Alamosa Farmers Market

Double Up Food Bucks is a defining detail at the Alamosa Farmers Market: the market matches spending up to $20 a day, with those dollars usable for fresh Colorado-grown fruits and vegetables. That makes this Saturday market in Alamosa more than a produce stop during its July-to-October run; it is also a place where SNAP shoppers can stretch a food budget while buying directly from regional growers. The market has served the San Luis Valley community since 1980, giving it a long local presence tied to agriculture and artisan sales in the valley.

Why it matters locally

Since 1980, the Alamosa Farmers Market has positioned itself as part of everyday food access and local selling in the San Luis Valley. The market cites weekly traffic of up to 1,100 visitors and revenue of $166,000 for local agriculture and artisans, linking the Saturday season directly to small-scale producers and makers in the area.

Double Up Food Bucks adds another local dimension by increasing what SNAP shoppers can spend on fresh Colorado-grown fruits and vegetables, up to $20 per day. That match keeps food dollars circulating through the market while focusing purchases on Colorado produce rather than on shelf-stable goods alone. The market also names partnerships tied to public health and vendor guidance, including the San Luis Valley Public Health Partnership and the Alamosa County Public Health Department.

What you'll find there

The clearest product picture here comes through the foods highlighted alongside the market’s nutrition program. The emphasis lands on staple market goods and fresh produce that can be bought the same day or with matched Double Up dollars later in the season.

• -Find fresh Colorado-grown fruits and vegetables supported through the market’s Double Up Food Bucks program.
• -Shop for eggs as part of the foods highlighted by the market.
• -Pick up spices named among the products connected to market shopping.
• -Look for dried beans listed with the market’s featured foods.
• -Add mushrooms to the basket from the products the market calls out.
• -Grab baked goods mentioned in the market’s own food lineup.
• -Bring home honey included in the market’s featured offerings.

The current season runs on Saturdays from July 5 through October 11.

Know before you go

No dogs is the clearest rule to plan around before heading over. The market sets up at the corner of 6th Street and State Avenue in the municipal parking lot, with an additional location cue that says to enter on Edison. If you are navigating by older references on market materials, you may also see the corner described as Ross and 6th Street.

Saturday is the shopping day, and the market operates during a defined seasonal window from July 5 to October 11. Parking is tied to the municipal lot location itself rather than to a separate off-site arrangement. The market lists no restrooms in its visitor details, so that is worth factoring into the trip, especially for longer errands with family. For sponsorship questions and market leadership, Mandy Pittman is listed as director.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the Alamosa Farmers Market, and the market pairs that access with Double Up Food Bucks. The match is up to $20 a day, and those funds can be used right away or saved for later purchases of fresh Colorado-grown fruits and vegetables. The market’s visitor details also indicate that payment methods are clearly communicated on site.