Every year, thousands of golden retrievers from across the country flock to their namesake town of Golden, Colorado, for a rare reunion.
The event has become a beloved tradition, attracting thousands of dogs and their devoted owners from all over the world to celebrate adorable dogs and their fun-loving spirits. Although the weather conditions weren’t exactly golden this year, dogs and humans were still able to have a fun and happy day.
Golden Retriever Day in Colorado
Golden retrievers and their owners attending the annual general meeting
Gold in Gold is an annual celebration of National Golden Retriever Day, which is celebrated on February 3rd. It’s a special day for golden retriever lovers in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a former mining town on the banks of Clear Creek.
This year’s meeting was met with snowy weather, making for a very wet dog meeting.
But the cold and snow didn’t bother the thousands of dogs and their friends. We all had such a great time that we didn’t want to miss it!
“It just shows how much people love this event if they’re willing to brave the weather and come see us,” Megan Pinson, from Visit Golden, told the local news outlet News 9.
The event has been popular now for years, even though they’ve never experienced such extreme weather before.
ne of the attendees, Katie Ford, who brought her dog Rilo from Iowa, told News 9, “It’s the best day, and I don’t even care about the weather, it’s so great. I feel my heart exploding. They’re so cute, every one of them is just so cute.”
Some of the dogs got to see snow for the first time ever, which was extremely special. “If you could see the smile on their face, it’s bigger than ours,” said Charlie Alfrey, who brought his dog Boss from Florida.
Fluff, Fun, And Happiness
Despite the extreme weather, the whole day was filled with fun, fluff, pure happiness, and delicious treats.
Megan Pinson, from Visit Golden, wasn’t surprised that the weather did not stop people and dogs from showing up.
“Golden retrievers are a hardy breed, and Coloradans are too,” she said. “I think they’re all embracing it.”
Nothing was going to put a damper on such a happy event, and canceling it was never an option.
The dogs were welcomed with complimentary “pup cup” treats, and there were plenty of chances to strike adorable poses for photos.
People could purchase the merchandise and meet with lots of Golden Retriever-based organizations.
It was a wet and wild day; the very first snowy edition of “Goldens in Golden” that will surely go down in history.
“Thank you for this event. It’s always so magical. Last year we were sunburned, this year soaked, what will next year bring haha! Y’all are bringing ppl and doggos together from around the world! We met ppl from Taiwan and Florida today. So cool!!,” one person commented on Instagram.
