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Backyard Market in Black Forest

Verified active — we checked this market's website on 2026-05-31 and found no closure notice.

Address: 12530 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908

Season / Hours: May to October

Accepts SNAP Accepts EBT USDA Certified Organic vendors Credit / Debit

Local context: 16 other markets within 25 miles, 10 in Colorado Springs, 267 across Colorado. About 5% of Colorado markets accept SNAP/EBT.

Backyard Market in Black Forest, a farmers market, sits at 12530 Black Forest Rd in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Payment accepted includes SNAP/EBT and credit and debit cards. On site there are USDA-certified organic vendors. Typical offerings include fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea. The market runs May to October. Listing details come from the USDA Local Food Portal.

How this market compares

  • Lists 21 product categories, about average for a Colorado farmers market (~20).
  • Features certified-organic or organic-practice vendors — one of roughly 6% of Colorado markets that do.

Benchmarks computed from USDA Local Food Portal listings across Colorado.

About this market

Welcome to backyard markets, the best local farmers market in Colorado Springs serving up fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and more. Get your groceries at our two convenient locations in the forest!

Summary via the market's website.

Frequently asked questions

Does Backyard Market in Black Forest accept SNAP/EBT?
Yes. Backyard Market in Black Forest accepts SNAP/EBT benefits according to its USDA Local Food Portal listing, putting it among the roughly 5% of Colorado farmers markets that do. Bring your EBT card; many markets also offer matching programs that stretch SNAP dollars on fresh produce.
When is Backyard Market in Black Forest open?
Backyard Market in Black Forest's listed season is May to October. Hours can change week to week, so confirm the current schedule with the market before you go — the vendors know what's running that day.
Are there other farmers markets near Backyard Market in Black Forest?
Yes — there are 16 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Backyard Market in Black Forest, the closest being Backyard Market in Black Forest about 0.2 miles away. Colorado Springs, Colorado is part of a Colorado network of 267 listed markets.
What can you buy at Backyard Market in Black Forest?
Backyard Market in Black Forest lists 21 product categories in the USDA directory, including Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Baked goods, Bedding plants, Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, Coffee/tea. Exact stalls vary by week and season; what's piled high and priced well is usually what's freshest that day.

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What's sold here

  • Fresh fruits
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Baked goods
  • Bedding plants
  • Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
  • Coffee/tea
  • Crafts/woodworking items
  • Cut flowers
  • Dairy products.
  • Eggs
  • Fresh/dried herbs
  • Honey
  • Maple products
  • Mushrooms
  • Nuts
  • Pet food
  • Poultry/fowl meat and products
  • Prepared foods
  • Red/other non-poultry meat and products
  • Soap/body care products
  • Wild harvested forest products

Location

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Contact & links

Contact:
Theda Stone
Phone:
7193063049
Email:
manager@bfbackyardfarmersmarket.com
Website:
thebackyardmarkets.com
Facebook:
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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2021. Hours, vendors, and acceptance details may have changed — verify directly with the market before visiting.

Data freshness: Sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal (USDA record dated 2021); independently re-checked against the market's own website on 2026-05-31; directory entry last reviewed July 14, 2026.

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