There’s just something about a farmers market… the smell of fresh bread drifting through the air, kids dancing to live music, and rows of colorful produce that somehow make you feel like you’ve got your life together (even if you absolutely do not 😅). From Douglas County down through El Paso County and into Pueblo County, our local farmers markets are more than just places to shop… they’re where community shows up.

Whether you’re hunting for the juiciest peaches, letting the kids pick out a handmade treat, or just looking for an easy, feel-good way to spend a morning, these markets deliver. Each one has its own personality—some big and bustling, others cozy and tucked away—but all of them bring together local farmers, makers, and families in the best way possible.

So grab your tote bag, maybe a coffee (because… priorities ☕), and let’s explore the markets that make Colorado summers feel extra sweet 💛

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🌻 DOUGLAS COUNTY FARMERS MARKETS (Castle Rock • Parker • Highlands Ranch)

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🛍️ Core Markets

• Castle Rock Farmers Market (Douglas County Fairgrounds)
  → Big, food-focused, local honey, produce, specialty meats

• Festival Park Farmers Market (Downtown Castle Rock)
  → Boutique-style, local vendors + Western Slope produce

• Parker Farmers Market (Mainstreet Parker)
  → One of the largest + busiest in the region

• Highlands Ranch Farmers Market
  → Sunday staple, crafts + food + SNAP/EBT friendly

💡 These are your high-traffic, high-visibility markets if you're thinking biz exposure too 👀

🌻 EL PASO COUNTY FARMERS MARKETS (Colorado Springs + Surrounding)

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🛍️ WEEKLY ROTATING MARKETS (2026 SEASON)

There is literally a market almost every day of the week here 👏

🌞 MONDAY

• Western Museum of Mining & Industry Market (North COS)

🌼 WEDNESDAY

• Briargate Farmers Market

• Colorado Farm & Art Market (Downtown COS)

• Western Museum Market (again)

🌸 THURSDAY

• Banning Lewis Ranch Market (Falcon area)

🌺 FRIDAY

• Woodland Park Farmers Market (Teller County crossover 👀)

• UCCS Farmers Market (limited dates)

🌻 SATURDAY (🔥 BIGGEST DAY)

• Old Colorado City Farmers Market

• Colorado Farm & Art Market (Pine Creek)

• Fountain Community Market

• Backyard Market – Black Forest

🌷 SUNDAY

• Cordera Market

• Colorado Springs Sunday Market (Acacia Park – HUGE)

• Southeast Farmers Market

• Kinship Landing Patio Market

💡 El Paso County = daily options + massive variety (produce, crafts, food trucks, music)

🌻 PUEBLO AREA FARMERS MARKETS

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🛍️ MAIN MARKETS

• Pueblo Farmers Market (Mineral Palace Park)
  🗓️ Saturdays | ⏰ 7:30 AM – Noon | May–Oct
  → One of the largest + most established

• Eastside Pop-Up Markets (Pueblo)
  → Specialty themed dates (kids markets, harvest, etc.)

🛍️ ALSO IN THE PUEBLO REGION

• Pueblo Riverwalk Farmers Market

• Pueblo West Community Marketplace

• Southern Colorado Farmers Market & Craft Fair

💡 Pueblo markets lean super community-driven + affordable + culturally rich 🌶️

🐝 QUICK “WHERE SHOULD I GO?” GUIDE

✨ Best for BIG crowds & exposure:
→ Parker • Old Colorado City • Sunday Market at Acacia Park

✨ Best for chill + local vibe:
→ Highlands Ranch • Black Forest • Cordera

✨ Best for family + variety:
→ Fountain • Banning Lewis • Pueblo Farmers Market

✨ Best for your Buzzy B scouting 👀:
→ Old Colorado City + Parker + Sunday Market
(these are PACKED with your exact audience)

At the end of the day, farmers markets aren’t just about what you bring home… they’re about the experience. The conversations with local growers, the kids sticky with kettle corn, the “just one more lap” that somehow turns into a full morning out 🍿🌽

These markets across Douglas County, El Paso County, and Pueblo County give you a chance to slow down, shop local, and soak up everything that makes our community so special. And the best part? There’s always another market, another weekend, another reason to go back.

So whether you hit one… or turn it into a full-on market-hopping adventure (highly recommend 😏), you’re not just filling your bags—you’re filling your calendar with moments your family will actually remember.

Now go make it a market kind of day 🌻🐝💛