Colorado - Local Farm Markets.org

Looking for a local, true farmer's market in Colorado?  Scroll down this page for a list of farmer's markets, farm stands, roadside stands, even garden fruit and vegetable stands and seasonal community farmer's markets in Colorado, sorted by county. Large or small, if it's real and local, we'll list it. Markets offering organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name. If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website.

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!  

Crops in season in April 2024, and other timely information:

April brings with it cold weather winter crops, like kale, spinach, some lettuces, peas, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks and early onions, and from southern areas, like Florida and southern Texas, strawberries, oranges, sumatras, grapefruit.

Farmer's Market Listings

A true farmer's market is one where more than one farmer shows up with his bulk produce to sell direct to the consumer! They're rare these days and many grocery stores are labeling themselves as "farmer's markets" and simply masquerading!) Here's the real list of farmer's markets in Colorado. And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!

Boulder County

• Boulder Farmers Market - Organic, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, asparagus, apricots, beans, beets, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, lavender, melons, nectarines, onions, other berries, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting
  13th And Canyon, Boulder, CO 80302. Phone: 303-910-2236. Email: [email protected]. Open: The first Saturday of April through the first Saturday of November, 8 am to 2 pm; The first Wednesday of May through the first Wednesday of October, 4 pm to 8 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Our market offers a wide variety of locally grown produce listed above plus many kinds of lettuce, brussel sprouts, spinach, potatoes and more. We grow what we sell! Period!. (ADDED: March 20, 2010)
• Cure Organic Farm - Certified Organic, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, apples, apricots, beans, beets, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, cherries, cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, nectarines, onions, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm animals, school tours
  7416 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone: 303-666-6397. Email: [email protected]. Open: Daily May 1st through November 20 Thursday, from 10 am to 7 pm; Vegetables and flowers also available at the Boulder Farmers Market on Wednesday and Saturday, April 1st through November 1st. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. Our farm stand is open daily 10am to 7pm, May 1st through Thanksgiving day. They also have a CSA program. (ADDED: January 04, 2010)
• Hoot 'n Howl Farm - raspberries, corn, squash, cucumbers, lettuce, melons, tomatoes
  6033 Jay Road, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone: 303-530-9504. Email: [email protected]. Open: Year round, almost every day, daylight. organic, near Celestial Seasonings Tour (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: November 29, 2009)
  A visitor writes on November 29, 2009: "Fantastic"
• Veggiescapes - Follows organic practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, herbs/spices, melons, onions, peas, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
  7777 Oxford Road And - Yarmouth & North 26th Avenue, Boulder, CO 80503. Phone: 720-297-0880. Email: [email protected]. Open: Fridays starting July 31st from 2 pm to 7pm; Check out website to see if we are adding other days and times!. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From Boulder - North on the Diagnol Highway, Left onto Oxford Road, .6 miles west of the highway. Click here for a map and directions. Fridays at 7777 Oxford Lane, Longmont, Colorado starting July 31st; We have 58 to 75 different varieties of tomatoes; We are unique because we use local barren land and transform it into a local food producing farm; Check our website for what's available now. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Kale, Spinach, Chard, Okra, Mustard greens & arugula, cabbage, brussel sprouts. (ADDED: July 11, 2009)

Larimer County

• Rocky Mountain Green Market - , farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
  Rainbow Plaza 4229 West Eisenhower, Loveland, CO 80537. Phone: 970-203-9191. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Featuring local organic produce, green products & services, organic bread & pasta, grass fed meats, organic eggs & cheese, local honey, local artists & crafters, Colorado wine & beer, organic plants & flowers, organic hand dipped chocolates, wine & beer garden, music. (ADDED: April 12, 2010)

Lincoln County

• Limon Community Farmers Market 941 Main - farmer's market (no PYO)
  941 Main Street, Limon, CO 80828. Email: [email protected]. Open: The Market has a target date of June 9th 2010. Wednesdays. The building will accommodate 30 Vendors very comfortably , leaving ample space for pedestrian traffic. We have two (2) public restrooms. The John Wayne Parking Lot provides an open air exposure to traffic on Main/highway 24. E-Avenue leads to City Hall through the Business District. The Limon Community Farmer's Market is located in the middle of the High Plains of Colorado. The towns include an area of 65 to 75 Miles, that are cumulative in population. Off street parking at the back of the property, including side streets make the location easy to approach. (ADDED: March 20, 2010)

Logan County

• Becker's Produce - farmer's market (no PYO)
  6888 CR 18, Merino, CO 80741. Phone: 970-228-4228. Open: from June through October.
  A visitor writes on October 17, 2008: "i love their farm, they have an 8 acre garden in their backyard, they also get alot of produce from other local growers, They work DIRECTLY with an orchard owner, and they sell the most delicious peaches you have ever had. they pick their produce and take it to the Farmer's Market. they are well respected by the community, and often donate produce to benefit the people. they sell Tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, lettuce, watermelon, cantaloupe, greenbeans, squash, pumpkins, gourds, Palisade Peaches, apples, peppers, Roasted Chiles, dill, red beets, carrots, celery. they got to the Sterling (colo)Wal-mart parking lot, satudays: 8am-6pm Tuesdays: 5:30pm-7pm they also go to the fairgrounds at Akron (colo) mondays:6pm-8pm, they are finally at the courthouse Sidney(nebr) Saturdays:8am-1pm. they also attend the Sterling (colo) sugarbeet days, and the Sidney(nebr) oktoberfest. they are a strong proud buisness that has grown fron a card table to 8 tables FULL of stuff, and stuff on the ground(in baskets of course)in 21 YEARS " (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 18, 2008)

Mesa County

• Herman Produce - peaches and more
  753 Elberta, Palisade, CO 81526. Phone: 970-464-0420. A visitor writes on September 11, 2008: "it was a very wonderful place to do business with" (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: September 11, 2008)