Member Booth Registration
About the application
Commonwheel Artists Co-op will be hosting the 2026 Art Festival in Manitou Springs at Memorial Park over Labor Day weekend on September 5th, 6th and 7th, 2026.
This is the 52nd Annual Commonwheel Artists Labor Day Art Festival in Memorial Park in historic Manitou Springs, Colorado. This high quality art festival was started by artists in 1974 and continues to be run by artists.
This juried fine arts event provides the Pikes Peak region with a high-quality arts festival. An estimated 12,000+ art patrons and collectors from up and down the I-25 corridor, along with visitors to the area arrive at the festival each year to purchase art.
Advertising and bringing the public to the event are top priorities. We will continue to put a large focus on social media as a way to bring local and regional art patrons to the Festival. This has been very successful for the last few years! There will also be extensive use of ads in newspapers, magazines, on Radio and TV stations in the region. Posters, postcards and brochures are distributed to area businesses. A banner is hung weeks in advance over Business Hwy 24 in Manitou Springs to increase the attendance of qualified buyers.
Information about the Art Festival can be found at:
www.commonwheel.com
2026 Calendar Commonwheel 52nd Annual Labor Day Art Festival
• Event Dates: September 5, 6 & 7, 2026
• Event Times: 10a-5p each day
• Booth fee online payments are due: April 30, 2026
• Check-In/ Set-Up: Friday, September 4, 2026 10a-6p & Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 7a-9:30a (more information will be sent out to communicate load in and load out instructions)
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Members are not required to pay Jury Fees.
Booth Fees $250
Booth fees for accepted artists will be due to be paid by April 30, 2026, after the email notification is sent to secure your space.
You may mail a check to arrive before April 30, 2026.
Recyclable items will be required to be sorted from the landfill trash.
Sales Tax
1) Commonwheel Artists Festival holds a CO Multiple Event License
2) Artists must collect 9.03% sales tax on all their sales
3) Artists must pay all State, City and County sales taxes on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Information Booth
4) Artists and food vendors are responsible for collecting sales tax on each sale
Prices
| 10x10 Booth | $250.00 | Non-refundable | Single booth space is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Last day to cancel is May 15, 2026. No refunds after May 15, 2026. No exceptions |
| 10x20 Booth | $450.00 | Non-refundable | Last day to cancel is May 15, 2026. No refunds after May 15, 2026. No exceptions |
| Shared 10x10 Booth | $147.50 | Non-refundable | Each participant in a shared booth is required to have a $45 sales tax license from the City of Manitou Springs. Pricing is inclusive of this licensing |
| Shared 10x20 Booth | $247.50 | Non-refundable | Each participant in a shared booth is required to have a $45 sales tax license from the City of Manitou Springs. Pricing is inclusive of this licensing |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please choose your medium category:
- I certify that my work is not "Buy-Sell" or Production work and completely made by me.
- By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.
- Please share vehicle information - what will you use to load in and load out, trailer, van, car, etc.
- Booth Preference
- Same Booth as Last Year?
- Near Another Booth?
- Please advise how much time you will need for load in/load out
- What is your preferred time for load in?
