Sports Reporter Ryan Bowlin put down the sports on Saturday, February 8, and Took his dogs to Golden, Colorado for "Goldens in Golden".GOLDEN, CO (KVRR) –Golden, Colorado, hosted not hundreds, but thousands of Golden Retrievers and their owners, including KVRR Sports reporter Ryan Bowlin’s two, Naz and Bonham, for the annual “Goldens in Golden” on Saturday, February 8.Goldens in Golden was first held in 2019. Visit Golden created the event to encourage more visitation in the ...
Sports Reporter Ryan Bowlin put down the sports on Saturday, February 8, and Took his dogs to Golden, Colorado for "Goldens in Golden".
GOLDEN, CO (KVRR) –Golden, Colorado, hosted not hundreds, but thousands of Golden Retrievers and their owners, including KVRR Sports reporter Ryan Bowlin’s two, Naz and Bonham, for the annual “Goldens in Golden” on Saturday, February 8.
Goldens in Golden was first held in 2019. Visit Golden created the event to encourage more visitation in the slower winter months by inviting golden retrievers and their humans to gather under the city’s iconic Welcome to Golden Arch in honor of National Golden Retriever Day.
You may be wondering how Ryan made it to Golden in time for the the 11 A.M. event after wrapping up KVRR Sports Extra the night before at 10:30 P.M.
“We drove from Fargo, North Dakota,” said Ryan’s girlfriend, Megan Harrington. “Did we drive 12 hours throughout the night with no sleep? Yes. Did we also drive through a winter storm warning? Yes. But we are so excited to be here for the Golden Retriever Festival in Golden, Colorado.”
There’s plenty to do at the event. Between the vendors walking through, but it’s mostly for the the furry guys, getting the love from the strangers: plenty of free treats, belly rubs, pets, you name it.
You also may be wondering, are Ryan and Megan the only people from North Dakota who made the trek to Golden, Colorado. The answer to that question is no. Now, granted, they didn’t drive from North Dakota Friday night into the morning, but they are from Bismarck.
“We have a golden doodle, Cooper,” said Aulura Feist, who is now a resident of Applewood, Colorado. Feist said her favorite thing about cooper is how well behaved he is. She continued saying, “We’ve come here for the last three years. We were here last year when it was raining and snowing and we were soaking wet and it was fun. People love their dogs for sure because there’s more than just golden retrievers, but mostly golden retrievers.”
Every dog in attendance had a unique name and a story that goes with it.
“This is Bonham,” said Harrington introducing her golden retriever. “He is 9 and he’ll be 10 in May. He’s named after the drummer from Led Zeppelin, John Bonham. He likes to nap, likes his food and treats and he knows how to beg. Just an all-around loving dog. I couldn’t ask for a better friend.”
As for Ryan and Megan’s other golden retriever: Naz Reid Bowlin, named after the Minnesota Timberwolves forward.
After the event, with thousands of Goldens in attendance, the streets where left full of all the dog’s fur. Every Golden and human, undoubtedly, left the event with smiles from ear to ear.
Until next year…