6 fun festivals happening around Denver this weekend
Watch more than 200 artists transform city streets into vibrant masterpieces at this year's Denver Chalk Art Festival.
Zoom in: The annual event, held around the Golden Triangle Creative District, will feature five artists who have been crafting their chalk art mastery for decades.
They include pastel portrait specialist Dawn Wagner, award-winning artist Julie Kirk Purcell and Denver-based Chris Carlson, whose 3D creations double as optical illusions.
Zoom out: Food vendors and beverage booths will be sprinkled throughout the festival site on Bannock between 11th and 13th avenues.
If you go: The family-friendly event is free and runs this Saturday and Sunday.
Nearby landmarks include the Denver Art Museum, Kirkland Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, Evans School and Leven Deli.
Preferred parking is on the 2nd and 3rd levels of the Dryden Garage at 1140 Bannock St. Use the discount code "CHALK" to save $3.
More fun festivals this weekend
🇬🇷 The Denver Greek Festival will be held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral Friday through Sunday. Enjoy authentic Greek food and wine, music and art, as well as live dancing and performances. Tickets are $5.
🥬 VegFest Colorado takes over the Auraria Campus on Sunday, featuring more than a dozen vendors serving plant-based meals. Vendors include Southern Fried Vegan, the Savage Beet and Boujee Biscuit. Tickets start at $10.
🎭 Denver Fringe Festival, which supports independent performing artists, will highlight over 70 avant-garde performances including queer burlesque, solo clown acts and interactive theater. The fest is held across numerous venues in RiNo and Five Points. Tickets start at $20.
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