Farmers market season in Colorado typically runs from May through October — or, in more delicious terms, from the first spears of asparagus to the pumpkin season 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 market enthusiasts have plenty of options, from pioneers like the Saturday Boulder Farmers Market to smaller micro markets. 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 community hubs that often double as lively street fairs, complete with live music, entertainment and kid-friendly activities.

Ahead, a guide to the 2025 farmers market 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 market every week of the summer.

(Listed in order of opening date.)

Boulder Farmers Market (Saturdays)

Open: Started April 5, runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 22.

Things to know: Run by the Boulder County Farmers Market, this beloved Saturday market showcases truly local vendors ranging from farmers cultivating multi-generational fruit orchards to ranchers practicing regenerative agriculture. The market, which has been running for nearly four decades, has become a go-to spot for many 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 market.

Features: Weekly live music, kids’ crafts; first-taste-of-the-season product samplings; community gatherings. On the second Saturday of every month, local artisans join the market and sell jewelry, body care products, clothing and more.

Location: Near Central Park, on 13th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder; bcfm.org

Longmont Farmers Market

Open: Started April 5, runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 15.

Things to know: Run by Boulder County Farmers Market, the Longmont event is a local institution featuring more than 100 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, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont; bcfm.org

Southwest Plaza

Open: Starting May 3 on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout, through Oct. 25.

Things to know: The oldest market in Denver. Metro Denver Farmers’ Market has been running markets for 40 years and accepts SNAP and EBT cards. This modestly sized market mixes farmers with local food makers and crafts vendors. Drop by early through April 27 for a spring merchant market (artisans and vendors only; no farmers).

Features: More than 30 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

Cherry Creek Fresh Market

Open: Starting May 3 on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Oct. 11.

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 market is open rain, snow or shine, and on all holidays. Free parking; get your ticket validated at the market. 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 Market

Open: Starting May 3 on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Oct. 25.

Things to know: In its fifth season, City Park Farmers Market features more than 100 local vendors. Last year, the market 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 market hosts monthly demonstrations from Denver’s top chefs. The 2025 lineup hasn’t been announced yet, but keep an eye out on the schedule on its website. There’s plenty of parking available in the East High School parking lot. SNAP, WIC and Double Up Food Bucks accepted.

Location: The market is located near City Park, at City Park Esplanade, the quarter-mile promenade beginning at 2551 East Colfax Ave., running between Columbine Street and East 17th Avenue; cityparkfarmersmarket.com.

Highlands Ranch

Open: Starting May 4 on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout, through Oct. 27.

Things to know: The oldest market in Denver. Metro Denver Farmers’ Market has been running markets for 40 years and accepts SNAP and EBT cards. This modestly sized market mixes farmers with local food makers and crafts vendors.

Features: More than 30 vendors weekly.

Location: Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch; denverfarmersmarket.com.

South Pearl Street Farmers Market

Open: Starting May 4, Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Nov. 9.

Things to know: The community-focused group Jarman and Co Events manages this busy market, providing not just produce, but an experience as well. Check out the online calendar of musical guests. The market is open rain, snow or shine, and on all holidays. It closes only for extreme weather conditions.

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.

Boulder Farmers Market (Wednesdays)

Open: Starting May 7 on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., through Oct. 8.

Things to know: Run by Boulder County Farmers Market, this is the pared-down version of the Saturday market. 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 13th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder; bcfm.org

Lafayette Farmers Market

Open: Sundays, May 4 through Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Things to know: This brand-new farmers market comes from the Wanberg family, who own and run the City Park Farmers Market in Denver.

Features: The growers-only market features more than 60 farmers, ranchers and food producers, including many based in and around Lafayette.

Location: Public Road between Cleveland and Geneseo streets. LafayetteFM.com

Louisville Farmers Market

Open: Starting May 10 on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Oct. 11.

Things to know: This dog-friendly market is run by Real Farmers Market, 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: 824 Front St., Louisville; realfarmersmarketco.com.

University Hills Farmers Market

Open: Starting May 10 on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., until Oct. 25.

Things to know: Small market 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 market, 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, 2999 S. Colorado Blvd.; uhplaza.com.

Southlands Farmers Market

Open: Starting May 10 on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 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-470 and Smoky Hill Road, Aurora; thelocalcolorado.com.

Parker Farmers Market

Open: Starting May 11 on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 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 100 vendors at this bustling market in historic downtown Parker. Come for local produce, meats and dairy, food trucks, artwork, home and body products and much more.

Location: 19565 Mainstreet, Parker; thelocalcolorado.com.

Erie Farmers Market

Open: Starting May 15 on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., through Sep. 18. No market on Thursday, July 3.

