Mountain Fair 2023

Gella Sutro

Jamie Maybon Jennifer Schauer Nancy Emerson

Jon Harman Jocelyn Kochevar Happy 52nd Mountain Fair!

Konnie Krahn-Prosence

Jim Cardamone

Audrey Imhoff

Brian Hipona

Anna Olson Brian Keleher

From your Realtor® friends at Coldwell Banker Mason Morse, celebrating over 60 years serving our community in the Roaring Fork Valley!

Welcome to the 52nd Carbondale Mountain Fair

Welcome

Welcome to the 52nd annual Mountain Fair --- the best dang fair put on by-the-community for-the-community around! It’s an honor and a privilege to steward this festival, where everyone in Carbondale has a role in making it great. THANK YOU. Thank you for all of the hours, the energy, the heart and soul you’ve all put into this, and thank you for trusting us to do our best by you. Whether you’re here for an hour, for a day, or for the whole weekend, we can’t wait to celebrate with you. There’s so much to celebrate --- our friendships, our community, and the new relationships yet to be built. Let’s go have fun…and Happy Mountain Fair!

Jamie Abbott Deborah Colley Executive Director Chief of Operations Carbondale Arts Mountain Fair

Bienvenides a la 52nd Mountain Fair de Carbondale

Bienvenida

Bienvenidos a la 52 ava. edición de la Feria de la Montaña--la mejor feria organizada por la comunidad y para la comunidad. Es un honor y un privilegio administrar este festival, donde todos en Carbondale tienen un rol para hacerla increíble. GRACIAS. Gracias por todas las horas, la energía, el corazón y espíritu que todos ustedes han puesto en esto, y gracias por confiar en nosotros en hacer lo mejor para tí. Ya sea que estés aquí por una hora, por un día, o por todo el fin de semana, no podemos esperar a celebrarlo contigo. Hay tanto que celebrar--- nuestras amistades, nuestra comunidad, y nuevas relaciones aún por construir. Vamos a divertirnos...y ¡Feliz Feria de la Montaña!

Jamie Abbott Directora Ejecutiva de Carbondale Arts

Deborah Colley Jefa de Operaciones de Feria de la Montaña

Are you loving all of the amazing vendors here at Mountain Fair? Us too! Check out the Carbondale Creative Directory to find more great local artists or add your own directory listing, if you’re a creative yourself.

We encourage businesses and individuals living or working in a creative field to join. Restaurants, farmers, architects, painters, dancers, chefs, muralists, art educators, web developers…you get the idea. If you’re in the Roaring Fork Valley (816 zip code) you can join.

You’ll be in great company, there is an abundant pool of creative businesses and organizations in our community. Anyone can use this searchable database to connect and support local artists and businesses, helping to sustain and grow our creative economy, which in turn impacts the character of our communities.

Oh, and we also use it here are Carbondale Arts when we are looking for businesses and artists for the public art, performances and events that we commission and produce. So be sure to sign up! Learn more at carbondalecreativedistrict.com

One more hot tip: stop by the Artique gift shop at The Launchpad when it’s not fair time, to get that artisan-made must-have item, with a cozier vibe.

Distrito creativo de Carbondale ¿Te encantan todos los increíbles vendedores de Mountain Fair? A nosotros también. Echa un vistazo al directorio creativo de Carbondale para encontrar más artistas locales o añadir tu propio directorio, si tú mismo eres creativo. Alentamos a empresas y personas que viven o trabajan en el campo creativo para que se unan. Restaurantes, granjeros, arquitectos, pintores, bailarines, chefs, muralistas, educadores artísticos, desarrolladores de páginas web... para darte una idea. Si vives en el valle de Roaring Fork (código postal 816) puedes unirte. Estarás en gran compañía, hay un abundante ramo de empresas creativas y organizaciones en nuestra comunidad. Cualquiera puede utilizar esta base de datos de búsqueda para conectar y apoyar a los artistas locales y las empresas, ayudando a sostener y hacer crecer nuestra economía creativa, que a su vez repercute en el carácter de nuestras comunidades. Ah, y también lo utilizamos aquí en Carbondale Arts cuando estamos buscando empresas y artistas para arte público, actuaciones y eventos que encargamos y producimos. Así que ¡Asegúrate de registrarte! Más información en carbondalecreativedistrict.com Un consejo más: No dejes de visitar Artique de The Launchpad cuando no sea época de ferias, para comprar ese artículo artesanal con una vibra más cálida, que nunca debe faltar.

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Carbondale Creative District

Dedication: Wick Moses

Written by Amy Kimberly

Dedicated to Uncle Wicked!

He played in the first band to play Mountain Fair. He owned the first, and maybe only, record store on Main Street. He helped start KDNK Community Radio. He loved cats and kitties, CRMS and Carbondale. There was only one Wick Moses in this town and we have so much to thank him for. He volunteered for Mountain Fair every year and always let us know when the sound was not right. He made us laugh with

his humor, sometimes ill humor, and his Wickisms such as: “So Many Escapes - So Little Time!”, “Annoyed in Carbondale”, “HASTA

LA PASTA, BABY!”, “Cars Suck” and “Favorite Cat Daddy”. Wick moved on this year from the place he loved. Crossed over as they say, but his

spirit in this community remains strong. Especially at the fair. So wear a smile for Wick cause he’s smiling right back at us.

Carbondale Arts’ Hot Tips for the Fair and Carbondale Life In General

We embrace creativity and inspiration here so the best way to be part of this community is to let your colors shine.

1. The fair has costume themes each day and we’d love for you to join in! Friday is Animal Kingdom, Saturday is Plant and Fungi Kingdoms, and Sunday is Fantasy Kingdom.

2. Buy your t-shirts early!! You can find them in the park near the gazebo.

3. Shop early at the fair — it's cooler and quieter. The booths open at 12pm on Friday, 10am on Saturday and Sunday, and all vendors are back in Sopris Park!

4. Carbondale has many great nonprofits and organizations and getting involved with any of them can enhance your life. Meet a few of them at The Cantina this weekend and help them raise money!

5. Stop by the Carbondale Arts Silent Auction booth for good deals on items graciously donated by the featured vendors.

6. Be sure to check out the Oasis. We’re highlighting youth performers, makers, and more, plus that’s the new homebase for the singer/songwriter competition!

7. Volunteer all year long! Don’t just save it for the fair. Learn more at carbondalearts.com

8. Ride your bike as often as you can. Palisade PediCab will also be offering rides for fair folk, with Pick Up & Drop Off at the Bike Parking & Park Entrance on Weant.

9. Mountain Fair is proud of our waste diversion, only 15% of our waste goes to the landfill. Please dispose of your waste correctly at our Green Team Stations

10. See live music, dance, and make art as often as possible.

11. Stay informed and become a member at carbondalearts.com

Leading Edge Holistic Therapy

Individualized 30-90 minute sessions. All ages and ability levels welcome. Sliding scale payment. Serving the RFV since 2016.

Photo by Sarah Overbeck

Consejos de Carbondale Arts para la feria y la vida en Carbondale en general

Apoyamos la creatividad y la inspiración, así que la mejor manera de formar parte de esta comunidad es dejar que tus colores brillen.

1. La feria tiene temas de disfraces cada día y ¡nos encanta que se unan! El viernes es el Reino Animal, el sábado es el Reino de las Plantas y Hongos, y el domingo es el Reino de la Fantasía.

2. ¡Compra tus camisetas con anticipación! Puedes encontrarlas en el parque cerca del gazebo.

3. Compra temprano en la feria - es más fresco y más tranquilo. Los puestos se abren a las 12 pm el viernes, a las 10 am el sábado y domingo, y ¡todos los vendedores están de regreso en el parque Sopris!

4. Carbondale tiene muchas grandes organizaciones entre ellas también organizaciones no lucrativas y participar con cualquiera de ellas puede mejorar tu vida. ¡Conoce algunas de ellas en La Cantina este fin de semana y ayúdales a recaudar dinero!

5. Visita la subasta silenciosa del puesto de Carbondale Arts para conseguir buenas ofertas.

6. Asegúrate de visitar el Oasis. Estamos destacando artistas jóvenes, compositores, y más, además de que es la nueva sede del concurso de cantautores.

7. Voluntarea todo el año. No lo dejes para la feria. Más información en carbondalearts.com

8. Maneja tu bici siempre que puedas. Palisade PediCab también ofrecerá paseos para la gente de la feria el sábado y el domingo a partir de las 12 pm, con recogida y entrega en el estacionamiento de bicicletas y entrada al parque en Weant.

9. La Feria de la Montaña se enorgullece de que sólo el 15% de nuestros residuos van a parar al basurero. Por favor, elimina tus residuos correctamente en nuestras estaciones del Equipo Verde.

10. Ver música en vivo, bailar y hacer arte tan a menudo como sea posible.

11. Mantente informado y hazte miembro en carbondalearts.com

Photo by Alina Hokanson

Photo by Alina Hokanson

Mountain Fair Sustainability

In commemoration of the 52nd Mountain Fair, locallyowned EverGreen ZeroWaste and several amazing Green Team volunteers support Mountain Fair in responsibly diverting waste from the local landfills. The compost from the fair will be processed less than 20 miles away at the Pitkin County Compost Center. This commercial-scale operation allows the materials to be broken down into usable soil for our valley, once again completing the carbon cycle of life.

