Farmer’s Markets You Won’t Want to Miss
The freshest farm-to-table fruits and vegetables are available at a wide variety of markets in Colorado
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It’s hard to pass on a great Farmer’s Market—and here in Colorado we have some of the very best. As the summer season progresses, look for the freshest fruits and veggies and discover local, artisanal products you never knew you couldn’t live without. Every market has something that is sure to delight. Perfect items for gifting, or keeping for yourself, will bring you back for more. Find your favorite here and visit one, or a bunch, this summer.
NE Corner of 57th Avenue and Old Wadsworth Avenue
June 4 to September 24
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This Olde Town Arvada Farmers Market features vendors hosting farm stands, food stalls, meat stalls, and prepared-food stations. It’s a one-stop for everything you’ll need for your weekly meal prep.
Boulder County Farmers Markets
May 3 in Boulder and Longmont
Saturdays Boulder – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Longmont – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In addition to produce, the Boulder Farmers Market is the place to purchase Mountain Girl Pickles, Björn’s Colorado Honey, and other local artisan-made products. Ela Family Farms, a local Colorado family farm in business for over 115 years offers the sweetest apples, pears, cherries, and plums.
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June 25 through October 8
Syracuse Street and 29th Avenue
Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This market in northeast Denver is easy to find. Located at the Central Park Founders Green, a DJ or live music provides a soundtrack that will make you want to shop ‘til you drop. You’ll find local vendors with produce, fresh bread, handmade soaps, and other can’t miss items.
May 30 to September 26
El Rancho Colorado 29260 US-40
Evergreen
Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This market features over 30 familiar and new vendors weekly with everything you crave to keep your meals fresh and your home locally stocked. The 20-year-old market is in a new location this year at El Rancho.
300 2nd Street, Castle Rock
May 28 to October 22
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Festival Park Farmers Market is hosted by LOCAL Colorado and offers local meats, fresh eggs, seasonal produce, baked goods, and other products you will want to check out. This one is a must-visit in the south metro area.
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