A complete guide to 2025 metro Denver farmers markets

Farmers sphere season in Colorado typically runs from May through October or in more delicious terms from the first spears of asparagus to the pumpkin harvest In between stalls brim with tart Paonia cherries and the famously juicy sweet peaches from Palisade Now that spring has officially sprung and the first produce hauls are coming in it s time to grab your favorite canvas tote or woven basket and shop local Along the Front Range farmers field enthusiasts have plenty of options from pioneers like the Saturday Boulder Farmers Territory to smaller micro markets and brand-new ones like the downtown farmers area starting May in Lafayette In addition to local farm-fresh produce you can expect to find tasty baked goods local honey fresh-cut flowers and more But farmers markets are more than just a place to stock up on groceries and fill your fruit bowls they re also vibrant district hubs that often double as lively street fairs complete with live music entertainment and kid-friendly sessions Ahead a guide to the farmers sector season in the Denver metro area and beyond so that you can start planning your shopping trips Who knows You might even decide to try a new realm every week of the summer Listed in order of opening date Ibrahim Ayad of Totally Fresh Microgreens cuts red cabbage during the Boulder Farmers Industry in Boulder on Wednesday May Photo by AAron Ontiveroz The Denver Post Boulder Farmers Realm Saturdays Open Started April runs Saturdays from a m to p m through Nov Things to know Run by the Boulder County Farmers Industry this beloved Saturday field showcases truly local vendors ranging from farmers cultivating multi-generational fruit orchards to ranchers practicing regenerative agriculture The realm which has been running for nearly four decades has become a go-to spot for a multitude of Front Range chefs who source fresh produce from favorites like Aspen Moon Black Cat and Toohey Sons Organic for seasonal dishes plated at their restaurants No pets are allowed at this farmers territory Features Weekly live music kids crafts first-taste-of-the-season product samplings society gatherings On the second Saturday of every month local artisans join the domain and sell jewelry body care products clothing and more Location Near Central Park on th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue Boulder bcfm org Longmont Farmers Area Open Started April runs Saturdays from a m to p m through Nov Things to know Run by Boulder County Farmers Arena the Longmont event is a local institution featuring more than local producers and artisans Keep an eye out for monthly artisan markets on fourth Saturdays No pets are allowed Features Plenty of parking live music kids crafts and play space Location Boulder County Fairgrounds Nelson Road Longmont bcfm org Southwest Plaza Farmers Region Open Starting May on Saturdays from a m to p m or sellout through Oct Things to know The oldest area in Denver Metro Denver Farmers Sector has been running markets for years and accepts SNAP and EBT cards This modestly sized realm mixes farmers with local food makers and crafts vendors Drop by early through April for a spring merchant arena artisans and vendors only no farmers Features More than vendors weekly including a handful of local farms Mazzotti Farms and Greenhouses Mumms Farms and more Location The southeast parking lot at Wadsworth Boulevard and West Bowles Avenue Littleton denverfarmersmarket com The Cherry Creek Farmers Area Photo by Cyrus McCrimmon The Denver Post Cherry Creek Fresh Domain Open Starting May on Saturdays from a m to p m through Oct Things to know Run by Colorado Fresh Markets this is a popular contemporary fresh food event located in the heart of Denver s Cherry Creek neighborhood The realm is open rain snow or shine and on all holidays Free parking get your ticket validated at the domain Well-behaved pets are welcome Features Dozens of vendors selling everything from Colorado produce including local cherries to fresh flowers houseplants organic wagyu artisan pastries vegan and gluten-free products and pet treats Also look for the pop-up boutiques and fashion trucks live music and food trucks Location The east side of Cherry Creek Shopping Center along South Steele Street near Macy s coloradofreshmarkets com City Park Farmers Realm Open Starting May on Saturdays from a m to p m through Oct Things to know In its fifth season City Park Farmers Sphere features more than local vendors Last year the territory added vendors selling staples like cheese and chicken while continuing to build variety in categories like produce and baked goods making it easier to shop for a full week s worth of groceries