That being said, reuse is still the key to reducing our waste and lowering our environmental fair-print! If you love our Mother Earth, it is now time for all of us to take personal responsibility in keeping her healthy. REDUCING and REUSING are important steps toward a zero-waste culture. A BIG THANK YOU to Ever Green Zero Waste for supporting our Green Team efforts.

How can we all do this at Mountain Fair? Simply by using fewer single-use items such as disposable cups, plates and utensils. You can help us accomplish this by also being aware of a few Green Team protocols. REUSE by bringing your own water bottles, plates and utensils to the fair; take them home and wash them. It’s like camping! At this time, we are not reusing cups at The Cantina. REUSE MORE TO USE LESS!

• We do not sell bottled water at the fair and we have several WATER STATIONS full of clean mountain water marked with red and white water signs. Please bring your own reusable container and keep it with you.

• If you are finished with your program, please promote REUSE by leaving it at the Entrance/Exits for others to use.

COMPOSTING & RECYCLING are the next best steps you can take in being part of this solution by assisting the volunteer-powered Green Team with proper sorting at the waste stations.

• Sort your waste in the well-marked containers at our waste stations where you will find friendly volunteers. Just about anything you purchase from a food vendor goes in the green compost bins. All food scraps, utensils, plates, bowls, cups and paper products are compostable.

• ALL cups in The Cantina are COMPOSTABLE!

We thank our zero-waste community partners: EverGreen ZeroWaste, Pitkin County Compost Facility, Town of Carbondale, the Carbondale Environmental Board and YOU for being part of the Green Team! Stop by the Green Team tent to learn more!

RESIDENCY

Sustentabilidad de la Feria de la Montaña

En conmemoración con la 52 ava. edición de la Feria de Montaña, EverGreen ZeroWaste, una empresa local, y varios increíbles voluntarios del Equipo Verde apoyan a la Feria de Montaña en el desvío responsable de residuos a los basureros locales. La composta de la feria se procesará a menos de 20 millas de distancia en el centro de compostaje del condado de Pitkin. Esta operación a escala comercial permite que los materiales se descompongan en suelo utilizable para nuestro valle, completando una vez más el ciclo de vida del carbono. Dicho esto, la reutilización sigue siendo la clave para reducir nuestros residuos y reducir nuestra huella ecológica. Si amas a nuestra madre Tierra, es hora de que todos asumamos nuestra responsabilidad personal para mantenerla sana. REDUCIR y REUTILIZAR son pasos importantes hacia una cultura de cero residuos. Un

GRAN AGRADECIMIENTO a Evergreen Zero Waste por apoyar nuestros esfuerzos del Equipo Verde.

¿Cómo podemos lograrlo juntos en la Feria de la Montaña? Simplemente mediante el uso de menos artículos de un solo uso, tales como vasos desechables, platos y utensilios. También puedes conseguirlo si eres consciente de algunas de las operaciones del Equipo Verde:

REUTILIZA trayendo tus propias botellas de agua, platos y utensilios a la feria; llévatelos a casa y lávalos. Es como ¡acampar! Por el momento, no reutilizamos vasos en La Cantina.

¡REUTILIZA MÁS PARA USAR MENOS!

- No vendemos agua embotellada en la feria y tenemos varias ESTACIONES DE AGUA llenas de agua limpia de montaña marcadas con señales rojo y blanco. Por favor, trae tu propio recipiente reutilizable y mantenlo contigo.

- Si has terminado de usar un programa, por favor promueve la REUTILIZACIÓN dejándolo en la Entrada/Salida para

que otros lo usen.

COMPOSTAJE Y RECICLAJE son los siguientes pasos con los que puedes ayudar al Equipo Verde formado por voluntarios, separando adecuadamente los residuos en la zona destinada para ello.

- Clasifica tus residuos en los contenedores bien señalizados, donde encontrarás voluntarios dispuestos a ayudar. Casi todo lo que compres a un vendedor de comida puede ir en los recipientes

verdes de compostaje. Todos los restos de comida, utensilios, platos, cuencos, vasos y productos de papel son compostables.

- ¡TODOS los vasos de La Cantina son COMPOSTABLES! Damos las gracias a nuestros socios de la comunidad cero-residuos: EverGreen ZeroWaste, Pitkin County Compost Facility, Ciudad de Carbondale, la junta medioambiental de Carbondale y a TÍ por ser parte del Equipo Verde! Visita el puesto del Equipo Verde para conocer más.

Photo by Mark Burrows

Our Mission: To advance justice in our community and improve lives through legal advocacy, outreach, and education.

We provide free legal aid from Parachute to Aspen and are grateful for over three decades of support from our community.

Carbondale Arts Upcoming Events

August 18

Opening of “Tiny Shiny Guild” by Natasha Seedorf & Students + Seen/UnSeen: An invitation to presence by Staci Dickerson, Brenda Peters & Shelly Franklin. On display through September 21.

September 9,10

Garden Music Series: A mini Schubert Festival at the Thompson Barn at RVR.

September 29

Opening of “Para Mi Madre” a Latino invitational curated by Vanessa Porras, juried by Tony Ortega and Armando Silva. On display through November 3, with a special closing for Día de los Muertos.

November 3

Día de los Muertos Celebration. A First Friday not to be missed!

November 17

Opening of Deck the Walls Holiday Market. Open through December 24.

Find out about our programs and how to support our work at www.alpinelegalservices.org.

NUESTRA MISIÓN: Promover la justicia en nuestra comunidad y mejorar la calidad de vida a través de la defensa legal, la divulgación y la educación.

Proporcionamos asistencia jurídica gratuita desde Parachute hasta Aspen y estamos agradecidos por más de tres décadas de apoyo de nuestra comunidad.

Infórmese sobre nuestros programas y cómo apoyar nuestro trabajo en www.alpinelegalservices.org.

Photos by Mark Burrows

Photos by Beth White

From the Stage Designer: Loren Wilder

“Considering the theme of ‘Where the Wild Things Grow,’ I worked toward a cosmic Garden of Eden concept with a goddess presiding over the affairs of man. In her hands are the building blocks of how everything in the universe grows, including representations of fire, earth, water and air. And of course this concept couldn’t be complete without a snake and apple. Huge kudos to Corey Summers and Pika Woodshop, he’s my primary collaborator and co-designer and brings my vision to life, without him it wouldn’t be possible.”

If you’re interested in purchasing one of the garden mushrooms from the stage, inquire at the Info Booth.

Mountain Fair

If using any international, non-Allpoint or non-Alpine Bank ATM, a $2.00 fee per withdrawal will apply as well as any fee charged by the third-party ATM holder. Alpine Bank Debit Cards are available with no annual fee to individuals with an Alpine Bank Checking account.

Important Information

ALCOHOL CANNOT BE BROUGHT INTO THE PARK OR TAKEN OUT

• Buy your refreshments at The Cantina and walk around the park (except the Oasis). The Cantina sells Colorado-made Odell Brewing Company’s special Mountain Fair brew, “Wilderberry, a fruited sour ale featuring acai, guava and elderberry” as well as the Odell IPA, Lagerado, Drum Roll Hazy IPA, Easy Street Wheat and rosé wine. They also serve up local Marble Distillery Vodka Lemonade and Stripped Suerte Margaritas. Delicious Orchards Big B’s Hard Ciders will also be in house and don’t miss the Marble Marys served on Saturday and Sunday mornings!

• IDs and wristbands are required for persons drinking alcohol. All coolers will be inspected at the entrances of the park, and we expect all fairgoers to comply with these regulations.

• NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND CAN BE BROUGHT INTO FAIR

• BICYCLES MUST BE PARKED in the bike corrals at 7th and Weant, Euclid and Weant, the Forest Service parking lot off Weant, or the 7th Street swimming pool area. Failure to comply may result in removal of your bike from the fair confines. Thanks to Aloha Mountain Cyclery for setting up our bike parking!

• PALISADE PEDICAB will be offering rides for fair folk for a suggested donation! Pick Up & Drop Off is located at the Bike Parking & Park Entrance on Weant.

ADA PARKING & RESTROOMS

• ADA Parking, Fair Access and an ADA Restroom are available at the Forest Service parking lot just off of Main Street.

• Additional ADA restrooms are also located near each fair entrance & exit

• ADA Placards must be posted on vehicles or they will be towed.

FIRST AID

• The Carbondale Fire District will once again staff the First-Aid Booth, located to the left of the stage on Euclid Street.

COOL DOWN

• A misting shower will be set up behind the gazebo at the corner of Seventh and Euclid. Fairgoers are invited to cool off throughout the day.

LAWN CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS & SHADE COVERINGS

• A communal shade tent is located next to the Gazebo and is open to everyone with priority given to individuals with physical challenges. Picnic tables are scattered throughout shady spots in the park, specifically in Food Alley!

