Mercadillo en el Rio
A San Luis Valley Farmers Market
Weekly on Wednesdays, July - September
Stay tuned for pop-up markets & event!
Regis Scott 12”x12” oil on wood
Current Bid: $500 Bidders Initials PW
Shop & eat local at Mercadillo en el Rio!
What started out as a farm stand with a few farmers has grown into a thriving market with fresh, organic produce grown right on the property. Our community farmers are joined by local artists, musicians, performers, and makers.
We hope you’ll join us this summer for our weekly farmers market at Rio Grande Farm Park.
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Grab dinner for the night and groceries for the week.
Rio Grande Farm Park Endowment Painting Auction Updates
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
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors!
About Mercadillo en el Rio
Shop with SNAP & Double Up Food Bucks
Check-in at the info booth so we can get you SNAP market bucks and Double Up Food Bucks.
How does it work?
Shop with your Colorado EBT card at Mercadillo en el Rio. Bring your Colorado EBT 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
Mint, Dill, Fennel, Lovage, Bee Balm, Anise Hyssop Agastache, Holy Basil, Lemon Verbena, Echinacea, Valerian, Catmint, Catnip, MarshMallow
FLOWERS
Nasturtium, Chive Blossoms, Calendula, Holly Hock, Mallow, Marigold, Yarrow, Zinnia, Sunflower Mint, Dill, Fennel, Lovage, Bee Balm, Anise Hyssop Agastache, Holy Basil, Lemon Verbena, Echinacea, Valerian, Catmint, Catnip, MarshMallow
Mercadillo Facts & Tips
Market Times: Wednesdays, 3-7pm
Market Location: 6935 CO-17, Alamosa, CO 81101
(on highway 17 across from the Loaf’n Jug in Alamosa — across the walking bridge from Cole Park)
Market Dates: Every Wednesday July 17th through October 2nd 2024 (Weather Pending)
Payment methods vary by vendor. Cash is preferred. Available payment methods: cash, card, Venmo, CashApp
Cash is available at the info booth for a small fee.
Reusable shopping bags are encouraged. Limited supply of Rio Grande Farm Park & SLV Local Food Coalition shopping bags available for purchase
SNAP & DUFB Eligibility
