Summer 2008 Arts and Craft Fairs in Colorado

10^th Annual Downtown Denver Arts Festival
Located in the downtown Denver around the 16^th Street Mall, the Downtown Denver Arts Festival is devoted to showcasing premier Colorado artists. This free event features over 125 artists, with over 150,000 people expected to attend. The art ranges from traditional to modern.
When: May 23-26, 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Located: Denver Pavilions, 500 16^th Street, Denver, CO, 80202
The festival will be on Glenarm Pl, between 15^th and 17^th.
Time: Friday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm
Monday 11am - 4pm
http://www.downtowndenverartsfestival.com/

CHUN Capital Hill People's Fair
Voted "Best Annual Festival - City, 2006" by Rocky Mountain News Readers, the CHUN Capital Hill People's Fair celebrates the "diverse Denver urban community and its residents." There's great art and a very hippy feel to the whole event.
When: June 7-8, 2008
Located: Civic Center Park (Colfax & 15th)
Time: Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm
http://www.peoplesfair.com/display_page.asp?site_id=5&page_id=149&m=1&pid=186

Strawberry Days in Glenwood Springs
Strawberry Days is the oldest civic festival in Colorado. In 1897, when Glenwood Springs became a tightly woven community, the festival started as an opportunity for neighbors to share their strawberry harvest with one another. Over the years it has become a weekend event, filled with lots and lots of strawberries. The Artisan's Fair and the Entertainment Main Stage are among the most popular attractions. The Artisan's Fair offers hand thrown and painted pottery, handmade jewelry, mouth blown art glass, leather goods, wood worked furniture and accessories, and much more. The Main Stage Entertainment for 2008 is:
Soul Sacifice: Friday June 20 @ 7:00pm on the Main Stage
Flobots: Saturday June 21 @ 7:00pm on the Main Stage
Hezzarray: Saturday June 21 @ 4:30pm on the Main Stage
Big Daddy Lee & the Kingbees: Sunday June 22 @ 1:00pm on Main Stage
Atomic Brass Project: Sunday June 22 @ 3:30pm on Main Stage
When: June 19-22, 2008
Located: Centennial Park, Glenwood Springs, CO
Time: Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 5:30pm
http://strawberrydaysfestival.com

18^th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Located in a popular shopping district of Denver, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival offers a large collection of artists and artwork. Admission is free.
When: July 4-6, 2008
Located: Cherry Creek North Business District - from 2^nd to 3^rd from Clayton to Steele in Denver, CO
Time: Thursday 7pm - 10pm (sneak peek of 27 visual artists)
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm
http://www.cherryarts.org/users/
Saturday July 5^th "Fireworks Spectacular" at 9:30pm

Edwards Fine Art and Sculpture Festival
Award winning and nationally acclaimed artist from around the Southwestern United States can be found throughout this festival, located in the beautiful mountains of Edwards, Colorado. Common mediums for paintings include oils, acrylics, watercolors, and mixed media. The wide array of sculptures includes bronze, clay, blown glass, and mixed media. Along side the paintings and sculptures are rope baskets, handmade jewelry, handcrafted Indian jewelry, photography, and much more. Admission and parking are free.
When: July 11 - 13, 2008
Located: Freedom Park - 0450 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards, CO 81632
Time: 10am - 5pm
http://www.thunderbirdartists.com/festivals/Edwards_July08.htm

Avon Fine Arts & Wine Affaire
Located in the beautiful town of Avon, 100 award-winning nationally acclaimed artists exhibit their latest artwork. Paintings, sculptures, blown glass, and handcrafted jewelry are among the many types are artwork at this exquisite festival. On top of that, the festival is complimented by Schlossadler International Wines. A wine tasting is available for $10, which includes 6 tasting tickets. Musical entertainment consists of Arvel Bird, a Native American musical group.
When: July 18 - 20, 2008
Located: Nottingham Park - Avon, CO
Time: 10am - 5pm
http://www.thunderbirdartists.com/festivals/Avon_July08.htm

19^th Annual Fiddlers Along the Arkansas
Old Time Fiddle Competition and Craft Show
Among the fiddle competition, which ranges from ages 0 - 60 plus, and other musical events, is the Fiddlers Along the Arkansas Craft Fair. The Kiwanis Club, who sponsors the event, requires that 50% of each seller's merchandise is handcrafted. If you get to the craft fair early, from 7am to 9am on Saturday and Sunday is a large Pancake Breakfast.
When: July 26 - 27 2008
Located: Veterans Park - Canon City, CO
Time: Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm
http://www.fiddlersalongthearkansas.com/

Crested Butte Arts Festival
"The mission of the Crested Butte Arts Festival is to encourage and promote the artistic and cultural environment of the Upper East River Valley." The Crested Butte Art Festival offers ceramics, drawings & graphics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paintings, photography, sculpture, wearable art and wood. For your younglings, children ages 2-12 can participate in hands on art activities. This Art Alley is opened from 10am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
When: August 2 - 3, 2008
Located: Main Street - Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO
Time: 10am - 5pm daily
http://www.crestedbutteartfestival.com/

Beaver Creek Arts Festival
Beaver Creek, a very popular destination in the winter, has a lot to offer in the summer too. The Beaver Creek Arts Festival offers over 150 artists, covering a wide array of art styles and mediums including watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, sculptures, glass, woodworks, ceramics, mosaics, and jewelry.
When: August 2-3, 2008
Located: Beaver Creek Village
Time: 10am - 6pm daily
http://beavercreek.snow.com/info/summer/evt.artfest.asp

Colorado Craft Fair in Winter Park
Located in the beautiful mountain town of Winter Park, the Colorado Craft Fair displays unique handmade crafts from local and national artists.
When: August 9-10, 2008
Located: Downtown Winter Park near Kings Crossing Plaza
Time: Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Contact: Connie or Wade
(970) 531-3170 or (303) 901-9082

Telluride Festival of the Arts
"Will delight both food and art lovers alike. Culinary enthusiast and fine art aficionados come together to share a common passion for food, art and entertainment. "
When: August 15-17, 2008
Located: To be announced
Time: To be announced
http://www.telluridefest.com/