This is the absolute best way to get your produce! Hands down.
Why local? Nutrient degradation begins as soon as the produce leaves the ground/tree/bush. The vegetables that you buy (at a great price by the way) were picked early that morning and are fresh for you. When produce is picked before it is ripe, it is full of “anti-nutrients”, defenses the plant uses to protect itself until its fruit is mature and ready to spread its seed.
Why buy in season? That is when the plant contains the maximum amount of nutrients and is ready to be consumed. And ready to make you healthy and happy!
Why organic? To avoid pesticides like Glyphosate which causes cancer, disrupts our endocrine system (eg hormones and thyroid) and wreaks havoc on our gut microbiome. Just say no!
Here is a list of the Denver Area Weekend Markets. Try to visit one regularly this summer.
Denver Farmers Markets 2018
Weekend Schedule
Saturday
Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market: Year-round from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays are “Market Day” with artist and farmer vendors, food, live music, specials, and baby animals. 7043 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge.
Boulder County Farmers’ Market: April 7 – November 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Central Park (13th and Canyon), Boulder.
Cherry Creek Fresh Market: May 5 – October 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Ave. and University Boulevard, Cherry Creek.
Denver Union Station Farmers Market: May 12 – October 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver.
El Paseo Colorado Farmers Market: April 28 – November 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 15200 E. Colfax Ave. (former Super Kmart), Aurora.
Golden Farmers Market: June 2 – October 6 (except July 28) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10th & Illinois (west of the Golden Library), Golden.
Jefferson Park Farm and Flea at the Boulevard: May 19, July 21, September 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 25th Ave. between Eliot Street and Federal Boulevard in Jefferson Park business district, Denver.
Lakewood Farmer’s Market: June 16 – October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mile Hi Church, 9077 W Alameda Ave (Alameda & Garrison), Lakewood.
Littleton Southwest Plaza Farmers’ Market: May 5 – October 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Southeast Parking lot at Wadsworth and Bowles, 8501 W Bowles, Littleton.
Longmont Saturdays Farmers’ Market: April 7 – November 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont.
Louisville Real Farmers’ Market: May 19 – October 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.824 Front Street, Louisville.
Thornton Farmers Market: May 12 – October 13 (except May 19) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. South end of Carpenter Park, 108th & Colorado Blvd.
University Hills Plaza: June 30 – September 1 from 8 a.m. to noon. 2500 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver.
Westminster Farmers Market: June 2 – September 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 5255 W. 98th Ave., Westminster.
Sunday
Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market: Year-round, Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7043 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge.
Arvada Farmers Market: June 3 – September 30 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Olde Town Square at W. 57th & Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.
Boulter’s 5280 Urban Market: June 1 – September 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Festival Park, 300 2nd St., Castle Rock.
City Park Esplanade Fresh Market: June 3 – October 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sullivan Fountain, E. Colfax Ave. & Columbine St., Denver.
El Paseo Colorado Farmers Market: April 28 – November 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 15200 E. Colfax Ave. (former Super Kmart), Aurora.
Highlands Ranch Farmers’ and Street Market: May 6 – October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch.
Loveland Fairgrounds Park Farmers Market: June 24 to September 30 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 700 S. Railroad Ave (Pavilions #1 & #2 at north end of Fairgrounds Park), Loveland.
Parker Farmers’ Market: May 13 – October 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parker Rd. & Mainstreet, Parker.
South Pearl Street Farmers’ Market: May 20 – November 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1400 & 1500 block of Old South Pearl St., between Florida Ave and Iowa Ave., Denver.
Stapleton Fresh Market: June 17 – October 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Stapleton Founder’s Green, E. 29th Ave. & Roslyn St., Stapleton.
Photo courtesy of Jaime Leigh Photography
Pearl Street Farmer’s Market May 2018
