Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock
Celebrating 33 years of Visual Inspiration

Castle Rock, conveniently located between Denver and Colorado Springs off Interstate 25, is beloved by locals and visitors alike, all of whom flock to the area to experience its numerous cultural events, outdoor attractions, and one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants. From the Town’s namesake; Rock Park, to the historic downtown, to the many unique and family-owned restaurants, there is something for every history, theater, art, and food buff.
The weekend after Labor Day, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce hosts a juried fine arts show with artists from across the country. Historic downtown Castle Rock provides the perfect canvas for the Annual Colorado Artfest, which has become a summertime tradition for residents and art enthusiasts alike.
This two-day event is held in downtown Castle Rock at Festival Park. Delight in the artistic impressions of more than 100 Artists from across the country. Continual live main-stage entertainment, featuring popular musicians, will provide a complimentary backdrop to this year’s program. Admission is free to this 2-day event. Patrons, pre-register to be entered into a drawing to win prizes!
September 9 & 10, 2023
Sat (9-6 pm) Sun (10-5 pm)
Location: Perry Street (between 3rd/South) & Festival Park
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Join the fun the weekend after Labor Day, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce hosts a juried fine arts show with artists from across the country. Castle Rock provides the perfect canvas for the 33rd Annual Colorado Artfest, which has become a summertime tradition for residents and art enthusiasts alike. Enjoy continual live main stage entertainment featuring popular musicians, interactive exhibits for the kids, savor fabulous food/beverages and so much more! View more details below.
This esteemed community art festival continues to highlight the talents of more than 170 exhibitors displaying a wide range of works from life-size sculptures to photography and jewelry. There’s a multitude of opportunities to appreciate – and purchase – art during this weekend of visual inspiration. Enjoy continual live main-stage entertainment, featuring popular musicians, that provides a complimentary backdrop to this year’s program along with strolling entertainers, the Artfest Store; and a silent auction. To tantalize your taste buds, there will be food and beverage vendors aplenty as well as an Imagination Zone for children. There is something for everyone at the Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock.
ARTFEST SCHEDULE & MORE
All Day Saturday/Sunday:
- Kid’s Imagination Zone full of fun art activities for the kids!
- HawkQuest
Live Mainstage Entertainment:
Saturday – September 9th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm TBD
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm After Midnight
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm King Stan Band
Sunday – September 10th
10:30 am – 11:00 am Showtime Dance Studio
11:30 am – 2:30 pm Flatout Jazz Trio
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm 6202 Band
DCCF is committed to providing leadership and responsible stewardship of philanthropic resources to enhance the quality of life in Douglas County, Colorado. DCCF is a catalyst to connect donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen the County through philanthropy. DCCF does this by providing quality services to donors and innovative leadership on community issues.
More information can be found at www.dccf.org
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