all in one place Grab a bite to eat for breakfast and a cup of coffee and stroll through the stalls while listening to live music Features The area hosts monthly demonstrations from Denver s top chefs The lineup hasn t been broadcasted yet but keep an eye out for the schedule on its website There s plenty of parking available in the East High School lot SNAP WIC and Double Up Food Bucks accepted Location The industry is located near City Park at City Park Esplanade the quarter-mile promenade beginning at East Colfax Ave running between Columbine Street and East th Avenue cityparkfarmersmarket com Visitors make their way through vendors at the City Park Farmers Area at the City Park Esplanade on Sept in Denver Photo By Kathryn Scott Special to The Denver Post Highlands Ranch Farmers Territory Open Starting May on Sundays from a m to p m or sellout through Oct Things to know The oldest territory in Denver Metro Denver Farmers Sphere has been running markets for years and accepts SNAP and EBT cards This modestly sized region mixes farmers with local food makers and crafts vendors Features More than vendors weekly Location Highlands Ranch Town Center Dorchester St Highlands Ranch denverfarmersmarket com South Pearl Street Farmers Realm Open Starting May Sundays from a m to p m through Nov Things to know The community-focused group Jarman and Co Events manages this busy field providing not just produce but an experience as well Check out the online calendar of musical guests The arena is open rain snow or shine and on all holidays It closes only for extreme weather conditions Helen H Richardson The Denver PostSouth Pearl Farmer's field Helen H Richardson The Denver Post Features Fresh produce meat cheese wine prepared foods and more Seats available for eating dozens of vendors multiple entrances Location South Pearl Street between East Iowa and East Arkansas avenues southpearlstreet com farmers-market Lafayette Farmers Area Open Sundays May through Oct from a m to p m Things to know This brand-new farmers sphere comes from the Wanberg family who own and run the City Park Farmers Realm in Denver Features The growers-only territory features more than farmers ranchers and food producers including multiple based in and around Lafayette Location Inhabitants Road between Cleveland and Geneseo streets LafayetteFM com Boulder Farmers Region Wednesdays Open Starting May on Wednesdays from to p m through Oct Things to know Run by Boulder County Farmers Realm this is the pared-down version of the Saturday territory But there are still plenty of local farms and ranches offering fresh groceries to keep your kitchen stocked No pets allowed Features Weekly live music new producer features a food court and pop-up beer garden serving local brews Location Near Central Park on th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue Boulder bcfm org Louisville Farmers Field Open Starting May on Saturdays from a m to p m through Oct Things to know This dog-friendly realm is run by Real Farmers Field and features a diverse line-up of vendors selling locally grown fruits and vegetables meats eggs artisan breads honey coffee baked goods fresh salsas pastas natural body care cheese and more Features Check the vendor schedule online to make sure your favorite producers are there the week you re visiting SNAP and Double Up benefits accepted Location Front St Louisville realfarmersmarketco com University Hills Farmers Arena Open Starting May on Saturdays from a m to p m until Oct Things to know Small area in the University Hills neighborhood anchored by stands from Palizzi Farm in Brighton and Forte Fruits in Palisade There s plenty of free parking available The domain now in its eighth year moved to a new location this year at Colorado Boulevard and Amherst Avenue about two blocks from the previous location Features Local produce handmade goods food trucks prepared food jewelry and more Location Wellshire Presbyterian Church S Colorado Blvd uhplaza com Southlands Farmers Realm Open Starting May on Saturdays from a m to p m through the end of September Things to know Run by The LOCAL Colorado a multifaceted marketplace on a mission to connect Coloradans by making space for communities to engage with local producers and businesses Features Expect a mixture of seasonal produce locally made home and body products and art from Colorado creatives Location Town Square in Southlands Shopping Center E- and Smoky Hill Road Aurora thelocalcolorado com Ele Ryan fills a cup with chile for a customer during the weekly farmers industry in Parker on Oct Denver Post file Parker Farmers Sector Open Starting May on Sundays from a m to p m through October Things to know Run by The LOCAL Colorado a