about the market
Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market – Celebrating 19 Seasons of Local Food & Community
Heading into our 19th season in Fall 2025, the Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market continues to be the
place 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’re proud to bring together farmers, food producers, and artists who make Fort Collins thrive. Whether you’re shopping for weekly staples or unique handcrafted gifts, the Winter Farmers Market is your hub for supporting local businesses and keeping our economy strong.
Join us from 10-2pm* on EVERY Saturday, November 1, 2025 through April 18th, 2026 at Foothills Mall -
215 E Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins, Colorado
*No market on January 3rd.
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to learn about being a vendor at the market
Double Up Food Bucks at our Market
We’re proud to accept SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) at the Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market—and we make your dollars go even further with the Double Up Food Bucks program.
Here’s how it works:
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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).
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For every $1 you spend with SNAP, you’ll receive a $1 match in Double Up Food Bucks, up to $20 per market day.
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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.
The Winter Farmers Market is more than a place to shop — it’s 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.
family friendly fun
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 [Date of your event], the Winter Farmers Market will host our 5% Giveback Day for Poudre School District.
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.
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.