The Church of Crones

10/07/2026

Bring a little magic into everyday life with From the Mud Creations at Back the Brave! ✨

From the Mud Creations offers handcrafted, personalized goods designed to add a little magic to everyday life. They create unique wood, acrylic, and custom pieces with a focus on meaningful gifts, home décor, and one-of-a-kind designs.

Stop by their booth to explore etched glass, wood products, leather journals, and more. Find something special for your home, your next journaling adventure, or someone who loves a thoughtful gift!

📅 Sunday, October 18 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Bancroft Park, Colorado Springs
🎟️ Free admission

Enjoy local vendors, a drum circle, dancing, photo booths, and fun family activities while supporting firefighters who protect our community: The Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team.

Look for their unique creations at Back the Brave, and invite a friend to explore with you!

10/07/2026

A little nature and whimsy are coming to Back the Brave! 🐦‍⬛🐈

Raven and Cat is a collaboration of two artists who create works of art that reflect their deep love of nature, curiosity, and whimsical outlook on life. Working in watercolor, wirework, acrylics, and more, they bring that spirit to original greeting cards, watercolors, multimedia art pieces, artisan jewelry, and fun holiday decor.

Stop by this small, female-owned business to meet the artists and find something to brighten your home or give to someone special!

📅 Sunday, October 18 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Bancroft Park, Colorado Springs
🎟️ Free admission

Enjoy local vendors, a drum circle, dancing, photo booths, and fun family activities while supporting some of the heroes who protect our community: The Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team.

Explore their work and invite a friend to browse with you!

10/07/2026

Good morning Church,
These are our Wonderful Sponsors for Back the Brave .
Please distribute at will. We couldn't do this without them.

10/07/2026

Meet Hexis Chiropractic at Back the Brave! 🌿

Hexis Chiropractic is a welcoming chiropractic practice in Colorado Springs focused on helping individuals and families move better, feel better, and live life more fully. Dr. Peter provides personalized care for concerns such as neck and low-back pain, headaches, tension, sciatica, posture challenges, and work or sports-related injuries.

Stop by their booth to meet Dr. Peter, get a spine check, and learn more about their approach to chiropractic care. It’s an opportunity to ask questions and connect with a local provider!

📅 Sunday, October 18 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Bancroft Park, Colorado Springs
🎟️ Free admission

Enjoy local vendors, a drum circle, dancing, photo booths, and fun family activities while supporting the firefighters who protect our community: The Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team.

Follow and invite a friend to join you!

10/07/2026

Your next reading adventure is coming to Back the Brave! 📚

At Bound and Beautiful Bookshop, you can find your next adventure in a new book! Whether you want to be surprised with a blind date with a book or pick one yourself from the selection on the shelf, there’s plenty to explore. After choosing your book, grab a cute bookmark, Kindle charm, or hair scrunchie to enhance your reading time!

Browse new fantasy and romance books, pre-loved reads, 16 oz glass tumblers, Kindle cases, and more. Stop by and find something for yourself or the book lover in your life!

📅 Sunday, October 18 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Bancroft Park, Colorado Springs
🎟️ Free admission

Enjoy local vendors, a drum circle, dancing, photo booths, and fun family activities while supporting the firefighters who protect our community: The Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team.

Follow on Instagram and invite your favorite reading buddy!

10/07/2026

Wellness, creativity, and a little shimmy are coming to Back the Brave! 🌿✨

Edenology Holistic Wellness is a holistic wellness collective bringing together independent practitioners, artists, and wellness providers who share a passion for healing, self-care, creativity, and community. Alongside Ahavah Gardens Church of Entheogenics, they create opportunities to connect with earth-centered practices, wellness services, educational experiences, and local practitioners who support the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

Stop by their tent to learn more, shop sage bundles, and enjoy a chair massage with Jana! Kasima Belly Dance will also offer belly coin skirts and jewelry for sale, with the Kasima Belly Dancers bringing movement and celebration to the festival.

📅 Sunday, October 18 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Bancroft Park, Colorado Springs
🎟️ Free admission

Enjoy local vendors, a drum circle, dancing, photo booths, and fun family activities while supporting the firefighters who protect our community: The Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team.

Follow and on Instagram, and invite a friend to join the fun!

10/07/2026

A little sweetness and herbal goodness are coming to Back the Brave! 🐝🌿

Blessings Bee Bzzaar offers herbal remedies and infused honey made to support your journey and spirit. Stop by their booth to explore tea blends, infused honeys, and herbal skincare, and find something to bring into your daily self-care rituals!

📅 Sunday, October 18 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Bancroft Park, Colorado Springs
🎟️ Free admission

Enjoy local vendors, a drum circle, dancing, photo booths, and fun family activities while supporting the firefighters who protect our community: The Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team.

10/05/2026

Back the Brave ✨ Vendor Spotlight ✨

Something sweet is coming to Back the Brave! 🍭

Tulabula Cotton Candy brings a fun twist to a classic favorite with freshly made gourmet cotton candy in traditional, specialty, and seasonal flavors. From familiar favorites to creative flavor combinations, there’s always something sweet to discover.

Stop by their booth to shop pre-packaged gourmet cotton candy, Tula Crunch cotton candy bites, and specialty cotton candy treats. This local small business from Fountain is joining us to support our community, and we’re excited to welcome them!

📅 Sunday, October 18 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Bancroft Park, Colorado Springs
🎟️ Free admission

Enjoy local vendors, a drum circle, dancing, photo booths, costume contests andfun family activities while supporting firefighters who protect our community: Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team.

Follow Tulabula Cotton Candy and invite a friend to come find their new favorite flavor!

10/05/2026

✨ Good Morning Friends ✨
Monday 10.05.26 = 8 Tone:
In numerology, the number eight represents ambition, financial success, authority, and balance. It is often called the "power house" number, symbolizing infinite potential, material mastery, and karma.

7 of 🍵 - avoidance, chaos, indecision, need for a reality check

6 of 🪄- triumph, growth, recognition, progress

Ace of 🗡️- mental power, clarity, new plans, ideas, truth
🍵🪄🗡️🍵🪄🗡️🍵🪄🗡️🍵🪄🗡️

It's that one final hill to climb. Whatever your reality check is, it is the final hurdle. Good things lie ahead of you can just get over this last one!

I'm my estimation, it probably has something to do with giving too much. I don't know how many spoons our silver sets come with when we are born, but to many of us do not reserve any for ourselves.
We have been conditioned to give it all. To leave it all on the pitch! That makes for a great tennis shoe ad or episode of Ted Lasso, but in reality, we need to reserve something for ourselves.

So get out there and Bunny Kick the Crap out of life but save a little time for a refreshing
micro- nap.

10/04/2026