ECFESA Events

ECFESA is an independent community association that supports Elk Creek Fire Protection District. We are not an official agency of ECFPD.

Every ECFESA event is a chance to come together, celebrate our community, and generate resources that go directly back into supporting Elk Creek Fire. Here's what we have coming up — and what we're known for.

Annual Flagship Event

🏔 Elevation Celebration

The Elevation Celebration is ECFESA's premier annual fundraising event — a spirited gathering that brings together the Elk Creek community, ECFPD personnel and their families, and supporters from across the foothills for an evening of camaraderie, live entertainment, and mountain pride.

Expect great food, raffle prizes, live music, and the kind of heartfelt celebration that reminds us all why we love this community. Proceeds fund training programs, equipment purchases, and support for ECFPD members and their families.

What to Expect

  • Live music and entertainment
  • Raffle with prizes from local businesses
  • Dinner and refreshments
  • Silent auction items
  • Recognition of ECFPD service milestones
Get Event Announcements
SeasonLate Summer / Early Fall
LocationConifer / Evergreen Area
TicketsAvailable via ECFESA — join mailing list for updates
Proceeds BenefitElk Creek Fire Protection District training & equipment
Winter Cook-Off

🌶 Big Chilli

When the mountain air turns cold, there's no better way to warm up than the Big Chilli — ECFESA's legendary chilli cook-off competition. Teams compete for the title of best chilli on the mountain, and the community gets to be the judge.

Whether you're a die-hard competitor entering your secret recipe or a hungry attendee ready to taste every bowl, the Big Chilli is a beloved Conifer tradition. Entry fees and donations at the door all benefit ECFPD support programs.

How It Works

  • Register your team to compete in the cook-off
  • Attendees receive tasting tokens and vote for their favorite
  • Awards for Best Traditional, Best Creative, and People's Choice
  • Family-friendly event with activities for kids
  • Warm beverages and community vendors on-site
Get Event Announcements
SeasonWinter (January / February)
LocationConifer Area Venue — TBA
EntryTeam registration + public tasting admission
Proceeds BenefitECFPD member & family support programs
Holiday Tradition

🎄 Conifer Christmas Parade

The Conifer Christmas Parade is one of the most beloved traditions in the foothills — and ECFESA is proud to march alongside Elk Creek Fire in celebration of the season and the community we serve.

Lining the streets of Conifer, families cheer as ECFPD trucks and ECFESA members make their way through the holiday parade. It's one of our most visible opportunities to celebrate the district and show community pride. Come cheer us on — or march with us!

Ways to Participate

  • Line the parade route and cheer on our crews
  • ECFESA members are invited to march in the parade
  • Connect with ECFESA volunteers at the post-parade gathering
  • Bring donations for our holiday drive at the event
Get Event Announcements
SeasonDecember
LocationDowntown Conifer, CO
EntryFree public event
DonateBring non-perishables for our holiday drive

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