~MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2026~
~MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2026~
Sales Taxes:
You will need to have a current Colorado State Sales tax license, as well as be registered with the City and County of Denver *.
Both entities have sales taxes that must be paid within a certain amount of time after a special event.
Colorado offers a Special Event permit, so you don’t need to get the full-blown license if you don’t need it.
---> You must provide proof of both to DAF in advance <---
Also bring proof of both to DAF in case of inspection
Tax rates specific to the Festival are linked below.
Questions?
Call: State of Colorado – 303-866-5643
City of Denver – 720-913-9309
You must mail in for your Colorado License.
Do not wait until the last minute to get it since it can not be done online.
Below are forms for the Colorado application, the tax filing form for after the show is over, and info on how to file.
NOTE: Tax rates specific to the festival can be dowloaded below.
Of the total 9.15% you must collect, 5.15% goes to Denver.
BRING A COPY TO THE FESTIVAL TO ENSURE YOU CHARGE THE CORRECT RATES
CITY SALES TAX FORMS
Scroll down to "Access and Registration" on the left hand side
Choose "Register or File for a Special Event"
Then follow the prompts to file online and receive your Denver Taxpayer ID number, which you will need to register, file, and pay your sales tax
* This is all that Denver is requiring now
NOTE: Tax rates specific to the festival can be dowloaded below.
Of the total 9.15% you must collect, 5.15% goes to Denver.
BRING A COPY TO THE FESTIVAL TO ENSURE YOU CHARGE THE CORRECT RATES