By Ylice Golden|Published on 6/10/2025
Summer Farmers Markets in the Roaring Fork Valley & Beyond
Enjoy fresh produce, handmade goods, live music, and community spirit at these local markets running from June through September 2025. Here’s your guide to the region’s best weekly gatherings:
Aspen Saturday Market: A Saturday Morning Tradition
Every Saturday from June 7 through October 4, 2025, the Aspen Saturday Market welcomes locals and visitors to downtown Aspen from 8:30 AM to 2 PM (shifting to 9:00 AM start after September 6).
What to Expect
- Colorado-made and Colorado-grown products only— no brokers, ensuring authentic local offerings
- A rich assortment of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, jams, flowers, and artisan crafts including glassware, leather goods, artwork, jewelry, and wood items
- A food court featuring ready-to-eat meals and snacks
Community Atmosphere
- Established in 1998, the market has become a core community tradition
- Live music, interactive booths, and occasional extras like a petting zoo add to the experience
Visitor Tips
- Location: Downtown Aspen, spanning Galena & Hopkins to Hunter & Hyman streets
- Admission: Free and open to the public
- Parking: Three downtown blocks are closed for the market— plan ahead or consider shuttles
- Seasonal Hours:
- June 7- August 30: 8:30 AM- 2 PM
- September 6- October 4: 9:00 AM- 2 PM
Details
- Website: https://www.aspen.gov/180/Aspen-Saturday-Market
- Contact: Kathy Strickland, aspensaturdaymarket@gmail.com / (970) 429-2687
Basalt Sunday Market: A Sunday Staple in the Heart of Town
Every Sunday from June 15 through September 28, 2025, 10 AM to 2 PM, rain or shine, along the Midland Spur next to Lions Park and Basalt Town Hall.
What to Expect
- Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, and locally made food items
- Artisan goods: jewelry, textiles, woodwork, and skincare
- Live music and community booths
Visitor Tips
- Free and open to the public
- Early arrival recommended some vendors are cash-only
Details
- Website: https://www.basalt.net/606/Basalt-Sunday-Market
- Contact: sundaymarket@basalt.net | (970) 927-4701
Carbondale Farmers’ Market: A Weekly Summer Tradition
Held every Wednesday from 10 AM to 3 PM, June through September, at 4th and Main Street in downtown Carbondale.
What to Expect
- Farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, and flowers
- Ready-to-eat foods and drinks from regional vendors
- Handcrafted artisan goods
- Live music and community booths
Accessibility & Eco Focus
- SNAP/EBT accepted
- Double Up Food Bucks participation
- Zero-waste practices with compostable packaging
Details
Glenwood Springs Downtown Market on 7th
A festive, midweek event held Tuesdays from 4 PM to 8 PM, June 17 through September 2, 2025, on 7th Street between Colorado and Cooper Avenues (Bethel Plaza).
What to Expect
- 30+ vendors with produce, baked goods, crafts, and specialty foods
- Food trucks and live music
Details
Glenwood Springs Saturday Farmers Market
A classic farmers-first experience held Saturdays from 8 AM to 3:30 PM, year-round, at 15th & Grand Avenue, near Rite Aid.
What to Expect
- Local fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, herbs, flowers, and baked goods
- Vendors often sell out early, so arrive in the morning
Details
Rifle Farmers Market: A Friday Night Summer Gathering
Set in Heinze Park, 600 Railroad Avenue, the Rifle Farmers Market runs Fridays, 4 PM to 8 PM, from June 20 to September 5, 2025.
What to Expect
- Local produce and farm goods from Western Slope growers
- Artisan vendors, food trucks, beer & wine
- Live music and a kids’area with a playground
Special Event
- Farm-to-Table Dinner & Fundraiser: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Bookcliffs Arts Center
Visitor Tips
- Free admission runs rain or shine
- Plenty of nearby parking
Details
- Website: https://www.riflefarmersmarket.com/
- Contact: RifleFarmersMarket@gmail.com
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