🎨🎁 FoCo Weekend: Art Parties, Holiday Markets & Winter Vibes
🎉 FoCo’s Big Weekend: Art, Makers & Holiday Magic
Happy Friday, FoCo !
Hey hey, it’s Ben — and Fort Collins is rolling into the weekend with peak community energy. We’ve got a major anniversary party, back-to-back holiday markets, and a winter farmers market that refuses to quit. If you’re ready for festive vibes, local makers, and a little live music sprinkled on top, this is your weekend to shine.
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🎉 Big Parties, Local Makers, and Winter Markets: FoCo’s Big Weekend
If you’ve been waiting for that perfect blend of art, music, makers, and holiday vibes, you’re in luck — November 14–16 is basically FoCo’s unofficial kickoff to the festive season. Whether you want to support local artists, hunt for holiday gifts, or just wander around with a warm drink and good music, here’s where the weekend magic is happening.
🎨 Wolverine Farm’s Fundraiser, Art Exhibit & 10-Year Anniversary Bash
📍 Wolverine Farm Publick House | ⏰ 6–9 PM | 🎟️ Free
Wolverine Farm is throwing an anniversary party and full-on arts celebration — and you’re invited.
Expect a multidisciplinary group art show (Book As Canvas), live music, literary interludes, and a silent auction featuring book-themed artworks that are seriously stunning.
It’s part fundraiser, part party, part creative frenzy… and 100% FoCo energy.
If you love this city’s arts scene, this is the event to show up for.
🎁 Visit Fort Collins Holiday Market
📍 Old Town Square | ⏰ 10 AM–4 PM | 🎟️ Free
Local makers? Check.
Unique holiday gifts? Check.
Cozy downtown vibes? Always.
The second annual Visit Fort Collins Holiday Market brings together a curated lineup of local artists and makers — pottery, jewelry, woodwork, art prints, wildflowers, and more. Perfect for knocking out some early holiday shopping while supporting your neighbors.
Bonus: They’ll be posted up in the info center right off Mountain Ave… just follow the smell of fresh baked goods and the sound of excited shoppers.
🥕 Foothills Winter Farmers Market
📍 Foothills Shopping Center | ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM | 🎟️ Free
🗓️ Saturdays: Nov 15, 22 & 29
Yes, the farmers market is still going strong — FoCo doesn’t quit.
You’ll find:
Fresh produce
Local meats & dairy
Baked goods
Handmade goods
Artisan foods
Live music
Free kids’ activitie
It’s wholesome, it’s festive, it’s lively, and it’s the perfect way to start your Saturday.
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✨ See You Out There, FoCo
Photo by Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market
This weekend feels like the start of the warm-and-fuzzy season in FoCo — the perfect mix of art, community, and cozy holiday shopping. If you see me wandering around a market with a hot cider in hand, feel free to say hi!
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— Ben
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