June Jubilee in Colorado Springs 2026

The June Jubilee is a carefully curated outdoor exhibition of fine art and contemporary craft held in beautiful Acacia Park in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs. This vibrant two-day festival takes place during the Summer Solstice weekend and showcases original artwork from talented regional and national artists.
The event attracts thousands of visitors each year, including engaged collectors, art enthusiasts, and tourists exploring the downtown Colorado Springs district. Many attendees return annually to discover new artists and add to their collections.
More than 80 juried artists present a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, woodwork, fiber art, and high-quality handcrafted goods. The festival takes place in Acacia Park, the most prominent park in Downtown Colorado Springs, surrounded by restaurants, galleries, boutique shops, and scenic views of Pikes Peak.
Artists enjoy exhibiting in a vibrant downtown park known for its lively atmosphere, strong community support for the arts, and steady tourist traffic during the summer season. Visitors can explore the booths, meet the artists, and enjoy great live music throughout the weekend.
The festival is carefully curated to maintain a balanced mix of mediums and ensure a diverse presentation of artwork. Admission is free, encouraging strong attendance and steady foot traffic throughout the event.

    You are invited to be part of the quintessential kickoff to summer at the June Jubilee.  The carefully curated outdoor exhibition of fine art and contemporary craft held in beautiful Acacia Park in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs. This vibrant two-day festival takes place during the Summer Solstice weekend and showcases original artwork from talented regional and national artists.
     The event attracts thousands of visitors each year, including engaged collectors, art enthusiasts, and tourists exploring the downtown Colorado Springs district. Many attendees return annually to discover new artists and add to their collections.
       More than 80 juried artists present a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, woodwork, fiber art, and high-quality handcrafted goods. The festival takes place in Acacia Park, the most prominent park in Downtown Colorado Springs, surrounded by restaurants, galleries, boutique shops, and scenic views of Pikes Peak.
       Artists enjoy exhibiting in a vibrant downtown park known for its lively atmosphere, strong community support for the arts, and steady tourist traffic during the summer season. Visitors can explore the booths, meet the artists, and enjoy great live music throughout the weekend.
The festival is carefully curated to maintain a balanced mix of mediums and ensure a diverse presentation of artwork. Admission is free, encouraging strong attendance and steady foot traffic throughout the event. Section 2 – General Information
The June Jubilee is a popular summer art festival held in Acacia Park in the center of Downtown Colorado Springs. This annual event celebrates fine art, contemporary craft, live music, and community in one of Colorado’s most vibrant downtown districts.
The festival features approximately 80 juried artists presenting original artwork across a wide range of mediums. The event takes place in Acacia Park, the most prominent and centrally located park in Downtown Colorado Springs, surrounded by restaurants, shops, galleries, and scenic views of Pikes Peak.
Colorado Springs is internationally known as the Gateway to the Rockies and attracts millions of visitors each year who come to experience the region’s natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.
Artists benefit from several key advantages that make the June Jubilee especially appealing:
• Prime downtown park location
• Strong summer tourism traffic
• Free public admission encouraging high attendance
• Great live music throughout the weekend
• Loyal community support for local arts and crafts
Many visitors return each year to discover new artists and add to their collections.

Event Location
Acacia Park
Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado

Event Dates & Public Hours
June 20 & 21, 2026
Saturday: 11am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 6pm

Jury Information
Artists from Colorado and across the country are invited to apply.
Approximately 80 booth spaces are available and artists are selected through a juried process based on originality, craftsmanship, and presentation.
The objective of the jury is to create a diverse and balanced show featuring a wide variety of mediums while maintaining high standards of artistic quality.
Colorado Events uses a rolling jury process, reviewing applications approximately twice per month until the show is full. Categories may close early once filled, so artists are encouraged to apply early.
A category-based wait list will be maintained once the show reaches capacity.

Required Images
Applicants must submit four digital images through ZAPP representing their work.
A booth display image is recommended but not required. If a booth shot is not available, a grouping of work is acceptable.
Images are juried anonymously, so please ensure your name or business name does not appear in the image or file title.

Event Marketing & Promotion
Colorado Events places a strong emphasis on professional marketing and promotion to attract a large audience of engaged buyers and visitors.
Our promotional campaign includes:
• targeted social media advertising
• email campaigns to past attendees
• regional tourism promotion
• online event calendars and travel websites
• local magazine and newspaper advertising
• posters, rack cards, banners, and street signage
• cross-promotion with local businesses and tourism partners
These combined efforts help ensure strong attendance and excellent exposure for participating artists.

About Colorado Events
Colorado Events is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that has been producing high-quality community festivals since 2002.
Colorado Events produces art festivals, outdoor markets, and cultural events in many of Colorado’s most vibrant downtown and resort destinations including Denver, Boulder, Glenwood Springs, Colorado Springs, Estes Park, Winter Park, Crested Butte, Vail, and Fort Collins.
Colorado Events festivals have been:
• Ranked among the “Ten Best Summer Art Festivals in Colorado” – Westword Magazine
• Named one of the “Top Craft Shows in Denver” – CBS News
• Featured in The Denver Post, NBC News, 5280 Magazine, and Boulder Weekly
Our events bring together enthusiastic audiences of locals and visitors who appreciate high-quality art, handmade goods, and live music.

