Cherry Creek Arts Festival

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival offers a perfect opportunity to find inspiration, connect with others through art, and expand your worldview. Our annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival fills the streets of Cherry Creek North with 250 juried artists ready to share their talent with the world. Expect plenty of live music, kids’ activities, art, information about art education, food, and more.

Plan Your Visit

Dates & Hours Friday, July 3, 2026: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Accessibility hour 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2026: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2026: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location The Festival is located in the Cherry Creek North neighborhood. It is situated on 2nd Avenue from Clayton to Adams Street, and between 2nd and 3rd Avenues from Detroit to Adams Street.

Things to Do

Opening Night Be among the first to experience the 2026 Cherry Creek Arts Festival! Join us on Thursday, July 2 for an exclusive sneak peek at this year’s juried artists in an intimate, crowd-free setting. Enjoy a vibrant evening filled with live entertainment, delectable bites, and refreshing beverages as you explore a full block of incredible artists and their work. Meet the artists, connect with fellow art lovers, and immerse yourself in creativity before the festival officially begins!

Free Live Music All Weekend Visit the Canvas Credit Union Main Stage and Beer Garden to enjoy live music performances all weekend. Schedule

Creation Station For Families Join us for a global journey of artistic discovery. Create your own Māori necklaces inspired by the rich traditions of New Zealand. Design scratch art vessels modeled after the iconic pottery of ancient Greece. Craft colorful sand mandalas inspired by the intricate patterns of India. Learn the ancient art of Japanese Origami.

Food & Drink CherryArts presents the 2025 Art of Food. Visitors will enjoy a vast selection of tasty creations from some of Denver’s best restaurants and food trucks. Culinary booths are located on Fillmore between 1st & 3rd.

Get Involved

Volunteer The difference between a good volunteer program and a great one is when the volunteers have a wonderful time. That happens every year at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. 2026 Info Coming Soon.

Donate CherryArts believes access to art is for everyone and artists are essential. We produce one of the country’s largest arts festivals each summer, and we bring art to more than 40,000 Colorado students each year through a variety of in school programming.  CherryArts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your donation is tax-deductible.