‘Tis the season for garden-fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers… Don’t you just love it? If you have been longing for warm, summer days and ripe, delicious produce, you will want to visit one of these 13 incredible Colorado farmers markets:
1. Boulder Farmers Market (13th and Canyon, Boulder)
At the Boulder Farmers Market, you will find all of your fresh, local favorites, as well as some sweet surprises--like these pumpkin sliders from The Barefoot Baker. (The Boulder Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. between April 2nd - November 19th.)
2. Glenwood's Downtown Market (9th & Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs)
Trust us; there is nothing in this world more satisfying than some cold, freshly sliced mango on a hot, summer day. (Official dates and times TBA.)
3. Durango Farmers Market (259 West 9th St., Durango)
If it's wrong to buy yourself bouquets (and bouquets) of beautiful flowers from the Durango Farmers Market, I don't want to be right. (The Durango Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until Noon between May 14th - Octber 29th.)
4. Fort Collins Farmers Market (1001 E Harmony Rd., Fort Collins)
Be sure to come out to the Fort Collins Farmers Market this year to support your talented neighbors. These birdhouses? I'm thinking they'd make a great Mother's Day gift... (The Fort Collins Farmers Market runs Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. between May 6 - October 28th; and on Wednesdays between June 30th - October 31st.)
5. Downtown Farmers Market (Downtown Grand Junction)
Mmm... I can already taste the sweet nectar of the gods that is the Palisade peach. (The Downtown Farmers Market runs Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. between June 23rd - September 15th.)
6. Cherry Creek Fresh Market (1st Ave. & University Blvd., Denver)
Bring your friends and make a day out of shopping the numerous vendors at Cherry Creek, whose motto is aptly "fresh is best." (The Cherry Creek Fresh Market runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. between May 7th – October 29th; and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. between June 15th – September 28th.)
7. Musso Farms Farmers Markets (Various Locations, Pueblo)
What will it be: Hot chilies? Sweet watermelon? Cool cucumbers? No matter your preference, Musso's will deliver. (Check their
Facebook for a complete listing of times and locations.)
8. Westcliffe Farmers Market (Jess Price Park, Westcliffe)
Since 2007, this Westcliffe tradition has been connecting the community with local artisans, farmers, and musicians through this fun (and free!) event. (The Westcliffe Farmers Market runs Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. between June 15th - October 12th.)
9. Mile High Flea Market (7007 E 88th Ave., Henderson)
With more than 80 acres and 3,000 different vendors selling produce, clothing, toys, antiques, and food, you are bound to find something you love. (Mile High Flea Market is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays year round from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
10. Cortez Farmers Market (S Elm St., Cortez)
Alright, Montezuma County; where are you going to go this year for produce, eggs, and gifts? That's right; the Cortez Farmers Market. I'll see you there! (The dates for the Cortez Farmers Market are TBA.)
11. Greeley Farmers Market (1100 8th Ave.,Greeley)
This just goes to show that you never know who you'll run into at the Greeley Farmers Market... (The dates for the summer Greeley Farmers Market are TBA.)
12. Heinie's Market (11801 W 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge)
Since 1950, Heinie's has been proudly serving the community local foods and flowers from their charming indoor farmers market (which, fortunately for us, is open year round).
13. Logan County Farmers Market (Sterling)
For "Locally Owned, Locally Grown" products, Eastern Colorado trusts the Logan County Farmers Market and their knowledgeable vendors. (Dates for the Logan County Farmers Market are TBA.)
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