KALE, YEA!
WE'RE COLORADO'S FIRST YEAR- ROUND FARMERS MARKET. LOCATED INSIDE FOOTHILLS.
Fresh food, local makers, live music, kids' activities, and plenty of free parking.
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OPENING DAY IS
NOVEMBER 7TH 10AM - 2PM!
10:15 AM: RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
with Wildcraft Team & Fort Collins
Mayor Emily Francis
location: Foothills South Entrance
11:00 AM: COMMUNITY FUND INAUGURATION
with Mayor Pro Tem Julie Pignataro
location: Info Booth at Center
Seniors 65+ receive free Food Access Bucks*
New SNAP Matching Program* for Low Income Households
11:15 AM: STARTUP ALLEY RIBBON-CUTTING
with Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
location: East Wing
12-2 PM: ANNIVERSARY FILM SCREENING
By Platinum X near Fireplace
*availability as funding allows
make a tax-deductible contribution here.
OVER 120 COLORADO FARMERS, RANCHERS & MAKERS
Check out Startup Alley for brand new businesses
Look for 20th Anniversary specials from vendors
MUSICIAN: LUKE EDDINGTON
Indie-Folk Singer/Songwriter
KIDS ACTIVITY ZONE - NEW LOCATION
Partner in Play: Natural Discovery Kids
Color your own Wildcraft sticker
Now located in the East Wing
ENTER TO WIN A HUGE PRIZE PACK!
$100 in Market Bucks + Merch - 2 prizes
Stop by the Info Booth to enter
Must be 18 with a valid email
JOIN US AS A VENDOR THIS SEASON!
I 100% enjoy this Winter Market! Its not just shopping it's an Experience! And so much talent displayed! Thank you for being so awesome!
Lisa M
"Such a friendly and fruitful Market, giving us access to local produce and artisan goods all winter long!"
Julie A
"I'm happy to be able to get local winter produce, along with so many other goodies. Go inside where it's warm and check it out. You won't be sorry!"
Hawaiian Soul
WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE MARKET
Fresh Seasonal Produce - Seasonal vegetables, hardy greens, mushrooms, fruits, and microgreens grown in Colorado.
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Handcrafted and Artisan Goods - Unique, handmade products from local artists and craftspeople, including jewelry, textiles, home décor, and candles.
Specialty Foods - Small-batch jams, baked breads, locally roasted coffee, and artisanal cheeses.
Northern Colorado Meat, Eggs, & Dairy - Farm fresh eggs, milk, and ethically raised meats including beef, pork, and chicken from nearby farms.
FOOD ACCESS & EQUITY
Food Access & Equity
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We are committed to making fresh, local food accessible to everyone in our community. Our Farmers Markets proudly accept SNAP/EBT benefits and participates in the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program, provided by Nourish Colorado. DUFB allows SNAP users to double their buying power for fresh fruits and vegetables, ensuring families can bring home more of the best local food while directly supporting our farmers.
AT THE HEART OF THE MARKET
Every visit to the Wildcraft Farmers Markets supports farmers, food producers, and artisans through the more every season of the year. Each purchase helps keep dollars in the local economy, strengthens Northern Colorado’s food system, and connects shoppers directly with the people who grow and create their food.
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The Market is family friendly, dog friendly, and features live music and free children’s activities, making it a welcoming tradition 48 Saturdays of the year.
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We are currently seeking Partners in Play business and organizations to lead free family friendly activities in exchange for Market tabling and promotion across all our channels. Learn more about collaboration opportunities here.
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Live music is a core part of our Market experience, each event talented local musicians help create the lively, welcoming atmosphere our shoppers look forward to. If you are a musician interested in being part of the Market this season, we encourage you to contact us.
OUR VENDORS MAKE US ROCK!
Our vendors are the foundation and soul of the Market.
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They include farmers, bakers, makers, and entrepreneurs who bring passion and dedication to every market day.
Shopping with them means more than purchasing high quality products and it directly supports the local economy and keeps small businesses strong.
ACKNOWLEDGING OUR SPONSORS
Our markets are made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors. Their partnership helps us provide a welcoming, accessible space for vendors and shoppers alike.
Businesses interested in reaching an engaged, community-focused audience are invited to learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
