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SUMMER 2020
WESTERN COLORADO OUTDOOR MARKETS Compiled by Lauren Farrauto | Photo by Zach Mahone
L
ate spring starts the annual outdoor market
Fortunately, many wonderful market managers
season. These open-air gatherings include
are working diligently to ensure the community
vendors of all kinds, live music, arts, crafts and
stays safe and connected. Whether you’re
many unique offerings from local community
looking for fresh produce or hoping to support a
members. However, this year the uncertainty
local farmer, here are some markets in Western
about the safety of farmers’ markets during a
Colorado that are taking great steps to maintain
pandemic has made many question whether
a safe, welcoming space this summer.
or not this annual tradition will continue.
ASPEN
art. After Labor Day the Saturday
Sunday through October 11, from
Beginning June 13, the Aspen
Market hours change to 9 a.m. to
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Elk Avenue.
Saturday Market will return to
3 p.m. While the Market is dog-
The
downtown Aspen with new social
friendly, the asphalt gets extremely
washing and sanitizing stations
distancing guidelines. Open from
hot in the market and pets should
for customers, eliminate sampling,
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the market
be left at home to avoid burning
increase vendor spacing and add a
offers
their feet. aspenchamber.org
senior shopping hour every week
Colorado-grown
fruits,
vegetables, breads, meats, jams
market
will
offer
hand
from 9 to 10 a.m. for vulnerable
and more as well as a food court.
CRESTED BUTTE
citizens. They are also working on
Enjoy live music while you peruse
The Crested Butte Farmers’ Market
developing an online marketplace
the local jewelry, ceramics and
will open as scheduled every
with quick pick-up or delivery
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