Golden is best known for its beer. But that has changed with Artsweek Golden, a week-long celebration of the arts, from June 17 to 22, 2025, orchestrated by the Foothills Art Center and highlighted by a weekend arts festival with more than 70 artists exhibiting their works in downtown.
Source: Foothills Art Center
The main event is the Artsweek Golden Festival on Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22, 2025, in Downtown Golden at Parfet Park on 12th and Arapahoe Street.
This is a juried art show featuring media, including ceramic arts, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and 2D.
The Festival also includes live music, kids’ art activities and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days and admission is FREE.
Here’s a complete schedule of events, along with locations.
Getting to the Event and Parking
FREE PARKING OPTIONS
Ride your bike and park securely at one of the NEW on-site bike racks you will find at the event! Be sure to bring your bike lock!
Drive to a satellite lot and take a FREE shuttle. Park conveniently and free of charge at the Jefferson County Human Services building, (900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, 80401) and hop on the free, dedicated shuttle right to the entrance of the event. Shuttles run continuously for the duration of the event.
Ride the RTD W Line to the Jefferson County Government Center/Golden Station and hop on the free shuttle which will run continuously for the duration of the event.
If you have to drive, there are public parking options walkable to the event:
Clear Creek Lot –Space is limited, and it fills up quickly. Located at 10th Street and Archer Street
Colorado School of Mines Lot K – Located at the corner of 11th Street and Maple Streets
PAID PARKING OPTIONS
Jackson Street North Public Garage located on Jackson Street between 11th and 12th Streets. Offers paid parking using a parking app or kiosk.
Jackson Street South Public Garage located on Jackson Street between 12th and 13th Streets. Offers paid parking using a parking app or kiosk.
Street Parking – all of downtown Golden and the 10th Street corridor is paid parking. Use the kiosk or the HONK parking app.
Colorado School of Mines Garage at McNeil Hall offers paid parking using a parking app.
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