The annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival will be held Saturday to Monday, July 1 to 3, 2023, in Cherry Creek North running from 2nd to 3rd Avenues between Clayton and Steele Streets. Admission to the festival is FREE. Experience unique and fascinating works by 250+ visual artists, along with live musical performances and artist demonstrations.
Source: Cherry Creek Arts Festival/Frank Montanez photo
Among the fun features:
Visit the CherryArts Main Stage and Beer Garden located on Milwaukee near 2nd Ave., to enjoy live music performances. You’ll find the full schedule here.
Family-friendly activities at Creation Station, including the Imagination Mural and creative art-making activities, are designed to engage and inspire children.
Create your own wood slice custom camp necklace. Experience the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku capturing the beauty of different Colorado fish species in an underwater mixed media work of art.
You can also create colorful artwork showcasing the many animal tracks made by the wild animals of Colorado. Experience chalk art or explore the open art studio table.
A selection of unique and tasty culinary delights from restaurants and food trucks, including boutique food trucks throughout the site
Be aware that the parking situation can become somewhat hectic and 3 garages throughout Cherry Creek North charge a $6 fee for parking. The parking fees do benefit the Arts Festival.
A slightly cheaper option is the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, which costs $2 per day.
Valet parking for bikes is available at a location TBD.
The Festival opens each morning at 10 a.m. A complete schedule of events can be found at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival website.