The Evergreen Creative District Presents

Saturday
November 14
1-4 pm

A festival of creative giving

at The Evergreen Design Center
27945 Meadow Drive, Evergreen

A free community festival celebrating gratitude creatively through art, music, dance, food, performance, wellness and reciprocity.

Created by our community,
for our community.
Everyone is welcome to participate!
Bring something to share or give,
perform or create,
or simply come and have fun.

Everyone is creative.
Everyone has something to give.

Bring what you have.

Take what you need.

Share what you love.

Mountain of Thanks brings together
local businesses
community members
families - neighbors
artists - musicians
makers and performers
for a celebration of
gratitude and creative giving.

The stage, table and tent spaces are
FREE TO RESERVE

You can participate!

Check out the Participants!

True personal reciprocity.

Everything is complimentary.


Ways to PARTICIPATE
Participation is FREE

The Thanks Stage
 Reserve a FREE spot on stage
to sing a song, read a poem, perform a dance, play music and more.
Check out the schedule

A FREE Table or Tent space
Reserve a free space to share art,
craft, a taste, an experience
a tutorial, a workshop and more.

Open Air
Reserve FREE time on the schedule
to teach a skill, offer a wellness
service or lead an activity.

The Thank You Post
Write a note of thanks expressing
what you are grateful for. Read it on stage!

The Collective Canvas
Add your brush stroke to the community piece of art.

The Gratitude Tree
Add a leaf to the tree expressing what you are grateful for.

The Kindness Chain
Add a link to the chain and watch it grow.

Community Clothing Swap
Bring gently worn clothes and swap for a new size or style

Join the
Second Saturday's Walk
Join the "Kindness Chain" group and
walk to downtown Main Street,
where the retailers and restaurants are ready with discounts and tastings!

Ways to HAVE FUN

Show up!
Make a connection and enjoy
the day with friends.
Learn a skill, add to the creative canvas
and express your gratitude
at the Kindness table or Gratitude tree.

WE ARE ALL CREATORS

The Gratitude Tree

The Collective Canvas

A work of art built by our community, for our community, sharing our gratefulness.

At 4:00 we will build the chain and walk together to the main street of Downtown Evergreen. Stores and restaurants will be in full swing to celebrate
"Second Saturdays" with discounts, complimentary tastings and more!

Add your act of kindness to the chain! In the weeks leading up to the festival, we will be visiting the local schools for participation. Email us with a contact to go to your JeffCo school!

Join the art walk

Learn more about the Gratitude Tree
Learn more about the Collective Canvas
Second Saturday's in Downtown Evergreen

Enjoy the EXPERIENCE

The Kindness Chain

Add your brushstroke to our
community work of art.

Learn more about the Kindness Chain
Participate

Join the fest and share with thanks.

Learn more about FREE space

Personal reciprocity refers to the informal, mutual exchange of kindness, favors, gifts, or support between individuals.

One good deed creates another.

Creativity lives here

The Evergreen Creative District
(ECD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating, supporting, and showcasing the artistic and cultural landscape of Evergreen and it's surrounding mountian hub communities.

Recognized as one of Colorado's State Certified Creative Districts, the group connects local artists, creative entrepreneurs, and community organizations to sustain the region's unique cultural heritage and lifestyle.

We are proud to bring Evergreen and our neighboring towns this festival we hold dear in our hearts. Thank you for supporting us, the arts and our community.

EvergreenCreativeDistrict.org

Our Commitment

FREE FOR EVERYONE
FOR the community
FROM the community

Donate

GIVE
to Mountain of Thanks

Every little bit helps!

Volunteer

HELP
Mountain of Thanks

It takes a village to gather a village.
Your donated time is appreciated!

The Heart of the Festival is giving.

Car pool.
Give someone a ride.

Mountain of Thanks Festival is celebrated in the parking lot at
The Evergreen Design Center, nestled between downtown Evergreen and the surrounding foothills.
Street parking and shuttles will be available.

See you there!