Introducing Mercado de Derby: a new market highlighting community

Published on July 17, 2026

The City of Commerce City and presenting partner Empowered, Ltd are excited to announce the launch of new Mercado de Derby (Derby Market), a new community market series coming to the Derby neighborhood this summer. Mercado de Derby is a family-first gathering space designed to bring neighbors together around everything from fresh produce and handmade goods to live culture and entertainment. The event blends local small business support and free community programming into one welcoming Sunday event.

Mercado de Derby will run on five Sundays beginning Aug. 2 and continuing on Aug. 16, Sept. 6, Sept. 20, and Oct. 4. Markets will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along E. 72nd Place between Monaco and Locust streets in the heart of Downtown Derby.

The market creates a space to bring together local businesses, farmers, artisans, and prepared food vendors alongside live entertainment and free family programming. Nearly a dozen Downtown Derby business partners will be offering special promotions and/or discounts for community members on market days. These local businesses are participating through in-store promotions and signage during market hours — stop by the market, then keep the day going with a walk through the neighborhood.

Highlights of the 2026 season include:

Family Kids Zone, presented by The Yellow Rose Event Center, Guzman's Party Rentals, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., featuring arts and kids programming by the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC), including Lotería (9–10:30 a.m.) and hands-on arts and crafts (10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.) such as nichos, jaguar and calavera mask making, milagro heart decorating, and flower pot painting.
Live entertainment each market day will feature live entertainment featuring local artists, performances, and bands.
Special offers from Derby businesses — Local Derby businesses will be offering special promotions and discounts for the community in celebration of the market, including El Camello Western Wear, Dulcería Candymex, Estética Peniel, Gordi-Buena Mexican Restaurant, Mimi's Flower Shop, NM Boutique, Hola Bella! Beauty Bar, La Michoacanita, Tamales by Sara, Tasty Donuts, and The Yellow Rose Event Center.

Mercado de Derby is fully open to the public and admission is free. For more information, updates on vendors, entertainment schedules, and more, visit c3gov.com/Mercado.