2025 Farmers Market Sharpening Schedule – Blade Care Made Easy While You Shop
The 2025 farmers market season is officially underway! We kicked things off last weekend with the Parker Farmers Market opening, and I’m excited to roll into another packed market season offering on-site sharpening across five locations.
Here’s your guide to where and when you can find me:
- 📍 Parker Farmers MarketSundays 8–1 | Main St. Parker, CO | Started May 11This is my 3rd season at Parker—home to loyal customers and a great vibe.https://thelocalcolorado.com
- 📍 Backyard Farm ShopFridays 11–4 | 6845 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs | Through May 2025Still running strong each Friday through May—perfect for an easy weekday tune-up.
- 📍 Backyard Market in Black ForestSaturdays 9–1 | 6845 Shoup Rd | Starts May 24This is the 6th season of my home market, and I’ve been here since the beginning. It’s always a highlight of the year.https://www.thebackyardmarkets.com
- 📍 Briargate Farmers MarketWednesdays 9–2 | 7610 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs | Starts May 28Returning for my 2nd season at this market, right in the heart of North Colorado Springs.https://www.springsfarmersmarkets.com/
- 📍 Woodland Park Farmers MarketFridays 8–1 | Memorial Park, Woodland Park | Starts June 6Season 3 for me here. A beautiful mountain setting and great Friday turnout.https://wpfarmersmarket.com
What to Expect at the Market Booth
- Step 1: Bring your items straight to my booth when you arrive. I’ll give you a rough estimate of when they’ll be ready.
- Step 2: Fill out a quick form with your contact info (email helps me send reminders; phone helps if you leave without your blades—it happens).
- Step 3: Shop the market while I work. I wrap every sharpened item in brown paper for safe transport home.
- Bonus: At the Parker and Black Forest markets, you can opt for a text message alert when your blades are ready!
Coming Soon: “How to Bring Knives to the Market” Video
I’ll be posting a short how-to video showing safe and easy ways to transport your knives, scissors, and tools. Whether you’re using a towel, knife roll, or shopping bag, this video will help you arrive prepared.
This Season, Get It All Done in One Trip
There are plenty of convenient options to get your blades professionally sharpened while you enjoy local produce, food trucks, and handmade goods. Just drop your items off, go shop, and pick them up sharper than ever.
Need a reminder? Follow me on social or sign up at the booth to stay sharp all season. You can also send an email to get a reminder for upcoming markets or pop-up sharpenings https://eriktheblade.com/contact/
