FANTASTIC MARKET. I make it out point to visit when I am in town. Wonderful local business that…read moreI love supporting!

Of all of the farmers' markets in town, this is my favorite for a number of reasons. While yes, it…read moreis held in a parking lot, the manicured grounds of the Larimer County Courthouse make for a pleasant millieu. As such, I am apt to spend a few minutes after I've finished my shopping sitting on the lawn (or rather a bench with all the wet weather we have been having lately), sipping my coffee and enjoying a little people/puppy watching to start off my Saturday rather than just rushing on to my next errand. This market is held on Saturdays from about mid-May through sometime in October and generally has a nice selection of vendors. My go-to spots include Native Hill Farms (I just joined their market CSA -- such a great program), Noosa Yogurt (normally $2+ for an 8 oz. tub in the grocery stores, but get 3/$5 at the farmers' market), Hazel Dell mushrooms, and of course the various fruit vendors come summer and fall. Discoveries for me early this year include Mama's Tofu (yes, tofu made in the Fort!), Lovif Patisserie (mmmm macarons and other sweet indulgences) and the Coffee Registry (get a cup brewed just for you). There is an educational component to this market, too, as it is run by master gardeners from the Larimer County extension ... stop by their booth to pick up information on canning or composting or what have you. I have been meaning to take canning classes from them for years ... maybe this year will be the one.

Pete and his crew have provided fresh produce and products for our food concession operation while…read morewe are in Northern Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska. THANK YOU ALL for doing such a great job!!

I have purchased meats and produce for years from this family. The quality is great, selection…read moregreat and service impeccable! If you can't find something, stop by or give them a call. Even their bull-fries aka Rocky Mtn Oysters are the best. Already sliced, breaded and ready to fry!

Excellent choice of vegetables and breads. Nice atmosphere to shop in. Service was great tooread more

12/10 everyone is so kind and everything is so cheap for how fresh and healthy everything is.read more

A great seasonal farmers market that just adds to the overall charm of EP as my favorite mountain…read moretown. Lots of vendors (mostly food, no complaints there) with tons of friendly faces. Love to come here for the kettle corn and pastry vendors - always leave with a bag groaning under the weight of all we bought! Parking - park across the river at the free garage, or sometimes there is parking at the visitors center.

Great assortment of items, and everyone was super friendly and helpful! Helps that the weather is…read morenice and it's in a convenient location. We got the popcorn which was tasty. I only wish we lived in town!

recommend!!! We had a blast picking flowers and OMG the Dahlias, wow!!!!…read more My flowers lasted for 2 weeks after

Had such a fun experience here with friends! We got the flower and strawberry bundle. Huge land…read morewith various berries and flowers to choose from. It was so dreamy walking around, so happy it was sunny during our arrival slot. Upon arrive you're given one tall cup, flowers and fresh water for your flower picking, as well as a basket for your berry picking. Service was friendly upon entry, various parking in front, and a market for takeaway goodies. Highly recommend!

While Palisade peaches and Rocky Ford cantaloupe seem to get all of the locavore fruit glory in…read morethese parts, Masonville Orchards is the fruit vendor I most look forward to seeing at our local farmers markets. These folks truly are local, with orchards in the foothills and plains surrounding Ft. Collins. They are primarily about apples, including many heirloom varieties you will never see in the grocery stores. They are always happy to give you a taste of the varieties they have on hand (usually at least 4, unless you get to the market late and they have sold out of a variety or two), and there always seems to be a mix of sweet and tart, crisp and tender so surely you will find a variety that is to your liking. Some of the varieties I've enjoyed this year include Akane, Pixie Crunch, and Candy Crisp. If you're not such a risk taker, you can find more common apple varieties, too -- Gala, Jonathan, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious -- but only when they are perfectly ripe off of the tree. I guarantee you that you will find even the most mundane varieties of apples to be a revelation when you have tree-ripened fruit. Look for them at the downtown market on Saturdays or the Harmony market on Sundays.

From the owner: Welcome to Masonville Orchards where we specialize in antique, heirloom, and unique apple, pear,…read moreand plum varieties. Our orchards are located on the Front Range of Colorado, where warm days and cool nights are ideal for outstanding apples, pears, and plums. We have over 200 different varieties of apples, pears, and plums. Ninety percent of what we grow, you'll never find in a store!

I had the pleasure of meeting the owners of this fruit stand through my job, and they were truly…read moresome of the kindest, most genuine people. You can immediately tell they care deeply about what they do and the community they're part of. That kind of passion and warmth says everything about the business they run. If the fruit is anything like the people behind it, I know it's top quality. I'll definitely be stopping by to support them! local businesses like this deserve all the love

Marvelous place-can't wait til they open! We always go there first for fresh produce, from the day…read morethey open til they close!