Susan Y.
Yelp
Of all of the farmers' markets in town, this is my favorite for a number of reasons. While yes, it is held in a parking lot, the manicured grounds of the Larimer County Courthouse make for a pleasant millieu. As such, I am apt to spend a few minutes after I've finished my shopping sitting on the lawn (or rather a bench with all the wet weather we have been having lately), sipping my coffee and enjoying a little people/puppy watching to start off my Saturday rather than just rushing on to my next errand.
This market is held on Saturdays from about mid-May through sometime in October and generally has a nice selection of vendors. My go-to spots include Native Hill Farms (I just joined their market CSA -- such a great program), Noosa Yogurt (normally $2+ for an 8 oz. tub in the grocery stores, but get 3/$5 at the farmers' market), Hazel Dell mushrooms, and of course the various fruit vendors come summer and fall. Discoveries for me early this year include Mama's Tofu (yes, tofu made in the Fort!), Lovif Patisserie (mmmm macarons and other sweet indulgences) and the Coffee Registry (get a cup brewed just for you).
There is an educational component to this market, too, as it is run by master gardeners from the Larimer County extension ... stop by their booth to pick up information on canning or composting or what have you. I have been meaning to take canning classes from them for years ... maybe this year will be the one.