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

Don’t miss the last 2 Salida farmers markets of the season, 10/18 and Shedfest 10/25, the last Salida farmers market of the season!

Saturday October 25th, Shedfest, help us commemorate the 2025 farmers market season by gathering and celebrating our vendors, community, and local foodshed! There will be a chili cook off (sign up here!), pie baking contest (sign up here!), freshly pressed warm apple cider, a performance from the circus and high school marching band, a raffle and more! Saturday October 25th 2025, 9 am - 1 pm at Alpine Park in Salida.

Mark you calendars for the 2025 Chaffee County Winter Farmers Market! New this year the winter market will take place at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds (10165 Co Rd 120, Salida, CO 81201). Formerly held at the Salida scout hut, this year we are moving to the fairgrounds so that we can host so many more vendors! Every Saturday beginning November 15th through December 20th from 10 am - 1 pm. You don’t want to miss this fun indoor event that extends our farmers market season. Find local farmers, ranchers, bakers, makers, and creators selling so many locally grown and produced goods. Contact Sofia at info@foodshedalliance.com to become a vendor!

Considered one of Colorado’s most breathtaking regions, the Arkansas River Valley is home to expansive ranches and farmland. With its abundant resources, fresh water and mild climate, Foodshed Alliance’s earliest founders recognized the valley’s potential for supporting a local food economy.

Experience the Arkansas River Valley and its local food systems at a Foodshed Alliance Farmers Market. With two locations - Buena Vista and Salida - Foodshed Alliance Farmers Markets showcase and complement some of Chaffee County’s most vibrant communities. Both farmers markets happen on Saturdays June - October. The Buena Vista farmers market is held at Columbine Park (51 Linderman Avenue) from 9 am - 1 pm. The Salida farmers market is held at Alpine Park (404 E Street) from 8 am - 12 pm. Apply to be a vendor online or call us at (719) 207-5787.

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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.