Every Farmers' Market in Denver and Beyond This Year

It's the time of year when farmers' market begin to sprout up all around the metro area, starting with the Boulder County Farmers Markets, which kicked off on April 1. The lineup this year includes markets big and small, offering something for everyone — from fresh produce and meat from local ranches to carefully crafted sauces and beverages, as well as a chance to get out in the open air and greet neighbors again.

Here's our guide to farmers' markets in the metro area, sorted by days of the week:
SUNDAY

Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch
Opens May 7
Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout
Run by Metro Denver Farmers' Market with over thirty vendors including Brad B Jammin Jam, Forte Farms, Martindale Farms and Rocky Mountain Rice. The market accepts SNAP and EBT cards and runs until October 29.

South Pearl Street Farmers Market
South Pearl Street between East Iowa and East Arkansas Avenues
Opens May 7
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For years, this bustling market has taken over Pearl Street on Sunday mornings, when it serves as much as a gathering place as a shopping area. There are dozens of vendors, seats for eating prepared foods, and samples to try. Plus, live music! The market runs through November 12.

Parker Farmers Market
19565 Mainstreet, Parker
Opens May 14
Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
With over 100 vendors, this market in downtown Parker offers plenty to explore. Run by the Local Colorado, it's open until the end of October, weather permitting.

Highlands Farmers Market
Highlands Square at West 32nd Avenue and Lowell Boulevard
Opens May 21
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Now run by Jarman and Co. Events (formerly called HobNob Events), expect dozens of vendors featuring tons of freshly baked goods, food trucks, samples and more. The market will run through October 15.

Festival Park Farmers Market
300 2nd Street, Castle Rock
Opens May 28
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You can visit this market until the end of September depending on the weather. It's run by the Local Colorado and offers a mixture of local produce and handicrafts in downtown Castle Rock,

Arvada Farmers Market
Northeast corner of 57th Avenue and Old Wadsworth Avenue, Arvada
Opens June 4
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This market in charming Olde Town Arvada will feature dozens of local vendors, farm stands, meat stalls and prepared-food stations. It will run through September.

People + Produce
Belleview Station
Opens June 4
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Back once again, this market will have over fifty vendors, food and fashion trucks, a mimosa and beer garden and live music. It runs through September 24.

Central Park Farmers Market
Founders Green at Central Park, on Syracuse Street and 29th Avenue
Opens June 25
Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
There's live music or a live DJ every Sunday, the perfect soundtrack for produce-shopping. The market goes through October 8.

Festival Park Farmers Market
300 2nd Street, Castle Rock
Opens May 28
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hosted by the LOCAL Colorado, expect to stock up on local meats, fresh eggs, tons of seasonal produce, baked goods and more artisan-made products. Visit the market on Sundays until October 22.

Orchard Farmers Market
14535 Delaware Street, Westminster
Opens June 4
Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Operating in the Macy's parking lot at Orchard Town Center, this market offers produce, baked goods, local foods and more. It runs through September 24.
TUESDAY

Evergreen Farmers Market
El Rancho Colorado 29260 US-40, Evergreen
Opens May 30
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Featuring around 35 vendors weekly including old favorites and new spots too. In fact, the location is a new spot too, and the twenty-year-old market has moved from Boone Mountain Sports to El Rancho, where it will go through September 26.

Broomfield Farmers' Market
At Holy Comforter, 1700 West 10th Avenue, Broomfield
Opens June 13
Tuesdays, 4 to 7 p.m.
Held at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, this market includes meats and produce, prepared foods and food trucks and is entirely run by volunteers. To find it, just look for the tractor and little red barn. It's on through September 26.
WEDNESDAY

Green Valley Ranch Farmers Market
4890 Argonne Way
Opens beginning of June through August
Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m.
This market is managed by local business Grateful Garden LLC and includes the Palisade Peach Shack, local businesses, food trucks and more. It runs through the end of August.

Boulder Farmers Market Wednesday
13th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder
Opens May 3
Wednesdays, 4 to 8 p.m.
This is the evening version of the big Saturday market, and while visitors will find the same good food and products from sixty-plus vendors, the market has a different vibe. This year the line up includes local yoga studio Yoga Pearl, which will teach two classes. It runs through October 4.

Littleton Farmers Market at Aspen Grove
Aspen Grove, 7301 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton
Opens July 14
Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout
This market will be open through September 27 and includes twenty-plus vendors like Forte Farms, Rockin 4D Meats, Koglers Bakery and Bavarian Sausage Express. The market is run by Metro Denver Farmers' Market.

