Every weekend, Farmers’ Markets pop up all over town, inviting Denverites to support local farms and businesses. At each market, you can stock up on seasonal produce, refill pantry staples, try new foods, and, of course, support a local coffee shop or two.
FRIDAY
Huerta Urbana Farmers’ Market
On Friday afternoons, Huerta Urbana Farmers' Market is on a mission to increase food access in the Globeville Elyria-Swansea (GES) neighborhoods. The area is a USDA-designated food desert, and the program also manages a one-acre farm, complete with chicken coop and beekeep, to bring more fresh produce to the community.
There are many ways to pay, including market bucks, WIC, SNAP, and Double Up Bucks. Customers can also pay it forward by paying more than full price as a donation. To learn more or get involved, visit FocusPoints.org/HUFM.
Fridays from June 19 through October 30, excluding the first weekend of each month
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Focus Points Family Resource Center
2501 E. 48th Ave. Denver, CO 80216
SATURDAY
Harvey Park Farmers’ Market
This is the first year of the Harvey Park Farmers’ Market, created by longtime residents Allie Bronston and Corey Sampson. Tired of schlepping to other neighborhoods to access fresh, local produce, they decided to stop waiting for someone else to create a market for their community and to do it themselves.
Some of the farmers are hyper-local, like Athmar Farms and Harvey Park Flowers, and they also have specialty, pre-packaged, and ready-to-eat food. The market also accepts SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks. For the full vendor team and additional information, head to HarveyParkFarmersMarket.com.
Saturdays from May 2 through October 31
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy (North Parking Lot)
2250 South Quitman Way, Denver, CO 80219
Cherry Creek Fresh Market
In 1997, Chris and Michele Burke co-founded Colorado Fresh Markets, building on their experience of attending markets as Burke Organic Farm.
They support new and small-scale growers through Fresh Funds and also contribute to local nonprofits, like Stink-Bug-Project, Dandelion Project, Garden Inc. Autism Services, and Hunger Free Colorado. The market also includes free parking via a weekly barcode available at ColoradoFreshMarkets.com.
Saturdays from May 2 through October 10
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East Side
On Steele St. next to Macy’s
City Park Farmers’ Market
Now in its fifth year, City Park Farmers’ Market brings over 100 vendors to line the Esplanade outside of East High School, including over 30 farmers, ranchers, and dairy. It’s also helped launch new brick-and-mortar businesses around Denver, including Cafe Tres, now open in Curtis Park.
Every week, there’s live music and a run club that rewards participants with a coffee token for Jubilee Roasting Co and a hat after five runs. Plus, there are seven chef demos throughout the season featuring some of the biggest names in town. To explore the full lineups, head to CityParkFarmersMarket.com.
Saturdays from May 2 through October 31
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
City Park Esplanade
2551 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
University Hills Farmers’ Market
Now in its ninth year, Jump Ahead, Inc, runs farmers’ markets in University Hills and Evergreen, and they also run holiday markets and pop-ups around the metro. This is their first year on Colorado Blvd and Amherst Ave, about three blocks from their previous location.
Their markets have a 65% food focus, starting with fresh produce from Palizzi Farm and Forte Fruits. You can learn about all their events at FarmersMarketsColorado.com.
Saturdays from May 9th through October 31st
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wellshire Presbyterian Church
2999 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222
Riverfront Market
Also new this year is Riverfront Market in Riverfront Park. It opened on June 13 and is managed by the same company as South Pearl Farmers’ Market.
For more info, check out @riverfrontmarketdenver on Instagram.
Saturdays starting on June 13
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Riverfront Park
SUNDAY
The Highlands Farmers’ Market
Moving on to Sundays, The Highlands Farmers’ Market shuts down 32nd Ave to cars and invites locals and visitors alike to try tasty food, browse locally made goods, listen to tunes, and shop at local boutiques and bookstores also on the route.
Part 2 Resale Clothing Co. just opened between Meade and Lowell and has seen significant foot traffic on market days. Each week, they have a booth in front of their curated secondhand boutique, and they pay sellers right on the spot—no appointments necessary.
Learn more about the market at TheHighlandsFarmersMarket.com.
Sundays from May 10 through October 25
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
32nd Avenue
Between Julian & Newton
South Pearl Farmers’ Market
Like The Highlands, South Pearl is already known as a historic shopping district, and every Sunday they bring in over 170 vendors and merchants, many of whom are new this year. Unlike many of the markets on this list, they do not allow pets due to heavy crowds, hot pavement, and food sanitation considerations.
They also have weekly live music. Browse the full schedule and extensive vendor list at SouthPearlStreet.com/Farmers-Market.
Sundays from May 3 through November 8
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1400 + 1500 blocks of South Pearl Street
Between Iowa and Arkansas
Central Park Farmers’ Market
Every Sunday, over 40 vendors set up in Founders' Green in Central Park. Like South Pearl Farmers’ Market, they’re also managed by Jarman and Co. Events.
Like many of the markets, they also have weekly live music. Check out the schedule and the list of vendors at CentralParkFarmersMarket.com.
Sundays from June 21 through October 11
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Founders' Green
7601 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80238
People & Produce at Belleview Station
As the only farmer’s market in DTC, People & Produce brings more than 50 vendors to Belleview Station.
After shopping, they encourage people to stay for live music, the beer garden, and the dog park. Free street parking is available, and the paid lot is free for the first 3 hours. Learn more at PeopleandProduceBVS.com.
Sundays from May 31 through mid-October
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Belleview Station
Denver Tech Center