FOODSHED ALLIANCE IS A GRASSROOTS, COOPERATIVE NON-PROFIT LOCATED IN CENTRAL COLORADO

The very last Chaffee County Winter Farmers Market of the season is this Saturday December 20th from 10 am - 1 pm at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds (10165 County Road 120)

SANTA WILL BE THERE! Bring the kiddos this Saturday to take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause!

Come out and support all of our wonderful vendors as we commemorate the 2026 season and bounty. This Saturday we will have tons of local produce including carrots, greens, turnips, radish, potatoes, garlic, onions, apples, pears, squash, honey, meat, eggs, goat cheese, coffee, bread, baked goods, treats, and SO MUCH MORE! Not to mention all of our vendors have some amazing gifts and stocking stuffers for those last minute people on your holiday shopping lists. Shop local this holiday season! Also, we are continuing our food drive this Saturday so clean out your pantries and please donate any and all non-perishable food items directly to use at the fairgrounds.

Applications open for the 2026 farmers market season on January 1st 2026! Are you a small business owner ready to take the next step with your business? Please consider applying for our Salida farmers market for the 2026 season. Apply online here!

WELCOME TO THE MARKET

Our Vision

Connects, develops and promotes a healthy community by strengthening relationships between local producers and consumers. We aim to educate and expand our authentic, local agriculture and cottage industry; and empower our community to support a thriving, sustainable food system that contributes to the success of the buy-local community.

Our Mission

Foodshed Alliance facilitates a thriving local food economy by organizing and promoting Farmers Markets and Vendors. We manage the Farmers Markets in Buena Vista and Salida, Colorado and host ShedFest, a hyper-local, end-of-the-season celebration of the region’s talents and bounty.

 

Our Values

  • Access: We support access to healthy, fresh food for all residents in our community.

  • Stewardship: We encourage transparency, sustainability and integrity of land, animals, and people.

  • Community: We promote an inclusive gathering place that celebrates our abundant region.

  • Partnership: We believe dynamic and collaborative relationships are essential to shared prosperity.

  • Local: We stimulate local businesses and merchants to foster a stronger, more diverse economy.

  • Leadership: We aim to be a leading voice, innovator and public force for Farmers Markets in our region.