The 51st Annual Mountain Fair

Music, art, pie-bakin’, wood-splittin’, fly-castin’, belly-dancin’, fun-lovin’ festival since 1971

Featuring more than 25 musicians & entertainers throughout the weekend

Schedule:
Friday, July 29, 2022
Nocturnal Creatures
Let’s start this fair out right. Join the procession from The Launchpad on 4th Street and parade to the park. Costumes, stilts, music and fun...all are welcome. Meet at the Launchpad at 3:15. Procession starts at 3:45 sharp!

Noon: All vendors are open

4:00: OPENING BLESSING WITH I AM A BUFFALO TOO, GRANDSON OF THE RED UTE. - Gazebo (Main Stage)

4:00: RHYTHM OF THE HEART COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE
Bring a drum, percussion instrument or bucket and join Mother of the Fair, Laurie Loeb. - Gazebo (Main Stage)

4:50: MAYOR BEN WELCOME - Gazebo (Main Stage)

5:00: Roaring Funk River Band - Oasis
New Orleans style street band made of local student musicians.

5:00-7:00: CREATURES OF NIGHT MASKS AT THE CREATIVE CANOPY - Oasis
Come relax under the Creative Canopy, where families can find supplies to make a mask of your favorite creature of the night.

5:15: RED HILL ROLLERS - Gazebo (Main Stage)
The Red Hill Rollers are a bluegrass and folk group made up of 4 voices and 19 strings based in Carbondale, Colorado. They derive their name from a local landmark and their sound from the community at large. This is a great band to get this lil community party rockin.

6:00: Rock and Roll Academy Roaring Fork - Oasis
Kids from the Rock and Roll Academy Roaring Fork perform songs we all know and love. Student performance is the culmination of a week-long music camp. Join us for some good old rockin' out!

6:45: SOPRIS SOARERS - Open Space
Soar into the start of the fair Friday night with a special adult expose of aerial grace and strength. Sopris Soarers has been thrilling audiences around the valley for over 5 years!

7:45; DEATH BY DUB - Gazebo (Main Stage)
Need some good reggae in your life? Death by Dub draws from the long history of reggae music and sound system culture, creating instrumental music that is fully saturated in the idioms of dub music, both in live performance and in the recording studio. The project is  led by Dan Africano and Scott Flynn.
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Saturday, July 30, 2022
Celestial Bodies
7:00: MOUNT SOPRIS RUNOFF - Contest
14 mile run from the Emma Schoolhouse back to Sopris Park, or a 4 mile run from Prince Creek to Sopris Park.

10:00: VENDORS OPEN

10:00: SPANISH MUSICAL STORYTIME WITH ALEJANDRA RICO* - Oasis
Local mother and educator Alejandro Rico of El Jardin de Satank shares songs and a puppet show in Spanish. *Bilingual event

10:00: CELESTIAL HEADPIECE MAKING AT THE CREATIVE CANOPY* - Oasis
Led by artist Andrea Harris, visitors will create their own custom, wearable, and celestial headpieces that can be worn throughout the fair. *Bilingual event

10:00: CRYSTAL RIVER BALLET - Gazebo (Main Stage)
Students of Crystal River Ballet present Alice! Based on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll. A brief encounter with the Queen of Hearts, the White Rabbit, and the Mad Hatter.
Crystal River Ballet offers classes in classical and contemporary dance for ages 3 to adult at The Launchpad in Carbondale.

10:00: BLUEGRASS JAM IN THE JAM TENT - Maker’s Park (Main & 6th)
Back by popular demand, Craig and Sheena Patterson of the “Grass Patties” will be hosting the Valley Bluegrass Jam in the Jam Tent. Bring your banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, fun tune, or just your keen ear to enjoy some good ol’ bluegrass.

10:30: FLY CASTING COMPETITION - Contest
We love you Gill Finn!!

11:00: PIE BAKING COMPETITION - Contest
This year’s theme is Neon Moon...Bring entries to the Judging Tent, located next to the pavilion between 10:30 and 10:45. Categories include fruit, cream and exotic.

11:00: SOPRIS SOARERS - Open Space
Soar with our young and mighty aerialists as they fly you to the moon

11:00: HULA HOOP SESSION AND COMPETITION - Oasis
For kids and adults! Join Guinness Book Athlete, Betty Hoops as she first teaches the correct way to hoop and then guides you through over 20 different techniques. The final round includes Hoop Limbo & Team Relays. Kids compete first and adults will finish. All handmade, heavier hoops are provided and will be for sale after the contest

11:15: MAKE A GRASS SKIRT AT THE CREATIVE CANOPY* - Oasis
Led by artist Gabriela Mejia, participants can decorate their very own grass skirt to use in the Polynesian Dance performance at the Oasis Stage. *Bilingual event.

