Buy local at these farmers markets near Denver

Farmers markets in Denver offer a diverse selection of goods, from freshly baked bread to seasonally harvested produce and handcrafted products. Shopping at these markets gives you an opportunity to learn about what’s in season, ask local farmers questions about their offerings and get to know the surrounding neighborhood. So take your pick from our list below and visit some of the area’s best farmers markets.

Union Station Farmers Market

When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., June through mid-September
Where: Denver Union Station
Parking: Street and metered parking nearby

Right in the heart of downtown Denver, this farmers market features a range of items including fresh produce, bread, coffee, honey, jams and more. There’s also live music each week.

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Highlands Square Farmers Market

When: Sundays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., mid-May through mid-October
Where: 32nd Avenue between Julian and Mead Streets
Parking: Street parking nearby

Vendors take over 32nd Avenue at this farmers market just outside of downtown. You’ll find items like baked goods, flowers and plants, fresh juices and spices in addition to local meats and produce — plus live music.

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South Pearl Farmers Market

When: Sundays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., early May through early November
Where: The 1400 and 1500 blocks of South Pearl Street
Parking: Street parking nearby

The organizers of this Denver farmers market strive to support local businesses by requiring that vendors’ products be grown, raised, produced or gathered in Colorado or counties bordering the state. You’ll find the standard farmers market fare, from cheese and produce to prepared items, plus local food trucks and live music.

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City Park Farmers Market

When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., mid-May through October
Where: City Park Esplanade, E. Colfax and Columbine St
Parking: Street parking nearby

Find out what’s in season and grab a bite to eat for breakfast or lunch at this lively Denver farmers market. Live music is always on the schedule, and there are monthly cooking demonstrations from some of the area’s top chefs.

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Cherry Creek Fresh Market

When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (rain or shine), early May through mid-October
Where: Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Parking: Free on-site parking during market hours (with validation)

You’ll find quite a variety at this market, from handmade goods to vegan and gluten-free food products. And you can’t beat free on-site parking.

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Green Valley Ranch Farmers Market

When: Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m., early June through August
Where: Green Valley Ranch Town Center Park, 4890 Argonne St
Parking: Free on-site parking

Bring the kids and enjoy learning about sustainability and participating in family-friendly activities each week. Browse a range of locally grown produce, dairy farm products, handmade crafts and much more.

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Central Park Farmers Market

When: Sundays from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., late June through early October
Where: Founders’ Green at Central Park, on Syracuse St. and 29th Ave
Parking: Street parking nearby

Like so many of the other local farmers markets in Denver, you can count on live music entertainment while you shop for farm-fresh produce, baked goods and other wholesome products.

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Lakewood Farmers’ Market

When: Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (rain or shine), early June through September
Where: 9077 W Alameda Ave., Lakewood
Parking: Available parking nearby

This quaint market is on the smaller side, but you’ll find all of the usual offerings like fresh fruit and veggies, baked goods, local honey, house plants and handcrafted products like small-batch soap. It’s run by Metro Denver Farmers’ Market, which has been operating local markets for more than 40 years.  

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Arvada Farmers Market

When: Sundays from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., June through September
Where: 5702 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
Parking: Street parking and parking lots nearby

Situated in Olde Town Arvada, this family-friendly farmers market is known for having a wide selection of goods, from locally grown produce to handcrafted bath and body products to ready-made pierogies, tamales and more. 

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University Hills Farmers Market

When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., mid-May through October
Where: University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd
Parking: Free on-site parking

You’ll find this weekly market set up in the University Hills Plaza parking lot, surrounded by plenty of free parking spots, making it easy to haul your haul home.

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Rebel Marketplace

When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., June through August
Where: Del Mar Park, 312 Del Mar Circle, Aurora
Parking: Free on-site parking

This neighborhood-run farmers market came out of a small backyard project in 2015 that was started by a local who wanted to teach kids about gardening and growing plants. They called themselves Rebels in the Garden. The initiative eventually grew into the diverse market that it is today.

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4 tips for going to Denver’s farmers markets

There are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare to shop local and head out to a nearby Denver farmers market.

Tip 1: Bring cash

It’s increasingly common for vendors to accept digital and credit card payments, but you can’t guarantee that all of them will. Carry some bills and coins just in case.

Tip 2: Pack food containers and reusable grocery bags

Help local farmers reuse their cartons by bringing your own containers for loose items like mushrooms and berries. Pack it all inside your own reusable grocery bags to help reduce plastic waste.

Tip 3: Check the schedule online

Find exact opening and closing dates on farmers markets’ websites or social media pages. If adverse weather rolls in, check online to see if the market will be open. Some may close, but others operate in rain, shine or snow!

Tip 4: Use the restroom before you leave

While many Denver farmers markets are in neighborhoods, you may have trouble finding an accessible restroom. Save yourself any trouble by going at home before you hit the road.

Use Avail to get there

If you need a rental car to reach Denver’s farmers markets, book with Avail to get plenty of trunk space to stash your haul. We have contactless locations in neighborhoods around Denver, making it easy to get on the road fast. And all bookings are protected by Allstate insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance so you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind.