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

The 2026 Salida farmers market season is happening now! Every Saturday 8 am - 12 pm at Alpine Park in Salida Colorado.

Join us at the park every Saturday and find 70+ unique local vendors. Click here to meet some of our 2026 season vendors! You can find exactly which vendors will be at each market on our social media page on Instagram @Salida_Farmers_Market or on Facebook @ Foodshed Alliance. Every Saturday you can expect to find a ton of locally, Colorado grown produce, freshly baked sourdough bread, pastries, pies, cookies and baked goods of all sorts, locally and regeneratively raised meat, eggs, dairy, goat cheese and more, jewelry, art, crafts, clothing, ceramics, handcrafted unique items, gifts, and more! Come hungry because we have 10 food trucks and 13 hot food vendors selling breakfast burritos, sweet and savory crepes, gourmet grilled cheeses, hot and iced coffee and all sorts of beverages, smash burgers, breakfast sandwiches, Cuban breakfast plates and so much more. Bring a lawn chair and blanket and enjoy the live music all morning long. Find some seating, lots of shady trees and soft grass. There is something for everyone at the Salida Farmers Market. Keep in mind that parking can be tricky! Prepare to walk a ways to find a good parking spot or walk or ride your bike.

Foodshed Alliance official dog policy at the Salida Farmers Market:

We aim to curate a unique food-focused market and host a variety of local vendors. We highly value the safety and cleanliness of the food sold and consumed at the market. Just like grocery stores, we ask that you leave your furry friends at home while you shop. While we do love our K-9 companions, we know that the market is a bustling environment which can be overstimulating for even the most well behaved dogs. Without dogs, we can maintain a safe, welcoming, and accessible atmosphere where young and old alike can shop and enjoy the market. Thank you for respecting our vendors and neighbors by leaving your dogs at home. Trained service animals as defined by the ADA and State of Colorado are welcome.

We are always accepting new vendors! Apply to be a vendor 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 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.