Featuring local farms and orchards, farmers markets, farm dinners, farm tours, and farm history museums, Longmont is a destination to celebrate the bounty of nature’s offerings!
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Longmont, Colorado, is full of amazing farms and markets where you can experience both traditional farming and new, sustainable practices. Whether you're a fresh food fan or just want to enjoy the outdoors, Longmont has something for everyone.
The Longmont Farmers Market at the Boulder County Fairgrounds is a great place to start. Open from April to November, the market is packed with local vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and baked goods. But it’s more than just a market—you can enjoy live music, join yoga sessions or take the kids to special events, making it a fun outing for the whole family.
For a hands-on experience, Sunflower Farm is a popular spot, especially for families. Here, you can meet friendly farm animals and enjoy the quiet countryside. During Farmfest, a special event held on select days, you can feed animals, help with farm chores, or relax in a hammock. It’s a great way to learn about farm life and spend time outside.
Another place to visit is Ollin Farms, which focuses on sustainable farming. This family-owned farm grows organic produce and hosts farm dinners where you can enjoy meals made with fresh ingredients from the fields. They also offer educational events, so you can learn about sustainable farming and the importance of eating local foods.
At Ya Ya Farm & Orchard, you can pick your own apples, go on a hayride, and meet farm animals. In the fall, the farm hosts Applefest, a fun event where you can enjoy fresh cider, warm apple-cider doughnuts, and activities for the whole family. The orchard is especially beautiful in autumn, making it a perfect place to visit.
Finally, Jack’s Solar Garden offers a unique mix of farming and solar energy. It’s the largest agrivoltaics system in the U.S., where crops grow under and around solar panels. You can take a guided tour to learn how this cutting-edge method combines farming with solar power to support sustainable agriculture. It’s an exciting glimpse into the future of farming.
Be sure to browse all our listings and upcoming farm-related events below of our wonderful farm experiences. Whether you're picking up fresh produce, enjoying a farm-to-table meal, or exploring new farming methods, Longmont’s farms and markets offer a variety of ways to experience the local agricultural scene.