Howdy! Come Celebrate with Us! August 7-16

TODAY’S EVENTS:

Time Event Location
7:00 am - 5:00 pm A Day at the Elks by Ladies of the Elks Littleton Elks Lodge
8:00 am - 4:00 pm 66th WWW Maker/Crafter Fair – Downtown Littleton Downtown Littleton
8:00 am - 4:00 pm DOGGIE SPLASH, PUPSICLE BASH! Zoey’s Place
8:00 am - 4:00 pm FESTIVAL DAY – Saturday, August 15, 2026 – 98 Years! Downtown Littleton
8:00 am - 4:00 pm LPD Western Welcome Week DUI Education Campaign Downtown Littleton
8:30 am - 3:00 pm 23rd Annual Community Quilt Show & Used Book Sale First Presbyterian Church of Littleton
10:00 am - 4:00 pm South Platte Park Reptile & Amphibian Showcase at Bega Park Bega Park, East End of Main Street
10:00 am - 11:30 am Western Welcome Week Grand Parade “Colorful Colorado – 150 Years!” – WWW Celebrating 98 years! Downtown Littleton
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Community BBQ at Berry Park Berry Park
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Depot Art Gallery 65th Anniversary Art Show Depot Art Gallery
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Kids Festival – Part of Day at the Littleton Elks Littleton Elks Lodge
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Festival Day Bega Park Entertainment (east End of Main Street in the Park) Bega Park, East End of Main Street
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Rhett Haney – Festival Day Main Stage Entertainment (west end of Main St)
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm Celtic Joy Comes to Western Welcome Week! Bega Park, East End of Main Street

Full Schedule of Events >


TOMORROW’S EVENTS:

Time Event Location
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Depot Art Gallery 65th Anniversary Art Show Depot Art Gallery
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Brad & Mary Bradford Memorial Duck Race War Memorial Rose Garden at Little’s Creek
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Littleton Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park: A Celebration of America Hudson Gardens & Event Center

Full Schedule of Events >


Yee-haw! It’s Western Welcome Week — August 7–16, 2026!

Theme — Colorful Colorado 150 Years!
The perfect tribute to Colorado’s Sesquicentennial

Join us in celebrating the Colorado’s 150 and America’s 250!


Important Information: Maker/Crafter Fair Set up & Parade Line Up


In 2026 Western Welcome Week Celebrates 98 years of community, generosity, and tradition! 🎉

We’re proud to mark 98 years of Western Welcome Week and the incredible community that makes it all possible. Whether you’re a longtime friend of WWW or looking for new ways to get involved, we’d love to hear from you! There are many opportunities to join in the fun — through sponsorship, volunteering, becoming a vendor, or serving on a committee. Reach out to Western Welcome Week at info@westernwelcomeweek.org or call 303-794-4870. Together, we make Western Welcome Week possible — a 98 year honored tradition!


Save these dates:
• 2026 August 7-16 – 98th Celebration
• 2027 August 13-22 – 99th Celebration
2028* 100th Celebration! August 11-20  🎉
• 2029 – August 10-19 – 101 years & beyond!

*Bega Littleton Sister City Exchange – Bega (pronounced Bee-gah), New South Wales, Australia Delegation comes to Littleton

Did You Know … Western Welcome Week, Inc. is an independent stand-alone 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on community generosity and sponsorships. We thank you for continuing to support more than 97 years of WWW traditions with your donations, sponsorships, event attendance, and your heart ❤️! Visit our “Support WWW” page to see how you can help support Western Welcome Week and continue the tradition!

Western Welcome Week, Inc. is not a department of the City of Littleton, nor South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. However, both organizations are valued Community Partners providing many in-kind services.

Western Welcome Week, Inc. is dedicated to continuing the annual tradition of celebrating greater Littleton and nurturing community spirit.


Make a tax-deductible donation to Western Welcome Week, Inc. today!

A gift to Western Welcome Week, Inc. continues the tradition of celebrating community, benefiting dozens of local nonprofit organizations. Your donation will help Western Welcome Week continue to provide a venue for local fundraising and support for service clubs, charities, and nonprofit organizations. Click Donate and choose an amount to donate. Use your credit card, debit card, or your PayPal account. Thank you!


Mission Statement
Western Welcome Week, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the annual tradition for celebrating the greater Littleton community through vibrant festivities, support for local organizations, and fostering a strong and lasting community spirit.

Vision Statement
Western Welcome Week, Inc. envisions a vibrant and connected Littleton Community where long-standing traditions are honored, community spirit is strengthened, and residents and businesses come together in celebration. By providing engaging festivities and meaningful fundraising opportunities for Western Welcome Week, service clubs and nonprofits, we nurture a spirit of generosity, collaboration, and pride. Guided by respect for our history, openness to innovation, and awareness of present-day needs while shaping a vision for tomorrow.