Even at 50 years, the Parker Days Festival continues to entertain the more than 120,000 visitors who enjoy carnival rides, attractions, music from live bands, arts and crafts exhibitors, food trucks and more. This year’s Festival is Friday to Sunday, June 12 to 14, 2026 in downtown Parker. The event is FREE, but rides and attractions cost extra. However, you can save by buying in advance.
Parker Days / Evan Semón Photography
O’Brien Park features many family activities with FREE entertainment, including street performers, cooking demonstrations, free kids crafts, games, and more.
Spend as much time as you would like walking the streets, talking to the 200+ booth vendors or dancing to tunes.
You will also be able to enjoy food from dozens of restaurants and food trucks along with beer, wine, and specialty drinks throughout the site.
Hours
Parker Days Festival hours are:
Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Main Stage Lineup 2026
Friday, June 12
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. — Ninety2K
6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. — Yacht Rock
9 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. — The Long Run
Saturday, June 13
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Thumpin’
12:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. — Velvet Daydream
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Martini Shot
4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. — Hillbilly Demons
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts
9:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. — Wash Park
Sunday, June 14
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Denver Concert Band
1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. — Rick Lewis Project
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. — Ninety Percent 90s
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Fabulous Thunderbirds
The East Music Stage will feature more than a dozen bands including Jacob Larson, Little Moses Jones, Paizley Park, Dotsero, Latin Sol and more.
Activities
There are a ton of activities at the Festival including inflatables, bungy jump, human hamster, mechanical bull and kids crafts.
Parker Days / Evan Semón Photography
Carnival Info
Carnival attractions on “Carnival Hill” will thrill teenagers and adults, with the adjacent kiddie rides area perfect for the little ones.
The Carnival/Midway will open on Thursday, June 11 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and continue through Sunday at 9 p.m.
Want to save on Carnival ride wristbands and tickets? Purchase them online here.
A Single-Day EARLY BIRD Carnival Rides Wristband is $25 — online presale ONLY. Not available on site. Includes unlimited rides for one person for the first 4 hours of one day of the festival (you choose the day). Void after the first 4 hours.
A Single-Day Discounted Unlimited Carnival Rides Wristband is $40, if purchased online; $45 if purchased onsite during the festival.
A Multi-Day (all 4 days!) Pass Discounted Unlimited Carnival Wristband is $95, if purchased online; $115 if purchased onsite during the festival.
Please note: Carnival Single-Day and Multi-Day Wristbands are good for the carnival rides in the Carnival Midway areas, the Ferris Wheel adjacent to the East Music Stage and the new carnival rides on the east end of east Victorian and Mainstreet, including kiddie rides.
Want to try just a few rides? Individual rides require from 3 to 5 tickets per ride. You can buy 10 tickets for $10.
Parking
Go here for information on directions and parking. There are a number of free parking lot locations.
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