madison&coMAY - Farmers Markets 2022
Market Season is Here! Check out some of our Favorite Denver Farmers' Markets Below!
It's that time of year when markets big and small, begin to offer something for everyone — from fresh produce and meat from local ranches, to carefully crafted sauces and beverages, to simply a chance to get out in the open air and greet neighbors again.
Time to get out and shop! Here's our guide to farmers' markets in the metro area, starting with the first opening of the season.
Boulder Farmers Market
Opens: April 2nd
Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 13th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder
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 19, and no pets are allowed.
Longmont Farmers Market
Opens: April 2nd
Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont
Hosting around sixty vendors, you'll be able to visit from now until November 19. 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 Market
Opens: April 30th
Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Located in the parking lot at Wadsworth Boulevard and West Bowles Avenue, Littleton
Visit with over thirty vendors including Cream City Market Cheese Curds, J & J Salsa, Mazzotti Farm and Mumm Farm. The market runs through October 29.
Highlands Ranch Market
Opens: May 1st
Hours: Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch
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 30.
South Pearl Street Farmers Market
Opens: May 1st
Hours: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: South Pearl Street between East Iowa and East Arkansas Avenues
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. The market runs through November 13.
Cherry Creek Market
Opens: May 7th
Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Cherry Creek Shopping Center at First Avenue and University Boulevard
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 5.
Parkers Farmers Market
Opens: May 1st
Hours: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 19565 Mainstreet, Parker
With over 100 vendors, this market in downtown Parker offers plenty to explore. Visit now until the end of October, weather permitting.
City Park Farmers Market
Opens: May 14th
Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: City Park Esplanade at East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street
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 29.
Highlands Farmers Market
Opens: May 22nd
Hours: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Highlands Square at West 32nd Avenue and Lowell Boulevard
Now run by HobNob Events, expect dozens of vendors featuring tons of freshly baked goods, food trucks, samples and more. The market will run through October 16.
Union Station Farmers Market
Opens: June 4th
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 17th Street and Wynkoop Stree
Vendors include Beyond Microgreens, Bjorn’s Colorado Honey, Centennial Cuts, Hearth, Morton’s Organic Orchards, and more. Also look for giant pans of paella on the Ultreia patio. This market will run through September 10th.
- Information sourced from - Westword.com