12 farmers markets to shop local in Colorado
Skip the supermarket for a crafty, Colorado farmers market. Here are 12 farmers markets found around Colorado where visitors can find locally sourced products including produce, meats, arts and crafts, and more.
Editor’s Note: All dates and hours of operation are subject to change. Check with an official source prior to planning your trip.
Farmers Market (Photo) Credit Matt Hatfield (iStock)
1. Durango Farmers Market – Durango
The farmers market in Durango is packed with offerings like veggies, meats, cheeses, eggs, mushrooms, fruits, flowers, chilies, and much more. Artisan goods like lotions, soaps, tinctures, pottery, jewelry, and more are sold. Pair shopping locally with live music, informational booths, and even a chair massage.
8 AM – Noon, Saturdays, May – October, TBK Bank Parking Lot, 259 W. 9th St.
Photo Credit: Matt Hatfield (iStock).
Festival in Woodland Park (Photo) Credit SWKrullImaging (iStock)
2. Woodland Park Farmers Market – Woodland Park
Stock up on fresh farm veggies, eggs, and other local garden produce at the Woodland Park Farmers Market. Find fruit from renowned areas like the Western Slope, as well as fresh bread, cheese, salsa, jams, and more at this picturesque mountain town market in Woodland Park.
8 AM to 1 PM, Fridays, June – September, Memorial Park, Henrietta Avenue and Center Street.
Photo Credit: SWKrullImaging (iStock).
Palisade Peaches (Photo) Credit Teresa Farney
3. Palisade Sunday Farmers Market – Palisade
Fill up on fresh Palisade fruits and vegetables, breads, cheeses, honey, ranch-raised meats, wineries, and more at Palisade Sunday Farmers Market. Rather shop online? This farmers market is introducing an online market, then pick up your goods “curbside.”
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Sundays, June-October, downtown, Third and Main streets.
Photo Credit: Teresa Farney, The Gazette.
Grand Junction (Photo) Credit mixmotive (iStock)
4. Market on Main – Grand Junction
A signature event in Grand Junction, Market on Main showcases farm products from the Western Slope and throughout Colorado. This summer event typically sees 5,000 visitors each week.
5:30-8:30 PM, Thursdays, June – September, downtown, Main Street.
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Telluride, Colorado (Photo) Credit danicachang (iStock)
5. The Telluride Farmers Market – Telluride
Organic products are offered at The Telluride Farmers Market in the mountain town’s beautiful downtown area. Produce, animal products, food, and all other offerings are produced within 100 miles of Telluride, ensuring all proceeds support the local community.
10:30 AM to 4 PM, Fridays, June-October, downtown, South Oak Street.
Photo Credit: danicachang (iStock).
Breckenridge (Photo) Credit bauhaus1000 (iStock)
6. Breckenridge Sunday Market – Breckenridge
Local honey, intricate artwork, handmade foods, and more are found at Breckenridge Sunday Market.
10 AM to 3 PM, Sundays, June-September, downtown Breckenridge, Main Street Station.
Photo Credit: bauhaus1000 (iStock).
Buena Vista’s ‘Gold Rush Days’ (Photo) Courtesy Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce
7. Buena Vista’s Farmers Market – Buena Vista
Find fresh food, arts and crafts, live music, and more at Buena Vista Farmers Market. Catch the market in nearby mountain town of Salida on Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM June through October.
10 AM to 2 PM, Sundays, June-October, McPhelemy Park, Main Street and US 24.
Photo Courtesy: Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce.
Fresh Produce Farmers Market (Photo) Credit Suzana Marinkovic (iStock)
8. Gunnison Farmers’ Market – Gunnison
Local goods from bakeries, skin care shops, farms, pet markets, and more are offered at the Gunnison Farmers’ Market.
9:30 AM to 1 PM, Saturdays, June-October, downtown Gunnison, Main and Virginia streets.
Photo Credit: Suzana Marinkovic (iStock).
Farmers Market (Photo) Credit Jen Lobo (iStock)
9. Steamboat Farmers Market – Steamboat Springs
Fresh fruit and vegetables arrive at the Steamboat Farmers Market each week in Steamboat Springs, along with a wide variety of local handmade artisan items and cottage industry products.
9 AM to 2 PM, Saturdays, June-September, Yampa Street between 5th and 8th streets.
Photo Credit: Jen Lobo (iStock).
Summer season at Farmer's Market (Photo) Credit Jen Lobo (iStock)
10. Colorado Farm & Art Market – Colorado Springs
All of the products for sale at the Colorado Farm & Art Market are produced in Colorado from places like small family farms, ranches, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and more.
9 AM to 1 PM Saturdays, June-October, Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road.
3-7 PM Wednesdays, June-October, Southeast side of the Pioneer’s Museum, 215 S. Tejon St.
Photo Credit: Jen Lobo (iStock).
Morning at Farmer's Market near historical Union Station (Photo) Credit arinahabich (iStock)
11. Denver Farmers Markets – Denver
A farmers market is held nearly every day of the week throughout the Denver metro area in the summer and early fall. Check out the Southwest Plaza and Lakewood markets on Saturdays, Highlands Ranch Town Center on Sundays, Aspen Grove in Littleton on Wednesdays, and Clement Park in Littleton on Thursdays for fresh local produce.
Various times, locations.
Photo Credit: arinahabich (iStock).
Estes Park (Photo) Credit Melissa Kopka (iStock)
12. Estes Valley Farmers Market – Estes Park
Discover locally sourced veggies, fruits, breads, cheeses, smoothies, flowers, and more at Estes Valley Farmers Market in Estes Park.
8 AM to 1 PM, Thursdays, June-September, Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave.
Photo Credit: Melissa Kopka (iStock).
Packing for adventure trip concept (Photo) Credit Cleardesign1 (iStock)
Photo Credit: Cleardesign1 (iStock).
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