Pearl DeVere Day celebrates the life and legacy of Pearl DeVere, the famous madam who built and operated the historic Old Homestead House during the height of the gold rush in Cripple Creek.
June 6th on Myers Street - Old Homestead House MuseumHere is the schedule for Pearl DeVere Day Schedule of Events:Join us for a full day of community fun celebrating Pearl DeVere, with music, vendors, contests, races, and more at the Old Homestead House.• 10:00 AM – Vendor area and beer garden open with live music by Applewood• 10:00 AM – Bed race team check-in begins• 10:00 AM – Museum opens for tours• 11:30 AM – Classy Pearl Contest judging and awards• 12:00 PM – Museum closes for tours• 12:00 PM – Bed races begin with Casino/business race• 12:30 PM – Cripple Creek Victorian Society Skit and Colorado Cowboy Skit• 1:00 PM – Bed Races continue with General entries• 1:30 PM – Colorado Cowboys Skit and Butte Opera House Skit• 2:00 PM – Bed Races continue with Military/First Responders• 2:30 PM – Butte Opera House Skit and Cripple Creek Victorian Society Skit• 3:00 PM – Bed Races conclude with Media Race and Awards• After the races – Live music from Applewood, cold drinks, and community celebration continueAll race times and skits are subject to change based on the number of entries in each category. As well as possible weather conditions.
A museum established in 1958, the Old Homestead House offers visitors a rare window into Cripple Creek’s vibrant and sometimes scandalous mining-era past.
The celebration’s centerpiece is the Bed Race, a quirky and energetic contest in which teams of three design, build, and decorate their own beds before racing them down the street. Teams compete for speed, best bed decoration, and best costumes, creating a lively, creative spectacle for both participants and onlookers.
Pearl DeVere Day brings the community together to celebrate a captivating piece of local history and the larger-than-life personality that helped shape Cripple Creek’s storied legacy.