Last Chance For Local Veg: Holiday Farmers Market And Craft Fair

LONGMONT, CO -- Did you know that with proper storage, you could enjoy Colorado-grown butternut squash, garlic, potatoes and fuji apples until April? It's true, but such a feat will require advance planning – and perhaps a trip to the Boulder County Farmers' Market Winter Market this weekend at the county fairgrounds in Longmont.

Root vegetables like beets, potatoes, turnips, onions will be available, and many farmers will offer bulk discounts. Other treats will include winter squash and fresh greens from farmers who have a protected growing space. Vegetable vendors will include Acres at Warren Tech, Aspen Moon Farm, Cure Organic Farm, Ollin Farms, Honeyacres, Oxford Gardens, Rocky Mountain Fresh and Toohey & Sons Organic.

Many of your favorite local ranchers will also be at market this weekend, so clean out your freezer before you come to stock up on humanely and sustainably raised pork, beef, bison, chicken, and eggs.

The winter market isn't just about food – over half of the event space is filled with a local artists, jewelry makers, potters, photographers and more, all ready to help make your holiday shopping a one-stop affair.

Live music is scheduled throughout the day, and Longmont Gift Rescue will be on hand to provide free gift-wrapping services. Enjoy free demos on candle-making, fermentation, and knitting. Free yoga classes will be held at 10 a.m. each day, and the kids corner will offer cookie decorating all weekend.

The market is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building on Nelson Road.

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