🛍️ Boulder’s Peak-Season Playground: The Farmers Market on 13th | | | Where the peaches are perfect and the vibes are even better. | August is when the Boulder Farmers Market truly shines—overflowing with fresh-picked produce, handmade goods, and familiar faces. It’s more than a market; it’s a Saturday morning ritual, a people-watching goldmine, and the unofficial town square. Whether you’re loading up on plums or just soaking up the sunshine, this is where Boulder gathers. | Want more local recs? Check out our Things to Do in Boulder, Best Restaurants, and Date-Worthy Spots for even more ideas. | — The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉 | | 🧠 Trivia Time | 👉 Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer! | | 🛍️ Boulder’s Best Farmers Market Finds This August | Peak produce, smiling faces, and peach juice on your chin | Hello August, hello plums, perfect cloud cover, and strollers full of peaches. The Boulder Farmers Market is in its peak-season glory right now—and honestly, is it even the weekend if you don’t stop by? | Each Saturday, 13th Street transforms into a vibrant corridor of color, flavor, and community. Sunflowers stretch toward the sky, toddlers tug at their parents for honey sticks, musicians strum under shady trees, and longtime vendors greet regulars by name. From juicy tomatoes to handmade tamales, this place is summer on a plate. | | 📍When & Where: | Saturdays from 8am–2pm through November 22 Wednesdays from 3:30–7:30pm through early fall 13th Street between Canyon & Arapahoe 🐶 No pets, please!
| 🍑 This Month’s Must-Grabs: | Palisade peaches & plums Heirloom tomatoes in every color Colorado sweet corn Fresh cut sunflowers Sourdough and cardamom buns from local bakers Small-batch salsas, cheese, honey & more
| 🎨 Bonus Happenings: | Monthly Artisan Markets (2nd Saturday of the month) Live music & kids crafts every Saturday Vendor samples & first-of-season sneak peeks
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| The Boulder Farmers Market isn’t just a grocery run—it’s a Saturday ritual, a people-watching haven, and a joyful reminder that food is best when it’s fresh, local, and shared. | | 🎶 What’s Happenin’ around Boulder 🎭 | | Want more? See the full calendar → Boulder Event Calendar | | 🍽 Not sure where to eat tonight? | Our Restaurant Finder takes the guesswork out of dining by showing you the best local restaurants based on real reviews and vibes, not just ratings. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite or a date-night spot, we’ve got you. No endless scrolling, no decision fatigue...just solid recs. |
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| | ❤️ Keepin’ It Local | | Whether you’re filling your basket with peaches or just coming for the vibes, the Boulder Farmers Market is a love letter to everything this town does best—community, sustainability, and great taste. | | Answer: B) 1987 — A group of local farmers founded the Boulder Farmers Market to connect directly with the community. Today, it’s one of the longest-running in Colorado. | Got a favorite vendor? We wanna hear about it—reply to this email! | 👉 See you Friday🌄 |
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