Does the byway host events or competitions?

Yes, the Gold Belt Byway Association hosts events and competitions that engage both visitors and residents while raising funds for byway preservation and education. The Treasures of the Gold Belt Byway Photo Competition invites photographers to submit images capturing cultural heritage, beautification, conservation, and recreation themes along the byway. Winners receive mounted canvases and prizes donated by local businesses, with winning photos featured on the byway website, social media channels, and displayed in various businesses and sites throughout the region.

The Double Down for the Byway disc golf tournament takes place annually at Alta Vista Golf Ranch in Victor, Colorado, featuring a doubles format at 9,600 feet elevation with breathtaking views of Pikes Peak and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. This fundraising event supports the Gold Belt Tour Byway Association's mission while providing recreational opportunities and prizes for participants. The association also sponsors community events, educational programs, and seasonal activities that celebrate the byway's 36-year heritage. Visit the Gold Belt Byway website or follow social media channels (Facebook: goldbelttour, Instagram: goldbeltbyway) for current event information, registration details, and announcements about upcoming competitions and community gatherings along the 131-mile route.