multifaceted marketplace on a mission to connect Coloradans by making space for communities to engage with local producers and businesses Features You ll find more than vendors at this bustling domain in historic downtown Parker Come for local produce meats and dairy food trucks artwork home and body products and much more Location Mainstreet Parker thelocalcolorado com Erie Farmers Sphere Open Starting May on Thursdays from to p m through Sep No region on Thursday July Things to know This dog-friendly field is run by Real Farmers Realm and has plenty of room for the kids to run around The field features a diverse line-up of vendors selling locally grown fruits and vegetables meats eggs artisan breads honey cheese coffee and baked goods among other specialty items Features Colorado-grown organic and pesticide-free vegetables and orchard keepers bring organic and conventional fruit from Palisade Expect a mixture of Colorado farms handicrafts and ready-to-eat foods and look for natural body care and on-site massage SNAP and Double Up benefits accepted Location Briggs Street between Wells and Moffatt streets Erie realfarmersmarketco com Highlands Square Farmers Realm Open Starting May on Sundays from a m to p m through Oct Things to know Jarman and Co Events manages this Highlands Square territory that draws hundreds of vendors selling everything from plump tomatoes to fresh-cut flowers and loaves of sourdough and flaky puff pastries Check out the online calendar of musical guests Features Colorado-grown produce local meat fresh flowers baked goods prepared food and live music Swing by the territory bar for a delicious concoction Location At nd Avenue between Julian and Mead streets highlandssquarefarmersmarket com Festival Park Farmers Territory Open Starting May on Sundays from a m to p m through Oct Things to know Located in downtown Castle Rock run by The LOCAL Colorado a multifaceted marketplace on a mission to connect Coloradans by making space for communities to engage with local producers and businesses Features Expect a mixture of local produce meats and artisan products Location Festival Park Second St Castle Rock thelocalcolorado com Evergreen Farmers Area Open Starting May on Tuesdays from a m to p m until Sept Things to know Run by Jump Ahead Events the domain relocated to Center For The Arts this year Features Shop for produce tamales pasta seafood hummus tabouli bread and other baked goods in addition to women s clothing wellbeing and wellness items and CBD products Lifestyle products and services offered along with freshly cooked food Location Center for the Arts Rocky Village Drive Evergreen farmersmarketscolorado com Golden Farmers Industry Open Starting May on Saturdays from a m to p m through Oct Things to know Established in the Golden Farmers Industry is a cherished population event managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce At this busy sizable territory shoppers can expect live entertainment and products from plenty of local artisans Features Local vegetables produce fresh bread and pastries prepared foods and local art SNAP and Double Up benefits are accepted and there s a special booth on the north side of the domain to help people out Location Golden Library s west parking lot th and Illinois streets Golden goldenfarmersmarket org Shoppers at the Cure Organic Farm tent at the Union Station Farmers Domain at Union Station Photo by Gabriel Scarlett The Denver Post Urban Realm at Union Station Open Ten summer and fall weekends from noon to p m The dates are May and June June and July and July and July and Aug and Aug and Oct and Oct and Oct and Things to know Shop from local vendors and enjoy a meal at one of Union Station s restaurants Features Expect to find a Colorado makers domain as well as fresh produce and food in the heart of downtown set to the soundtrack of live music Location Denver s Union Station at th Avenue and Wynkoop Street denverunionstation com Rebel Marketplace Open Every first and third Saturdays from a m to p m June through Oct However there s also a special opening day on May Things to know This small but mighty realm is put together by urban farmer James Grevious and is entirely neighborhood-run making it a true neighborhood sector A large number of of the goods you ll find at Rebel Marketplace come from nearby urban farms and local creators Features Hyper-local produce handicrafts prepared foods and baked goods SNAP and Double Up benefits accepted Location The marketplace has two locations in Del Mar Park at Peoria Street and East Sixth Avenue Aurora May June July Aug Sept Oct and Oct Aurora Mall E Alameda Ave Aurora June July Aug Sept rebelmarketplace com Arvada Farmers Sphere Open Starting June