Oktoberfest & Marching Bands Saturday, Oct. 3rd

It's time again for the annual Oktoberfest downtown. Sorry, I have to use the same picture from last year's blog. My computer died this summer, taking random unsaved photos with it. I wanted to show the wiener dog races that were so much fun. SO, you just need to come downtown and see for yourselves. The day begins with the marching band contest starting at 10 a.m. After the parade you can uhmpah till the cows come home, eat brats and, check out the races. We don't have any special activity at the store, but we do have a new shipment of dress-up in time for halloween. We are steadily stocking up for Christmas at this point even though you don't want to think about it yet. Come down and join the fun this weekend...the weather should be back to beautiful by then.

Car Show Saturday, Sept. 26th

This Saturday come down to Main Street for the annual Car Show. The weather is cooler, the cars are the coolest and the stores are open. Shop, dine, play and enjoy downtown at it's best. Several blocks of Main Street will be closed for this event until 4pm, but there is plenty of parking in the parking garage (free on weekends and after 4pm on weekdays). We just got in the new Carrera Go! set from the movie "Cars" in. The Go sets are 1:43 scale and great for kids ages 8+. Come in and see our selection.

Last Farmer's Market

This Thursday at Farmer's Market we will feature Calico Critters, one of our most popular lines. These little animals are just too cute for words. You have to come in and play with them. I found out today that our Critter display area was chosen as second best in the whole country by the company. Our sales rep took a picture in our store last time he was in town as part of a contest I didn't even know about. So.... a pat on the back for our little store out here in western Colorado. The last Farmer's Market is always bittersweet; Thursday is a really long day for us, but also a good one. We love seeing our "regulars" and I hope you keep coming. We are starting to buy for that holiday coming up in December and I will be highlighting new products as we come into the next season. Thanks for a good summer.

Holiday Weekend

We will be open both Sunday and Monday (Labor Day) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This blogger is going on a river trip, so I have to do the weekly update now. Thursday for Farmer's Market we will have a free take home activity, since we will be a little short handed. Please do stop by, shop, and take home an "eco house" courtesy of Plan Toys to make out of recycled cardboard. This project is recycled from earth day in April :)