Booth Information
Standard Booth: 10' x 10'
Limited availability for:
• Corner Booths
• Double Booths (10' x 20')
Displays must be professional and aesthetically presented.

Jury Application Fee
$20 per application

Exhibitor Fees
2-Day Booth: $260
1-Day Booth: $150
Artists retain 100% of their sales.
No commission is charged.

Optional Booth Upgrades
Corner Booth: $25 per day
Electricity: $20 per day

For more details, photos, and information about all of our events, please check our website:   www.artfestivalsincolorado.com  or  www.coloradoevents.org
 

1. This show is open to all artists/craft persons who exhibit work of their own concept, design, and execution. It is acceptable to sell images of your original art work that has been reproduced by a third party. 
2. Only original artwork, crafts and reproductions of your work may be displayed or offered for sale.
3.  Work which is imported, mass produced or manufactured will not be accepted.
4.  Overnight security will be provided but, Colorado Events will not be responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen merchandise.
5. Booth sharing is permitted, but both artists need to meet the jury selection process.  For shared booths, both artists must be juried individually. Each applicant will be notified individually.
6.  Exhibitors agree to remain set up for the entire duration of the festival.
7.  Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting all taxes.  We will provide easy to follow instructions on how to do so, after you have been accepted into the show.
8.  Exhibitors are responsible for setting up their booths and also for cleaning up their exhibitor space at the end of each day. Please leave the area around your booth space clear of all trash including cigarette butts. 
9.  When possible, exhibitors are encouraged to demonstrate their art or craft.
10.     All booths must be weighted.  Absolutely no staking allowed.
11.   Tents, weights, tie downs, tables, displays, fixtures, extension cords and any other items necessary for the booth and display are to be provided by the exhibitor.   Colorado Events does rent a limited number of canopy tents.
12.   Handwritten signs and sale signs are prohibited.
13.  Electricity is available on a limited basis for an additional fee of $15 per day.  One electricity fee is sufficient for double booths.
14.  The show will happen “Rain or Shine”.  Colorado has great sunny weather throughout this time of year, but be prepared for any weather situation.
15.  Artists will be notified via email of their acceptance and all future correspondence.

Show Hours
June 14 & 15, 2025                                                            11am – 6pm (Both days)

Booth spaces are 10' wide by 10' deep. A limited number of Corner booth locations and Double booths (10’ x 20’) are also available.  Displays must be professional and aesthetically pleasing.

Jury application Fee for the June Jubilee - $20
Affordable Exhibitor Pricing:
2 day exhibitor booth                         $250
1 day exhibitor booth                         $145

Daily Fee for Optional Upgrades:  
Corner Booth upgrade (Only available for 2 day vendors at the event)    $25 per day
Electric                                                                                                                   $20 per day
Tent rental                                                                                                             $30 per day
Pick your booth Location   (Only available for 2 day vendors)                     $20 per day         

Artists retain all proceeds from their sales and no commission is asked from the artist.  Exhibitors that have been invited to exhibit by the jury may purchase their booth products on Zapplication by credit card or you also have the option to pay via check,   If you are paying by check please be aware that you must still completed a full transaction through the ZAPP system and select that you are paying by check at checkout.  After that is complete you will make the check payable to "Colorado Events" and send it to:    Colorado Events, 2525 Arapahoe Ave, E4-720, Boulder, CO 80302

Medium Categories – (No forms of mass production are permitted)
Artisan Crafter: Agricultural products, gourmet foods, bakeries, bottled beverages (nonalcoholic), bath/body, health/wellness, flowers and garden, candles, soaps, aromatics, children's clothing and toys, pet items.  Please note: all edible items for sale must be prepackaged for consumption.
Ceramics, decorative: All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry is accepted in this category.
Ceramics, functional: All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry is accepted in this category.
Computer generated/digital art: This category includes any original work for which the original image, or the manipulation of other source material, was executed by the artist using a computer.
Drawing/Pastels: Works created using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, wax crayon, etc. or from the fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush are to be entered in this category.
Fiber, Wearable: All work crafted from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, leather work, tapestry, and paper making.  Manufactured clothing with unique applied art will be considered.
Fiber, Woven/Non-Woven: All work crafted from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, leather work, tapestry, and paper making.
Glass: Only hand-crafted glass work will be accepted.
Graphics/printmaking: Original works made with pen, pencil, charcoal or traditional printmaking. Prints hand pulled by artists from traditional methods, including etching, engraving, silkscreen, stone and plate lithography, linoleum block or woodcut, produced in signed and numbered limited editions from an original image created by the artist.
Jewelry: All jewelry whether the work is produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic, or other materials must be entered in this category.   Only artists accepted in the jewelry category may display and sell jewelry.
Metalwork: Includes all non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metals.
Mixed media: This category includes works, both 2 and 3 dimensional that incorporate more than one type of physical material to produce. Includes non-sculptural work as determined by the artist.
Painting, oil or acrylic: Works created in oils and acrylics are in this category. Creation of a still life, portrait, landscape, abstract or other image on a flat surface, such as canvas, with oil and/or acrylic paint or sticks.
Painting, watercolor: Works created in watercolor are in this category. Creation of a still life, portrait, landscape, abstract or other image on a flat surface with watercolors.
Photography: Photographic prints made from the artist's original image, which have been processed by that artist, or under his/her direct supervision, are included in this category.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional original work done in any medium.
Wood: Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved are accepted in the wood category.