Specialty Crop

The Burns Star Market, which started in January 2024, is one of Wyoming’s newest indoor markets. It features a variety of foods from producers in southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado. Among the offerings are homemade canned goods, including all-natural pasta sauce, salsa, pickled vegetables, and barbecue & dipping sauces; spices, including chili mixes; freeze-dried fruits and candies; meats, including handcrafted jerky; baked goods, including some made with locally produced wheat; among other products, such as flour and wheat produced by local farmers.

The market also offers a variety of locally made arts and crafts, including handmade gifts; homemade soaps and other body products; and other items.

Organizers started the market as a way to support local small businesses, and, in turn, as a way for residents to “discover local delights,” as the Burns Star Market website states. During its inaugural year, the market was held every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., January through May. Organizers said the market was a good success for such a small community, drawing shoppers from around the area, and plans are underway to expand the venue in 2025. Check the websites and Facebook page for updates.