• Lawn chairs and umbrellas must be low profile and placed in designated spots marked on the map

Set-up is after Friday 3 pm, Sat.+ Sun. 8 am. All items must be taken home at the end of each day so that Green Team can clean up trash. If not removed, items will be placed in Lost & Found at the Info Booth.

BATHROOMS

The Sopris Park bathrooms are closed to the public. Lovely porta potties are located outside of the Weant, Euclid and 7th Street portals to the park.

LOST HUMANS

The Info Booth oversees all lost humans. If you are missing someone, please go there. If you find a lost child, please bring them there. There will be (optional) wristbands available at each park portal for parents to place on their children and write their contact information.

REMINDERS

NO pets or glass allowed in Sopris Park. Citations from the police will be issued. NO alcohol may be brought into the fair perimeter or taken out of Sopris Park. NO bicycles in Sopris Park. NO smoking of any kind in the fair perimeter. NO weapons of any kind within the fair perimeter. NO soliciting of any kind within the fair perimeter. Individuals engaging in violent, aggressive, indecent or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the fair.

DO bring your indomitable community spirit. DO wear your most sparkly sun-shining smile. DO hug all your favorite fair family and friends. DO dress to the nines!

And if you DO have questions, concerns or need help, DO come to the Info Booth for support and some fair-y love.

Photo by Renee Ramge

NO SE PUEDE INTRODUCIR O SACAR ALCOHOL DEL PARQUE.

- SI TE ENCUENTRAS EN LOS LÍMITES DEL PARQUE SOPRIS

-Compra tus refrescos en La Cantina y pasea por el parque (excepto el Oasis). La Cantina vende la cerveza especial de Colorado Odell Brewing Company, "Wilderberry, una cerveza agria afrutada con acai, guayaba y saúco", así como Odell IPA, Lagerado, Drum Roll Hazy IPA, Easy Street Wheat y vino rosé. También se sirve limonada con Vodka y Margaritas Stripped Suerte de la local Marble Distillery. También habrá deliciosas Orchards Big B's Hard Ciders y no te pierdas los Marble Marys que se sirven el sábado y domingo por la mañana.

- Se requiere identificación y pulseras en personas que consumen alcohol. Todas las hieleras serán inspeccionadas en las entradas del parque, y esperamos que todos los asistentes a la feria cumplan con estas regulaciones.

NO SE PUEDEN INTRODUCIR ARMAS DE NINGÚN

TIPO A LA FERIA.

LAS BICICLETAS DEBEN ESTACIONARSE en los sitios para bicicletas situados en calle 7 y Weant, Euclid y Weant, en el estacionamiento del Servicio Forestal de Weant, o en el área de la piscina de la calle 7. El incumplimiento puede resultar en el retiro de tu bicicleta de los límites de la feria. Gracias a Aloha Mountain Cyclery por adaptar el estacionamiento para bicicletas.

Palisade PediCab también ofrecerá paseos para la gente de la feria el sábado y el domingo a partir de las 12 pm, con recogida y entrega en el estacionamiento de bicicletas y entrada al parque en Weant.

ESTACIONAMIENTO Y BAÑOS PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD (ADA)

- Estacionamientos ADA, acceso a la feria y un baño ADA estarán disponibles en el estacionamiento del Servicio Forestal justo al lado de Main Street.

- Baños ADA adicionales también se encuentran cerca de cada entrada y salida a la feria.

- Las placas ADA deben colocarse en los vehículos o estos serán remolcados.

PRIMEROS AUXILIOS

- Una vez más personal del distrito de bomberos de Carbondale estará en el puesto de primeros auxilios, junto a la entrada/salida de Euclid Ave.

ÁREA PARA REFRESCARSE

- Se instalarán rocíos de agua para refrescarse detrás del gazebo en la esquina de la Calle 7 y Euclid. Se invita a los asistentes a la feria a refrescarse durante el día.

SILLAS DE JARDÍN, SOMBRILLAS Y CUBIERTAS PARA SOMBRA

Junto al escenario del Gazebo hay una carpa de sombra comunitaria abierta a todos, con prioridad para las personas con problemas físicos. Hay mesas de picnic repartidas por los lugares sombreados del parque, específicamente en el Food Alley.

- Las sillas de jardín y sombrillas deberán ser de un tamaño discreto y pueden ser colocadas en los lugares señalados en el mapa. El montaje se realizará a partir de las 3 pm del viernes, sábado y domingo a las 8 am.

- Tenemos un espacio marcado para personas con discapacidad física bajo la carpa de sombra pública a la izquierda del escenario.

BAÑOS

Los baños del Parque Sopris están cerrados al público. Baños portátiles encantadores están situados fuera de los portales de Weant, Euclid y Calle 7 del parque.

PERSONAS EXTRAVIADAS

La caseta de información supervisa a toda persona extraviada. Si has perdido a alguien, dirígete allí. Habrá pulseras disponibles en cada portal del parque para que los padres se las coloquen a sus hijos y escriban su información de contacto. Pulseras de identificación para niños.

RECORDATORIOS

NO se permiten mascotas ni vidrio en el parque Sopris. Se emitirán citaciones de la policía. NO se permite traer alcohol al perímetro de la feria o sacarlo del parque Sopris.

NO se permiten bicicletas en el parque Sopris. NO se permite ningún tipo de cigarrillo en el perímetro de la feria.

NO armas de ningún tipo dentro del perímetro de la feria. NO solicitar dentro del perímetro de la feria. No se tolerarán individuos involucrados en comportamiento violento, agresivo, indecente o perturbador y puede resultar en expulsión.

Aporta tu indomable espíritu comunitario. Luce tu sonrisa más brillante.

Abraza a todos tus familiares y amigos de la feria. Llénate los bolsillos de puñados de magia para compartir. Y si tienes preguntas, dudas o necesitas ayuda, acércate al módulo de información para recibir apoyo y un poco de amor festivo.

The 52nd Annual Carbondale Mountain Fair

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

KEY

G - Gazebo (Main Stage)

O - Oasis

OS- Open Space

C - Competition

* - Bilingual Event

Friday: Animal Kingdom

Saturday: Plant and Fungi Kingdom

Sunday: Fantasy Kingdom

Your MC’s for the weekend are:

Your emcees for the weekend are Amy Kimberly, Aly Sanguily, Claudia Pawl, Jamie Abbott, Pedro the Walrus and Rebecca Binion.

FOR INFO CONTACT: mstepp@coloradomtn.edu.

Photo by Sarah Overbeck

Photo by Renee Ramge

FRIDAY, JULY 28

NOON - All vendors open

4:00PM CANTINA OPENS. Closes at 9:00pm

G 4:00PM OPENING BLESSING WITH ORRIN WING

G 4:00PM RHYTHM OF THE HEART COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE

Bring a drum, percussion instrument or bucket and join Mother of the Fair, Laurie Loeb, featuring beatboxer Mr Kneel.

OS 4:00PM-8:00PM RAINBOW LOUNGE

The Rainbow Lounge is a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies who are looking to connect with others in the community while learning about the work of Gay For Good-Rocky Mountains, AspenOUT and other LGBTQAI+ resources in the valley. The Rainbow Lounge will feature children’s activities as well as a bilingual Drag Queen story time on Saturday at 1pm.

G 4:50PM WELCOME FROM MAYOR BEN BOHMFALK

G 5:00PM SPECIAL WELCOME BY CARBONDALE ARTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JAMIE ABBOTT

O 5:00-9:00PM CARBONDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOL KIDS CARNIVAL

O 5:00PM YOUTH MAKERS MARKET

Check the wares from a selection of local youth. In the Creative Canopy.

G 5:15PM THE CONFLUENTS

The Confluents are the Roaring Fork Valley’s premiere funk band. This six-piece mixture of driving pocket rhythms, fat bass, hot brassy licks and infectious wah wah guitar is a guaranteed high-energy performance. The Confluents play a wide range of funk, soul and reggae music, a local favorite!

O 6:00PM ROCK AND ROLL ACADEMY

Rock and Roll Academy Roaring Fork is dedicated to providing and protecting a place where young musicians can learn, explore and flourish. The band SALT will be performing original music these advanced students created together. Come and experience the new sounds of the next generation of rockers!

G 7:45PM MOON HOOCH

Moon Hooch began busking in the subway platforms of NYC in 2010, quickly getting noticed by the NYPD, who had to ban them from locations that couldn’t handle the crowds. In a few short years they were opening for the likes of Beats Antique, They Might Be Giants, and Lotus, while selling out their own headline shows at marquee venues around the United States and Europe.

OS 9:30PM SOPRIS SOARERS AND DANCE OF

THE SACRED FIRE

Get ready to ignite the spirit with a beloved Mountain Fair tradition featuring Dance of the Sacred Fire and Mt. Cirque Entertainment’s electrifying fusion of fire and air. When the sun sets and the stars shine, the air will be filled with an energy that crackles with excitement.

This mesmerizing dance of flames will intertwine with gravity-defying acrobatics, as the performers showcase their incredible skill and agility.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

C 8:30AM FOUR-MILE FAIR RUN

Independence Run & Hike hosts this downhill fun run on Prince Creek Road to the finish line in the Open

Space at Sopris Park. Meet at Sopris Park at 8:30am to catch a shuttle to the start line for a 9:00 am start. Families, strollers, and pets are encouraged. Dress to win the costume contest with the theme of “Where the Wild Things Are.” Registration can be found at Independence Run & Hike or online active.com.

