EmberFest Presents - Skijoring
Golden Rodeo Ground
Reflection Lake Rd
Golden BC V0A 1H6
Canada
Save the date: February 14–21, 2026 | Grand Finale: February 21
Every February, Golden comes together to celebrate creativity, community, and the magic of light returning to the valley. Now in its 20th year, EmberFest, once the Snow King’s Masque Parade, has grown into a week-long celebration of art, imagination, and shared possibility.
This year’s theme, Positive Futurisms: Portals of Possibility, invites us to imagine hopeful futures shaped by creativity and connection. Throughout the week, workshops, performances, and community art-making will spark curiosity across Golden, culminating in a spectacular outdoor pageant in Spirit Square featuring puppets, skits, music, and stories created by hundreds of community members.
EmberFest is a grassroots, volunteer-powered celebration of low-tech magic and high-spirited creativity. Everyone is invited to step through the portal.
EmberFest presents Skijoring
Get ready for one of the most exhilarating events of EmberFest! The Golden Light Horse Club presents a skijoring showcase that blends winter spirit and pure adrenaline. Watch as skilled riders and fearless skiers team up to race across a snowy course, galloping horses, flying snow, and big mountain energy all wrapped into one unforgettable experience.
This all-ages outdoor event is a celebration of Golden and Area A’s ranching and riding culture, winter sports heritage, and community creativity. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines with a hot drink or snapping photos of the action, skijoring offers a rare chance to see horsepower and human power working in harmony.
Bring your warmest layers, your loudest cheers, and your sense of adventure. This is winter in Golden at its boldest and most joyful, igniting the wild spirit at the heart of EmberFest.
Save the date! Feb 14th
Stay tuned for registration and event details**