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š¶ Live Music, Local Plums & a Basket Full of Vibes
Your August market guide: what to pick, where to wander, and why we love it.
What's Happenin' Team
August 13, 2025
šļø Boulderās Peak-Season Playground: The Farmers Market on 13th
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Where the peaches are perfect and the vibes are even better.
August is when the Boulder Farmers Market truly shinesāoverflowing with fresh-picked produce, handmade goods, and familiar faces. Itās more than a market; itās a Saturday morning ritual, a people-watching goldmine, and the unofficial town square. Whether youāre loading up on plums or just soaking up the sunshine, this is where Boulder gathers.
Want more local recs? Check out our Things to Do in Boulder, Best Restaurants, and Date-Worthy Spots for even more ideas.
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šļø Boulderās Best Farmers Market Finds This August
Peak produce, smiling faces, and peach juice on your chin
Hello August, hello plums, perfect cloud cover, and strollers full of peaches. The Boulder Farmers Market is in its peak-season glory right nowāand honestly, is it even the weekend if you donāt stop by?
Each Saturday, 13th Street transforms into a vibrant corridor of color, flavor, and community. Sunflowers stretch toward the sky, toddlers tug at their parents for honey sticks, musicians strum under shady trees, and longtime vendors greet regulars by name. From juicy tomatoes to handmade tamales, this place is summer on a plate.
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The Boulder Farmers Market isnāt just a grocery runāitās a Saturday ritual, a people-watching haven, and a joyful reminder that food is best when itās fresh, local, and shared.
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Wednesday, August 13 š¶ Bluegrass Pickš Beyond the Mountain Brewing | ā° 5:00 PM ā 7:00 PM | š Free (recurring weekly on Wednesday) š§ Brain Food Triviaš Twisted Pine Brewing Company | ā° 7:00 PM ā 9:00 PM | š Free (recurring weekly on Wednesday) WE DREAM DAWN + Sage & Aera w/ Xerephine š Venue TBD, Boulder | ā° 8:00 PM to 11:45 AM | Thursday, August 14 š§ Geeks Who Drink Triviaš Wild Provisions Beer Project | ā° 6:30 PM ā 8:30 PM | š Free (recurring weekly on Thursday) š Luna Lounge @ Centro Mexican Kitchenš Centro Mexican Kitchen | ā° 9:00 PM ā 11:00 PM | š Free (recurring weekly on Thursday) Live Music with Meadows & Fields š Boulder Social, Boulder | ā° 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
Want more? See the full calendar ā Boulder Event Calendar
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ā¤ļø Keepinā It Local
 | Whether youāre filling your basket with peaches or just coming for the vibes, the Boulder Farmers Market is a love letter to everything this town does bestācommunity, sustainability, and great taste. Answer: B) 1987 ā A group of local farmers founded the Boulder Farmers Market to connect directly with the community. Today, itās one of the longest-running in Colorado. Got a favorite vendor? We wanna hear about itāreply to this email! š See you Fridayš |
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