BRINGING THE FARM TO THE CITY
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

LOCAL PRODUCE | ART | FRESH FOOD | MUSIC | COMMUNITY

Robinson Park | ​Downtown Albuquerque

We are open for the 2025 season! Every Saturday through november 8.

Visit the Downtown Growers' Market in 2025
​Saturdays from 8 am-noon | At Robinson Park in Downtown Albuquerque

The 2025 market season starts April 5th and runs through November 8th. Featuring fresh local produce, handcrafted wellness products, unique art, hot prepared foods, music, and entertainment!


Now hiring: market manager

Are you interested in being the Market Manager with the Downtown Growers’ Market? Apply today! 

We’re still looking for the right fit for our Market Manger position. Take a look at the brief description below and read through the full job description then send us your resume, cover letter and 3 professional references to info@abqmainstreet.org. Feel free to reach out with any questions about the role as well.

Best consideration date: November 21, 2025

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the market: vendor relations, site setup, and logistics.

  • Cultivate relationships with local producers, artisans, and partners to ensure a diverse, high-quality vendor lineup.

  • Drive community engagement and serve the face of the market in Downtown ABQ.

  • Manage a close knit team, budgeting, compliance, and reporting to keep the market thriving.

What We’re Looking For

  • Someone organized, people-oriented, with strong communication and de-escalation skills.

  • Experience in event coordination, farmers markets, or small business operations.

  • A creative problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic, outdoor environment.

  • Someone who enjoys speaking with people from diverse backgrounds.

  • Is looking for a flexible working schedule

  • Is available to work Saturdays with reliable transportation. 

Why This Role Matters

  • Help grow Albuquerque’s local economy and support sustainable food systems.

  • Work in a role that blends community, commerce, and creativity.

  • Be part of a team dedicated to making Downtown ABQ a vibrant destination.

Pay and Hours

  • $25-$27/hour 

  • Training Hours, November – December: 15 – 20 hours / week

  • Post Training Hours, January – December: 35 hours max. / week

    • Note: Market season is April – November. We strive to keep these hours in the off season however, they may be reduced if the budget requires.

  • Benefits include: flexible working hours, paid time off (PTO) and all federal holidays paid.

Interested? Send email your resume, a cover letter telling us why you would be a good fit for the position, and three references to info@abqmainstreet.org.

DGM Market Manager Job Description

2025 DGM Gala: The future

The Downtown Growers' Market Gala is a night of celebration, community, and giving back! Guests will enjoy a memorable experience with a delicious three-course meal, a dessert bar, and live music from DJ Flo Fader.

The evening will also feature a silent auction with unique vendor gift baskets, fun raffle prizes, and special recognitions of our market's outstanding contributors. Your ticket includes entry, a three course meal and raffle participation for the door prizes.

Dress to impress! The gala's theme is The Future celebrating the first year of our Budding Biz Entrepreneur section at the market. While dressing up is encouraged, no one will be excluded based on attire.

Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and help support the DGM's growth and initiatives for the upcoming year. Proceeds from the event will support the Budding Biz Market expansion. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate, contribute, and be part of our thriving market community!

happening at rio bravo brewing: 1912 2nd st. nw
Saturday, november 15: 4-8pm

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

2025 Customer survey

take our survey & enter to win $100 downtownabq gift card!

Take our survey and enter to win $100 DowntownABQ Gift Card! This digital gift card can be spent at 26 different Downtown locations and is good through the end of February. Our customers are why this Market has existed for 29 years and as we move toward our third decade of operation in 2026, we want to hear from you!

How to enter the giveaway:

  • Take the 2025 Customer Survey linked at the button below.

  • Customers have until Sunday, November 23 to take the survey.

  • The winner will be emailed no later than Noon on Wednesday, November 26 with the gift card.

  • Customer has until Saturday, February 28, 2026 to spend the gift card with Downtown businesses.

See the list of businesses you can shop with and DTABQ Gift Card FAQ by going HERE.

Take survey here

2026 Vendor Application OPEN

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2026 Vendor Application OPEN 🍅

2026 Vendor Application open

Apply to be a vendor with the Downtown Growers’ Market 2026 Season! The application is open now through December 31, 2025. For more info on being a vendor, visit our Become a Vendor page which outlines vendor categories, costs, permits and insurance. Then read through our application and Market rules and see if the DGM is the right fit for your small business or farm!

Become a Vendor Info
APPLY HERE

DGM Winter Market 2026!

Save the dates!! The Downtown Growers’ Market Winter Market returns in 2026 on 2nd Saturdays at FUSION.

2nd Saturdays: 10am - 1pm
Jan 10 • Feb 14 • Mar 14
FUSION | 708 : 701 1st St. NW


❄️ DGM Winter Market application ❄️

Vendor Applications Now Open for the Winter Market at FUSION!

The DGM’s Winter Market is back at FUSION — and vendor applications are officially OPEN! We’re encouraging local farmers, food vendors, and artisans to be part of this coolest indoor/outdoor market series happening once a month from January to March 2026.

Market Dates: Saturdays | 10 AM – 1 PM | FUSION, 708 1st St NW
January 10 • February 14 • March 14, 2026

Winter Market Manager Kat Cannella shares: “I’m thrilled to return for another season and to give local producers a space to thrive through the winter months. We’d love to see new and returning vendors join us!”

Ready to be part of this winter tradition? Apply now to secure your spot!

Applications close Dec 5, but vendors who apply by Oct 31 get priority scheduling. Don’t wait — spots fill fast!

Grower Application
Prepared/Packaged Foods Application
Art & Wellness Application

Plan Your Market Trip:

Make the most of your time at the Downtown Growers’ Market! Find vendor info, parking details, and more with the quick links below.


Mission:

The mission of the Downtown Growers' Market is to support and promote local agriculture, small business development, and community engagement to better the economics, health, well-being, and education of New Mexico and visitors.


Thank you to our sponsors!