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Art Festivals in Golden, CO

GOLDEN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 

The Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival will take place on August 15–16, 2026, at Parfet Park in downtown Golden.

A tradition for over 30 years, the Golden Fine Arts Festival is a prestigious juried art show held in the heart of historic downtown Golden, Colorado. Located just 20 minutes west of Metro Denver, this free, two-day event features exceptional art, live entertainment, local food vendors, and refreshing libations.

For detailed information and transportation tips please visit the official Golden Fine Arts Festival.

Golden Fine Arts Festival Crowd

Skip the Parking Hassle – Take the Free Shuttle!  

Downtown parking is limited and fills up fast. Skip the stress and take advantage of the free shuttle, paid for by the Golden Downtown Development Authority (DDA), for a convenient way to get to the festival.

Park conveniently and free of charge at the Jefferson County Health and Human Services building, (900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, 80401) and ride the complimentary shuttle directly to the Golden Fine Arts Festival. 

ARTSWEEK GOLDEN

ARTSWEEK GOLDEN is a week-long celebration of the arts featuring the ARTSWEEK GOLDEN FESTIVAL on June 20th and 21st, 2026, a juried arts festival with local and national artists exhibiting their works at Parfet Park in downtown Golden.

This annual festival, hosted by Foothills Art Center, boasts a week of activities and events throughout historic Golden.

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PUBLIC ART WALK

Golden has more than 30 pieces of public art acquired through the Public Art Commission. The Public Art Walk creates memorable spaces along Washington Avenue, near Clear Creek and in outlying areas of Golden. The outdoor art walk celebrates Golden’s natural landscapes and is an inviting way to spend an afternoon in Golden.

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Two adults stand looking at sculptural jewelry on mannequins at Foothills Art Center Astor House

ART in Golden

Golden is home to Foothills Art Center, the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum and beautiful galleries such as Spirits in the Wind.

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ITTY BITTY ART TOUR

Pick up a brochure at the Golden Visitors Center or use the virtual map and set out on this scavenger hunt looking for miniature paintings and sculptures where you least expect them. Places like cracks in cement, tree stumps, water drains, and sidewalks. Be sure to check out the newest installations…

Itty Bitty Art Tour

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