August First Friday Festival at ArtPark

LOCATION: RiNo ArtPark - 1900 35th St

CATEGORIES: Art Events | Music | First Fridays | Art Events

PAST DATE AND TIME:

• Friday, Aug 7, 2026  5pm - 9pm

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Kick off your First Friday in RiNo Art District with a free evening of art, live music, local makers, food, and community. RSVP before August 7 to receive 50% off your first drink and start your evening at RiNo ArtPark before exploring galleries, artist studios, murals, and creative businesses throughout the district.

RSVP before Aug. 7 to get 50% off your first drink!

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August's festival celebrates the opening of Welcome Back, RiNo Art District's 20th anniversary exhibition, guest curated by RiNo co-founder Jill Hadley Hooper and Denver curator Jonas Sanchez. Spanning the Truss House and the new RiNo ArtPark Gallery & Welcome Center, the exhibition brings together nearly 50 artists whose work reflects the people, places, and creative spirit that have shaped RiNo over the past two decades.

The evening also marks the grand opening celebration of RiNo Art District's new Welcome Center, a central hub for district news, creative programming, events, artist resources, and visitor information.

Enjoy live performances from Denver power pop and garage rock band The Mañanas (6 PM) and experimental musician Polly Urethane (7 PM), then browse a curated market featuring local artists and makers.

Featured Artists & Makers:

Big Ass Maps • VRBTN Jewelry • Artie Lamb Designs • Prismatic Crystal Creations • Geoff Dohrnmann • Eric Salas • Ugly Fauna • Brandon Vargas • RMCAD Student Showcase

Food & Drink:

Big Belly Brothers BBQ • The Bamboo Skewer • Drift Mobile Coffee

RSVP & Admission:

Admission is free. RSVP before August 7 to receive 50% off your first drink at the festival.

RSVP HERE

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SPECIAL PARKING OFFER FOR AUGUST FESTIVAL ATTENDEES:

Park for $5 at the Catalyst Parking Garage (3508 Delgany St), just .3 mile from the ArtPark. Once parked inside the garage, scan this QR code (or tap this link) and enter your ticket number (highlighted below for reference). 

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RiNo Art District's First Friday Festivals are presented by KeyBank. Every event we produce supports the artists, makers, and creative businesses that make RiNo Art District a vibrant Creative District. By attending, you're helping sustain a community where artists can share their work, neighbors can connect, and creativity remains accessible to everyone.

See other dates & learn more about the First Friday Festival series