Adventure of the Fall Festival

Hello Adventures, We spent most of September looking for ways to support local businesses through Trunk-or-Treat events. The first business we connected with was Golden Carrol in Thornton, Colorado (we had an amazing time with this group of vendors and part of a different story). The second was Peace with Christ Lutheran Church, which is where our booth was set up. We always try to be active in our community, and we understand that events like this rely on contributions from charitable folks like us. This particular event required payment for a booth space, along with any additional items like chairs or tables, which makes sense to ensure participants take it seriously and attend. There was a 48-hour window to cancel for a refund; otherwise, the payment was considered a donation to the church. We did encounter some confusion along the way, partly due to miscommunication. We received a “vendor” link via email stating that space was limited and that the event would take place in the gym. We thought this was great, as it would keep the kids warm. We paid $30 for our space and filled out the vendor form, noting that we were doing a trink trade—a trend from TikTok where people swap small trinkets like puzzles, mugs, or other items. We clearly indicated that we weren’t selling anything and were only giving out free candy. When we arrived, we reiterated this to the check-in staff, but were sent to our station without being informed that the trunk-or-treat was actually happening outside. We tried to distribute candy inside the gym, but it wasn’t well received, so we split duties between indoor and outdoor candy distribution. When we shared this with the organizers at Peace with Christ, they mentioned our vendor form was confusing, which left us wondering why no one reached out to clarify. On a positive note, we want to highlight the amazing vendors who contributed their time and handmade products—from crochet work and homemade remedies to jewelry and food. If we missed anyone, we apologize for not having your business cards for a proper shout-out. These small businesses deserve our support. Support these Small Businesses: Papa Sweets and Moody Eats, ColorStreet, Permanent Jewelry by Traci, EJ's Daughter, Fabulous Dresses by Soledad, Linda Starevich – Jewelry Design, Made with Love by Linda and Judi, BAEroots. Overall, this experience ended up on our Lady's Fail List, but we hope next year's event will be better organized so that the vendors have the opportunity to sell out their amazing items. A big shout-out to all the small vendors who participated—we loved seeing your incredible creations. Congratulations to Rochelle from EJ's Daughter, our $50 gift card winner from the Hampton Social, and many thanks to the Hampton Social for sponsoring the gift card.

Until next time, Adventures, we hope you have an amazing adventure out there. Fall Fest Video: