Mercado de Derby
Community. Culture. Commerce.
Mercado de Derby (Derby Market) is coming to Commerce City this summer — a new Sunday tradition planted right in the heart of Derby. Built on Commerce City's history of community, industry, agriculture, and family, this is a gathering space for neighbors, growers, and makers to come together.
Visit the official Mercado de Derby site!
Location: Downtown Derby in Commerce City, CO (E. 72nd Place between Monaco and Locust Street)
A Market Built for Derby
Mercado de Derby is a family-first gathering space designed to bring neighbors together around fresh produce, handmade goods, and live culture and entertainment. Every market day blends local agriculture, small business support, and free community programming into one welcoming Sunday afternoon.
We're not just setting up booths — we're building a tradition. Mercado de Derby is designed to help revitalize and grow Downtown Derby as a community destination, bringing new energy and foot traffic to the small businesses that have long called this neighborhood home, and reflecting Commerce City's identity.
Schedule and Activities
When
Five Sundays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 2
- Sunday, Aug. 16
- Sunday, Sept. 6
- Sunday, Sept. 20
- Sunday, Oct. 4
Entertainment Lineup for Sunday, Sept. 20
9 a.m. – Grupo Tlaloc Aztec Dancers
10 a.m. – The Word, A Storytelling Sanctuary
10:30 a.m. – DJ Rewild
Noon – Los Mocochetes
Plus: Lowrider Bike Show, Maíz Cultural Exhibit, free taco plates, Chac Gallery-Denver cultural programming, and a Grupo Tlaloc Aztec dance performance. Bilingual MC all day long!
What to Expect
Local Farmers & Fresh Produce
Artisan & Handmade Goods
Live Music & Entertainment | 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Family Kids Zone at The Yellow Rose Event Center | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Interested in selling at Derby Market?
We're recruiting local growers, food producers, and artisans who want to be part of Commerce City's newest community tradition. Mercado de Derby is accepting vendor applications from July 10 through Sept. 21.
Apply Here
Thank you to our sponsors!
Organizations:
E470
KSE
Waste Connections
Suncor