Basalt Sunday Market

Aspen's Saturday farmers market goes for blocks and has showcases lots of uptown items. I much prefer Basalt's Sunday Market. I like the produce, the people and the music. Basalt's farmers' market is smaller and more intimate. I actually had the chance to chat with the farmers. I fell in love with produce from Seed Peace. The farmers grow these unusual tomato varieties nearby. The grower explained to me the tomatoes are unusually sweet because the sugars intensify in the cold Colorado nights. These babies were expensive...and worth it! You can purchase jewelry, clothing and flower besides food. You can also get breakfast -- Argentinian sausage and egg sandwiches cooked right before your eyes. There are two music venues. A formal concert happens on the city green. There is a stage and chairs. Another performer sings in the middle of the market. A FREE concert! There is plenty of parking. And the RAFTA bus stops right in front of the market if you don't want to drive. I had never been to downtown Basalt before. It feels like you're in an old mining town. I want to explore more during the week. The Sunday Farmers Market is a summer affair. It usually starts on Father's Day in June and runs through the end of September. From 10 to 4.

Such a fabulous small mountain town market! Little bit of everything here...jewelry, amazing food, handmade goodies, flowers, organic produce, kids activities and even live music with 2 stages at each end! Plus ideal location in the heart of town right by the river. What is not to love? A must see on your visit to the Roaring Fork Valley in the summer.

Lovely spot and friendly atmosphere and great produce and hand made items..