Nicole Jarman was given four months to prepare for the start of the Union Station Farmers Market.
HobNob Events also runs the South Pearl Street Farmers Market, the Highlands Square Market and the Central Park Market. Jarman had already closed vendor applications for the others by the time Union Station was seeking her help.“We certainly evaluated the decision at a sprint,” Jarman said. “I was surprised at the turn of events and the timing of Boulder pulling out.
Jarman has also brought back live music and each weekend a downtown chef will visit the market, put together a recipe using products from local vendors, and pass out samples to attendees. Chef Tim Kuklinski, the culinary director for Rioja, joined the first weekend and made a panzanella salad. Jarman and her mom, who helps manage the market, get there by 6:30 a.m. for setup and are usually done around 2:30 p.m. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and admission is free.