City Park and Lafayette Farmers Markets Return

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Building a Legacy: City Park and Lafayette Farmers Markets Return with a Focus on Reinvesting in Communities

Running May Through October, Both Markets Serve as a Connection Point for Consumers, Producers, Chefs and Ingredients – Building a Stronger and More Purposeful Food System in Colorado

DENVER – March 31, 2026 – This May, City Park Farmers Market opens for its sixth season, and Lafayette Farmers Market returns for its second, with a joint vision of building stronger communities through food. Owners Peter and Margo Wanberg are focused on connecting the next generation of food producers and consumers to create a more collaborative and resilient local food system.

City Park Farmers Market has established itself as an anchor of the Denver community: a third space for neighbors, a destination for chefs, and a supportive platform for producers. In just one season, Lafayette Farmers Market has quickly gained momentum, with strong support from residents and local businesses and a clear path toward becoming a lasting community fixture.

The Wanbergs want to transcend the idea of farmers’ markets as only events and invite people to look at the bigger picture of what they’re growing: a community-led food ecosystem where markets serve as a catalyst – strengthening the connection between the people who grow food and the people who enjoy it.

This season reflects that growth. Lafayette is expanding its vendor count from 60 to 85, with City Park welcoming over 100+ vendors. Both have new farms, returning favorites, and an array of specialty food producers, giving marketgoers access to the same high-quality ingredients chosen and used by award-winning chefs and restaurants.

“This is where relationships start,” said Peter Wanberg. “People meet the folks growing their food, chefs connect directly with producers, and that changes how we think about food, where we buy it, and how it’s shared. That’s where real impact happens.”

Beyond shopping, City Park will feature monthly chef demos, a weekly run club, and regular educational programming. Both markets will have a regular schedule of live music from local acts.

Ultimately, the vision is long-term. By investing in local producers and fostering meaningful connections, the Wanbergs aim to build markets that not only serve their neighborhoods today but also help shape a more resilient and equitable food system for the future.

Market days, dates, hours, and locations are as follows:

City Park Farmers Market

• Dates: Saturdays, May 2 through October 31, 2026
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Location: 2551 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver (across from East High School)

Lafayette Farmers Market

• Dates: Sundays, May 3 through October 25, 2026
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Location: Public Rd. between Cleveland St. and Geneseo St.

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About City Park Farmers Market

City Park Farmers Market is a Denver-based farmers market launched in 2021, offering a variety of local Colorado produce and products from area farmers, food producers, and agriculture-based brands. The market, owned and run by Peter and Margo Wanberg, takes place on Saturdays from May through October, with stalls open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 2551 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, Colorado (across from Denver’s East High School). For more information, visit www.CityParkFarmersMarket.com and engage with the market on Instagram and Facebook.

About Lafayette Farmers Market

Lafayette Farmers Market opened in 2025 and is a growers-only market in downtown Lafayette, Colorado. With 85 vendor booths, the focus is on championing Colorado farmers, ranchers, and food producers. This is the second market from Margo and Peter Wanberg, owners of the City Park Farmers Market. The event runs on Sundays from May through October, with stalls open from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Public Rd. between Cleveland St. and Geneseo St. For more information, visit www.LafayetteFM.com and engage with the market on Instagram and Facebook.

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