Garden-fresh produce abound at local farmers markets
By Patte Smith
Farmers markets continue to grow in popularity as consumers’ interest in farm fresh produce grown locally has significantly increased. Both consumers and farmers have found that they enjoy the opportunity to get to know each other throughout the growing season – it is a win-win for both the shopper and the grower.
Here is a list of weekend farmers markets not far from the Castle Pines area, and a few of the more popular ones in the Denver-Metro area. For a complete list of 2015 Colorado farmers market locations (many during the weekday) throughout the state, visit www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Colorado%20Farmers%27%20Markets.pdf.
To better connect farmers and buyers, and to enhance awareness of available local food sources, the USDA has created three new local food directories for community-supported agriculture operations, food hubs, and on-farm markets by building on the popular and comprehensive National Farmers Market Directory. This is a valuable resource for consumers throughout the United States – www.usdalocalfooddirectories.com/listings.html.
Castle Rock Farmers Market
Third and Elbert Street
Saturdays: 8 a.m. – Noon
July 11 through October 3
Elizabeth Farmers Market
165 Main Street
Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 6 through September 26
Highlands Ranch Town Center
9288 Dorchester Street
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May 3 through November 1
Landmark Greenwood Village
7600 Landmark Way
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June 20 through September 26
Lone Tree Farmers Market
8585 South Yosemite
Parking lot of Sears Outlet Store
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June through September
Parker Farmers Market
Parker Road and Mainstreet
Sundays: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 10 through October 25
Tagawa Gardens Indoor Market
7711 South Parker Road
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mid-June through September
Southlands Shopping Center
6155 S Main Street, Aurora
Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 9 through September 26
Old South Pearl Street Market
1500 block of Old South Pearl Street
Sundays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 17 through November 15
Cherry Creek Farmers Market
First and University, Denver
Wednesdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 17 through September 30
Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 3 through October 25
Stapleton Founder’s Green
E. 29th Avenue & Roslyn Street
Sundays: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
June 21 through October 11