O 8:30AM YOGA WITH TRUE NATURE HEALING ARTS

Bring your own mat and a water bottle and meet in the new location in the Oasis for more shade!

O 9:30AM-5:30PM CARBONDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOL KIDS CARNIVAL

10:00AM VENDORS OPEN

G 10:00AM CRYSTAL RIVER BALLET

Students of Crystal River Ballet School and dancers of Crystal River Youth Ballet Company present the Little Mermaid Ballet. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson tale. Dancers will explore the depths of the ocean and shore above. Crystal River Ballet offers classes in classical and contemporary dance for ages 3 to adult at The Launchpad in Carbondale. New this year is the Crystal River Youth Ballet Company, a non-profit dance company for engaging and training future dance professionals.

O 10:00AM YOUTH MAKERS MARKET

Check the wares from a selection of local youth. In the Creative Canopy.

OS 10:00AM-8:00PM RAINBOW LOUNGE

The Rainbow Lounge is a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals and ally’s who are looking to connect with others in the community while learning about the work of Gay For Good-Rocky Mountains, AspenOUT and other LGBTQAI+ resources in the valley. The Rainbow Lounge will feature children’s activities and more.

O 10:00AM MUSICAL STORYTIME WITH MS. HOLLY

Take a pause from the frenetic fair and be nourished with an interactive program of gentle movement and music especially for young children, ages 1 - 4, and their accompanying adults. After a bit of dancing, and lots of singing, enjoy a simple puppet play inspired by the three mothers: Mother Nature, All the hard-working Mothers and Mother Goose.

C 10:30AM FLY CASTING COMPETITION

Sponsored by Alpine Angling in the Open Space. We love you Gill Finn!! Meet at the Open Space.

11:00AM CANTINA OPENS (Closes at 9:00pm)

OS 11:00AM SOPRIS SOARERS WILD WONDERS

Sopris Soarers will evoke and represent the power, grace and agility of the wild creatures we share our backyards with, as a mesmerizing aerial expose.

C 11:00AM PIE BAKING COMPETITION

Bring entries to the Judging Canopy, located next to the Rainbow Lounge between 10:30 and 10:45AM. This year’s theme is, “Your WILD best,” and categories include fruit, cream and exotic.

OS 11:30AM TUG-O-WAR WITH CARBONDALE POLICE VS CARBONDALE EMS/FIRE

Place your bets on the Carbondale Fire Department or the Carbondale Police and the winner takes all to donate to their favorite charity. This year Carbondale Fire’s winning proceeds might go to the Advocate Safehouse… or will the Carbondale Police Department’s chosen charity, River Bridge Child Regional Center? Make your bets at the Info Booth and join hosts Kitty Kat Rich and Strongman Luis Yllanes to find out!

G 12:00PM BEYOND BEYOND

Beyond Beyond is intent on harnessing Melody as Mantra. A quartet focused on the harmony that brings us closer together. Composed of pedal steel guitar, acoustic guitar, octave mandolin, upright bass & electric guitars.

NOON SINGLES HORSESHOE COMPETITION

Located in Glassier Park, two blocks south of Sopris Park on Weant Boulevard. Register at the Info Booth.

OS 1:00PM RAINBOW LOUNGE BILINGUAL DRAG QUEEN STORY

Hosted by Ramona Chingona and Thelma Thunderthighs.

O 1:00PM POLYNESIAN DANCE WITH SANDRA PRADO

Aspen Polynesian dancers and drummers share their energetic moves and lively sounds in an upbeat performance transporting us to the exotic island of Tahiti.

OS 1:00PM ADULT LIMBO CONTEST

How low can you go? The height to beat is 1’4”! Join Dr. Limbo, Eric Baumheier and live drummers for some friendly competition. Must be 18 years or older to participate. Located in the Open Space.

G 2:00PM DUSTIN ELLIOT AND THE BROKEN RADIO

Dustin Elliott and The Broken Radio are influenced by greats such as Waylon and Hank, and the modern sounds of Sturgill and Charley Crockett, all seen through the eyes of a one-time kid playing punk rock. Joining Dustin, is a ragtag cast of characters featuring Robbie Eugene Smuts, Cody Isaman, Chris Heinz, Pete Durrance and Patrick David Dechant.

O 2:30PM ROARING FORK YOUTH ORCHESTRA

From Bach to Bluegrass: a genre-surfing performance by the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra’s Sidewalk Strings and Summer Music program students.

O 2:30PM FLOWER POWER WITH THE WALDORF SCHOOL ON THE ROARING FORK

Come join your friends from the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork to make a crown of flowers to adorn your beautiful self using some simple tools and the gifts of mother nature. No charge, but please spread the love by passing on the generosity to someone this weekend in some small way. Perhaps “crown” a stranger!?

O 4:00PM HIP HOP FOR FAMILIES WITH MR. KNEEL

Mr Kneel: Hip Hop for Families! Mr Kneel uses beatboxing and rhymes to share his love of old-school Hip Hop with lots of laughs and interaction.

Mark Taylor & Amy Kimberly

CANTINA POWER

The Mountain Fair Cantina raises money for many nonprofits every year. Not only does this help them, but they really help us. You can be part of this awesome circle of life by putting a few more dollars in their tip jars and showing them some love because they help make our town great. A big thanks to this year’s Cantina Teams!

Friday PM: KDNK and Carbondale Clay Center

Saturday AM: Mt Sopris Montessori and Ross Montessori

Saturday PM: Crystal River Elementary School and Carbondale Community School

Sunday AM: Sopris Sun and Carbondale Middle School

Sunday PM: Glenwood Education Fund and Roaring Fork Leadership

What would we do without you?!

The Carbondale Mountain Fair depends on the time, kindness, energy and support of many people and businesses, including 500 volunteers to run the fair. If we could kiss you all, we would! If we forgot anyone we promise we will make it up to you in great programming all year round.

Photo by Jane Bacharach

OS 4:00PM WOMEN’S WOOD SPLITTING COMPETITION

Hottest competition at the Fair! Hosted by Diesel Dan, Kitty Kat Rich and Ramona Chingona of the Roaring Fork Divas! Sign-ups are at the Information Booth. Slots fill quickly!

O 5:15PM SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE

The 5 finalists from Round 1 of the Songwriter Competition will perform two more original songs. The winner will play two songs on the main stage before Shinyribs!

G 5:00PM TROPA MAGICA

East L.A. duo, Tropa Magica, made a name for themselves by combining alternative, grunge, and psychedelic rock with cumbia. Having toured nationally and on multiple southwest and west coast tours, they have supported established acts such as Los Lobos, Los Tigres del Norte and Chicano Batman.

C 6:00PM POTTERS RELAY THROWDOWN

CCC is back for another Throwdown Relay under the judging tent. Up to eight teams of four will compete in pottery challenges, two at a time, for the fastest overall time. Located in the Judging Canopy.

OS 6:40PM SOPRIS SOARERS THE WILD WITHIN

Celebrate the human spirit to defy gravity and push the boundaries of what is possible in the air. An aerial expose from our adult sector of the Sopris Soarers academy. Come see your community let loose and show their wild side.

G 8:00PM BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR

This Austin, Texas based indie psychedelic, disco rock band, the Bright Light Social Hour, is iconoclastic and ever-evolving, with five studio albums to date. The band’s music is characterized by its unique and innovative nature, constantly evolving and pushing boundaries. The band is widely known for their explosive live performances, including festivals such as Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza.

SunDaY, JulY 30

C 7:45AM PORCUPINE

GROUP BIKE RACE

Sponsored by Aloha Mountain Cyclery. Fun is our goal and costumes are required. Registration is from 7-7:45AM at the Bike Parking area on Weant Blvd, with the bikers’ safety meeting at 7:45 AM. We RIDE at 8AM!

KEY: *Bilingual Event

THE HAPPIEST OF MOUNTAIN FAIRS TO YOU

O 8:30AM YOGA WITH KULA

Bring your own mat and a water bottle and meet in the new location at the Oasis for more shading!

O 9:00AM-5:30PM CARBONDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOL KIDS CARNIVAL

O 10:00AM ZEUS ON THE LOOSE TRTC

Join Dermot (Josh Adamson) and Sally (Julia Whalen) to learn all about some of the most intriguing Greek gods in TRTC’s Theatre for Young Audience production of Zeus on the Loose. This wildly energetic show combines Greek mythology and 80s music for a highly energetic, toe-tapping, jaw-dropping and silly experience.

10:00AM VENDORS OPEN

10:00AM TY MORRIS AND H.O.W GOSPEL CHOIR

Ty Morris is an arranger, songwriter and minister of the Gospel, blazing a trail across the world with singers from across the nation, offering a style that fuses Urban, Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel, Retro-Funk, Jazz and nuances of Neo-Soul into an electrifying performance that is engaging, uninhibited and life-giving.

