Candy Cane Festival

Saturday was the 10th Annual Candy Cane Festival at Hammond's Candy Factory here in Denver. Hammond's is famous for their handmade lollipops, ribbon, and hard candies that look like this:


We had a brisk but sunny day for Candy festivities. Upon arrival we were immediately waylaid by the Christmas Train.
While the boys were riding the train I investigated the craft tent. It looked pretty good so I bought tickets. Turned out the tickets were good for two crafts, what a bargain! So first we decorated cookies, with Hammond's candies of course.

Then FFM got his much anticipated lollipop AND got to craft it into a Santa. The icing on the cake was making a Rudolph candy cane, too. For those interested, the candy cane is Hibiscus Ginger flavor. Will let you know how it tastes...

We skipped the free tour of the factory, it was just too crowded. Since they're offered all year we'll go back someday when it's not as busy. FFM worked the crowd a bit, made some friends, hugged the costumed Frosty, Rudolph, and Gingerbread Man that were wandering through the crowd, and 'drove' the fire engine that was stationed there for the day. Even Santa and Mrs. Claus were there!

We wrapped up our day with a 'sleigh' ride around the block and caroling, lucky for us we sang the two carols that FFM knows the words to, Jingle Bells and Rudolph. Can you tell Rudolph is a favorite around here this season?