WHEN 1 day to go June 26, 2026 at 6:00pm 3 hrs 30 mins
WHERE Hotel Colorado 526 Pine St., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, United States


Join us in commemorating 250 Years of Freedom
and Colorado's 150th Year
at our Founders Day Gala on Friday, June 26th, 2026


As our nation commemorates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Colorado celebrates its 150th year of statehood, we will gather to honor our history, celebrate our freedoms, and invest in the future of our communities.

This event is more than a gala. It is the primary fundraiser supporting the Garfield County Republican Party’s work throughout the 2026 election cycle.

Funds raised from this event support:

  • Voter outreach and engagement
  • Get-Out-The-Vote efforts
  • Volunteer recruitment and precinct organization
  • Candidate support and voter education
  • Community events and grassroots organizing throughout Garfield County

With important local, legislative, statewide, and federal races on the ballot this year, your support has never been more important.

Confirmed attendees and speakers include:

  • Congressman Jeff Hurd
  • Melanie Sturm, Founder of Engage to Win
  • Kevin Grantham, Candidate for Colorado Treasurer
  • James Wiley, Candidate for Colorado Secretary of State
  • Michael Allen for Attorney General (via surrogate)
  • Corey Marshall, Candidate for State Senate District 8
  • Russ Andrews, Candidate for House District 57
  • Brent Baker, Candidate for Garfield County Sheriff

More guests and speakers will be announced.



Patriot $85 ticket per person - Patriots will enjoy the general reception, dinner and program joining members, friends, and guests for an evening of fellowship, inspiration, and celebration. Card processing fee is added.

Founder $125 ticket per person - Founder Ticket holders provide additional support that helps make this event welcoming, affordable, and successful for all attendees, and includes VIP Reception acccess. Card processing fee is added.

INSTRUCTIONS:

SINGLE TICKETS - Only ticket purchaser's contact info will be required including phone, address, plus occupation and employer, if applicable. If bringing a guest, only their full name is needed.

TABLE TICKET SALES - Table seating is for groups of 8 or 10, so if you select (10) tickets we will place you at a table seating 10. Note - you will need only the full names of all guests to complete tickets purchased. You can edit names after purchase or contact us with updates.