No Money Needed: Fort Collins Free Market Lets You Take or Share Items for Free

Have you heard of Mother Earth Free Market in Fort Collins? The market describes itself as an experiment in solidarity economics and the concept is extremely interesting. Personally, I am looking forward to checking it out.

I just learned about Mother Earth Free Market in Fort Collins and I think the concept behind it is great and fascinating.

How Does the Fort Collins Free Market Work?

In a Reddit post, the organizers explained that there is no money or bartering. Attendees simply bring items they are comfortable giving away. Attendees are also invited to take things they might need.

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Mother Earth Free Market in Fort Collins encourages attendees to also bring items such as plants, books, tools, household items and even skills.

Know Before You Go in Northern Colorado

Again, Northern Colorado attendees do not buy anything. You show up, grab what you like, and leave while it is encouraged that you bring goods to the Fort Collins market.

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The market wants attendees to know that if you bring and item and it isn't pick up, you should stick around and take it back with you if it is not claimed.

Upcoming 2025 Fort Collins Dates

Mother Earth Free Market will continue with more events throughout the year. According to the announcement, there are three more confirmed dates.

• May 10, 10 a.m. to noon.
• June 12, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• July 12, 10 a.m. to noon.

Mother Earth Free Market will return to City Park in Fort Collins. Specifically, it will be at Shelter #4, which is by the pottery studio.

The markets will be ADA accessible as well.

If you would like to learn more, you can check out Mother Earth Free Market in Fort Collins' Facebook group here.