People's Fair

The People's Fair fills Civic Center Park with around 500 vendor booths selling art, crafts, food, and drinks alongside multiple stages for live music. The grounds combine artisan merchandise with local food options all in one location between the State Capitol and County Building.

The festival started in 1972 at a junior high school with roughly 2,000 visitors and moved to Civic Center Park in 1987. This relocation to a larger downtown space marked the beginning of its growth into the event seen today.

Local artisans display work in jewelry, ceramics, painting, photography, and sculpture that reflect Denver's creative community. The mix of established and emerging makers creates a gathering space for people who value handcrafted art.

The central downtown location is easily reached by public transportation, and parking is available near the park. Plan time to explore the different areas since the festival spreads across a large space.

Revenue from beverage sales at the festival is managed by volunteers and goes directly to non-profit groups in Colorado. This turns the event into more than just an art market, but a way to support community causes.

Location: Colorado

GPS coordinates: 39.73920,-104.98900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02