Things to know: This dog-friendly market is run by Real Farmers Market, and has plenty of room for the kids to run around. The market 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 Market

Open: Starting May 18 on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 12.

Things to know: Jarman and Co Events manages this Highlands Square market 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 market bar for a delicious concoction.

Location: At 32nd Avenue between Julian and Mead streets; highlandssquarefarmersmarket.com.

Festival Park Farmers Market

Open: Starting May 25 on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Oct. 12.

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, 300 Second St., Castle Rock; thelocalcolorado.com.

Evergreen Farmers Market

Open: Starting May 27 on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Sept. 23.

Things to know: Run by Jump Ahead Events, the market 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, health and wellness items, and CBD products. Lifestyle products and services offered, along with freshly cooked food.

Location: Center for the Arts, 31880 Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen; farmersmarketscolorado.com.

Golden Farmers Market

Open: Starting May 31 on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Oct. 4.

Things to know: Established in 2002, the Golden Farmers Market is a cherished community event managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. At this busy, sizable market 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 market to help people out.

Location: Golden Library’s west parking lot, 10th and Illinois streets, Golden; goldenfarmersmarket.org.

Urban Market at Union Station

Open: Ten summer and fall weekends from noon to 6 p.m. The dates are: May 31 and June 1; June 7 and 8; July 5 and 6; July 19 and 20; July 26 and 27; Aug. 9 and 10; Aug. 16 and 17; Oct. 11 and 12; Oct. 18 and 19; Oct. 25 and 26.

Things to know: Shop from local vendors and enjoy a meal at one of Union Station’s 10 restaurants.

Features: Expect to find a Colorado makers market 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 17th Avenue and Wynkoop Street; denverunionstation.com.

Rebel Marketplace

Open: Every first and third Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1 through Oct. 18. However, there’s also a special opening day on May 10.

Things to know: This small but mighty market is put together by urban farmer James Grevious, and is entirely neighborhood-run, making it a true community market. Many 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 2025:

• Del Mar Park (at Peoria Street and East Sixth Avenue, Aurora): May 10; June 21; July 19; Aug. 16; Sept. 20; Oct. 4; and Oct. 18

• Aurora Mall (14200 E Alameda Ave. Aurora: June 7; July 5; Aug. 2; Sept. 6

rebelmarketplace.com

Arvada Farmers Market

Open: Starting June 1 on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., through Sept. 28. Returns on Saturdays in December for a winter market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Things to know: A fun, moderately-sized market 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, 5702 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; arvadafarmersmarket.com.

People + Produce at Belleview Station

Open: Starting June 1 on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 12.

Things to know: The only farmers market in Denver Tech Center, the People + Produce series brings in 50 farms and artisans.

Features: A place where the South Denver community 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 25 and East Belleview Avenue, DTC; belleviewstation.com/events/people-produce

The Orchard Farmers Market

Open: Starting June 1 on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Sept. 28.

Things to know: This moderately sized market will add new vendors for the 2025 season. Guest parking is available near the market, 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, 14535 Delaware St., near the Macy’s parking lot, Westminster; orchardfarmersmarket.com

Green Valley Ranch Farmers Market

Open: Starting June 4 on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. through Aug. 27.

Things to know: A well-run market in far northeast Denver highlighting hyper-local producers. The market celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2025.

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 activities.

Location: On the south edge of Town Center Park, 4890 Argonne St.; gvrfarmersmarket.com

Aspen Grove Farmers Market in Littleton

Starting June 6 on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 26. No farmers market on July 4.

Things to know: It’s rare to find a Friday market! 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 15 vendors.

Location: Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton; aspengrovefarmersmarket.com

Lakewood Farmers Market

Open: Starting June 14 on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout, through Oct. 4.

Things to know: Metro Denver Farmers’ Market has been running markets for 40 years, and this is one of its smaller ones. Accepts SNAP and EBT cards.

Features: Expect an intimate shopping experience with around 15 vendors offering produce, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, clothing and art.

Location: Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; denverfarmersmarket.com

Castle Rock Farmers Market

Open: Starting June 14 on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon until Oct. 4.

Things to know: This venture has been going strong for more than 30 years with the aim of strengthening the local food supply while bolstering a vibrant community of producers and shoppers. The market is set up in the upper parking lot.

Features: 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.

Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Dr., Castle Rock; originalcastlerockfarmersmarket.com

Central Park Farmers Market

Open: Starting June 22 on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 12.

Things to know: Jarman and Co Events manages this neighborhood market. 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 market runs.

Location: Founders Green at Central Park, on Syracuse Street and 29th Avenue; centralparkfarmersmarket.com

NOTE: Information on the Glendale Farmers Market was not available as of press time. Go to glendalefarmersmarket.com for updates.

Brittany Anas is a Denver-based freelance writer.