Springtime brings warm weather, blooming flowers and farmers market season. Markets have evolved into community social events for families, friends and the growers. Fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goodies, flowers, plants, honey and beverages are a few of the items available.

Shop for farm-fresh seasonal produce while wandering through markets chatting with the vendors and farmers who supply a wider variety of locally grown food. It is a win-win for shoppers, farmers and local communities. Healthier and fresher, the farm-to-table concept assures fresh ingredients that support a nutritious diet.

According to the USDA, “When food is produced, processed, distributed, and sold all within the same region, more money stays in the local economy. Markets provide opportunities for small farmers and businesses to sell their products, and they help meet the growing demand for locally produced food. Being able to directly market to the consumer, farmers develop important income opportunities without the added costs of shipping, storage, and inventory control.”

Castle Rock Farmers Market
Castle Rock Outlet Mall Food Court area
Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 18 through October 1

Cherry Creek Fresh Market
E. 1st Ave. and University Blvd.
Wednesdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 15 through September 28
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May 7 through November 5

City Park Esplanade
Fresh Market
Denver City Park Esplanade
Sundays: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 14 through October 29

Elizabeth Farmers Market
Running Creek Park
500 E. Kiowa Ave.
Friday evenings: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
June 10 through September 9

Farmers Market Central Park
Founders Green at Central Park
7601 E. 29th Avenue, Denver
Sundays: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
June 5 through October 9

Festival Park Farmers Market
300 2nd Street, Castle Rock
Sundays: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May 8 through September 30

Highlands Ranch Town Center
Farmers Market
9288 Dorchester Street
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May 1 through October 30

Littleton Farmers Market
7301 S. Santa Fe (Aspen Grove
Lifestyle Center)
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
July 13 through September 14

Old South Pearl Street Market
1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South
Pearl Street
Sundays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 1 through November 13

Parker Farmers Market
Parker Road and Mainstreet
Sundays: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 8 through October 3

Southlands Farmers Market
6205 South Main Street, Aurora
Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 7 through September 24

Southwest Plaza Farmers Market
Southeast Parking Lot
Wadsworth & Bowles
Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
April 30 through October 29

Union Station Farmers Market
Denver Union Station Plaza
1701 Wynkoop Street
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 4 through September 10

University Hills Farmers Market
University Hills Plaza shopping Center
2500 S Colorado Blvd
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 14 through October 29

By Patte Smith