What is the Arkansas River Art Festival?
Inspired by the classic Art on the Arkansas event.
The Arkansas River Art Festival is an event located in Cañon City, Colorado that brings together all types of artists to help them showcase their craft. You’ll find artists from all walks of life including performers, designers, visual artists, woodworkers, digital artists, photographers, sculptors, potters, weavers—the sky’s the limit!
Settled in the Arkansas River backdrop, the event features non-stop entertainment, musical performances, and performers. It also offers opportunities for artists to come together, share their original work, meet other fellow artists, and uplift the art community locally, nationally, and internationally.
When is the Arkansas River Art Festival?
Join us for one of Cañon City’s largest artist gatherings of the year! Indulge in a wide range of creatives, enthusiasts, visions, food vendors, and more!
June 2026
Time TBD
Centennial Park, Cañon City, Colorado
Arkansas River Art Festival Schedule
Friday Schedule
Thursday Schedule
Saturday Schedule
We ♡ Artists. We ♡ Artists.
How to Get Involved
The success of the Arkansas River Art Festival thrives on our local Colorado community and artist support. Here’s how you can contribute to the Arkansas River Art Festival:
- Volunteer your time: local events always need volunteers to help things run smoothly.
- Be a sponsor: want to be a part of the magic and elevate your brand, become a sponsor!
- Showcase your art: submit your application to become an art vendor and display your art to the world.
- Feed the crowd: starving artists aren’t the only ones who need nourishment. Become a food vendor and serve guests and vendors for the weekend.
We’re still developing our vendor, volunteer, and sponsorship applications. For now, get more information about how to get involved by contacting us below!
