Colorado’s biggest Democratic
organizing event is back!
Event Details
What: 3rd Annual DemFest
When: June 6, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, Colorado
Join Democrats from across Colorado for a free, all-day festival ahead of our annual Obama Gala, bringing people together to build momentum for November!
Hear from union and community leaders, elected officials, and candidates for statewide office and take part in live candidate forums focused on the issues shaping our state.
We’re proud to host this in partnership with the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters.
Forums and fireside chats, moderated by Seth Masket
9:00 – 9:40 a.m.
CD-1 fireside chat with CU Regent Wanda James and Melat Kiros
10:00 – 10:40 a.m.
Attorney General forum with Hetal Doshi, Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty, Secretary of State Jena Griswold and David Seligman
10:55 – 11:35 a.m.
Secretary of State forum with State Senator Jessie Danielson and Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez
1:45 – 2:25 p.m.
Gubernatorial forum with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser (co-moderated by Robin Kniech and Seth Masket)
Forums and fireside chats, moderated by Robin Kniech
9:00 – 9:25 a.m.
Fireside chat with State Senator Julie Gonzales
9:55 – 10:35 a.m.
CD5 forum with Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan
10:50 – 11:30 a.m.
CD3 forum with Alex Kelloff and Dwayne Romero
12:45 – 1:25 p.m.
CD8 forum with Shannon Bird, Evan Munsing, and State Representative Manny Rutinel
Additional conversations and appearances will include a panel discussion with the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters, Congressman Jason Crow, State Senator Jeff Bridges, Colorado Young Democrats and more.