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Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market – Celebrating 19 Seasons of

Local Food & Community

Rounding out our 19th season this year with six brand new Summer Markets! The Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market has been a long standing gathering where our community connects with over 200 local vendors. From fresh Colorado produce, local meats and dairy, breads and sweets, to handmade goods and artisan crafts, every market celebrates the best of Northern Colorado. We are proud to bring this same type of energy and Market magic to a climate controlled environment inside Foothills Mall this summer.

We’re hold in high value to bring together farmers, food producers, and artists who make Fort Collins thrive, often being the jumping off point for new local dreamers who turn into successful business serving our area . Whether you’re shopping for weekly staples or unique handcrafted gifts, this Farmers Market is your hub for supporting local businesses and keeping our economy strong.

 

Join us once a month for our Summer Season from 10-2pm inside Foothills Mall, 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins, CO.

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Double Up Food Bucks at our Market

We’re proud to accept SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) at our two Farmers Markets, making your dollars go even further with the Double Up Food Bucks program.

 

Here’s how it works:

  • Use your SNAP card at the Market Info Booth to purchase market tokens. These tokens act like cash with any vendor who sells SNAP-eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, dairy, and more).

  • For every $1 you spend with SNAP, you’ll receive a $1 match in Double Up Food Bucks, up to $20 per market day.

  • Double Up Food Bucks can be spent exclusively on fresh Colorado-grown fruits and vegetables—helping you bring home more healthy, local food for your family.

 

This program not only stretches your food budget but also supports local farmers and producers right here in Northern Colorado.

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Our Farmers Markets are more than a place to shop, they are a place for families to connect, explore, and play. Each season, we partner with local family-focused businesses, schools, and community organizations to host hands-on activities and creative kid tables that make every visit a little more magical.

Whether it’s crafting, learning, or simply enjoying the energy of the Market together, we’re proud to offer a welcoming space where kids can engage with their community and discover the joy of supporting local.

 

Want to get involved? We invite local businesses, schools, and nonprofits to host a kid activity table free of charge. We provide the space and the promotion, you bring the fun! It’s a great way to connect with families and share your mission or passion with the community.

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Giving back to our schools

 

We are thrilled to support the next generation of our community through our annual partnership with the Poudre School District Foundation. 

On this special day, we will donate 5% of our total sales to the Poudre School District Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing vital support to PSD students and faculty. Your purchases will help equip students with the tools they need to thrive, ensuring a brighter future for our community.

We invite you to come and fill your bags with local goodies, it's a great way to support our vendors, nourish your family, and give back to our local schools, all at the same time!

To learn more about The PSD Compassion Fund and the great work they do, please visit the Poudre School District Foundation at https://psdfoundation.org/donate.

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2024-5 Market Reports

Each season, we strive to make the Market a place that operates in a way that reflects both vendor and customer sentiments. The main tool we utilize to do so are surveys administered at the end of each season. 

See the reports below which paint a picture of customer and vendor demographics, preferences, and feedback from the '24/'25 season. 

Reports created by:

Mutahir Sultan

PhD Student in Agricultural and Resource Economics

Colorado State University

Why We Added the Summer Markets

For nearly twenty years, the Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market has been a steady gathering place for local food, makers, and community. As we look ahead to becoming Colorado’s first year‑round indoor market, adding a summer season is a natural next step. This expansion isn’t just about growing our calendar, it’s about strengthening the connections, opportunities, and local food systems that have shaped the Market since the beginning.

1. The community asked for it

Shoppers and vendors had been asking for more chances to connect outside the winter season. The Summer Markets grew directly out of that request, giving everyone a way to stay connected to local food and makers all year.

2. To support newer and emerging vendors

Many small producers and makers struggle to access traditional regional markets. The Summer Markets create more openings for newer vendors to get visibility, build a customer base, and grow at a pace that fits them.

3. To create continuity between seasons

The Winter Market has a strong following, and adding a summer season keeps that momentum going instead of pausing for half the year. It supports vendors, keeps shoppers engaged, and strengthens the Market’s year‑round presence.

4. To offer a comfortable indoor option during the hottest months

The Summer Markets are intentionally held indoors, giving shoppers a cool, comfortable place to buy fresh food and local goods during peak heat — something unique in Colorado.

5. To strengthen Northern Colorado’s local food system

By adding six Summer Markets from May through October, the Market supports farmers, ranchers, and food producers during their busiest growing and harvesting months, helping stabilize and expand the local food economy.

6. To build toward becoming Colorado’s first year‑round indoor market

The Summer Markets are a key step in the long‑term vision: transforming the Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market into a fully year‑round indoor market.

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