Mercadillo en el Rio

A San Luis Valley Farmers Market
Weekly on Wednesdays, July - September from 3 to 7 PM
Stay tuned for pop-up markets & events!

Want to be a vendor? Click HERE -- fill out Mercadillo Vendor Application

Want to give to the Mercadillo? Click HERE -- select Mercadillo Farmers Market

Regis Scott 12”x12” oil on wood

Current Bid: $500 Bidders Initials PW

What started out as a farm stand with just a few farmers has grown into a thriving market with fresh, organic produce harvested right on the property. Our community farmers are joined by local artists, musicians, performers, and makers to

We hope you’ll join us this summer for our weekly farmers market at Rio Grande Farm Park.

A Place to Shop and Eat Locally

CLOSED Rio Grande Farm Park Endowment Painting Auction CLOSED

2025 Mercadillo en el Rio Schedule!

Casey McCoy 12”x12” oil on canvas

Current Bid: $65 Bidders Initials SO

Silent Auction Rules (Quick Guide)

All Sales Final – No refunds or exchanges.
As-Is – Artwork sold as displayed.
Payment Due in 7 Days – Cash, check or card accepted.
Pick-Up Required – Items must be collected 7 days after auction.
Bids Must Increase by [X] – Tie goes to the earliest written bid.
Reproduction Rights – Artists retain copyright. The Farm Park/Local Foods Coalition may use images of artwork for promotion, education, and fundraising. Buyers purchase the physical artwork only.
Benefiting – All proceeds support the Rio Grande Farm Park Endowment.
In the event of a tie bid, the first written bid will be honored.
To place bid, email fernando@slvlocalfoods.org. All bids will be confirmed via email.
Auction will close at 12:00 AM MST on September 18.

Bianca Maestas 12”x12” oil on wood

Current Bid: $225 Bidders Initials LM

About Mercadillo en el Rio

Shop with SNAP & Double-Up Food Bucks

Shop with your Colorado EBT card at Mercadillo en el Rio. Bring your card to the farmers market info booth before you shop. Market staff will be there to help.

Buy SNAP-eligible foods at the market with your SNAP dollars.

We’ll match what you spend with Double Up Food Bucks—up to $20 a day. Use them right away or later on to buy fresh Colorado-grown fruits & vegetables.

Learn more about Double-Up Food Bucks HERE.

Farm to Market Produce, Herbs, & Flowers

PRODUCE
Cucumbers, Sweet Peas, Spinach, Collard Greens, Arugula, Kale, Chard, Lettuce Varieties, Onions, Garlic, Calabacitas (Squash & Zucchini Varieties), Radishes, Beets, Carrots, Tomatoes, Tomatillos, Jerusalem Artichokes, Potatoes, & Bean Varieties

HERBS
Spearmint, Dill, Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Lavender, Rue, Basil, Lovage

FLOWERS
Nasturtium, Chive Blossoms, Calendula, Holly Hock, Mallow, Marigold, Yarrow, Zinnia, Sunflower, Bee Balm, Anise Hyssop Agastache, Holy Basil, Lemon Verbena, Echinacea, Valerian, Catmint, Catnip, Marsh Mallow