Dear Editor,

Vendors from as far away as Cheyenne, Wyoming and Colorado Springs come to Estes Park every fall for the eclectic Treasure Tables Arts and Crafts Festival, sponsored by a nonprofit philanthropic educational organization.

“We have moved to a new bigger location and are opening up the sale to more vendors,” said Nancy Hills, event organizer. “We are looking for vendors from Nederland, Longmont, Boulder and throughout the Front Range.”

The regional event takes place this year on Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features free parking, free admission and more than 55 vendors welcoming the public at the Fairgrounds, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park.

Last year more than 600 people attended, even though masks were required.

“This year even more people are expected,” said Hills. “It’s a wonderful day to come up to the mountains to buy treasures, enjoy the colorful aspen, and listen to the elk bugle.”

Food trucks will be available and a bake sale also will take place.

Inside the Event Center, myriad items will be for sale from fresh flowers, glassware, fanciful soaps, lotions and essential oils, keepsakes or ornaments, art work, candles, stained glass art, books, pottery, household and food products. One year, a man from an outdoor clothing company sold camping and sports equipment.

“We are looking for vendors of every type,” added Hills. “Please contact me at peotreasuretables@gmail.com if you are interested in being a vendor.”

Treasure Tables is sponsored by a local chapter of a nationwide nonprofit philanthropic educational organization, Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter IY, with all IY proceeds going to benefit women in furthering their college education.

“It’s a win-win situation,” added Hills. “So if you are a vendor looking for a prime location, send me an email to reserve your spot and I’ll see you in October.”

Elisabeth Sherwin

Estes Park