In addition to the many fine arts galleries in town, Estes Park is home to two highly acclaimed arts and crafts shows showcasing the works of many local, statewide and national artisans. Art Market sponsored by the Art Center of Estes Park is held over the Memorial Day weekend and kicks off the summer season. Bond Park in the center of downtown is the venue for this annual holiday event. Fine arts and crafts are for sale on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm and from 9 am to 3 pm on Monday.
The second weekend in September, September 13 and 14, Bond Park is again the venue for an annual juried two-day show. Now in its 34th year, the Fine Arts and Craft Show includes work selected as the best of all entries. Featured are wearable art, sculpture, photography, jewelry, folk art, glass, wood, leather, metal, ceramics, oil, pencil drawings and watercolor paintings.