This Memorial Day weekend, MCA Central Park’s Conservatory Green will transform into an open-air art gallery for the 27th Annual Denver Arts Festival (DAF). A premier showcase of original works by fine artists and artisans from Colorado and beyond, it pairs the chance to shop a curated selection of beautiful art with a joyful community event for the entire family, where one can enjoy music, food and drinks, and an art activity area for both kids and adults alike. Attendance and parking are free. The park is located at 8304 E. 49th Place in Central Park (Formerly Stapleton)Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Local Event: Denver Arts Festival - Day 1

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Denver Arts Festival - Day 1

This Memorial Day weekend, MCA Central Park’s Conservatory Green will transform into an open-air art gallery for the 27th...

This Memorial Day weekend, MCA Central Park’s Conservatory Green will transform into an open-air art gallery for the 27th Annual Denver Arts Festival (DAF). Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.A premier showcase of original works by fine artists and artisans from Colorado and beyond, it pairs the chance to shop a curated selection of beautiful art with a joyful community event for the entire family, where one can enjoy music, food and drinks, and an art activity area for both kids and adults alike. Attendance and parking are free. The park is located at 8304 E. 49th Place in the area formerly known as Stapleton. 

More than 140 artists were selected to participate this year, exhibiting creative works that range in styles, price points, and mediums, including painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, jewelry, glass, metal, ceramics, wood, and photography. The festival is committed to making art accessible for those who are developing their taste for original art as well as established collectors.A powerhouse lineup of musicians: The Denver Concert Band, Dotsero, Bailenque, the Jacob Larson Band and many more. The full musical lineup for both days can be found on the DAF website.The festival also features a Kids Art Zone – though adults who are young at heart are welcome as well! – featuring a mini painting party with “Gallery on the Go”. Activities include painting a 4"x 4" canvas magnet to take home, a photo booth, and you can also enter for a chance to win a painting party!
Volunteers from our non-profit partner, Colorado Pet Pantry, will staff the wine, beer &amp; spirits garden with drink sales benefitting the organization.Denver Arts Festival also welcomes anyone interested in volunteering for the festival overall; they can sign up on our website's volunteer page. Those willing to give of their time are critical to ensuring the festival is a successful event for both artists and visitors. In return, volunteers will receive a meal, a T-shirt, and the opportunity to connect with a vibrant community.

The DAF would like to thank their generous sponsors for helping to make this event possible, including MCA Central Park, Waste Management, Colorado Pet Pantry, Renewal by Andersen, T-Mobile, The Denver Gazette, Live @ Jack’s, Lifetime Bath &amp; Showers, Tito’s, Home Depot Home Services, Carboy Winery, Leaf Filter, Mountain Safe Exteriors, Mettle Beverage Co., and The Dyrt.

Local Event: Denver Arts Festival - Day 2

Denver Arts Festival - Day 2

New Cottage Arts is proud to celebrate the third year of Clayton Community Days (CCD), an embodiment of their belief in the power of creativity, connection, and community engagement to uplift and inspire. This two-event series offers a free, inclusive, family-friendly outdoor gathering in Clayton, a vibrant North Denver neighborhood, and serves as a positive and impactful platform for economic mobility, youth development, and community health. Saturday, June 6, 2 – 6 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2 – 6 p.m., Outside of Cohesion Brewing Company, behind 3840 York Street, Denver, CO, 80205.&nbsp;Live music will enliven the area while visitors discover culinary delights, engage with art and shop for goods from local small business vendors.

June 6 kicks off the musical acts with “Cha’Rel Ji’Cole and the Back to Love Band”, followed by “Isaac Points/Jakarta Band”. August 1st brings “Atomic Jones”, a nationally recognized funk/soul group with deep Colorado ties and the “Paloma Rose Trio”, an intimate, genre-blending act rooted in storytelling and connection.
CCD launched in 2024, as an accessible gathering and form of preventative community care, to build trust, prevent violence and supporting mental health through arts engagement. The 2026 series builds upon their foundation of neighborhood-based investment by continuing to host consistent and engaging events with steady participation in the effort to make a lasting impact.

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Denver Arts Festival - Day 1

MAY

23

10:00 AM

8304 E 49th Pl, Denver, CO

Denver Arts Festival - Day 2

MAY

24

10:00 AM

8304 E 49th Pl, Denver, CO

Clayton Community Days

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6

2:00 PM

3840 York St, Denver, CO

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