Pondering Pines Maker's Market

“A makers market with a mission!” Local artisans, live music, and prize drawings in Bayfield and at Vallecito Lake — with a portion of every event's proceeds going to a local cause.

The short version

A makers market with a mission

Pondering Pines Maker's Market connects local creative vendors with the community through fun outdoor and indoor events in beautiful Bayfield and at Vallecito Lake. Started by area residents Lori Terry and Kim Zenger, it's equal parts shopping, live music, and community — and every event gives back, with a portion of the proceeds going to a chosen local cause. Come for the handmade goods and festival finds; stay for the mountain air, the music, and the good company.

Why it's worth the trip

A market that gives back

🎁 A mission, every event

“A makers market with a mission” isn't just a tagline — each market sends a portion of its proceeds to a chosen local cause. The July 18, 2026 summer market benefits the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District.

🎨 Made in the valley

Local creative vendors, regional makers, and area residents. Pondering Pines is about celebrating Colorado creativity and community — not reselling mass-produced goods.

🎶 More than shopping

Live music, prize drawings, food on site, and a friendly mountain-town atmosphere make it a half-day outing, not just a quick stop.

Markets

Summer maker’s markets at Weminuche Woodfire Grill

Pondering Pines runs the market series through the summer — 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 CR 501, Bayfield (Vallecito). Dates are announced on their Facebook.

Pondering Pines Let's Rock Summer Maker's Market flyer — July 18 2026, 10 to 3, Weminuche Woodfire Grill — Flyer from their July 18, 2026 market — courtesy of Pondering Pines Maker’s Market.

🎶 Live music

Entertainment by Thomas Cordova, plus local vendors and prize drawings throughout the day.

🍔 Food on site

Grab a bite at Weminuche Woodfire Grill while you browse the makers.

🚒 Benefiting Upper Pine Fire

A portion of this market's proceeds goes to the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District.

Also coming up

Two more hands-on events at Weminuche Woodfire Grill — same spot as the market.

Diva Flower Pot Workshop flyer — Sunday July 12, 2026, 1–3:30 p.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill — **Diva Flower Pot Workshop** · Sun, July 12 · 1–3:30 p.m. · register with Kim Zenger (970) 813-0375 · all events →

Denim & Design Paint Party flyer — Sunday July 26, 2026, 1–3 p.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill, donation based — **Denim & Design Paint Party** · Sun, July 26 · 1–3 p.m. · hosted by Mixed Pallet & 42 & Co., donation-based · all events →

Details from the organizers' flyer. See all lake events on the Events page, and confirm specifics with the organizers before you go.

At the market

What you'll find

Local artisans & handmade gifts — art, home decor, and one-of-a-kind handcrafted items.
Fashion & accessories from regional makers.
Eco-friendly & skin-care products — small-batch and locally made.
Festival finds & creative goods — the kind of thing you won't find in a big-box store.
Live music, prize drawings, and food on site at Weminuche Woodfire Grill.

Pondering Pines Maker's Market organizers Lori Terry and Kim Zenger at the market — Lori Terry & Kim Zenger, image courtesy of Pondering Pines · photo credits

Meet the organizers

Lori & Kim

In their own words: “Hello, our names are Lori Terry and Kim Zenger. We are residents of the area, and we have started Pondering Pines Maker's Market to bring together great vendors and terrific customers.” Two locals who built a market that celebrates Colorado creativity and gives back to the community at the same time. They're also the only coordinators for these events — so anything you hear about a Pondering Pines market comes straight from them.

A little fun, all year

From summer markets to the holidays

Santa and an elf at a Pondering Pines holiday maker's market — The holiday market brings Santa to the lake · image courtesy of Pondering Pines.

Pondering Pines runs markets through the seasons — summer gatherings at the lake and a festive holiday market complete with Santa. Each one is a chance to shop local, hear some music, and support a neighbor or a good cause.

For makers

Want to be a vendor?

Pondering Pines welcomes local makers — art, home decor, handmade gifts, fashion & accessories, eco-friendly and skin-care products, and more. Spaces are limited and tend to fill, so reach out early.

Booth: $45 for a 10×10 space (per the 2026 summer-market flyer — confirm current rates with the organizers).
Apply or ask: Kim Zenger & Lori Terry are the only coordinators for these events — email [email protected] or call (970) 398-5958.

Connect

Find Pondering Pines

🌲 ponderingpines.com ✉️ Email the organizers 📞 (970) 398-5958

📍 Markets are held at Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 CR 501, Bayfield (Vallecito) — map. Dates and locations are announced on their site and on the Events page.

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