The Castle Rock community is abundant with public art which ignites creativity and inspires conversation. There is an enormous commitment to the arts where residents realize that the arts are important to preserving culture and quality of life. Castle Rock’s love for the arts is perhaps most evident the weekend after Labor Day‚ when the chamber of commerce presents the highly anticipated Artfest‚ an annual two-day festival in Downtown Castle Rock that showcases the work of more than 180 artists from throughout the United States. Artfest is the largest event in the Castle Rock area‚ drawing upwards of 26‚000 spectators. Musical entertainment‚ cultural dancing‚ food and wine are all part of the family-oriented celebration. The Town boasts attractions such as a community theatre and a unique theatre that specializes in magic, illusions and special effects; a wine festival ranked as one of the five best in the state; an international art festival with more than 180 juried artists; historic tours; an authentic castle; in-line hockey rink; multiplex cinema; fairgrounds and event center complex with daily competitions and events; a summer-long renaissance festival reminiscent of the days of chivalry and jousting; and a wildlife museum. With so many attractions and activities to choose, you may have to stay longer!AMC TheaterColorado Artfest at Castle RockGreater Castle Rock Art GuildCastle Rock Chamber of CommerceCastle Rock Museum & Historical SocietyCastle Rock WineFestCherokee Ranch & Castle Colorado Renaissance Festival Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events CenterThe Wildlife Experience Front Range Theatre Company