May 17 | 2-5 PM| Campus Green
Where the DU Community Comes Alive.
Be a part of DU's festival of ideas and innovation and community.
600+ Attendees. 70+ Vendors. Free food and live music.
What is Pop-Up Palooza?
What started as just 12 booths a few years ago has grown into a massive event with over 65 student and alumni-run businesses last year. Pop-up Palooza is kicking off Entrepreneurship Week on the afternoon of May 17th, presented by Entrepreneurship@DU and the student group Launchpad.
Come check out DU student and alumni entrepreneurs as they showcase their businesses, sell their products, and share their innovations and creativity. Enjoy free food from student-run ventures, grab some swag, play games, and enjoy live music from student bands and the Lamont School of Music. With hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members attending, this is your chance to experience the energy of DU’s innovation and creative scene.
Join us for the 2026 Pop-Up Palooza:
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 2:00–5:00 PM | Campus Green
Past Pop-Up Palooza Posters
More Than a Marketplace
Pop-Up Palooza is an afternoon that feels like the best parts of DU all in once place. The Campus Green turns into a festival; music on stage, friends cheering each other one, vendors sharing their stories, and students discovering new brands.
Grab a bite, pick up something unique, and enjoy the energy of a campus community coming together. Pop-Up Palooza is about connection and celebration. Come to support a friend, explore new ideas, showcase your product, or just hang out in the sun!
Be a Part of the Movement
Join, Showcase, or Volunteer
Each year, DU students and alumni are invited to showcase their businesses, creative work, or musical talents at Pop-Up Palooza. Whether you’re launching a new venture, selling handmade products, or performing live, the festival offers a great opportunity to connect with the DU community and grow your brand.
Vendor sign-ups for Pop-Up Palooza 2026 will open in March 2026! Space is limited and fills quickly — grab your spot while you can.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Get involved behind the scenes at Pop-Up Palooza!
Volunteers help with event set-up, check-in, vendor support, and other day-of activities.
It’s a great opportunity for students to connect with DU’s entrepreneurship community, gain hands-on event experience, and be part of one of the most exciting events of the year.
Interested in volunteering? Email du.entrepreneur@du.edu to sign up!