What are you doing this Saturday or Sunday morning? How about your grocery shopping? At the farmers market hosted by the Foodshed Alliance! A few weekends ago kicked off the start of farmers market season in Salida and Buena Vista, and let me tell you, it is hopping. Live music, produce, arts, baked goods, lunch, beverages, and more – the farmer’s market has it all!
If you’re feeling curious about who will be there this summer, I’m here to tell you. So read on (or see the vendors for yourself by hitting the market this weekend!)
Produce –
What would a farmers market be without fresh, locally grown produce? There’s something so special about eating farmer’s market produce. It’s as if you can taste the love, dedication and hard work that our neighboring farmers put into every single leaf of lettuce, cherry tomato, and stalk of rhubarb. I have not been able to get enough of the juicy, sweet peaches, summer’s first bursting tomatoes, and the array of crisp, fresh greens. Here are the vendors who will be selling produce at either the Salida and/or BV markets this summer.
*Triangle Oasis
*Rocky Mountain Garlic
*Meadow’s Edge
*Greg’s Gourmet Greens
*Palisade Peach Shack
*Colorado Mountain Lavender
Arts –
Are you on the hunt for the perfect gift, well look no further, the market has got you covered. Tables of beautiful crafts will be right before your eyes!
*Copper Gulch Design
*Metalyssa
*WLC Boutique
Baked Goods, Coffee & Lunch –
Freshly baked breads, light buttery croissants, hearty home cooked meals, mmm mmm yum. Make sure you visit the market hungry, because your nose and eyes will make you want to try one of everything. With many different vendors there’s something for everyone, including gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
*Rosario’s Tamales
*Little Red Hen
*Martha’s Woodfired
*Pleasant Valley Bread
*Bristlecone Bakeshop
*Rama’s Bread
*Topo Coffee
*Ride On
Dairy & Meats
Locally produced meats and animal products are not only more sustainable and better for the planet, but they’re also tastier (it’s scientifically proven!).
*Westcliffe Cheese at Wheeler Farm
*Badger Creek Ranch
Pantry Items & Others
Stock your pantry with all the staples that are produced right here in Colorado! Beans, grains, honey, jams, salves – the list goes on.
*Goodwin’s Mercantile
*Howard General Store
*Fungus Among Us
*Naturally Colorado
*Gracie’s Farmstand
*Raw Gnaw
So what are you waiting for? Grab your reusable grocery bags, hop on your bike and head on down to the park for the farmer’s market. See you there!
Salida Farmer’s Market: Saturdays 8 am – noon at Alpine Park
Buena Vista Farmer’s Market: Sundays 10 am – 1 pm at McPhelemy Park
Did you know? If you receive SNAP benefits, you can use your SNAP at the market. And even better, you can get double up food bucks, which give you double the amount of food bucks to use towards Colorado grown produce! It’s like you’re being paid to eat the freshest, most delicious fruits and veggies. Visit the market information booth with any questions and to receive your double up market bucks.
The Creative Gardener