11:30: QUEEN BEES - Gazebo (Main Stage)
Female-fueled music for the heart & soul featuring Joey Ball, Portia Rogers, Pam Rosenthal, and Aundrea Ware. From americana, country, folk, and bluegrass, this magical, all-female, band weaves together original stories and new interpretations of classic covers with stunning harmonies, inspiring melodies, and the perfect feminine touch.

NOON: SINGLES HORSESHOE COMP
Located in Glassier Park, two blocks south of Sopris Park on Weant Boulevard. Register at the Info Booth.

NOON: RYAN CAMP AND WILLIAM BINGAMAN - Oasis
Come enjoy the soulful sounds of two local young men with their voices and guitars sharing original songs and covers

12:30: ENGSTROM BROTHERS AT THE JAM TENT - Maker’s Park (Main & 6th)
Wes and Jay Engstrom have been using their sibling instincts to guide their musical journey together, and play a blues/americana/rock style with drums, guitar, bass and vocal harmonies. Come see these local boys jam!

1:00: ADULT LIMBO CONTEST - Open Space
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.

1:00: POLYNESIAN DANCE WITH SANDRA PRADO - Oasis
Aspen Polynesia dancers and drummers share their energetic moves and lively sounds in an upbeat performance transporting us to the exotic island of Tahiti.

1:00: CREATIVE CANOPY OPEN CRAFT & COLORING - Oasis
Relax under the Canopy and enjoy free crafts and coloring. Families can come find supplies and some cool shade to take a creative break. Open until 5:00pm.

2:00: LULLABIES AND REST TIME - Oasis
Join Holly Richardson and David Franklin with roots from the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork for some horizontal time. Enjoy sung lullabies accompanied by gentle acoustic music. Blankets provided.

2:15: HOEDOWN IN THE HOMETOWN - Open Space
The Carbondale Police vs. The Carbondale Fire Department Tug O War. Join hosts Kitty Kat Rich and Strongman Luis Yllanes for the Second Annual! Will Carbondale Fire win two years in a row!? Place bets at the Info Booth. All proceeds go to a charity of the winners choice.

2:30: ELK RANGE BLUEGRASS - Gazebo (Main Stage)
Since starting out, Elk Range Bluegrass has shared festival bills with Sam Bush Band and many bluegrass bands alike from Denver to Telluride. Highly influenced by bluegrass heroes and newgrass all-stars. If it ain't fast, it ain’t Elk Range bluegrass!

2:00: GRASS PATTIES IN THE JAM TENT - Maker’s Park (Main & 6th)
The dynamic duo, Craig and Sheena Patterson are founding members of “Wood Belly” and “The Ginny Mules”. Together they bring an array of styles rooted in folk, blues, country, and bluegrass, resulting in fresh songwriting and arrangements.

2:15: TUG-O-WAR - Open Space
Place your bets on the Carbondale Fire Department or the Carbondale Police and winner takes all to donate to their favorite charity. Place bets at the Info Booth or at the event and come cheer on your favorite team.

3:00: LOUNGE DU MER - Oasis
Get on your mermaid/man tails and come to the Oasis within the Oasis: Take a dip in the pool, relax in the sun or shade, enjoy some refreshments and simply chill out for a bit! Admission is FREE during this special time!

3:30: ROARING FORK RIVER BAND - Maker’s Park (Main & 6th)
New Orleans style street band made of local student musicians.

4:00: WOMENS WOOD SPLITTING COMPETITION - Open Space
Hottest competition at the Fair! Hosted by Diesel Dan and Delia Bolster.
Sign ups are at the Information Booth. Slots fill quickly!

4:00: SALSA LESSON + DANCE brought to you by Mezcla Socials - Maker’s Park (Main & 6th)
In 2015 Brian and Claudia created Mezcla Socials Dance, a dance organization focused on acceptance and community growth. Brian and Claudia firmly believe that dance is for everyone. Join in the joy!!

5:00: SOPRIS SOARERS - Open Space
Witness Sopris Soarers’ tribute to mothers, in honor of Amy Kimberly, the mother of Carbondale Arts

5:15: LOS MOCOCHETES - Gazebo (Main Stage)
A Chicano Funk band from Denver, CO, this colorful cast of characters fuses thoughtfully brazen, socio/politically charged song lyrics, groovilicious melodies and high-energy stage antics to create an immersive experience unlike anything you've ever seen before. Los Mocochetes has chosen to use their music to inspire and encourage positive social change. Music is medicine, laughter is medicine, community is medicine.

6:00: POTTERS RELAY THROWDOWN
To celebrate Carbondale Clay Center's 25th Anniversary, CCC is joining Mountain Fair's competitive festivities with a 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.
Locals Tip: Don’t forget to go to the Silent Auction booth in Maker's Park for great deals on unique arts.

6:45: BONEDALE FLASH MOB BY COREDINATION BALLET - Open Space
A very special performance put on the Bonedale Flashmob, not to be missed!

7:30: COSMIC GALE FORCE STILT WALKING - Open Space
Traveling stilt, aerial, burlesque extraordinaire, Cosmic Gale Force, comes to the fair to spread her magic around the park during the Magic Beans.

7:45: MAGIC BEANS - Gazebo (Main Stage)
Nothin like a Saturday night dance party and the Beans’ shows are a dance party, with an emphasis on original songwriting and extended segments of improvisation. The Magic Beans creatively invoke hints of your favorite live acts while managing to come across with a sound that is distinctly their own.

9:30: DANCE OF SACRED FIRE - Open Space
Dance of the Sacred Fire has performed on national and international stages, and collaborated on projects around the globe.
Dance of Sacred Fire uses traditional and modern tools to create
performances and experiences that are nothing short of magical.
Come see a special performance to close out the fair Saturday night.

Sunday, July 31, 2022
Shiny and New with an Ode to Blue
8:00: PORCUPINE LOOP BIKE RACE
Fun is our goal and costumes are required. The mountain bike race starts at 8 a.m. Meet behind the Gazebo and be ready to ride?

8:30: YOGA WITH TRUE NATURE - Open Space
10:00 Vendors Open

10:00: SOPRIS CIRCUS CAMP - Oasis
The young Sopris Circus students will dazzle you with their latest feats and creative choreography led by movement educator and jumpingbean, Julianna Lichatz, from the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork.
Come learn some circus skills too! www.soprissoarers.com

10:00: RHYTHMYSTICS OPEN DRUM IN THE JAM TENT - Maker’s Park (Main & 6th)
Scred sounds open acoustic jam hosted by Rhythmystics. Bring your drums, your gongs, your bowls, your voices, your spirit, your whatever, and join us for a ride on the mountain people magic ship!

10:00: FLOWER CROWN MAKING AT THE CREATIVE CANOPY - Oasis
Creativity and beauty in the making. Come make your crown and feel the flower power with Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork. Open until 2:00pm.

11:00: SINGING BONE MEDICINE PUPPET SHOW - Oasis
Puppeteers from Paonia, Co draw upon the archetypal and childlike quality of puppets and storytelling to inspire a deeper connection with our hearts and our community.

11:00: TARELL MARTIN AND C2 MASS CHOIR - Gazebo (Main Stage)
Traditional gospel is back!! A professional, community-based choir, under the leadership and direction of musician and producer, Tarell Martin.The C2 Mass Choir vision and mission is to use their gifts, graces, and abilities to do good in the community through singing that touches hearts, inspiring change and growth, and encouraging people to fulfill their God-given dreams.

11:00: CAKE BAKING COMPETITION
The theme this year is Mystical Magic. Bring entries to the judging tent between 10:15 and 10:45. 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.

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

NOON: UKULADIES AND UKUDUDES - Oasis
The Crystal Valley Ukulady & Ukudude players Led by Stephanie Askew invite you to come, sit back, relax and listen or bring your ukulele and join us in some easy peasy tunes as we play our way through many genres and fun memories of reminiscent decades from the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s, Oldies but goodies, Beatle mania, Hawaiian tunes and just about everything in between.

12:30: SINGER SONGWRITERS COMPETITION: ROUND 2 AT THE JAM TENT - Maker’s Park (Main & 6th)
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 Ozomatli!

12:30: BRACKEN CREEK - Gazebo (Main Stage)
Bracken Creek is just a damn sweet Americana blend of twice roasted harmonies and oak-aged fiddle playin', serenely blended with original hand-crafted songs of beauty and woe. Bracken Creek together on a front porch in Paonia and carved out their own sounds by the wood stove.

1:00: CAPTAIN POW - Oasis
Climate Action theatre for kids, from the The Arts Campus at Willits "Through three rounds of sharp wits and clever word-play Captain POW! presents the pressing issues of climate change and responsibilities of corporations and our collective communities to stand

Date: July 29 - 31, 2022

Location: Sopris Park - 601 Euclid Ave # 699 Carbondale, CO 81623

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