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Boasting excellent museums and a significant artistic community, Denver plays host to several major art festivals and events. The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a major summer spectacle that transforms the scenic Cherry Creek neighborhood into a huge outdoor showcase of the city’s famed art scene.
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival celebrates a broad range of different artistic styles. From visual and performance art to culinary craftsmanship, this event draws hundreds of artists and vendors for a spectacular weekend of non-stop family fun. Whether you are a devoted art enthusiast or just looking to enjoy a festive atmosphere on a summer day, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival is for you.
This year, the festival will run from July 1st–3rd. It will take place across a broad stretch of Cherry Creek on 2nd Avenue from Clayton to Adams and between 2nd and 3rd avenues from Detroit to Adams. The festival is free and completely open to the public, although you will want to bring your wallet because there will be plenty of exciting purchasing opportunities.
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The highlight of the festival is the massive amount of art displayed throughout the weekend. Cherry Creek Arts Festival shows off works from more than 250 local, national, and international artists. It is a juried festival, meaning artists have to go through a rigorous judging process to present their works, and the artists display everything from ceramics and digital art to metalwork, photography, paintings, and jewelry. This is the perfect opportunity to engage with and purchase works from rising stars in the art world.
The festival is also a major hub for the performing arts. Across the festival’s three days, there will be 20 different performers that will take to the stage. These include musicians in genres ranging from soul and reggae to electric and jazz. It will be a lively experience with plenty of musical excitement.
Cooking up delicious food is an art form, and this festival will highlight some of the most talented food artists in the city. The culinary lineup will feature dozens of local food trucks and restaurants serving dishes that span the globe. While the restaurants and trucks present have yet to be announced, last year’s festival had Greek food, tacos, a beer garden, and everything in between.
Cherry Creek Arts Festival is for people of all ages and has a section devoted to engaging children. The Creation Station is a family-friendly section that lets young artists enjoy hands-on activities from mural painting and creating coffee filter flowers to composing an opera aria. The Creation Station will also have food and performances, fostering an interactive environment that kids will enjoy.
Summer in Denver is when many like to get outside and experience the city’s vibrant culture, and the Cherry Creek Arts Festival is an all-ages summer spectacle perfect for everyone from art lovers to foodies. It is an excellent showcase of Denver’s incredible arts scene featuring music, works across mediums from hundreds of talented artists, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.
