Space Still Available for Vendors

The Grants MainStreet Project will present the inaugural 7 Trails of Gold Outdoor Festival in Fire and Ice Park June 3.

The family event runs from 9 am to 9 pm and will feature four geocaching trails around the area for adults and teens, an on-site scavenger hunt for the less adventurous, all-day children’s activities, two bands in the evening, food and crafts vendors, a raffle for a GPS and other prizes, and more.

Geocaching trails include levels from relaxed vehicle-oriented, one for horse-mounted adventurers, to a more strenuous mountain hike. Trail descriptions and event schedule are available on the Project’s website.

The festival day is also free fishing day in Riverwalk Park, a short walk from the event, Josephine Hurtado, MainStreet board president and an event organizer, said, so bring your poles and bait.

Vendor space for non-food items will be available until the evening of June 1; food vendors will need permits and should register with the event by May 30,  Hurtado said. Cost is $75 for a 10’ x 10’ space  with electricity and $50.00 with out electricity. Applications can be downloaded from the Project’s website or at the office. Vendors should call before they stop by as hours are variable.

Raffle tickets are $5 a piece or two for $8 and can be purchased online or at the Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce, 100 Iron Ave., Grants. Hurtado said they may also be purchased from her at Quest Title Co, 1016 Rodeo Rd.,  Grants.

Website: /www.grantsmainstreetproject.com/7-cities-of-gold

Grants MainStreet Project office: 523 W. Santa Fe Ave., Grants

Phone: (505) 285-3573

By Helen Davis
Sun Correspondent