The Cherry Creek Arts Festival offers a perfect opportunity to find inspiration, connect with others through art, and expand your worldview. Below are a few important highlights to look forward to and to note before you arrive:
Meet and mingle with 250 artists to learn about their process and purchase their original art.
Opening Night is on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Enjoy our Student Art Buying Showcase Friday, July 3, 2026 in the Room & Board parking lot from 1:30-2:30 pm. The event gives students from 24 Colorado schools the chance to purchase artwork for permanent display in their schools.
Attend the CCAF Art Auction, which benefits arts education and features donated art from 90 festival artists. The auction launches online on June 29, continues in person during the festival at the Art Auction Festival Lounge, and ends July 5.
Enjoy family-friendly activities at Creation Station.
Enjoy unique and tasty culinary delights from a variety of vendors.
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.
Save the Date: July 3-5, 2026
Every year, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival showcases 250 juried artists from around the world during a weekend jam-packed with food, music, kids’ activities, art, and more — all in the heart of Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood.
The festival is produced by CherryArts. CherryArts is a nonprofit whose mission is to provide access to art experiences and support arts education in Colorado, all year long.