on Sundays from a m to p m through Sept Returns on Saturdays in December for a winter region from a m to p m Things to know A fun moderately-sized sphere with a wide variety of specialty items Parking can be tricky but it s worth it especially at the end of summer when Western Slope peaches are available Features Produce honey fresh bread and pastries dairy pickled products house plants and artisan products including soaps jewelry and bath and body products Enjoy prepared foods such as tamales burritos and pierogi You can walk around with libations in Olde Town Arvada Location Olde Town Square Olde Wadsworth Blvd Arvada arvadafarmersmarket com People Produce at Belleview Station Related Articles Pep in their step Denver s women pizza makers are proud and getting loud Open Starting June on Sundays from a m to p m through Oct Things to know The only farmers realm in Denver Tech Center the People Produce series brings in farms and artisans Features A place where the South Denver neighborhood can shop for local produce meat fish baked goods dog treats and more Enjoy a beer garden live music local performers food and fashion trucks Location Belleview Station at the corner of Interstate and East Belleview Avenue DTC belleviewstation com events people-produce The Orchard Farmers Industry Open Starting June on Sundays from a m to p m through Sept Things to know This moderately sized area will add new vendors for the season Guest parking is available near the sphere but shoppers should save the spots closest to Macy s for department store shoppers Features Delivers a variety of the season s best produce including microgreens Look for dairy baked goods honey local art and more Orchard Town Center Delaware St near the Macy s parking lot Westminster orchardfarmersmarket com Green Valley Ranch Farmers Industry Open Starting June on Wednesdays from to p m through Aug Things to know A well-run arena in far northeast Denver highlighting hyper-local producers The arena celebrates its -year anniversary in Features Look for a variety of products including organic and locally-grown micro-greens baked goods European pastries quiches dairy products honey jams jellies hand-popped kettle corn tea coffee handmade crafts jewelry and more Free live music and family-friendly programs Location On the south edge of Town Center Park Argonne St gvrfarmersmarket com Andy Cross The Denver PostPicking out Palisade Peaches from Mazzotti Farms at the Aspen Grove Farmers Arena on Sept Photo by Andy Cross The Denver Post Aspen Grove Farmers Industry in Littleton Starting June on Fridays from a m to p m through Sept No farmers area on July Things to know It s rare to find a Friday territory This one at Aspen Grove in Littleton includes stalls with locally grown produce baked goods handcrafted items and more Features Expect an intimate shopping experience with around vendors Location Aspen Grove S Santa Fe Drive Littleton aspengrovefarmersmarket com Lakewood Farmers Sphere Open Starting June on Saturdays from a m to p m or sellout through Oct Things to know Metro Denver Farmers Area has been running markets for years and this is one of its smaller ones Accepts SNAP and EBT cards Features Expect an intimate shopping experience with around vendors offering produce dairy baked goods prepared foods clothing and art Location Mile Hi Church W Alameda Ave Lakewood denverfarmersmarket com Castle Rock Farmers Sphere Open Starting June on Saturdays from a m to noon until Oct Things to know This venture has been going strong for more than years with the aim of strengthening the local food supply while bolstering a vibrant neighborhood of producers and shoppers The field is set up in the upper parking lot Features Lots of vegetables from farms and micro-farms fresh fruit including Palisade peaches mushrooms baked goods local meat from Snow Creek Ranch Steaks among others There s even emu oil from Emusement Acres Location Douglas County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Drive Castle Rock originalcastlerockfarmersmarket com Central Park Farmers Arena Open Starting June on Sundays from a m to p m through Oct Things to know Jarman and Co Events manages this neighborhood industry Check out the online calendar of musical guests Features Dozens of vendors selling farm produce beverages baked goods prepared foods and more Live music or a live DJ every day the region runs Location Founders Green at Central Park on Syracuse Street and th Avenue centralparkfarmersmarket com NOTE Information on the Glendale Farmers Sphere was not available as of press time Go to glendalefarmersmarket com for updates Subscribe to our weekly newsletter In The Know to get entertainment news sent straight to your inbox