Autumn Market

Mark your calendar for the Autumn Market at GATHER, a one-day fall festival in Brighton, Colorado celebrating the season's makers, growers, and gatherers. Downtown Brighton becomes the destination for everything fall — from handcrafted goods and small-batch artisan food to live acoustic music, pumpkin activities for kids, and warm cider on the front patio. Whether you're shopping for handmade home goods, sampling Colorado-grown produce, or just walking Main Street with a cup of something warm, the Autumn Market at GATHER is built for slow afternoons and good company.

What to Expect at the Autumn Market

• 30+ Local Vendors: Curated Front Range makers, growers, bakers, and artisans
• Food Trucks & Bites: Seasonal favorites from Brighton's best food vendors
• Live Acoustic Music: Two sets from local Colorado musicians on the GATHER patio
• Family Activities: Pumpkin painting, fall photo booth, kids' craft station
• Warm Cider & Coffee Bar: Hot drinks served all afternoon
• Free Admission, Free Parking: Easy access on Main Street

Event Details

• What: Autumn Market at GATHER
• When: Saturday, October 2026 — 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Where: GATHER, 301 S Main Street, Brighton, CO 80601
• Cost: Free admission. Free Main Street parking.
• Family-Friendly: All ages welcome. Stroller-accessible.

Why GATHER

GATHER is Brighton's creative hub for events, studios, and community moments. The Autumn Market is one of four signature seasonal markets we host each year, designed to bring neighbors, makers, and visitors together around what matters most: real connection, local goods, and the kind of afternoons people remember.

Becoming a Vendor

Interested in joining the Autumn Market as a vendor? Booth space is limited and curated to keep the experience fresh. Vendor applications open July 1, 2026. Booths starting at $75. Apply at gatherbrighton.com/vendors.

Plan Your Visit

• Parking: Free public parking along S Main Street and nearby municipal lots
• Restrooms: Available inside GATHER
• Accessibility: ADA-accessible main entrance, all activities on the ground floor
• Pets: Well-behaved leashed pets welcome on the patio

FAQs

Is the Autumn Market at GATHER free?

‍Yes. Admission and parking are free. Food, drinks, and vendor purchases are paid separately.

Will there be food at the market?

‍Yes. Several Brighton-area food trucks and local food vendors will be on site. The cider and coffee bar runs all afternoon.

Can I bring my kids?

‍Absolutely. The Autumn Market is family-friendly with pumpkin painting, a fall photo booth, and a kids' craft station.

How do I become a vendor at the Autumn Market?

‍Vendor applications open July 1, 2026 at gatherbrighton.com/vendors. Booth fees start at $75.

Where exactly is GATHER located?

‍GATHER is located at 301 S Main Street in downtown Brighton, Colorado, 80601.

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