Rock Ledge Ranch Folk Art Festival

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This is my favorite time of the year for craft and antique shopping.  Today was the Rock Ledge Ranch Folk Art Festival, held next door to Garden of the Gods Park
We couldn't have asked for a more BEAUTIFUL day!
The fair has antiques, crafts, and art...my favorite, of course, are the antique booths...
but this time I was enamored by some of the art as well:
I go every year with my friend Cathy, and we do a good job of "stimulating the economy"!
This year we made it home with gifts, decor, fresh homemade pies, kettle korn, and accessories!
I'm beginning to get in the mood for Fall -- how about you?
Tomorrow I will be in junk heaven at the annual Florence Junktique!  I'll more photos plus I'll show you some of my haul: stay tuned!

Comments

Unknown said…
Jealous! I am actually thinking of taking my 4 year old out with me junking tomorrow - I'm so starved for it! CRAZY - we'll see! Can't wait to see the goodies you find!
September 14, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Dee in N.H. said…
You just have the best places to shop! LOL!
September 14, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Linda @ A La Carte said…
What an amazing place to shop!
September 14, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Cheeky Rose Boutique said…
So much fun in the sun! I adore the little embroidered purse! Adore!!!
September 14, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Linda Sue said…
NOT in the mood for fall- still waiting for summer here.
September 14, 2012 at 6:22 PM
Kelli Davidson said…
Loved that great tablecloth with the cherries!! Miss Colorado bunches, thanks for the "trip home" through pictures.
September 15, 2012 at 5:11 AM
Kathy said…
Gosh, it looks like you had a perfectly fun day. I can't get over that vivid blue sky.
As they say... you can never have too much sky!
September 15, 2012 at 8:19 AM
Linda said…
I love Autumn-my favorite and can never come soon enough. Looks like you had a great time and the economy needs your help-great American that you are!
September 16, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Blessed Serendipity said…
Those red rocks remind me of the red rocks of Sedona, AZ. Beautiful blue sky too. I love that little embroidered purse.

Danielle
September 16, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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