OS 10:00AM-8:00PM RAINBOW LOUNGE

The Rainbow Lounge is a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals and ally’s who are looking to connect with others in the community while learning about the work of Gay For Good-Rocky Mountains, AspenOUT and other LGBTQAI+ resources in the valley. The Rainbow Lounge will feature children’s activities and more.

11:00AM CANTINA OPENS (Closes at 8:00pm)

C 11:00AM CAKE-BAKING COMPETITION

Bring entries to the judging tent between 10:15 and 10:45AM. This year’s theme is “1923 Speakeasy.” Categories include cake, alternative/exotic cake and cupcake (please bring 12 for cupcakes). Please bring entries on a disposable platter or something that does not need to be returned.

G 12:00PM THE SWEET LILLIES

The Sweet Lillies’ music is heartfelt and collaborative. Those defining traits are given life by the trio of musicians who make up the Lillies, Julie Gussaroff, Becca Bisque, and Dustin Rohleder. With their

KEY: *Bilingual Event

If you would like to sponsor this event or volunteer please contact us. We would love to hear from you.

acoustic string-band lineup of guitar, viola and upright bass given flight by ethereal, vocal harmonies that float like a dream, the Sweet Lillies’ music has an old-time soul with a forward-looking eye.

C NOON DOUBLE HORSES COMPETITION

Located in Glassier Park, two blocks south of Sopris Park on Weant Boulevard. Register at the Info Booth beginning Friday.

OS 1:30PM SOPRIS SOARERS OUT OF THIS WORLD

Witness Sopris Soarers break the mold of traditional aerial theatrics with creative apparatus concepts. See how many we can get in the air and much more not to be missed.

O 1:00PM YOUTH SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE

Come hear Carbondale’s own youth talent shine under the Oasis tent! Kids will be performing their own original songs--colorful, creative and fun.

G 2:00PM GRIM NYMPH

Grim Nymph is the moniker of Carbondale, CO based D.J. producer and multi-instrumentalist Brett Haynes. Haynes’s eclectic hip-funk sound is sure to get you grooving on the dance floor.

Service You Deserve A Name You Trust

SHAWN MANWARING

Become a Carbondale Arts Member

How do we do what we do? Your support keeps us thriving. Whether you are a participant, a volunteer, member or artist, your involvement is what keeps Carbondale Arts ticking! Members are our heart and soul and we show our appreciation year-round. Please remember too, your membership helps us provide a FREE Fair, as well as so many great events, high-caliber gallery exhibitions and arts education programs.

The value of every donation, large or small, leaves a lasting impact on what Carbondale Arts is able to offer the community. Please consider donating at carbondalearts.com

Please upload all your fun photos to Instagram and tag @carbondalearts and use hashtags #mountainfair #sharethefair

Find me at Mountain Fair!

Shawn Manwaring Broker/Partner

970.389.6069

Shawn.Manwaring@SIR.com

O 2:30PM COWBOY CORRAL

Come share a rootin’ tootin’ time with the local Cowboy Corral as we bring you all yer ol’ favorite Cowboy Songs, stories of the Old West and a bit of Cowboy Poetry.

G 4:00PM KALETA AND SUPER YAMBA

Originally from Nigeria, now NYC-based Kaleta’s guitar chops earned him decades of touring and recording with Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Lauryn Hill and more. Kaleta has been leading Super Yamba band Since 2017, the group’s shared reverence for raw, psychedelic sounds are inspired by funk, soul and Afrobeat.

OS 4:15PM MEN’S WOOD SPLITTING COMPETITION

The testosterone is heavy in this popular event in which one man will be crowned king. Sign up early as slots fill quickly! A benefit auction of the wood follows. Sign-ups are at the Information Booth. Hosted by Diesel Dan, Kitty Kat Rich, & Ramona Chingona of the Roaring Fork Divas.

G 6:45PM WINNER OF SINGER SONGWRITER PERFORMANCE

The winner of the singer/songwriter competition will get the opportunity to play on the Main Stage before our closing act. Come see who the winner is and support our local musicians!

G 7:00PM SHINYRIBS

Shinyribs defies genres as a sonic melting pot of Texas Blues, New Orleans R&B funk, horn-driven Memphis Soul, country twang, border music, big band swing and rootsrock. The Austin-based sometimes 10-piece supergroup is led by Kevin Russell, the charismatic frontman with colorful suits and extravagant shoes who continuously swaps out an electric guitar for a ukulele and never falls short of creating a cinematic experience.

Locals Tip: NeveR miss tHe SunDaY closeR!

Photo by Sarah Overbeck

Features

Vendor Liaison, Alta Otto, passes off the baton

Alta Otto has been working with Mountain Fair as our Vendor Liaison for eight years, but she’s been coming to Mountain Fair since 1979. She was just 4 months old at her first fair, and continued coming all throughout her childhood, singing with the Earthbeat Choir, volunteering to pick up trash or helping in the Oasis to earn her shirt! She took on the Pie Contest around 2011 and kept that tradition going strong, but passed the torch to her sister Carly DeBeque to become our amazing Vendor Liaison! It’s a job that requires grace, incredible organization, and excellent communication skills and Alta more than checked all of those boxes. Alta is a queen of problemsolving, industrious, positive, always kind and even-keeled. She’s been an incredible support and we will

miss her as she passes the baton to another long-time Mountain Fair-lover, Staci Dickerson! Thanks for being on our team Alta and we know you’ll be bringing your special splash of magic volunteering in another area of the fair soon!

The Rainbow Lounge

Mountain Fair welcomes the Rainbow Lounge back for another year of inclusion and community connection. The Rainbow Lounge is a safe space in the heart of mountain fair for LGBTQAI+ individuals and Allies. Information regarding the community outreach and nonprofit work of Gay For Good-Rocky Mountains, AspenOUT and other LGBTQ+ resources in the valley will be available. Additionally, the Rainbow Lounge will have children’s activities all weekend long. A new addition this year is a bilingual (english/ spanish) Drag Queen story time on Saturday at 1pm featuring Ramona Chingona and Thelma Thunderthings. All are welcome in the Rainbow Lounge and we thank their hand working team for keeping it fun, vibrant and open for everyone!

Mount Sopris above Thompson Creek Valley near Carbondale.

The Crystal River, one of Colorado’s last free-flowing rivers.

Photos Courtesy Jon Mullen/Ecostock

Mountain Fair thanks KDNK for being by our side for 30+ years and live broadcasting the fair for listeners worldwide to transport themselves via airwaves into the soft grass of Sopris Park. Feel the spirit of the fair even if you cannot be with us by tuning into kdnk.org anywhere in the world. Thank you to KDNK staff for keeping the sounds of the fair alive all weekend long!

“For more than 30 of our 40 years making waves in Carbondale, KDNK has broadcast Mountain Fair live from start to finish. Tired, hot and maybe cranky? Go home, take a cold bath and relax in the shade of your favorite cottonwood … but keep your dial or device on KDNK to hear music from the Gazebo stage before you head back to Sopris Park. Or tune in to hear your friends’ and neighbors’ latest

shenanigans. Or maybe an interview with the man running for governor. Or the amusing double entendres of the women’s (and men’s) wood splitting commentators. You might hear a season’s greeting from the Mother of Mountain Fair. Or you might catch the drum circle, or the blessing that opens every fair, or a possibly tipsy pie judge describing the winning pie. Carbondale expats all over the world stream us at KDNK.org every year for the Mountain

Fair broadcast just to remember the good old days. Not only is it KDNK’s sacred duty to have fun, it’s our sacred duty to bring all that fun to you over the airwaves. Our mission is to connect community members to one another and the world. KDNK’s live broadcast of the Carbondale Mountain Fair is community radio at its best.” - Luke Nestler, former Music Director and unofficial historian, KDNK Community Access Radio.

Get Raffle Tickets!

Buying raffle tickets is one of the best ways to support Carbondale Arts programming!

We have many fantastic packages supported by many local businesses, stop by the Raffle Booth to learn more. Buy early and often.

1st Grand Prize: Into the Wild donors: Value $3348

Kona DEW HD eBike from Aloha Mountain Cyclery High Society SUP board package

$100 gift certificate to Sopris Liquor & Wine

$750 cash from Carbondale Arts

2nd Grand Prize: Aspen Ski Co Slopeside: Value $2884

Certificate for two 2-day lift tickets: good at at any Aspen Ski Company's Four Mountain Resorts through the 2023/2024 ski season

Certificate for a one-night stay at the Limelight Snowmass + $100 gift certificate for the lounge, restrictions apply

$150 certificate for Ajax Tavern at The Little Nell Hotel

2 two-day rental packages with Four Mountain Sports Helly Hanson Women's Aphelia Lifaloft Jacket

Silent Auction

The Silent Auction is a labor of love by many of our arts and crafts vendors, as well as local businesses, who believe in arts programming year-round. Many of the items in the auction are donated by Mountain Fair vendors. This is a great place to check out the array of talent we have at the fair, as well as find wonderful deals and help Carbondale Arts. If you see any of the participating vendors, thank them. We couldn’t do this fair without them! Bidding opens Friday at noon, and closes at 2pm on Sunday. The last hour of bidding is known as the “Power Hour”, this is when the bidding gets hot! Pick up for successful bids from 2-6pm at the Silent Auction tent.

