We are now ready to accept applications for the upcoming 2012 season!
Don’t delay, applications are due by March 31st, 2012, and applicants will be notified of acceptance into the market no later than April 15th. We do expect to sell out our spaces this season, so please apply early if you are wanting to participate.
Complete application information can be found on our Vendors page.
The Solanaceae family, better known as the Nightshade family, is an important group of about 2600 species of plants. Historically, nightshades have been popular for two very contrasting things: their poisoning ability and their high yield vegetable plants. The poisonous plants in this dramatically named family are potent, most notably, the dreaded belladonna plant which requires a trip to the emergency room! But we are going to focus on the edible plants: tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and eggplant. If you are interested in more information about solanine, the compound that may perpetuate arthritis, read through to the end of the article…
This past Saturday we had our Holiday Festival and the turn out was very good! We heard a lot of positive feedback and I have no doubt that next year’s will be even better. Thanks to The Margarita at Pine Creek and everyone who came out to support all the farmers, food folks, and artisans.
Here are some photos that I took, you can see more on my blog.
Join us for live music, handmade arts and crafts from local artisans, gourmet foods, and tasty prepared food and warm drinks prepared by Chef Eric and staff of the Margarita at Pine Creek. This will be an outdoor food and art festival, so be sure to dress for the weather! It is sure to be a fantastic time, so mark your calendars to join us.
2011 Holiday Market Vendor Information and Application
Welcome to the new website for the Colorado Farm and Art Market. We will be regularly updating the site with all the latest and the greatest from your favorite farms, artisans, food producers, and more. Please check back often!
A huge thank you to the talented folks at Copilot Creative for putting together the new site.
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