Woodland Park Farmers Market Expands to Year-Round Operation
The Woodland Park Farmers Market, a beloved weekend tradition for Teller County residents, will begin operating year-round starting in November 2025. Market Director Stephanie Holt announced that a partnership with the Ute Pass Cultural Center will provide an indoor venue for winter months, allowing vendors to sell fresh produce, baked goods, meats, and handmade crafts throughout the colder season.
The expansion was driven by demand from both vendors and customers. A survey conducted last spring found that 78 percent of regular market-goers wanted a winter option, while 85 percent of vendors expressed interest in year-round sales. The winter market will operate on the first and third Saturdays of each month from November through April, while the outdoor summer market continues its weekly Friday schedule from May through October.
Currently, the market hosts approximately 45 vendors during summer season. The winter market is expected to accommodate 25 to 30 vendors in the cultural center's main hall. Holt said priority will be given to food producers and farmers, with remaining spaces allocated to artisans and craftspeople. A new online pre-order system will allow customers to reserve items and pick them up at the market.
The Woodland Park Farmers Market was established in 2003 and has grown steadily, becoming one of the largest producer-only markets in the Pikes Peak region. Mayor Hilary LaBarre praised the expansion, noting that year-round access to locally grown food supports the local economy and reduces the community's dependence on long-distance food supply chains.