The 17th annual Handmade in Colorado Expo is a juried event showcasing some of Colorado's best fine art and contemporary craft.  The event will feature a vast array of independent designers producing original handcrafted goods from a wide array of media including metals, paper, glass, fibers, food, fabricated objects, clay, paint, wax, gems, and more.  All work sold will be created from both emerging and experienced artisans from Colorado.  This event is the designed for Locavores who will only find Colorado made items sold by exhibitors that will interact directly with their customers.   This event has free admission and some great Local live music. Come support your local artists and craftspeople in their pursuit of creativity made by hand.   This 9 day celebration of local art takes place during 4 awesome weekends in Estes Park, Downtown Denver, Glenwood Springs, and in the Vail Village.

Experience Great shopping, awesome Live Music, and live art at the longest running and best festival exclusive to Colorado artists and crafters!

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Times & Locations:

4 Weekends - 9 Event Dates - Locations and Hours:

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Estes Park – Bond Park is located on MacGregor Ave and Elkhorn Avenue, the main street in the center of Downtown Estes Park. 

Friday (August 23) 11am-6pm, & Saturday (August 24) 10am – 7pm, & Sunday (August 25) 10am – 4pm

 

Downtown Denver –Wynkoop Plaza at Denver Union Station is a large public space just outside the doors of Denver’s multi-modal transit hub featuring vibrant restaurants and retail in the heart of Downtown Denver.

Saturday & Sunday (September 14 & 15) 12pm to 6pm on both days

 

Glenwood Springs  – Bethel Plaza and 7th Street is in the center of the extremely popular Downtown Glenwood Springs.  Glenwood Springs is one of the top tourist destinations in the Rocky Mountains, with its world famous hot springs pool, beautiful mountains, countless recreational activities, outstanding local shops & restaurants.

Saturday (September 28) 11am – 7pm on Sunday (September 29) 11am – 5pm

 

Vail  –The Vail Village is a serene European-style village where pedestrian-friendly streets wind between old-world Bavarian architecture and open to views of unencumbered wilderness. This world class destination is surrounded by beautiful mountains, countless recreational activities, outstanding shops, restaurants and hotels.   

Friday and Saturday (October 4 & 5) 11am – 6:00 pm on both days

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