Golden is best known for its beer. But that has changed with the Artsweek Golden Festival, a weekend celebration of the arts on June 20 & 21, 2026. It’s 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 Festival is held 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.
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!
Ride the RTD W Line to the Jefferson County Government Center/Golden Station and hop on the free Ore Cart Shuttle which will run continuously from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
Want More Fun Things To Do?
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