see what the community has to offer in goods and services.
  
• Event is held at the Douglas County Events Center.
  
• The 2012 event will be held on February 11th
• Committee meets as needed.
  

Starlighting

• For more than 76 years, this oldest and best-loved tradition is Starlighting.
  
• On the Saturday before Thanksgiving the Chamber and the Castle Rock Fire
  Department together have been “turning on the Lights” of the giant star on top of “the Rock”. Festivities include: School children sing and dance, carolers serenade, sleigh rides, non-profit
  groups, Santa visits and lights the star, and a chili supper.
  
• The 2012 event kicks off the community holiday season on Saturday November 17.
  
• Committee meets as needed.

The Colorado Artfest of Castle Rock

Approximately 25,000 participants will delight in the artistic impressions of more than 170 artists from across the country. Continual live main stage entertainment, featuring popular musicians such as Hot Tomato’s Dance Orchestra, Phat Daddy, Palmer Divide Blue Grass, and Front Street Blues Band will provide a complimentary backdrop to this year’s program.

We will also feature strolling entertainers, the crowd-pleased dance group, Group Tlaloc Danza Azteca, the Artfest Store; a silent auction; food and beverage vendors sure to tantalize your taste buds and an Imagination Zone for children.

There is something for everyone at the 23rd annual Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock- the weekend of September 8th and 9th.

Volunteer Form