The Best Colorado Produce This Weekend

Although our thoughts often turn to Fall with the start of a new school year, September is the peak of the season in Colorado for local produce. With four local farmers markets to choose from, there is a chance to grab your favorite treats wherever your weekend may take you.

What's in: Almost everything! Tomatoes, green beans, sweet and hot peppers, cucumbers, eggplant and sweet corn are the seasonal highlights in the vegetable world. There will still be peaches this week - and plums, apples and pears are on the way in as well! Look for unique treats like artichokes or fennel to impress your dinner party guests.

Don't miss out: This could be the last week for Colorado's famous Western Slope peaches. Stock up now - or grab a box of seconds to make jam or other preserves to enjoy throughout the winter.

When and where:

Thursday - Lafayette, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m at 400 E. Simpson St.

Saturday - Boulder, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 13th St. between Arapahoe Ave. and Canyon Blvd

Denver, Union Station, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1701 Wynkoop St.

Longmont, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9595 Nelson Rd.

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