Photo by Sarah Overbeck

THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SUNSCRIBERS:

Barbara Adams

Mary Kate Adams

Kelley Amdur

Eric Anderson

Jane Bachrach

Kathy & Carter Barger

Bartlett

Rob Benedetti

Kathleen Bradley

Carrie & Keith Brand

Michael Brown

Michelle & Ed Buchman

Raleigh Burleigh

Daniel Benavent

Michael Brown

Debbie & Marc Bruell

Todd Chamberlin

Patricia Chew

Kay Clarke

Brian Colley

Barbara Collins

Cathy Cooney

Susie Darrow

Peter Davidoff

Larry Day

Donna & Jerome Dayton

Barbara Dills

Dana Ellis

Sue Engelhardt

Tucker Farris

Christina Flynn

Denise Fogerty

Walter Gallacher

Jillian Gibbs

Will Grandbois

Mary Groome

Ann Harris

Allyn Harvey

Heather Henry

Edward Holub

Eilene Ish

Greg & Sean Jeung

Leslie & Patrick Johnson

Susan Jordan

Wewer & Steve Keohane

Sarah Klingelheber

Colin & Alice Laird

Megan Larsen

Terry & Bill Lee + Perich

Blake Leonard

Laurie Loeb

Jeffrey Loomis

Rita Marsh

Tristan Mead

Tim & Donna McFlynn

Hannah Hunt Moeller

Sally & Frank Norwood

Michelle Page

Matthew Patera

Tom Penzel

Gail Petry

Illene Pevec

Liz Phillips

Donna Phelps & Bruce

Pearson

Ken Pletcher

Rivers Dentistry

Terri & David Ritchie

Joel Rittvo

Jessi Rochel

Tommy Sands

Aly Sanguily

Eric Smith

Terri Slivka

James Steindler

Wendy Stewart

Danny Stone

Kenny Teitler

Andrew Travers

Hank VanBerlo & Shelle

deBeque

Gayle Wells

Kate Friesen & Peter Westcott

Jan Williams

John Wilson

Annie Worley

Elizabeth Wysong

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

This fair is dedicated to Carbondale’s own Uncle Wickie, who generously shared his deep passion for music and community with so many of us.

Dress themes for the weekend:

Friday: Animal Kingdom

Saturday: Plant & Fungi Kingdoms

Sunday: Fantasy Kingdom

Your MC’s for the weekend: Amy Kimberly, Aly Sanguily, Claudia Pawl, Jamie Abbott, Pedro the Walrus and Rebecca Binion.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

FAIR OPENS AT 4 (vendor booths open at noon)

Don’t miss the Opening Blessing by Orrin Wing followed by the Drum Circle.

NOON Vendor Booths Open

G 4:00PM

OPENING BLESSING WITH ORRIN WING

G 4:00PM

RHYTHM OF THE HEART COMMUNITY

DRUM CIRCLE

G 4:50PM

MAYOR BEN WELCOME

O 5:00PM

SPECIAL WELCOME BY CARBONDALE ARTS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JAMIE ABBOTT

G 5:15PM

THE CONFLUENTS

O 6:00PM

ROCK AND ROLL ACADEMY

G 7:45PM

MOON HOOCH

OS 9:30PM

SOPRIS SOARERS AND DANCE OF THE SACRED FIRE

SATURDAY, JULY 29

C 8:30AM

MOUNTAIN FAIR FOUR-MILE RUN

O 8:30AM

YOGA WITH TRUE NATURE HEALING ARTS

10:00AM VENDORS OPEN

G 10:00AM

CRYSTAL RIVER BALLET

C 10:30AM

FLY CASTING COMPETITION

O 10:00AM

STORY TIME WITH MISS HOLLY

OS 11:00AM

SOPRIS SOARERS

C 11:00AM

PIE BAKING COMPETITION

OS 11:30AM

TUG-O-WAR WITH CPD VS. CFD

G 12:00PM

BEYOND BEYOND

C NOON

SINGLES HORSESHOE COMP

O 1:00PM

POLYNESIAN DANCE

OS 1:00PM

ADULT LIMBO CONTEST

G 2:00PM

DUSTIN ELLIOT AND THE BROKEN RADIO

O 2:00PM

ROARING FORK YOUTH ORCHESTRA

O 4:00PM

HIP HOP FOR FAMILIES WITH MR. KNEEL

OS 4:00PM

WOMEN’S WOOD SPLITTING

COMPETITION

O 5:00PM

SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE

G 5:00PM

TROPA MAGICA

C 6:00PM

POTTERS RELAY THROWDOWN

OS 6:40PM

SOPRIS SOARERS

G 8:00PM

BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR

SUNDAY, JULY 30

C 8:00AM

PORCUPINE LOOP BIKE RACE

O 8:30AM

YOGA KULA YOGA

10:00AM VENDORS OPEN

G 10:00AM

TY MORRIS AND H.O.W GOSPEL

CHOIR

C 11:00AM

CAKE BAKING COMPETITION

O 11:30AM

SPACE J’S

G 12:00

THE SWEET LILLIES

C NOON

DOUBLE HORSES COMPETITION

OS 1:30PM

SOPRIS SOARERS

G 2:00PM

GRIM NYMPH

O 2:30PM

COWBOY CORRAL

G 4:00PM

KALETA AND SUPER YAMBA

OS 4:15PM

MEN’S WOOD SPLITTING COMPETITION

G 6:45PM

WINNER OF SINGER SONGWRITER PERFORMANCE

G 7:00PM

SHINYRIBS

Locals Tip: Never miss the Sunday closer!

KEY: G Gazebo O Oasis C Competition

OS Open Space *Bilingual Event

Photo by Sarah Overbeck

Photos by Alina Hokanson

Meet the Artist Riley Hutchens

Congratulations to local creative, Riley Hutchens, this year’s Mountain Fair poster contest design winner!

Riley has lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for over 15 years with her husband and two daughters. She runs a boutique design studio called Riley Designs in Basalt, Colorado, specializing in branding, packaging, and illustration. While she mostly manages her own projects and clients, she also works as a contract freelancer in larger agencies. Her past clients have included Betty Crocker, Hershey's Chocolates, Bath & Bodyworks, Whole Foods Market, & Frito Lay.

Learn more about Riley and her work at RileyHutchens.com

Contests & Competitions

Our competitions are fun and easy to participate in. Enjoy our version of county fair favorites! Pre-registration for select games are online at carbondalearts.com/ mountain-fair OR at the Info Booth or right before the event.

FOUR-MILE FAIR RUN

Sponsored by Independence Run & Hike Families, strollers, and pets are all encouraged to join this fourmile downhill fun run on Prince Creek Road to the finish line at Sopris Park. Participants will meet at Sopris Park at 8:30am to catch a shuttle to the start line for a 9:00am start. Cost is $40 per participant and kids 12 and under are free. Dress to win the costume contest with the theme of “Where the Wild Things Are.” Sign up in person at Independence Run & Hike via active.com.

FLY-CASTING COMPETITION

Run by the infamous Gill Finn, a Roaring Fork Valley fly fishing legend, the competition takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Open Space area of the park. Prizes donated by Alpine Angling. Registration at the Info Booth.

PIE AND CAKE BAKING

The Pie Judging takes place at 11 a.m. Saturday. Cake Judging is at 11am on Sunday in the Judging Canopy near the Euclid entrance. Categories include Fruit, Cream and Exotic for pies with the theme “Your WILD Best”; Cake, Alternative Cake and Cupcake with the theme “Speakeasy.”

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENTS

The Singles Tourney takes place at high noon on Saturday. The Doubles Tourney is on Sunday, also at high noon. Both events take place at Glassier Park, two blocks south of Sopris Park on

Weant Boulevard. Register at the Info Booth beginning Friday.

LIMBO CONTEST

Get down with Dr. Limbo at 1:00pm. Saturday in the Open Space area. Open to folks 18 and older. Prizes are donated by Alpine Angling and Dr. Limbo.

THE WOOD SPLITTING CHAMPIONSHIP

Sponsored by SavATree

Not to be missed! The Women’s competition takes place at 4:00pm on Saturday. The Men’s is held at 4:15pm on Sunday; both are followed by a benefit firewood auction. Both competitions are in the Open Space, hosted by Diesel Dan, Kitty Kat Rich, & Ramona Chingona of the Roaring Fork Divas. Registration is online ahead of the fair or at Info Booth beginning on Friday. All entrants must wear safety shoes. Steeltoed protectors are available at the competition. Winners receive a new wood-splitting maul custom fabricated by Dave Kodama of Kenichi Woodworking.

THROWDOWN CLAY RELAY

Carbondale Clay Center is back with a mission to Keep Carbondale Dirty on Saturday at 6pm under the Judging Canopy. Up to eight

teams of four will compete in pottery challenges, two at a time, for the fastest overall time.

