MoF Hosts Annual Marketplace of Ideas: Celebrating Creativity, Community & Small Business Saturday

November 29 & December 6, 2025 | 10 AM – 4 PM | Museum of Friends, Walsenburg, CO

WALSENBURG, CO — The Museum of Friends (MoF) invites the community to celebrate the season of creativity and connection at its 13th Annual Marketplace of Ideas & Made in Walsenburg Holiday Market, happening on Saturday, November 29 (Small Business Saturday) and Saturday, December 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM at 600 Main Street, Walsenburg.

This cherished local tradition celebrates art, entrepreneurship, and community spirit. offering visitors a chance to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts from regional artists, makers, and small businesses. Every purchase supports local creativity while strengthening the Museum of Friends’ mission to use art as a tool for creative placemaking, community well-being, and economic vitality.

“The Marketplace of Ideas began in 2012 as an experiment in community collaboration,” said Maria Cocchiarelli-Berger, Executive Director of the Museum of Friends. “Over a decade later, it’s become a cornerstone of Walsenburg’s cultural identity — showing how art and small business can come together to revitalize our rural community and keep Main Street thriving.”

Visitors can enjoy music, a festive atmosphere, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus — the perfect opportunity for a family photo and a dose of holiday cheer.

Every purchase made at the Marketplace or the Made in Walsenburg Shop directly supports local artists and helps sustain MoF’s exhibitions, education programs, and community-building initiatives throughout the year.

Event Details: Dates:

Saturday, November 29 (Small Business Saturday) & Saturday, December 6, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Museum of Friends, 600 Main Street, Walsenburg, CO

Special Feature: Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus: MoF volunteers will take a holiday photo to send you!

Admission: Free | Donations Welcome

Call for Vendors: Local artists, crafters, and small business owners are invited to participate in this year’s Marketplace of Ideas.

Vendor participation is $15 total for both days, and space is limited.   

Reserve your vendor spot here: https://bit.ly/MoF_Marketplace

Since its inception, the Marketplace of Ideas has provided local creatives and small business owners with a platform to share their talents and ideas — transforming Walsenburg’s historic downtown into a hub of art, innovation, and community pride.

For more information, visit www.museumoffriends.org/events or follow the Museum of Friends on Facebook and Instagram @mof_walsenburg for event updates

About the Museum of Friends:

Founded in 2006, the Museum of Friends is a contemporary art museum dedicated to community engagement, creative education, and cultural preservation. Through exhibitions, entrepreneurship opportunities, and creative placemaking initiatives, MoF fosters dialogue, innovation, and collaboration in the arts throughout Southern Colorado.