Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times

The Clifton Community Outreach is gearing up for its second annual Community Market, set to kick off on June 7 and run through October 25. The market will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clifton Community Center at 3270 D 1/2 Road.

Organizers are seeking additional vendors to join this year’s lineup. The market had around 20 vendors during its first season and currently has nearly 30 vendors signed up for this year. They are especially interested in attracting more produce vendors, food trucks and vendors offering local products like jams and jellies.

Hugo Moreno, a member of Clifton Community Outreach who has helped organize the market since last year, views the market as a valuable opportunity to bring vendors, customers and families together at the community center, benefiting the Clifton community.

Moreno is optimistic about its continued growth this season. He also noted last year’s market served as a successful fundraiser for the Little Warriors wrestling program, which sold watermelons, cantaloupes and pumpkins to raise money for children who can’t afford uniforms.

The market’s move to Saturdays was strategic, allowing local vendors to participate in the Palisade markets on Sundays while also avoiding competition with church activities. 

Vendors interested in participating can apply through the Clifton, Colorado Community Outreach Facebook page. Applications are reviewed by Mesa County Public Health to ensure compliance with necessary permits. The cost is $10 per weekend for a 10-by-10 square, or $180 for the entire 22-week season.

For more information or to apply as a vendor, visit www.mesacounty.us/resident-resources/clifton-community-center, or contact the Clifton Community Market at cliftoncommunitymarket@gmail.com.