FAQs
YES! There are many alternatives to driving to the People's Fair. RTD, Denver's local bus and rail system, offers many convenient routes no matter where you are in the metro area. The Light Rail, 16th Street Mall Shuttle, and the Broadway Bus Terminal (NE corner of Colfax and Broadway) are all within a short walk to the fairgrounds. For more information or a schedule please contact RTD at 303-299-6000 or www.rtd-denver.com.
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The Cultural Center parking garage on 12th & Broadway will offer $10 parking for exhibitors and fairgoers on June 7 & 8, 2008. Please enter off of 12th Ave just west of Broadway. There are also other pay lots that surround the fairgrounds as well as metered parking.
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YES! Take the family for a bike ride through the beautiful neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and then safely leave your bike at the Bicycle Corral. The Corral will be located in the NE corner of Veteran's Park on the corner of Colfax and Lincoln. Your $1 donation will go directly to our nonprofit partner to help fund their organization. Thank you to Bike Denver for providing this great service!
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PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME. The fairgrounds are unkind to pets and may scare or even injure your pet. The large crowds and hot ground are no place for unprotected paws and there will be no water available for pets unless purchased. The City and County of Denver will hold liable any owner of a pet who injures or causes death to another. Please be smart and leave all pets in the safety of your home.
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The People's Fair uses a ticket system for purchases of food and beverages. Before purchasing food or beverages, all fairgoers need to exchange cash for tickets at one of the ticket booths located throughout the fairgrounds. Menu items range from 2 to 15 tickets. Tickets are nine for five dollars.
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The People's Fair is a community based event with the mission of funding community nonprofit programs and organizations. All of the beverage booths at the People's Fair are staffed by volunteers from various nonprofit organizations. These organizations receive a percentage of proceeds from the sale of the soft drink and beer products they offer. Please support these organizations by visiting our beverage booths for a refreshing drink.
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The Information Booths are located in the middle of Broadway Ave., and in the middle of Bannock. There you can get detailed information, stage schedules, Fair directories and more.
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If you have lost an item while visiting the People's Fair please call our office at 303-830-1651.
If you found an item while visiting the People's Fair please visit one of the two Information Booths or call 303-830-1651.
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No. For the safety and consideration of our fairgoers, petitioners and product samplers are not allowed on the fairgrounds. However, there are prearranged opportunity for some samplers, that we feel our fairgoers will enjoy, to hand out samples of products during the Fair.
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Mid 80's and sunny with a calm breeze. That's what we are hoping for but the fact is, predicting Colorado weather is an interesting challenge. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring sun screen and sunglasses. Colorado's weather is ever changing and can be sudden and unexpected.
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NO! Alcohol must remain on the fairgrounds; security will ask you to dispose of any alcoholic beverages before you leave. Please also be considerate of our neighboring communities and dispose of any waste in appropriate containers before leaving the fairgrounds.
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YES! The majority of our fairgrounds are accessbile to visitors with mobility concerns. All exhibitor booths are on flat streets and access to the middle of Civic Center Park is available at each of the four corners. The fairgrounds do get crowded and the streets may have unforseen hazzards such as potholes or mounds. Early hours of the Fair are recommended for disabled or elderly visitors.
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That's easy! The People's Fair is FREE for all to enjoy!!
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Disabled parking is available in parking lots that surround the People's Fair fairgrounds. The Cultural Center Parking Garage on 12th & Broadway offers disabled parking for $10 during the weekend of the Fair. There are also designated spots on 13th Ave. just south of the Denver Library and Art Museum. The People's Fair cannot control parking fees at surrounding privately owned lots and costs vary.
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The People's Fair will not have strollers or wheel chairs for fairgoers use. Please provide the necessary means for you or your loved ones while visiting the Fair and travel the fairgrounds safely. We encourage families with young children, the elderly and disabled patrons to visit the Fair during the early hours of operation. It will most likely be cooler temperatures and the walk-ways will be less crowded for you to enjoy all the Fair has to offer.
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Yes. Tickets are needed for rides, food & beverages.
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We encourage fairgoers to pack a small bag with sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, additional water (although water is available for purchase), and appropriate clothing for the ever-changing weather. Fairgoers may pack a picnic or bring a blanket to relax in the park. PLEASE LEAVE PETS AT HOME.
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SURE! RTD-Denver offers multiple bus routes throughout the Denver area. Please visit www.rtd-denver.com for route and scheduling.
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To receive an application for next year's Fair please contact us.
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People of all ages are welcome to attend the People's Fair. However, those wishing to purchase alchoholic beverages must be over 21 years old.
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YES! The CHUN Capitol Hill People's Fair is Rain or Shine! If it's raining grab an umbrella or jacket and come brave the weather!
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No! Admission to the fair is free! Come enjoy live, local entertainment on six stages and check out the work of over 300 arts & crafts exhibitors.
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Q: How do I resize my photos to be submitted with my online application?
For Windows (XP, Vista, 7) with Microsoft Office:
1. Save a copy of the original photo, once you resize a photo it cannot be undone.
2. Open your copied photo (JPEG) with Microsoft Picture Manager
3. Click on the "Edit Pictures" button on the tools bar.
4. Under change picture size, you can choose to either Resize or compress your picture. We recommend you compress your picture.
a. Click "Compress pictures"
i. You will be given the option to compress the picture for a document, web or email. As you click each option look at the "Estimated Total Size", this will tell you what appropriate size you will compress your photo to. Pick an option accordingly. Compress your photo and save.
b. Click "Re-Size"
i. You can now change the size of your photo to a predetermined width and heigh, a custom width and heigh (not recommended) or by a percentage of the original size. Pick an option, resize your photo and save.
ii. This will not tell you what the new size of your photo is. You will need to look at the properties of the photo to know what your photo size is and you may have to re-size your photo several times before it is at the allowed upload size.
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