It’s that wonderful time of year again – Farmers Market season. Farmers Markets in Boulder are definitely much more than just a place to grab produce. It’s an opportunity to support local farmers and small, local businesses. Often, you’ll find unique, hard to find fruits and vegetables that can’t be found in your typical grocery store.
Plus, there is so much more than just product at Boulder farmers markets. You’ll find fresh flowers and plants, prepared foods, drinks, artisan crafts, jewelry, clothing, and more. Even if you’re not shopping for food, you can find activities for the kids, live music, free samples, and food drinks.
Downtown Boulder Farmers Market
Where: Central Park (13th and Canyon)
Dates & Times: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
What’s there: Approximately 150 participants of Colorado-grown produce plus prepared foods, flowers, homemade scented soaps, and crafts
Other Info: No pets allowed
Contact Info: (303) 910-2236 / bcfm.org
Longmont Farmers Market
Where: Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road
Dates & Times: Saturdays, 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
What’s there: Besides fresh local produce, there are free kid’s activities every week and live music weekly (from 10 a.m. until 1p.m.) Check out a list of their vendors.
Other Info: There is a complimentary bike valet at the fairgrounds with Bicycle Longmont along with free parking. No pets allowed.
Contact Info: Check out their their website
Lafayette Farmers Market
Where: Downtown Lafayette, 600 South Public Road
Dates & Times: Thursday evenings, 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
What’s there: Local Colorado produce, meat, eggs, flowers, and food artisans.
Other Info: Dogs and other pets are not allowed.
Contact Info: 303-910-2236 / Check out their website
Louisville Farmers Market
Where: Downtown Louisville, 824 Front Street
Dates & Times: Saturdays, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
What’s there: Both organic and conventional locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, wines, artisan breads, honey, coffee, baked goods, fresh salsas, pastas, and natural body care
Other Info: You’ll also find gluten-free options.
Contact Info: Check out their website
Erie Farmers Market
Where: Briggs Street between Wells and Moffatt
Dates & Times: Thursday evenings, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
What’s there: In addition to fresh local produce, find fresh pastries and breads, flowers, health and wellness products, beauty products, jewelry, art, and prepared foods
Other Info: Check out a complete list of their vendors.
Contact Info: Check out their website
Tips for Shopping at the Farmers Markets
- Farmers Markets in Boulder are often bustling, and it’s probably best to leave the dogs at home (especially since in most cases they aren’t allowed).
- Buy what’s in season for the freshest produce with the best quality.
- Go early to avoid the crowds.
- Bring your own reusable shopping bags.
- If you want to experiment with a new ingredient you haven’t used before, ask the farmer for tips on cooking.