---
title: Blue Ribbon Events
description: Arts festival management company powering artist applications for juried art fairs across the U.S.
url: "https://www.artsume.com/o/blue-ribbon-events"
type: organization
createdAt: 2026-05-25
updatedAt: 2026-09-06
organizationType: Company / business
location: "Denver, CO, United States"
website: "https://blueribbonevent.com"
yearFounded: 2004
---

# Blue Ribbon Events

*Company / business • Denver, CO, United States*

## About

Arts festival management company powering artist applications for juried art fairs across the U.S.

Blue Ribbon Events is an arts festival management and artist application platform operating through ZAPP (zapplication.org), connecting artists with juried art fairs, craft shows, and festivals across the United States. The organization coordinates artist applications and jury processes for hundreds of events annually, spanning fine art, craft, and mixed-media festivals in communities nationwide. Through their platform, artists can discover and apply to a wide range of outdoor art fairs, seasonal markets, and cultural festivals.

Blue Ribbon Events serves as an administrative backbone for the outdoor art fair industry, supporting both large established festivals and smaller community events.

## Details

- **Founded:** 2004
- **Address:** 300 Walnut St Ste 200, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
- **Website:** https://blueribbonevent.com
- **Social Media:** youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ZAPPlication

## Programs

View current programs from Blue Ribbon Events on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/blue-ribbon-events