Cherry Creek Wednesday
Cherry Creek Shopping Center at First Avenue and University Boulevard
Opens June 14
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Park for free at this Denver market and explore a mix of prepared-food vendors, produce and protein stands and handicrafts. It's not as large as the Boulder or Pearl Street markets, but the well-curated lineup certainly can get shoppers what they need. Closes August 16.
THURSDAY

Erie Farmers Market
Briggs Street between Wells and Moffatt Streets, Erie
Opens May 11
Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m.
This evening market is a great place to enjoy with the whole family. It's run by Real Farmers Market and offers dozens of vendors, contact-free samples and room for little ones to run around. The market continues through September 14.

FRIDAY

Huerta Urbana Farmers Market
Focus Points Family Resource Center, 2501 East 48th Avenue
Opening TBD
Fridays, 2 to 6 p.m.
This market, formerly called the Globeville Community Farmers Market, runs through October and operates on a pay-what-you-can basis, aimed at providing fresh produce and other food to those living in the area, which is considered a food desert. Customers have the options of paying any amount, from $0 to over the asking price — in which case the extra funds go to cover expenses for others. Expect fruits, veggies and meats along with gourmet provisions from artisan vendors.
SATURDAY

Boulder Farmers Market Saturday
13th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder
Now Open
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Run by Boulder County Farmers Markets, which also operates the Longmont market, this venture focuses primarily on growers and local food producers. That results in a lot of produce, meats, handcrafted sauces, cheese, honey and fresh bread. The market runs through November 18, and no pets are allowed.

Longmont Farmers Market
Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont
Now Open
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There's plenty of parking at this weekly market, and around sixty vendors to visit from now until November 18. Pick up olive oil from Healthy Harvests, greens from Oxford Farms and visit the drip bar by Silver Canyon Coffee, to name just a few of the possibilities. Just leave the pets at home.

Southwest Plaza
Located in the parking lot at Wadsworth Boulevard and West Bowles Avenue, Littleton
Opens May 6
Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout
Visit with over thirty vendors including Cream City Market Cheese Curds, J & J Salsa, Mazzotti Farm and Mumm Farm. The market runs through October 28.

Cherry Creek Saturday
Cherry Creek Shopping Center at First Avenue and University Boulevard
Opens May 6
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Park for free at this Denver market and explore a mix of vendors offering prepared foods, produce and protein, and handicrafts. It's not as large as the Boulder or Pearl Street markets, but the well-curated lineup delivers all the fresh goods customers need. Visit now through November 4.

Southlands Farmer's Market
Southlands Shopping Center at E-470 and Smoky Hill Road, Aurora
Opens May 13
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This Aurora market offers a mix of local produce, meats and dairy, as well as handicrafts and curated pantry goods. The Local Colorado runs the market, which runs through September (the exact closing date is dependent on weather).

Rebel Marketplace
Del Mar Park, 312 Del Mar Circle, Aurora
Opens May 13
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A true neighborhood market that focuses showcasing on producers in the immediate area, including BIPOC urban farmers and vendors, this market includes produce, baked goods, artisan crafts and more. It runs through October 21.

City Park Farmers Market
City Park Esplanade at East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street
Opens May 13
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Head to City Park for this reimagined market which has grown even bigger than last year. You'll find seventy-plus vendors and even more farms. Closing date is October 28.

University Hills Plaza
2500 South Colorado Boulevard
Opens May 13
Bonus Spring Market on April 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The neighborhood market has sixty to seventy vendors weekly including Palizzi Farm, Forte Fruits, Everybody Must Get Scones, Tamales Lady, Pastamore and more. It runs through October 28.

Louisville Farmers Market
824 Front Street, Louisville
Opens May 13
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pick up fresh produce, houseplants, vegetable starters, meats, handcrafted sauces, flowers and more at this spot run by Real Farmers Market, which will return every week through October 14.

Union Station Market
17th Street and Wynkoop Street
Opens June 3
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jarman and Co. Events (formerly called HobNob Events) runs the market, which will go through September 16. Vendors have yet to be announced.

Golden Farmers Market
Golden Library parking lot, 1019 10th St., Golden
Opens June 3
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Celebrate twenty years of this cute, compact, neighborhood market. There are pastries, local honey, pickles and produce available until October 7.

Lakewood Farmers' Market
9077 West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood
Opens June 10
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout
Visit this market through September 30. It's run by Metro Denver Farmers' Market and has around fifteen vendors including Bjorn's Colorado Honey, Hinman Pie, Garza Farm and Styria Bakery II.

Castle Rock Farmers Market
500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock
Opens June 18
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon
For thirty years, this market has helped build bonds between consumers and local farmers, and this year is no different. Pick up goods from a variety stands including C & R Farms, Snow Creek Ranch Steaks, Sandy's Way Microfarm, jams by Bluebird Kitchen and emu oil from Emusement Acres. The market runs until October 1.

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