A must-do during the summer in Vail, CO is to spend a Sunday at the Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show. This summer marks the 18th year of celebrating local Colorado artist and craftsmen, locally grown, farm-fresh produce, and delicious baked goods. Every Sunday, June 16th - October 6th, East Meadow Drive is packed with a vibrant crowd of locals and visitors enjoying family-friendly (and dog-friendly) activities, live music and festive shopping.
Keeping the tradition alive. When I was a little girl, every summer I looked forward to going to Art in the Park, a fine arts and craft fair in my hometown of Bemijdi, MN. I loved shopping with my mom; walking from tent to tent, looking at the candles, soaps, jewelry, and more, while munching on pastries. Now, fast forward 30 years and Stella Kate and I are doing just that. We had the best day in Vail last Sunday, walking, shopping and eating. She especially loved looking at, and smelling the handmade soaps at Harriet's Little Soap CO - she decided to go with the oatmeal & lavender scent.
Here are few of our favorite vendors - Come shopping with us!
Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) Life offers Danish inspired home decor that makes me swoon. I love their turkish towels, throw blankets, baskets, and rugs. You can visit their shop & cafè Tuesday - Friday 9-6pm in Avon, CO. As they state on their website, www.hyggelife.com, "It's not about decorating your home to perfection, but instead about finding things that speak to you, inspire you, remind you of wonderful moments and that you can share with all the people you love in your life."
The most gorgeous hand-woven baskets all imported from Ghana. Ti-a works closely with the women making these baskets and visits Ghana yearly to ensure that the rates being paid for the baskets are above fair-trade. There are approximately 400+ women who proudly earn a sustainable income from weaving. This is Simbala's 17th year as a vendor at the Vail Farmers' Market.
Delicious Artisan breads made each and every day with certified organic flours. You can visit Avon Bakery and Deli in Avon, Monday - Sunday.
Shop delicious, locally grown, farm fresh produce at Wynn Farms & Eat a Peach Farms.
Pirateship Park
Stella Kate and I had a little picnic at the Pirateship Park located at the base of Godonla One in Vail Village. This park is so cool and should be considered a destination for families with kids.
KS Designs is a line of unique handmade and upcycled bags using Pendleton fabric. I am obsessed with these bags, a few years ago I purchased a clutch and now I have my eyes on this gorgeous backpack. Eddie's Flag creates quintessntial coloradoan artwork.
Perch Vail offers shopping for the modern woman in the mountains. "Whether you are looking for tried and true pieces from your favorite brands or hoping to discover a fabulous new line to love, you are sure to find it here." Perch Vail.