Heritage & Agritourism

In recent years, there has been a movement to revive local agriculture from a younger generation of farmers and producers, who are collaborating with the community’s long-standing ranching families to lease land for small-batch farm operations. Farm tours and workshops are part of the Carbondale agritourism experience, with new farm stays and restaurants offering visitors a taste and place of the farm. And it’s worth noting that Carbondale’s farm culture is truly instilled in the imbibe culture as well—with the local distillery using locally grown grains for most products.

Roaring Fork + Farm Map

The deep roots of the Roaring Fork Valley’s agricultural history and local food culture come to life as the five tourism organizations—Aspen Chamber Resort Association, Snowmass Tourism, Basalt Chamber of Commerce, Carbondale Tourism, and Visit Glenwood Springs — have produced a visitor guide designed to give tourists a greater connection to the food on their plate and the local terroir through farms and ranch experiences. The Roaring Fork & Farm Map is a printed pocket guide to the Valley’s experiences that include guest ranches, public gardens and visitor-ready farms, visitor attractions, along with specific restaurants, food outlets, and producers that were identified as “local food champions” for their noted efforts and relationships that support local and regional Colorado farmers through menu items and culinary offerings.

Farm Visits & Tours

Experience the workings of Carbondale’s farms, meet our local farmers and ranchers. These farms open their doors to visitors and offer tours.
• Cedar Ridge Ranch – Intimate Alpaca Interactions, Horses
• Sustainable Settings – Dairy, Biodynamic Farming
• True Nature Healing Arts Peace Garden – Biodynamic Edible Garden
• Heritage Garden – Pioneer Gardening Methods
• Crystal River Hatchery

Classes & Workshops

From bee-keeping and fiber arts, to biodynamic farming and beekeeping—many of our local farms are renowned centers for agricultural education and craft experiences.
• Cedar Ridge Ranch – Agritourism, Alpaca Fiber Workshop, Horse Riding
• Sustainable Settings – Bee Keeping, Agricultural Education

Farm to Table Restaurants & Field Dining Experiences

Carbondale is surrounded by a bounty of local produce and for several chefs, sourcing local has never been a trend—it’s just the only way to cook. Several farms pair with local chefs to host seasonal harvest and dinner events. The town’s distillery also supports local agriculture, by sourcing grains from the local farms.
• Marble Distilling Company
• Allegria
• Silo
• Granetta Panini
• Field2Fork Kitchen at Sustainable Settings

Farm Stays & Glamping

What can be more authentically Colorado than a western welcome by staying on the ranch?

Cedar Ridge Ranch
Avalanche Ranch and Hot Springs

Where to Buy Local

Carbondale boasts two farmers markets: weekly during summer and fall season, as well as a new night market each First Friday’s. Plus Mana Food’s offers full range of locally grown and raised produce all year round.

Carbondale Farmer’s Market
Mana Foods
Nieslanik Beef
Potter Farms
Wild Mountain Seeds

Destinations:

Events & Activities

Mar 30
>“Where My Peeps At?” Scavenger Hunt
“Where My Peeps At?” Scavenger Hunt

7th Annual Where My Peeps At? Scavenger hunt.
Race: Where My Peeps At?
Teams: 2-6 people (Kids welcome but clu...

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Apr 5
>First Friday — Spring into Wellness & Healing Hoof It 5K
First Friday — Spring into Wellness & Healing Hoof It 5K

Stroll Main Street in the heart of Carbondale’s Creative District and take in a wide range of local arts and galleries, ...

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Apr 24
>5 Point Film Festival
5 Point Film Festival

April 24-28 (Wed-Sun)

Every year, we come together as an outdoor-loving family to get inspired and motivated. Intim...

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May 3
>Fireball Drop — Carbondale Rotary Club
Fireball Drop — Carbondale Rotary Club

Imagine 1,000 ping pong balls being dropped from a Fire Ladder truck onto targets at Sopris Park in downtown Carbondale! I...

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May 3
>First Friday “Family Block Party” & Pride Parade
First Friday “Family Block Party” & Pride Parade

Come celebrate First Friday on May 3rd, 5-9pm. Stroll Main Street in the heart of Carbondale’s Creative District and enj...

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May 11
>Dandelion Day
Dandelion Day

Annual Dandelion Day festival was started by Carbondale’s Environmental Board. Dandelion Day is a celebration of spring,...

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