spring markets 2026

Denver’s Complete 2026 Spring Farmers Market Guide: Opening Dates, Best Vendors, and What to Buy First

Sarah Mitchell / April 27, 2026

Saturday morning at the Highlands Ranch market, the first pint of Colorado asparagus sold out by 9:15 AM last spring. This guide is the one I wish I had at the start of every season — your week-by-week roadmap to Denver’s 2026 spring farmers markets, from opening dates to what to prioritize when you arrive.

Colorado Food

Denver’s Spring Farmers Markets 2026: What’s Actually Fresh Right Now and Where to Find It

Sarah Mitchell / March 30, 2026

Spring farmers markets in Denver are officially returning, and after six years of covering Colorado’s local food scene, I’m here to tell you what’s actually worth buying right now versus what you should wait for.