THE PORCUPINE LOOP GROUP RACE

Sponsored by Aloha Mountain Cyclery

In its 19th year, this race is casual and sure to be a good time. Aloha Mountain Cyclery and Stomparillaz Creative Cycling Collective keep the fun factor high by requiring costumes and creating obstacles. Race Day is Sunday July 31, with registration beginning 7-7:45 a.m. at the Bike Parking area on Weant Street. There will be a riders’ meeting at 7:45 a.m. at this location and the race will commence immediately following. The course begins on Prince Creek Road, goes up the Porcupine Loop Trail and ends at the Bacon Station. Entry fee is $25 or $20 with a non-perishable food item for Lift Up. All proceeds go to Carbondale Arts.

YOGA IN THE OASIS

Saturday at 8:30am join True Nature for a morning of yoga and again on Sunday at 8:30am with Kula. Both will take place at their new location at the Oasis for more shade.

Photo by Mark Burrows

The Valley View Mother’s Tent

is a shady place to rest or nurse with your child. Located in the Oasis.

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL HELP REDUCE FOOD WASTE

Food waste is a major producer of greenhouse gases which affect climate change.

Help us reduce food waste by taking these simple steps:

Plan menus carefully Only buy what you need Collect unused scraps for compost

Buy “ugly” fruits and vegetables

(They will be very grateful)

The Carbondale Creative District is a program of Carbodnale Arts that works to nuture our local creative ecosystem, cultivate a vibrant local economy and foster a more equitable and authentic place.

Find all the hidden creatures around the park. Made as part of the Art, Ecology

+ Stewardship Camp at Carbondale Arts

Take in the grandeur of Mount Sopris, just like the Ute Indians have done for generations. Take in the arts and culture of our Creative District, courtesy of our flourishing artistic community. Take in our incredible local food and drink, born from our history as the breadbasket of Colorado’s gold and silver boom. Take it all in… and take it easy.

Take it easy on each other

Our locals are as treasured as our famous mountain view, and the community is proud of its western hospitality and laid-back vibe. The people pouring your coffee or checking you into your cabin encourage you to embrace that spirit of courtesy and kindness and share it with others while you’re here and long after you leave us.

For more information on visiting Carbondale, including where to stay and play, where to eat, and our vibrant events, visit www.carbondale.com

This is Carbondale, Colorado, and we want you to take it all in.

Vendors

2D Art

Contemporary folk art with a bit of mystical levity. Reverse painted glass, reclaimed woods and more. “This ain’t fine art honey.”

3D Art

Kool Like Kendra 66

Felt flower accessories for homes and humans

Chews On Belay Dog Toys 80

Repurposed/recycled rock climbing rope dog toys

Blowfish Designs 107-108

Blowfish Designs creates hand stitched small-batch hats and fabric accessories with a variety of fun and flare for the whole family

July Five 56 & 58

July Five is a functionally elegant line of clothing inspired by the Aprés lifestyle.

Create Good Co. 68 We repurpose clothing and accessories-keeping Grandpa’s Hand-Me-Downs Cool

Since 2016.

Purple Turtle

Tie Dyes 70

Unique Tie Dyes and Batiks

River City Sunwear 81

Quick dry / UPF 50 sun shirts, skorts, skirts, & summer dresses

Sideshow Redesigns 88

Menswear, western snap shirts, jackets and more. All one-of-a-kind upcycled and redesigned. Styles from classic vintage to psychedelic kitsch.

Goddess Gear 102-103

Women’s natural fiber clothing, handmade in Colorado!

akomplice 125 & 126

Nina Paul Batik Clothing 25

Colorful, unique wearables

Culinary

14

High-potency organic mushroom extract powders. From improving energy, defogging the brain to fortifying the immune system, there is a mushroom for everything. Roaring Fork Spice 31

Hand blended, preservative free seasoning blends from around the world

116

Akomplice is a movement. We are characterized by the love inherent in each individual moment. Our philosophy is simple, evolution through innovation.

Autumn Teneyl 5-6

133

Handcrafted small-batch hemp products based on bio-regionally grown & ethically wildcrafted herbs & botanicals.

Upcycled cashmere & hand dyed

Colorado-made women’s fashion Hoohah 18

Up-cycled Outerwear, Homemade Fleece Activewear, and crochet accessories Colors Artwear 20 Full line of women’s clothing and men’s button-up shirts

1 French raclette sandwich La Crepería Food 2 We serve handmade Argentinean-style sweet and savory crepes Bellare Inc. Food 3

Hand-dipped ice cream 8 flavors. Served in cones

Tuesday Foods Food 4

Cold-pressed juice, smoothies, acai bowls and small snacks.

Perogis Food 5-6

Perogis

Pink Trunk Food 7-8

Serving fresh, local, chef inspired soups, salads and sandwiches. We offer vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options as well as delicious, healthy kids meals and hearty sandwiches

Windy City Eats Food 9

Slider sandwiches including vegetarian and meaty options, freshly prepared salads; protein can be added to any salad upon request. Boba Teas including several fruit flavored teas and traditional Thai iced tea.

Jeff Freeze Food 10

Italian ice

Funnellicious Food 11-12

Funnel Cakes, Corn Dogs, Soft Pretzels, Cheese Steaks

Fresh and locally sourced gourmet loaded fries, topped with a variety of ingredients.

Domingo Sausage Company Food 13

Sausage, Pork & Beef steak sandwiches.

Slow Groovin’ Food 14

BBQ and delicious sides

White House Pizza Food 15

Cheese and Pepperoni pizza

RFHS Travelers Club Food 16

Gyros and falafel sandwiches. Each one will have either lamb or falafels wrapped in a pita and filled with tomatoes, onion, lettuce, and sauce.

Señor Mango Food 17

Mangos on a stick and aguas frescas.

Chic reusable bags and bowl covers that are food-safe + eco-friendly. The

Company 13 A long-lasting tendable tabletop torch. Made from recycled and responsibly resourced materials.

Mixed Media

Photography

Wildeye Imagery 74

Colorado Photography

Dona Bollard 76

Dona specializes in equine and Native American subjects. Her photography is hand-printed silver gelatin.

Bob Coorsen Images LLC 77

Barnwood Prints; Canvas Floats; Dye Sublimation Metal prints

Thomas E Heywood 135

Photography

Pottery

Savanna LaBauve Studios LLC 4

Handbuilt ceramic wares

Wishing Star Pottery 12

Handmade ceramics with inspirational quotes, original illustrations and mountain themes. Impermanence Pottery 82 Club Mud 99-100

We create high fire work, but have now included Raku and low fire pieces to give a unique twist to our Halloween collection and flower pot series.

Services

Aspen Intuitives 8

Tarot Card Reading

Hands of Wax Oasis 6

Kids crafting, sand art projects, hands of wax

Happy Hair Braiding

58 different French hair braiding styles, decorated with flowers and sparkles.

Grandma glitter Oasis 1

Face painting and glitter tattoos

Cassie Wells Oasis 2

Face Painting Henna Body Art 60

Henna body art, glitter tattoos and hair feather extensions

Mama’s Tent Oasis

Valley View Family Birthplace hosting space for mamas to nurse or families to find shade and rest.

Looking for the Locals?

Valley Artists Booth Valley Artists Booth

Support local creatives all under one tent! Featuring handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, woodcrafts, glass & more, OMG!

Abby Amdur, Andréa Bersson (Jeweled Musings by Andréa B), Annie Burch (Tabletop Creations), Peter Butler (The Payne Woodshop), Cecilia Cattoni, David Clark (PhotoWerkx), Carol Craven (Craven Images), Kristen Doyle, Jessica Eary (Philly Sanctuary), Jodi Henderson, Molly Jacober, Judy Milne, Siri Raitto (Siri Raitto Photography LLC), Ashlie Villarreal, and Jenn Weede (Fireweed Studio)

Massage Coop

Massage

Providing massage therapy with several therapists

Bubbles is a Rainbow Trout

--who jumped over McClure pass to swim through the streets of Carbondale. This trout represents the resiliency and power of people coming together. Bubbles has a few more colors than your average rainbow trout--4,000 Aluminum cans, salvaged camping tents, and farm junk. Made by over 70 people in the North Fork Valley and beyond, who hope to uplift the queer community, inspire creativity, and bring joy to everyone. Special thanks to Paul Kimpling, Kristen O'brien, Stuart Kramer, Alicia Michelson, The Learning Council, and 70 colorful volunteers! Love yourself and accept others--we are stronger together!

llamada a todos artistas!

Obra de Vanessa Porras

Tony Ortega JURADO

Armando Silva JURADO

Vanessa Porras COMISARIA

ALERTA SOBRE INSECTOS INVASORES

INVASIVE BUG ALERT

Emerald Ash

Barrenador

esmeralda del fresno está aquí

El barrenador esmeralda del fresno (EAB por sus siglas en inglés) ha sido identificado en el valle de Roaring Fork. Infórmese sobre los síntomas y las opciones de tratamiento.

Borer is Here

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been identified in the Roaring Fork Valley. Educate yourself on symptoms and learn about treatment options!

PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN VISITE SERVICIO FORESTAL ESTATAL

TO LEARN MORE VISIT COLORADO STATE FOREST SERVICE

Thank Yous

Chief of Operations

Deborah Colley

Entertainment Conductor

Aly Sanguily

Production Lead

James Gorman

Vendor Coordination

Alta Otto

Carbondale Arts Executive Director

Jamie Abbott

Carbondale Arts Staff

Brian Colley

Staci Dickerson

Sarah Kuhn

Sarah Overbeck

Michael Stout

Wise Elders

Amy Kimberly

Mark “Bee Sweet” Taylor

Mother of the Fair

Laurie Loeb

Production Team

Mark Taylor

James Gorman

Kevin Lundy

Jeff Britt

Casey Piscura

Emmett Hood

Dean McMichael

Jeptha Hoffman

Darin Binion

August Strelau

Marcus Thackston

Ryan Jervis

Matt Kennedy

Brenden Peterson

Blake McDonald

Robert Burch

Pete Thompson

Jason Albert

Pete Rich

Monica Erickson

Jason Segal

Matthew Rader

Gabriela Mejia

Caleb Coe

Shane Spyker

Malcolm McMichael

Vendor Support

Shelle Debeque

Matt Macdonnell

Jack Otto

Jim Otto

Savannah Otto

Phillis Smilack

Staci Dickerson

Electricians

Bill Laemmel/Carbondale Light and Power

Lance Dement

Sean Hartman

Rob Janssen

Joey Staron

Stage Management

Jeff Britt

Darin Binion

Charlie Noone

Matt Hoogenboom

Audio Visual

SNOB Productions

Band Liaison

Leslie Johnson

Drum Circle

Laurie Loeb

Nancy Thal

Mona Newton

Dave Lewis

Terri Carter

Lori Patrick

Neil McIntyre

Park Perimeter

Kelly Phillips

Zane Kessler

Ed Piccolo

Green Team

Alyssa Reindel

Dave Reindel

Jason White

Jay Engstrom

Mark Weinhold

Brad Snyder

Erica Borum

Cora Carballeira

Jared Barnes

Wes Engstrom

Quinn Port

Betsy McMichael

Diana Alcantara

Malcolm McMichael

Kristin Mattera

Lee Kirsch

Water Coordination

Richard Vottero

Scott Levine

Poster Design

Riley Hutchens

Stage Design

Loren Wilder

Corey Summers

Stage Construction

Chris Hassig

Matt Roeser

Cody Kosinski

Austin Engbrock

Corey Summers

Paul McQueeny

Robert Burch

Evan Gaspar

Rachael Pudlow

Gwen Garcelon

Corey Stasinos

Floral Design

Eaglecrest Nursery

Program

Sopris Sun

Hattie Rensberry

Translation Support

Vanessa Porras

Dolores Duarte

Isabel Johnson

Photographers

Sarah Overbeck

(Media Supervisor)

Jane Bachrach

Mark Burrows

Lewis Cooper

Brent Moss

Renee Ramge

Jim Ryan

Will Sardinsky

Samantha Sheppard

David Vasquez

Sydney Yllanes

Oasis

Michael Stout

Jennifer Johnson

Simon Cox

SoL Theatre Students

Live Broadcast

KDNK Community Radio

Mountain Maes

Carbondale Arts Valley

Artists Booth

Brian Colley

Staci Dickerson

T-Shirt Coordination

Laura Stover

Marina Skiles

Lucy Kessler

Pam Williams

Leah Swan

Christine Helling

Shawn Tonozzi

Sarah Overbeck

Volunteer Coordinators

Sarah Kuhn

Kellyn Wardell

Brooke Bockelman

Brian Golden

Helene Gude

Raffle Coordinators

Rebecca Binion

Cortney McDougall

Jill Napiwocki

Aimee Yllanes

Jonathan Stokely

Sara Porter

Kerry Vandervoort

Esther Dominguez

Sue Drinker

Raffle Grand Prize Sponsors

Aloha Mountain Cyclery

Aspen Skiing Co

High Society

Sopris Liquor & Wine

Silent Auction

Elizabeth Hanke

Guinevere Jones

Katy Parr

Band Merchandise Coordination

Veronica Lamaak

Savannah Otto

Backstage Hospitality

Tory Neu

Rachael Gillespie

Andrea Monique Peña Harris

Kristin Baker

Kelly Fisher

Shane Spyker

Delia Bolster

Julia Morton

Hattie Thompson

Peppino’s Pizza

Allegria

Village Smithy

Whitehouse Pizza

Phat Thai

Sweet Coloradough

Dos Gringos

Slow Groovin’ BBQ

Bonfire Coffee Plosky’s Deli

New York Pizza

Carbondale Beer Works

Sustainable Settings

Sopris Liquor

Backstage Security

Mark Wisroth

Christian Stack

Matt Kennedy

Backstage Design

Cosecha Textiles

Claire Wright

Matt Schmigelsky

Mercedes Brown

Kirsten Hix

Chantal

Charlotte Crawford

Mike Horvath

Isabelle Delise

Kyle Pieti

Eliza Demarest

Backstage Furnishings

Habitat for Humanity

Backline Manager

Charlie Noone

Backline Support

Josh Behrman

Harley Ellis

Ashton Taufer

SNOB Productions

Info Booth

Bob Shultz

Jean Marie Hegarty

Kat Rich

Luis Yllanes

Lety Gomez

Amy Kimberly

Mustang Molly

Cantina

Evan Cree

Jeff Lauckhart

Jeff Dickinson

Jeff Street

Jim Neu

Money Honeys

Ben Bohmfalk

Raychl Keeling

Amy Kimberly

Amber Van Berlo

George Wear

Mountain Fair Wellness

John Ackerman

Georgia Ackerman

Peace Patrol

Michael Gorman

Dave Kanzer

Elissa Rodman

George Wear

Carl Ellerbrook

Dallas Erwin

Marielle Cowdin

Michael Port

Allie Cryns

Rainbow Lounge

Janet Gordon

Steve Mills

Jessi Rochel

Kaleb Cook

Sheehan Meagher

Rocio De La Cruz

Contests & Competitions

Pie Contest

Carly DeBeque

Alta Otto

Savannah Otto

Amber Van Berlo

Keegan Jaeger

Ken “Luby” Lubrant

Heidi Hendricks

Hilary Hendricks

Cake Contest

April Crow Spaulding

Erin Galbreath

Bryce Pizano

Alya Howe

Kim Wells

Felicia Trevor Gallo

Lynn Ruoff

Limbo

Dr. Limbo

John Foulkrod

Ken “Luby” Lubrant

Billy Hammond

Eric Baumheier

Dave Kanzer

Dave White, and friends

Wood Splitting

Dan Giese

Dru Handy

Kat Rich

Ramona Chingona | Bryan

Alvarez-Terrazas

SavATree

Kenichi Woodworking

Tug o’ War

Luis Yllanes

Kat Rich

Carbondale & Rural Fire

Protection District

Carbondale Police Department

Four-Mile Fair Run

Brion After

Kyle Jones

Independence Run and Hike

Porcupine Loop & Bike

Parking

Nic DeGross

Darin Binion

Matt Hoogenboom

Stomparillaz

Aloha Mountain Cyclery

Bike Shuttle

Palisade PediCab

Mark Williams

Horseshoes

McCarra Baker

Fly-Casting

Gill Finn

Alpine Angling

Singer Song-Writer Competition

Shanti Gruber

Morgan Williams

Steve’s Guitars

Glenwood Music

Craig & Sheena Patterson

Meagan Goodwin

Bradford Holland

Leslie Johnson

Jennetta Howell

Cool Brick Studios

Couldn’t do this without Aspen Out

KDNK Community Radio

Town of Carbondale

Eric Brendlinger

Chief Kirk Wilson

Russell Sissom

Kevin Schorzman

Mike Wagner

Ashley Buss

Brandon Deter

Carbondale Public Works

Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District

Carbondale Police

Carbondale Parks and Recreation

Carbondale Trustees

Carbondale Swimming Pool Forest Service Office

Comfort Inn of Carbondale Hotel Colorado

Habitat for Humanity

RE-1 School District

Gay4Good

Prismatica

Bubbles the Rainbow Trout

Paul Kimpling

Kristen O’Brien

Alicia Michelson

Stuart Kramer

The Learning Council

Post Independent

Guyaki Mate

The Valley Hopper

Carbondale Arts Board of Directors

Kat Rich - Co-Chair

Marina Skiles - Co-Chair

Rebecca Binion

Brooke Bockelman

Brian Golden

Lety Gomez

Helene Gude

Elizabeth Hanke

Andrea Harris

Guinevere Jones

Raychl Keeling

Katy Parr

Claudia Pawl

Photos by Mark Burrows

check out the new, Somewhat practical, guide to carbondale.

Produced as part of our Creative Apprentice Program by artist Lindsay Jones and a team 6 teens, this guide is practical and poetic. Get your copy at the Carbondale Arts Artique at the Launchpad

The Creative Apprentice Program pays teens to work with a local artist to create works of community value. Projects focus on youth development by creating spaces where youth of all backgrounds are valued, supported and nurtured by giving them the tools, skills and a platform to explore the creative professions.

AN IMPERFECT GUIDE TO ZINE OBSCURE