Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Experience the diversity of our Farmers Market, where student entrepreneurs, Colorado vendors, and food trucks come together to showcase their goods and services. Set against the backdrop of our beautiful campus farm, the market is held twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall, and is filled with fresh produce, artisanal products, and delicious food from local vendors.
First Friday in May and October
May 9, 2026
October 2, 2026
3942 Regent Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Community Vendor Fee $25 per market
UCCS Student or Affiliate Vendor $0 per market
UCCS Farmers Market is Sponsored by The William Stanley Foundation
Vendors
UCCS Vendors
Students, Faculty, Staff, and Departments
At the UCCS Farmers Market, we extend a warm invitation to UCCS community vendors eager to display their products and entrepreneurial flair. This platform offers students a fantastic opportunity to actively participate in the campus community while honing essential marketing and sales skills.
Community Vendors
The UCCS Farm is reaching out to community vendors to take part in our farmer’s market. Whether you're a local farmer, artisan, or producer, we welcome you to showcase your goods and be part of our lively community event. Seize this opportunity to engage with our campus and share your offerings with our visitors!
Food Truck Vendors
The UCCS Farm is seeking food trucks to participate in our farmer's market. If you're a food truck vendor interested in serving delicious fare to our campus community, we welcome you to join us for this exciting event. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your culinary delights and participate in our vibrant market atmosphere!
Market FAQs
This Google Maps link will navigate you to the parking lot near the UCCS Farm, where the farmers’ market will take place. UCCS Farm Parking Lot
Yes, vendors at the UCCS Farmers Market can sell products under the Colorado Cottage Foods Act, provided they meet specific requirements.
Requirements for Cottage Food Vendors at UCCS Farmers Market
Eligible Products: Only non-potentially hazardous foods that do not require refrigeration are permitted.
Baked goods (excluding those with cream, custard, or cream cheese fillings)
Jams, jellies, and fruit preserves (excluding pepper jellies)
Honey
Dehydrated fruits and vegetables
Spices and teas
Nuts and seeds
Candies
Pickled fruits and vegetables with a finished equilibrium pH of 4.6 or below
Products must be sold directly to consumers and cannot be resold through retail outlets.
Packaging and Labeling: All cottage food products must be pre-packaged and labeled with:
Product name
Producer's name and address
Production date
Complete list of ingredients
Statement: "This product was produced in a home kitchen that is not subject to state licensure or inspection and that may also contain common food allergens."
Food Safety Training: Vendors must complete a food safety course approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), such as ServSafe.
Vendor Application: Prospective vendors need to complete the UCCS Farmers Market application, which may require:
Proof of food safety training certification
Certificate of liability insurance
Pay with cash or with a credit/debit card in person on the day of the market.
You can start setting up two hours before the market begins.
Yes, we want our customers to enjoy a full market, so we ask all of our vendors to stay for the entire time.
Per UCCS policy, we will shut down if there is lightning. You will be notified 24 hours in advance if we are expecting bad weather or at the time of the event.
Yes, you will need to provide your own tent, table, and chairs, unless you are a student vendor. UCCS student vendors will have access to tents, tables, and chairs provided at no extra cost to them. Supplies are limited, and reservations for the equipment must be requested when registering to become a vendor.
Please fill out our volunteer form