Walking through the Union Station farmers market on a recent Saturday morning, I spotted a small jar of cardamom-pear preserves that stopped me mid-step. That single discovery led me down a rabbit hole of Colorado’s most dedicated artisan food makers — and this guide shares the producers worth seeking out right now.
The first pea shoots appeared at the Boulder Farmers Market last weekend, and I immediately bought out one vendor’s entire supply. Spring produce season in Colorado is brief but spectacular, and May 2026 is shaping up to be an exceptional time to explore local food.
Colorado spring produce is peaking in May 2026, and the state’s farmers markets are buzzing with the season’s finest finds. From Palisade asparagus to Boulder farmers markets, here’s where to find the best local food this spring.
Discover Colorado’s best small-batch honey producers from Boulder apiaries to Western Slope farms with this complete local sourcing guide for 2026.
