Community Giving
Giving back to the families in its community has been part of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park’s philosophy since Steve and Jeanne Beckley opened the caves to the public in 1999. The park supports nearly 300 organizations and events each year through the donation of passes for fundraising.
“We would also like to thank our customers and our community, their support over the years has been remarkable, and they are the driving force behind everything we do.” ~Steve Beckley
Music on the Mountain
Back in 2008 and with its mission to make people smile, the mountaintop theme park launched Music on the Mountain summer concert series. Initially the park created “Tram for a Can” where guests would bring a can of non-perishable food in exchange for a tram ride to the top of the mountain. By 2011, the total number of cans donated was slightly more than 7,600. Eventually the food collection for our local food pantry, Lift Up, turned into the now $5 event fee for our Music on the Mountain summer series. All proceeds collected through the event fee are donated directly to a selected non-profit organization.
Non-Profits interested in participating please complet the Music on the Mountain online application. Applications will be accepted annually.
Gondola Giving
What was once known as the Turkey Tram-a-ganza, a beloved annual tradition that began in 2014, has since evolved into the Gondola Giving event. In 2018, the Gondola Giving event, during the Thanksgiving holiday, was born, allowing participants to contribute $25 gift cards in lieu of physical turkeys. These City Market gift cards are then used to provide underprivileged families and individuals with some holiday cheer and the ability to buy groceries. The Gondola Giving collection (November 13 to 29, 2026) is your opportunity to provide the $25 gift card donation and receive 4 free Gondola tickets. These Gondola tickets are valid for use through February 2026.
The annual initiative exceeded our expectations in 2025. With the communities help, we were able to raise and provide over $7000 worth of donations to a charity that continues to help those who struggle to get a meal on the table during the holidays
We hope to see you during the Thanksgiving holiday, 2026, when all of us will come together to support our community again.
Charitable Online Donation 2026 - Mountain Family Health Centers
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is a proud partner of Mountain Family Health Centers (MFHC)
As a nonprofit, community-led health center, Mountain Family Health Center’s (MFHC) mission is to improve the health of our community by providing affordable medical, behavioral, and dental healthcare for all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. We also provide family planning services, pediatric care, and discounted pharmacy access. Our teams offer screenings on the social determinants of health and comprehensive resource referrals for those most in need. We are the only primary care practice in the region offering integrated medical, behavioral, and dental services in one healthcare home.
If you would like to be considered for our Charitable Online Donation program, please submit the Charitable Online Donation application and we will add you to our list of applicants.
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In-Kind Donation & Sponsorship Requests
If you are requesting an in-kind donation for a Silent Auction, please email info@glenwoodcaverns.com or info@ironmountainhotsprings.com.
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All Other Sponsorship Requests for 2026:
Thank you for thinking of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as a potential partner for your upcoming event! We take great pride in supporting the incredible work being done throughout our community. Please note that our sponsorship budget for the 2026 calendar year has already been fully allocated, and we are unable to fulfill any new requests at this time. We would love to hear from you again when you begin your 2027 fundraising efforts, and we wish you nothing but great success with all your upcoming initiatives!
