Springtime in Colorado is the absolute best! Flowers are blooming, temperatures are warm, and the Rocky Ford melons and Palisade peaches are beginning to make their seasonal debut! If you cannot get enough of these Colorado grown fruits—and you enjoy supporting other local farms, artisans, and businesses—make plans to visit this epic Colorado farmer’s market at least once this year:
Taking place every Saturday from April through November (and every Wednesday from May through October), the Boulder Farmers Market brings together more than 150+ farmers and vendors on a weekly basis for what is the longest market season in the entire state!
Founded in 1987 by a group of local farmers, the Boulder Farmers Market is a non-profit whose mission is to "support, promote and expand local agriculture, making fresh products accessible to our community and strengthening relationships between local food producers and food consumers."
Spanning several blocks of 13th Street (between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue), the Boulder Farmers Market offers a wide variety of goods including fresh produce...
As if this wasn't enticing enough, the Boulder Farmers Market also sponsors a number of different special events and hands-on programs, so be sure to check the event's calendar on their website before you go.
The Boulder Farmers Market currently runs every Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm, and every Wednesday from 4 pm to 8 pm. For more information, please visit the Boulder County Farmers Markets website.