November 22 - December 31, 2026
Shop Downtown Boulder this holiday season for a chance to win!
Downtown Dash is going digital this holiday season! Shop, dine and explore participating downtown businesses to earn digital stamps with every purchase of $15 or more. All you need is your email to get started. No app required!
Every stamp earns an entry into weekly giveaways and the grand prize drawing. The more you explore, the more chances you have to win while supporting local businesses this holiday season!
How To Play
Step 1: Sign Up
Visit a participating Downtown Dash business and scan the QR code at checkout. Enter your email once to create your digital Dash Card, then you’re ready to start collecting stamps! No app required.
Step 2: Collect Stamps
Spend at least $15 at a participating business and scan its unique QR code to earn 1 digital stamp per visit. Your stamps are automatically saved to your Dash Card and become entries into Downtown Dash prize drawings. You can also earn stamps by attending any of the Downtown Boulder holiday events (Cookie Crawl, Switch on the Holidays, St Nick on the Bricks, the Snowflake Express or the Lights of December Parade). Just stop by the Visitor Information Center (1303 Pearl Street) during a Downtown Boulder-produced event to get your stamp - No purchase necessary! (Also visit our Terms and Conditions for an alternative entry methods.).
Step 3: Explore Downtown
Shop your way across downtown! Visit participating businesses throughout the Pearl Street Mall, West End, Off the Bricks and East End to earn bonus entries. Collect at least one stamp in each district to unlock the district bonus. You can check your digital Dash Card anytime to see your stamps, participating districts and prize entries.
Step 4: Submit to Win
No paper cards or drop-offs needed this year! Your qualifying stamps and bonus entries are automatically entered into Downtown Dash prize drawings. (Physical cards and drop-off option available at the Visitor Information Center (1303 Pearl Street)).
Weekly drawings will take place on Tuesdays throughout the program, with the grand prize drawing on January 12, 2027.
Step 5: Pick Up Prizes
All entries will be added to the weekly drawing (for a prize from a participating business), as well as the grand prize drawing in early January (for a $500 Downtown Boulder gift card plus a prize basket with gifts from participating businesses). Winners will be notified weekly and must pick-up prizes in person.
Have Questions? Contact Us
Participating Businesses
Alpaca Connection
1334 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Alpaca Connection sells beautiful wool and alpaca sweaters, plus unique clothing and gifts from around the world. We're celebrating our 20th Anniversary.
Art Mart Gifts
1326 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Featuring retail arts and crafts with over 300 local, national, and international artists.
Art Source International Inc.
1237 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Art Gallery specializing in antique maps, prints, original and reproduced vintage posters. Custom framing with over 25 years of service to Bou
Bliss
1643 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Bliss is a unique and timeless boutique that offers an imaginative medley of home accents, accessories, and greeting cards. From modern vases to vintage hooks this locally owned shop is the destination for the perfect gift.
Boulder Bookstore
1107 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Boulder's independent bookstore since 1973.
Boulder Spirits
1428 Pearl Street
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Boulder Spirits Whiskey Tasting Room & Retail Shop, sampling and selling the hand-crafted artisinal whiskies and spirits we distill in Boulder, Colorado.
Charlie's T-Shirts
1412 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Charlie's T-Shirts has been in business for over 40 years with stores in Vail, Denver and Boulder.
Food Lab
1825 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Food Lab is downtown Boulder’s first and only recreational cooking school and demonstration kitchen.
Foolish Craig's Cafe
1611 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Foolish Craig's Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, Foolish Craig's offers waited service, carry out, casual dining and an upscale dinner menu including alcoholic beverages.
Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar
1048 Pearl St Suite 105
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Hapa Sushi offers top quality sushi, savory menu items, and an extensive sake selection in an atmosphere where Tokyo meets New York
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
928 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Jax Fish House has been serving up the finest and freshest seafood for over 10 years! This Pearl St hotspot will guarantee outstanding service,
John Atencio
1048 Pearl St Suite 111
Inspired by Boulder's charming aura of casual sophistication, the new John Atencio Boutique on Pearl West has been built with Boulderites in mind.
Laughing Goat Coffeehouse
1709 Pearl St
The Laughing Goat is a warm, cheerful place, where we'll make you the best espresso you've ever had. Featuring the award-winning coffees of the Kaladi Brothers Coffee from Denver. Unique, artistic decor marrying old world coffeehouse feel with contemporary design providing a warm, elegant, inviting atmosphere. Weekly poetry readings, monthly art shows, and weekend music.
Lindsay's Boulder Deli @ Häagen Dazs
1148 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
The best ice cream on the planet. Hot amazing sandwiches, great soups, and swell salads. Good times and great people!
Oakberry Açaí Boulder
2014 Broadway
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Oakberry Açaí brings the authentic taste of the Amazon to Boulder with premium açaí bowls and smoothies made from 100% natural ingredients.
Onus IV Therapy + Longevity
1035 Walnut St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Paradise Found Records & Music
1646 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Pasta Jay's
1001 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
In 1988, Jay Elowsky, along with his parents, opened the first Pasta Jay’s at 9th and Pearl. Thirty years later it is still a favorite of the Boulder Community.
Pedestrian Shops
1425 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
The Pedestrian Shops is a local, family owned business. Born in Boulder in 1969, they have been providing Coloradans with comfortable, fashionable footwear for almost 50 years.
Pendleton
1102 Pearl St Suite 103
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
From womenswear, menswear, accessories and home, items in the Boulder store includes Pendleton’s fame jacquard, plaid and striped blankets, sweaters, coats, hats and totes.
Peppercorn
1235 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Peppercorn has remained independently owned and operated since opening its doors. The store was founded by Doris Houghland in 1977 as a cooking school and small gourmet kitchen store.
prAna
1147 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
We believe positive change comes from progress, not the pursuit of perfection. From the farm to the factory to our closets, we all have an opportunity to create positive change through clothing.
The Ritz
959 Walnut St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Boulder's favorite costume shop and clothing boutique! Locally owned since 1977, this playful store carries quirky clothing and costumes for rent or purchase.
Savannah Bee Company
1222 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
At Savannah Bee, we are committed to bringing to market only the purest, highest quality single-flower honeys available.
Where the Buffalo Roam
1320 Pearl St
Proudly Accepts the Downtown Boulder Gift Card
Boulder and Colorado licensed and novelty tees, CU apparel and gifts. Stop in to support a local business and your favorite hometown team!