While walking through Bond Park, you’ll notice a man and his dog standing eerily still, on top of a rock, enjoying the view of downtown Estes and the Rocky Mountains. They’re not real, of course. It’s a bronze statue of Enos Mills, (famed conservationist and founding father of Rocky Mountain National Park), and his beloved dog, Scotch, who was known to follow him everywhere, most notably on his 340 treks up to Longs Peak. 

Visual artists have long been acclaimed in Estes Park and the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies has been at the forefront of making certain those who hold pallets, wield paint brushes, see fabric as their canvass, capture images through lenses and create amazing 3-D characterizations inspired by the world around them are able to share their work with the public. One of the primary showcases for those creative endeavors, the Estes Park Art Market has been enjoyed for the past four decades.

 Initially offered by the Art Center of Estes Park, the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies took the reins to produce the show beginning in 2023. The Market continues to be an event that kicks off the summer season in Estes Park.

Our primary objective is to share our studios with each other and the community at large. We enjoy sharing our process and giving you an opportunity to see how we create up close.  You will see all the materials and tools we use in our studios. We value taking the arts to the community in this personal way.  We as artists benefit from the collaboration and discussion this event brings.

The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club conducts two major fundraisers yearly: the Estes Park Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show and the Autumn Gold Festival.   Proceeds from these events are used to fund grants to area nonprofits and scholarships for graduates of local high schools.

Estes Park features a brilliant piece of art, a monument really, that pays tribute to the amazing women, both past and present, of the Estes Park community. The collection of 12 bronze sculptures is one of the first of its kind in the nation and was created by famed artist Jane DeDecker, who is commissioned to create a similar work of art on the Washington D.C. National Mall. Read the fascinating stories that earned each woman a spot in Estes Park’s monument, and be sure to check it out next time you’re in town.

Margaret Fuller Boos

Geologist, Ranger-Naturalist, Professor

1892-1978

Josephine (Josie) Hupp

Pioneer, Businesswoman, Hotel Owner, Estes Park Postmistress

1857-1932

Alberta Sprague

Resort and Hotel Owner, Businesswoman, Civic Leader

1867-1949

Flora Stanley

Educator, Civic Leader, Adventurer

1847-1939

Jessica Chapin Macdonald

Educator, Book Seller, Entrepreneur

1874-1957

Olga Ortega

Business Owner, Civic Leader, Entrepreneur

1973-present

Jean Weaver

Adventurer, Mountain Climber, Environmentalist

1928-2017

Wendy Koenig

Olympian, Business Owner, Civic Leader, Mayor

1955-present

Isabella Bird

Traveler, Explorer, Author

1831-1904

Neinoo Biiti’owu’

Naturalist, Traveler, Environmentalist

Enda Mills

Educator, Naturalist, Civic and Social Activist

1919-2009

Eleanor E. Hondius

Business owner, Civic Leader, Conservationist, Environmentalist

1880-1968

The tradition of providing a unique autumn marketplace will continue with the Fine Arts & Crafts Festival in Bond Park. While there is no guarantee about what Mother Nature has in mind, normally the weather the third weekend in September is glorious when a sapphire blue sky is dotted with scattered small fluffy cumulus clouds. Estes Park’s September daytimes generally are punctuated by the symbol of happiness, strength and vitality: the sun.

 About 100 tents surround Estes Park’s most noticed downtown park — Bond Park — flanked by the town’s main street. From undercover, visual artists who have been judged the best of all applicants are proud to display their work for the enjoyment of all who walk by.

Painted by local artist Wade Johnston, you’ll find this beautiful mural while strolling along the riverwalk adjacent to Elkhorn Ave. Located at Estes Park’s full-service fly-fishing shop and guiding outfit, this mural celebrates fly fishing, and the people from all over the world who travel here to go fishing. After taking in the vivid colors of this painting, you can pop inside of Kirks to book an unforgettable fishing trip and rent/purchase the gear you will need for your next big catch. 

Painted by local artist Wade Johnston, you’ll find this beautiful mural while strolling along the riverwalk adjacent to Elkhorn Ave. Located at Estes Park’s full-service fly-fishing shop and guiding outfit, this mural celebrates fly fishing, and the people from all over the world who travel here to go fishing. After taking in the vivid colors of this painting, you can pop inside of Kirks to book an unforgettable fishing trip and rent/purchase the gear you will need for your next big catch. 

The mural project was successfully completed by the Estes Arts District in 2021. A vibrant new mural was unveiled on the west-facing wall of Napa Auto Parts, celebrating the rich history of Estes Park in the 1920s. The artwork portrays a lively scene of four riderless horses galloping down Elkhorn Avenue, making their way home after a day’s work. The Estes Park Museum generously provided the historical image that served as inspiration for this project. "Our goal was to create a fun mural that connects people with our town’s history," said a representative of the EAD.