Festival Rules and Information

Parking is available in the blocks surrounding the West end of City Park with the three main gates at 21^st and York, off 17^th Avenue park roadway and next to the Martin Luther King, Jr. monument.  Please observe all City of Denver rules and regulations regarding vehicle parking.  Be kind to the neighborhood residents and not block driveways or alleyways.  East High School athletic parking lot will be open for parking.

Public transportation is encouraged as we are a green festival.

The Colorado Black Arts Festival reserves the right to decline admittance to anyone who violates the rules established for public safety.

• It will be hot this weekend so bring a clear water bottle preferably sealed during your visit to the festival. Beverages in glass or bottles are not allowed in the park.  Please patronize CBAF beverage concessions.  All sales help support your free community event and non-profit vending partners.
• There will be some water stations and a cooling tent for those in need.
• No coolers are allowed to be brought into the event.
• No distribution or selling of items is allowed on festival grounds by anyone other than registered vendors/sponsors.
• Security will strictly enforce this rule.
• No petitioners are allowed within 100 feet of the festival gates.
• No unauthorized performers are allowed on festival grounds.
• No open containers are allowed to be brought into the festival.
• No smoking is allowed inside the tents or in any seating area on the festival grounds.
• No riding of bicycles, skateboards, or use of roller blades on festival grounds for the safety of festival patrons.
• All bags, backpacks, and purses, are subject to search.
• No photos or video of artwork without the attendant’s permission.
• No drones are allowed.
• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought into the festival and alcoholic beverages bought at the festival are NOT allowed to be taken out the gates.  Denver Police Officers will strictly enforce this policy.

We understand how hard it is to leave our furry friend behind, however, it will be hot, crowded, and noisy. Please be kind to your pets and leave them home when visiting the Colorado Black Arts Festival.  ONLY qualified and bona fide service dogs are allowed on festival grounds. Comfort pets and non-service dogs are NOT permitted. This is for the safety of your pet and festival patrons. Patrons that arrive with their animal other than a service animal will not be allowed admittance.

Portable toilets will be available near the 17^th Ave, Cottonwood Circle, and MLK gates.

The food courts will have an assortment of tasty and affordable food offerings prepared and presented by local restaurants, caterers and confectionaries. The food courts will feature delicious foods from the American South, the African continent, the Caribbean, and American favorites at affordable prices.

First Aid will be located in the Health & Wellness Pavilion along the York Street roadway; a first aid sign will be prominently displayed.

Lost children and lost and found items will be located in the Information booth at Thatcher Fountain.  If you have a lost child(ren), ask any CBAF volunteer, staff or police officer for assistance.