Summer First Friday Vending

Vendor Registration for May First Friday opens at 9am on April 13th, 2026.

REGISTER HERE

First Fridays on Santa Fe are beloved community events that have grown into a life of their own—bringing many different people together and celebrating the culture of our neighborhood. Within the past few years, we’ve experienced challenging situations related to foot and vehicle traffic, inaccessible sidewalks, vendor overcrowding, and more. To stand by our motto of "Art For All" and to foster a safe space for our patrons, the ADSF is implementing a vending system with designated vendor spots, closed avenues, and traffic control support. This vending system will be in effect for May, June, July, and September First Fridays.

How it works: 

  1. 7th, 9th, and 10th Avenues will be closed to traffic for vendors and food trucks. Santa Fe Drive will remain open to traffic.

  2. Vendors must register beforehand (more info below) and pay a small fee

  3. Vendors will be assigned a designated space along these avenues for each event they register for

  4. Vendors will not be allowed to set up on sidewalks along Santa Fe Drive. Sidewalk permits will be in effect to keep them clear and accessible to large crowds.


How this helps:

  1. Relocates busy vending areas to closed side streets. Ensures safety between pedestrians and vehicles.

  2. Sidewalks will remain more accessible to large crowds and for visitors with disabilities or other mobility challenges.

  3. Small businesses along Santa Fe Drive will have greater visibility and be easier to access.

  4. Vendor opportunities for local artists and artisans will be more fair and organized.



SIGNING up

Vendor Registration for May First Friday opens at 9am on April 13th, 2026. Click HERE to register!

Signups for each event will be available on a rolling basis the month prior to each event. Registration will open at 9am on the following dates:

May First Friday registration opens April 13th
June First Friday registration opens May 4th
July First Friday registration opens June 8th
August First Friday registration opens June 29th
September First Friday registration opens August 10th

Additional vendor spots are available in the NEWSED parking lot year-round and can be claimed HERE.



Please note: per the City of Denver, street vending is not permitted on sidewalks along Santa Fe Drive between 6th and 11th aves during First Fridays year-round. Vendors who would like to vend outside of these areas must still acquire all necessary permitting and licenses through appropriate City departments. After 22 years of operation, these changes are necessary to sustain this cherished tradition. We ask for your understanding and support going forward. The ADSF sincerely thanks the people of Colorado and beyond for continuing to love our Arts District.

The above is an overview of our vending system for First Fridays in May, June, July, and September since 2025. For more background information on these changes and current updates, please read our open letter here.